Tesla's Optimus Robot Gets Update

Artificial intelligence

Tesla has created a new robot, the Optimus Humanoid. It is about five feet, eight inches tall. The robot is designed to perform repetitive and dangerous tasks. It is powered by AI. Tesla plans to have the robot ready for testing next year. The robot will be able to handle many tasks. This could make life easier for workers in certain industries.

Tesla promised a new Roadster and the Cybertruck years ago, but hasn't delivered them yet. Instead, Tesla is giving an update about robot development. CEO Elon Musk said that creating the Optimus humanoid robot is the company's top priority for 2022. Recently, Tesla released footage of robots walking by a worker building a Cybertruck. This may be why the vehicles are delayed.

The UK government's £1bn support for the semiconductor industry is criticised by critics. Semiconductors are in phones and cars. The UK has a new 10-year strategy but the US and EU offer more support. The PM thinks the plan will turn the UK into a technology superpower. Details were released after a partnership with Japan.

The CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson, told Sky News that the government needs to be prepared for the impact of AI on jobs. While AI can bring improvements to industries and create new jobs, its fast development can also risk jobs in the short-term. Octopus Energy has experienced significant benefits from AI in customer service, with 44% of emails being answered by AI in just seven weeks.

Jaguar Land Rover's owner may choose Britain to build a gigafactory for their electric cars' batteries, following a decision between Spain and the UK. This would secure car production in the UK amidst concerns over the petrol and diesel ban. The Chancellor has reportedly offered £500m of subsidies for the Somerset site, including lower energy costs and a cash grant. The Times and Telegraph reported this news.

reported on Monday that Kenworthy believes Toyota's hybrids, which combine an electric motor and a petrol engine, are in a good position to meet the government's criteria. Their high percentage of zero-emission driving could be enough to convince officials that they are a viable alternative to pure electric vehicles. However, Kenworthy acknowledged that Toyota will also need to continue investing in new technologies to remain competitive in the long run.

Google Workspace tools are liked for editing documents, but they need more features to beat rivals like Microsoft Office and Notion. Google is trying to improve them with Smart Canvas, a new tool that lets you make custom building blocks and collapsible content sections in Google Docs. Smart Canvas makes your work easier and more intuitive. It's currently being rolled out to Workspace users.

Blog dated May 19, 2023, by Chris Price

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