Meta partners with GelSight and Wonik Robotics to commercialize tactile sensors for AI, targeting scientific research. The Digit 360 sensor will feature advanced multimodal sensing, enhancing AI’s understanding of the physical world. Early access proposals are open for researchers.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei revealed plans for a new mobile operating system to challenge the Google/Apple duopoly. He emphasized the potential for innovation and customization, aided by AI, to enhance user experience and generate new revenue streams.

In a Reddit AMA, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cited limited compute capacity as a key reason for delays in product releases. Despite anticipation for features like visual recognition in ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, technical challenges have postponed launches, including updates for DALL-E and Sora.

Decart, an Israeli AI startup, has launched Oasis, the first playable open-world AI model, claiming it generates a Minecraft-like game in real time. Trained on Minecraft videos, it simulates environments based on user input. Despite potential, it currently lacks immersive quality.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hinted at a revamped, “agentic” Alexa assistant that can take actions on users’ behalf. He stated the next generation of assistants will excel not just in answering questions but also executing tasks, supported by new foundation models coming soon.

Can the U.S. regulate AI effectively? While states like Tennessee and California have made strides, a cohesive federal policy remains elusive. Opposing interests have stalled significant laws, but experts believe increased scrutiny could lead to stronger, unified regulations.

Chinese researchers linked to the PLA reportedly developed a defense tool using Meta’s Llama 2 AI. Named ChatBIT, this chatbot aims to gather intelligence and assist in operational decision-making. Meta stated the usage of its model was unauthorized.

Pixelmator announced its acquisition by Apple, promising “no material changes” for now to its apps, including Pixelmator Pro and Photomator. The deal, pending regulatory approval, may lead to integration of Pixelmator’s features into Apple’s Photos app.

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has rapidly gained traction since its launch in November 2022, with over 92% of Fortune 500 companies using it. The recent partnership with Apple has further accelerated its expansion, solidifying OpenAI’s prominent role in AI innovation.

Perplexity has launched a dedicated hub for U.S. election information, integrating data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works. Starting Tuesday, it will provide live updates on elections, including key insights about voting requirements, candidates, and policies.