RAIZOR Report: OpenAI Launches Phone Service, Google Releases Gemini 2.0, DeepMind Partners for Humanoid Robots

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Voice Chat Service Arrives With New ChatGPT Phone Number

  • OpenAI has launched a direct phone line for United States users to have voice conversations with ChatGPT by calling 1-800-CHATGPT.
  • The service offers 15 minutes of free calling each month and works across all phone types, from modern smartphones to traditional rotary phones.
  • International users can access a limited version through WhatsApp integration, which runs on a lighter model with daily usage restrictions.
  • This voice service could help business professionals make quick decisions or gather information while driving or in situations where typing is impractical.

Google Introduces New AI That Shows Its Problem-Solving Process

  • Google has released Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, an artificial intelligence system that displays its reasoning process while tackling problems.
  • The system builds upon the Gemini 2.0 Flash framework and has achieved top rankings in performance benchmarks.
  • Users can access this technology through multiple platforms including AI Studio, Gemini API, and Vertex AI at no cost.
  • For business analysts and decision-makers, this tool could provide transparent insights into how the AI reaches its conclusions, making it valuable for complex problem-solving scenarios.

New AI Physics Engine Breaks Speed Records

  • Genesis, a new open-source physics simulation engine, combines artificial intelligence with advanced simulation capabilities to achieve unprecedented processing speeds.
  • The system can process simulations 430,000 times faster than real-time physics, operating at 43 million frames per second on modern graphics cards.
  • Built using Python, the platform significantly outperforms existing solutions and can train robotic movement patterns in under 30 seconds.
  • Manufacturing managers and robotics engineers could use this technology to rapidly test and optimize automated systems before real-world deployment.

Google DeepMind Teams Up With Apptronik for Industrial Robotics

  • Google DeepMind has formed a strategic partnership with robotics company Apptronik to develop advanced humanoid robots for industrial applications.
  • Their first project, the Apollo robot, stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, and is specifically designed for industrial tasks.
  • The collaboration will incorporate Google DeepMind’s artificial intelligence and Gemini models into the robot’s capabilities.
  • Warehouse managers and manufacturing supervisors could deploy these robots to handle repetitive or physically demanding tasks, potentially improving workplace safety and efficiency.

 


 

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