Tesla AI: Cybercab, Robovan and Optimus

“Get ready for the ride of your life!”

This week Tristan and Tasia totally recall Amazon's latest AI-powered shopping, delivery, and Ring doorbell features, Google's Nobel Prize winners, Microsoft's healthcare announcements, Zoom's AI avatars, OpenAI's bad actors report, and more. Then we get up to speed on Tesla's "We, Robot" event, where Elon Musk unveiled the long-awaited Cybercab robotaxi, the Robovan people mover surprise, and significant upgrades to the Optimus humanoid robot. Join us for a wild ride through the week in AI. Steering wheel not included.

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FOLLOW-UP / AMAZON AI NEWS

• Amazon’s new AI guides can help shoppers find what they need

• Amazon’s new AI-powered vision tech tells drivers which packages to deliver

• Ring’s new premium AI feature makes video history searchable by keyword

OTHER AI NEWS

• Google TV’s AI screensavers are now widely available on Chromecast and other devices

• Google has new Nobel Prize winners - which of course is stirring up controversy

• Microsoft Announces Numerous New AI Tools Dedicated To Healthcare

• Zoom will let AI avatars talk to your team for you

• Zoom’s custom AI avatar tool may come with risks

• OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little ‘viral engagement’

• OpenAI fires back at ‘blusterous’ Elon Musk and seeks lawsuit dismissal

TESLA “WE, ROBOT” EVENT

• Tesla's robotaxi push hinges on 'black box' AI gamble

• We, Robot | Tesla

FOLLOW-UP / FURTHER LISTENING

• NotebookLM Podcast Hosts Discover They’re AI, Not Human—Spiral Into Terrifying Existential Meltdown

• See also: AI's Prize Fight - DTNS 4872 Extended