TL;DR Hey builders, today brings us more news in AI. Meta is stepping up its game by licensing Midjourney's AI image and video tech to compete with Google and OpenAI, while FieldAI just raised $405M backed by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Nvidia to push real-world autonomous robots. Meanwhile, Waymo finally got the green light for self-driving tests in NYC, taking robotaxis right to the streets of The Big Apple.
Top Stories ~ Industry Voices
Top Stories
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Meta partners with Midjourney on AI image and video models
Meta's licensing deal with Midjourney signals a major push to dominate AI-generated media, challenging Google and OpenAI with strong content creation tech.
Source: TechCrunch | Read more →
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FieldAI raises $405M in funding at $2B valuation, backed by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Nvidia
FieldAI secures massive funding to develop adaptable, real-world autonomous robots, showing strong investor belief in embodied AI for construction, energy, and logistics.
Source: TechStartups | Read more →
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Waymo approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City
Waymo's entry into NYC streets with autonomous Jaguars marks a huge step toward mainstream self-driving in complex urban environments.
Source: TechCrunch | Read more →
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DHL's 1,000-robot push signals a new phase in warehouse automation
DHL's large-scale robot deployment across UK warehouses highlights a major leap forward in AI-powered logistics and human-robot collaboration.
Source: Robotics and Automation News | Read more →
5.
Netflix wants its partners to follow these rules when using gen AI
Netflix introduces AI usage guidelines for partners aiming to ensure ethical AI content creation and protect intellectual property rights.
Source: The Verge | Read more →
Industry Voices
Movers and shakers to watch in AI
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Entertainment and AI Writer, The Verge
Offers critical perspectives on how AI impacts media production and ethical considerations.
Mukhtar Wafayee
Reporter, The Independent
Highlights inspiring stories of resilience and innovation in AI from underserved and censored communities.
Maxwell Zeff
AI and Tech Reporter, TechCrunch
Reports on strategic AI partnerships and emerging technologies shaping the future of image and video AI.
Industry Voices
The power shift inside OpenAI - The Verge →
The Afghan girls building robots at home after Taliban education ban - The Independent →
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