BMW just got a new robot worker that’s pretty much human—it’s got AI brains from OpenAI, it can learn on the job, and it’s already putting together cars at their factory. This 5-foot-tall bot is one of the first humanoid robots to score a real job in the auto industry, and it could be a glimpse of the future of manufacturing.
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BMW Welcomes OpenAI-Powered Humanoid Robot to Assembly Line
A humanoid robot created by Figure, powered by OpenAI, has joined the BMW assembly plant in South Carolina. The self-governing robot uses AI and machine learning to handle objects and learn on the job, marking a significant step in manufacturing automation.
WhatsApp Beta Introduces Meta AI Photo Editing Feature
WhatsApp’s latest beta version includes a new feature allowing users to share photos with Meta AI for analysis and editing. While still in development, this AI-driven capability could provide object identification, context, and photo editing options directly within WhatsApp chats.
Figma Suspends AI Design Tool After Copying Controversy
Figma has temporarily disabled its “Make Design” AI feature following claims that it copied Apple’s Weather app design. CEO Dylan Field acknowledged the issue, citing low design variability in their AI models, and plans to improve quality assurance before re-enabling the tool.
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YouTube Music is testing an AI-powered feature that lets users generate custom radio stations by entering a prompt. The experimental tool, currently available to limited users, creates personalized playlists based on the user’s input and provides song descriptions.
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OpenAI-Powered Humanoid Robot Joins BMW Assembly Line
A self-governing humanoid robot by Figure has integrated into BMW’s vehicle assembly operations in South Carolina.
- Figure’s AI-driven humanoid robot, powered by OpenAI, uses machine learning to handle objects and learn on the job at BMW’s Spartanburg plant.
- The 5’3” robot weighs 132 lbs, has a 5-hour runtime, and boasts precise positioning capabilities with tolerances finer than 1 cm.
- Humanoid robots are gaining traction in manufacturing to address labor shortages, with major automakers like Hyundai, Tesla, Honda, and Mercedes exploring their integration.
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces Meta AI Photo Analysis and Editing
WhatsApp’s latest beta update brings the power of Meta AI to your photos, offering insights and editing capabilities.
- WhatsApp beta version 2.24.14.20 includes a new feature allowing users to share photos with Meta AI for analysis and editing directly within chats.
- Meta AI will be able to identify objects, provide context, and potentially edit photos based on user prompts, enhancing the photo management experience.
- While Meta AI will analyze shared photos, users have control over their data and can delete their photos at any time through the AI settings.
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Figma Suspends AI Design Tool Amid Apple Weather App Copying Controversy
Figma’s Make Design AI feature faces backlash after allegedly mimicking Apple’s Weather app, leading to its temporary shutdown.
- Developer Andy Allen demonstrated that Figma’s Make Design AI tool repeatedly copied Apple’s Weather app when prompted to create a weather app.
- Figma CEO Dylan Field acknowledged the issue, citing low design variability in their AI models, and took responsibility for inadequate quality assurance.
- The Make Design feature has been temporarily disabled while Figma conducts a thorough review of the underlying design systems to improve output quality before re-enabling the tool.
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