Octo: An Open-Sourced Large Transformer-based Generalist Robot Policy Trained on 800k Trajectories from the Open X-Embodiment Dataset

  Regarding robotic learning, the standard practice is to use datasets tailored to the particular robot and job at hand to train policies. Starting from scratch in this manner necessitates a substantial amount of data collection for every activity, and the policies that are produced typically display little generalizability. Theoretically, data gathered from previous robots…

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Microsoft introduces “Recall” which uses AI to search in Windows: Know what it’s all about

  Microsoft hosted the Surface AI event last night during which the company made several announcements about artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Microsoft also launched new generation of Surface laptops and Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware. While the Copilot Plus PCs included several advanced AI features, one such AI feature that caught everyone’s attention…

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UK to Push Firms on Safety in AI Models at Seoul Summit

  The UK government said it would use a major summit in South Korea this week to make a fresh push on reducing the risks around artificial intelligence, putting an onus on firms to develop AI responsibly. “There will be some agreements that we broker,” Britain’s secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, Michelle…

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Govo Go Surround 975 & 940 soundbars launched with Dolby Atmos – Check price, features and availability

  Domestic home entertainment brand Govo debuted its latest soundbar lineup in a live event held in Delhi on Thursday. The newly launched products, Govo Go Surround 975 and 940 , mark a significant milestone as the first ‘made-in-India’ soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. These audio devices are manufactured at Channelplay’s facility in Manesar,…

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Snowflake Is in Talks to Buy Reka AI for $1 Billion

  Snowflake Inc. is in talks to acquire startup Reka AI for more than $1 billion, expanding the software maker’s effort to offer generative AI capabilities, according to people familiar with the matter. Reka AI makes large language models — software trained on massive swaths of the internet that can be used for a range…

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Lack of AI Is Reducing India Software Stocks’ Heft as Tech Bets

  Shares of India’s vaunted IT outsourcing firms are facing a reality check, as global investors’ rush into the artificial intelligence theme starts to leave pricey old-economy tech stocks behind. Unlike counterparts in the developed world and China, Indian software makers including leader Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. have yet to make significant advances in generative…

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