Boston Dynamics is partnering with Google DeepMind to integrate AI into its Atlas humanoid robots. The focus is on industrial tasks, with plans to have Atlas assembling cars in a Hyundai factory by 2028. This collaboration aims to create new visual-language-action models for complex robotics.
AMD CEO Lisa Su is pushing back against warnings of an AI bubble, calling the technology “the real deal.” She predicts over 5 billion active AI users worldwide within five years and sees massive hardware demand ahead.
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space to connect medical records and wellness apps. The move comes after finding over 230 million people ask health questions on ChatGPT weekly, but it enters a fiercely competitive market.
In a surprisingly candid interview, a top Dell product executive revealed the company is shifting its marketing away from leading with AI. He admitted that consumers find AI confusing and aren’t making purchases based on it, a stark contrast to the industry’s hype.
DayOne Data Centers has secured a massive $2 billion Series C round to expand its global network of AI-optimized facilities. The key? Building data centers from pre-fabricated modules in a factory, a method that could solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck.
JPMorgan Chase is cutting ties with traditional proxy advisory firms. Its asset management unit will now use an internal AI system, named Proxy IQ, to handle shareholder votes and analyze data for thousands of annual company meetings.
Yann LeCun, one of AI’s founding figures, is departing Meta to launch a startup focused on his vision of “world models.” He is openly critical of the industry’s obsession with large language models, calling them a dead end for achieving human-like machine intelligence. His new company, Advanced Mach
Universal Music Group is partnering with chip giant Nvidia to expand its AI capabilities. The deal focuses on using AI for music discovery and creation while aiming to protect artists’ copyrights.
China’s commerce ministry announced an anti-dumping investigation into dichlorosilane imports from Japan on January 7. This move directly follows a new export ban on dual-use items to Japan, highlighting rapidly deteriorating trade relations.
A UBS strategist says fears of a junk downgrade for Oracle are overblown. The company’s credit fate now hinges on the success of its AI bet and future borrowing.
