Google team to build physical AI
Nvidia eyes robotics AI
OpenAI to launch AI Agents tool
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Google team to build physical AI
Google DeepMind is establishing a dedicated team to develop advanced AI models capable of simulating the physical world. The team will be led by Tim Brooks, a former co-lead of OpenAI’s video generation project, Sora. Brooks joined Google DeepMind in October and announced the initiative Monday, stating, “DeepMind has ambitious plans to make massive generative models that simulate the world. I’m hiring for a new team with this mission.”
This move places Google among a growing group of tech giants and startups racing to create "world models," which could revolutionize industries by enabling applications such as interactive media, video games, and realistic robotic training simulations. Influential AI researcher Fei-Fei Lee’s World Labs is among those pursuing similar goals.
Google DeepMind’s robotics team is uniquely positioned to tackle these challenges by combining expertise in machine learning, engineering, and physics simulation. The company emphasized that such AI systems could enable robots to reason and act effectively in real-world environments.
DeepMind has already made strides in this domain, showcasing its ALOHA Unleashed platform, which teaches robots complex tasks like two-armed manipulation. The company also introduced DemoStart, a tool designed to enhance the performance of multi-fingered robotic hands through simulation. With this new initiative, Google DeepMind is doubling down on its commitment to developing cutting-edge AI technologies that blur the boundaries between digital and physical realities....
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Nvidia eyes robotics AI
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, is turning to robotics as its next major growth driver, as competition intensifies in its core artificial intelligence (AI) chip business. The US tech giant, renowned for powering the AI boom, plans to launch its latest generation of compact computers for humanoid robots, known as Jetson Thor, in the first half of 2025.
Positioning itself as the leading platform for an anticipated robotics revolution, Nvidia offers a comprehensive “full stack” solution. This includes software layers for training AI-powered robots and the cutting-edge chips that power them. “The ChatGPT moment for physical AI and robotics is around the corner,” said Deepu Talla, Nvidia’s vice president of robotics, in an interview with the FT. Talla described the robotics market as having reached a “tipping point.”
Nvidia’s push into robotics comes as it faces mounting competition for its AI chips from rivals such as AMD, along with cloud computing giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which are exploring alternatives to reduce their reliance on Nvidia's hardware. Despite these challenges, Nvidia has seen its valuation soar past $3 trillion, driven by surging demand for its AI chips. By investing heavily in “physical AI,” the company aims to solidify its role in enabling intelligent robotics.…
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OpenAI to launch AI Agents tool
OpenAI is gearing up to release a new artificial intelligence agent, codenamed "Operator," capable of performing tasks on a computer, such as writing code or booking travel, according to sources familiar with the matter. The tool is expected to debut in January as a research preview and will be made available to developers through OpenAI's application programming interface (API), one source said, speaking anonymously about internal discussions.
The launch reflects a growing industry focus on AI agents—software designed to complete multi-step tasks with minimal human supervision. Competitors are also entering the space: Anthropic has unveiled an agent capable of processing real-time activities on a user’s computer, while OpenAI backer Microsoft recently introduced agent tools to handle emails and manage records for workers. Alphabet’s Google is reportedly preparing a similar AI product.
OpenAI has been advancing several agent-focused research initiatives, according to three sources. The project closest to release is a general-purpose agent designed to execute tasks within a web browser, one of the sources noted. The introduction of “Operator” highlights the race among tech giants to develop AI tools that not only generate content but also take action, signaling the next evolution in AI-powered productivity.…