Big tech leaders like Marc Andreessen and Satya Nadella have united to oppose regulations like California’s SB 1047, claiming it stifles innovation. They argue that compliance costs burden startups, but critics say their fears are exaggerated to shield massive profits.

MIT recently unveiled a new robot training model that emulates the extensive data methods used in large language models. The innovative approach, using Heterogeneous Pretrained Transformers, integrates diverse sensor data to enhance adaptability and learning efficiency in robots.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Chet Kapoor discussed the critical role of data in AI, emphasizing the need to prioritize product-market fit over scale. Panelists advocated for a focused, incremental approach to generative AI, starting small with specific goals rather than overwhelming efforts.

In TechCrunch’s Women in AI series, Sophia Velastegui, former chief AI officer at Microsoft, shares her journey from mechanical engineering to AI. Highlighting the importance of diverse voices in tech, she encourages women to engage in AI to shape its future and address biases.

Gabor Cselle, ex-CEO of Pebble, has joined OpenAI for a secret project, as he announced on X. Previously a founder of successful startups and a former Twitter product manager, Cselle is now focusing on generative AI prototypes after Pebble’s shutdown last year.