Leading tech giants OpenAI and Figure have come together to develop terrifyingly lifelike humanoid robots with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. These robots will be capable of performing a range of jobs, from manufacturing to healthcare professions. While this might seem like science fiction, this technology is quickly becoming a reality.
Atlas by Boston Dynamics, a humanoid robot, has been the most well-known example of this groundbreaking technology. OpenAI, the AI sector giant behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has achieved a new milestone in the evolution of robotics by teaming up with the robotics company Figure. The result of their collaboration is a humanoid with AI capabilities that is actually quite creepy.
The neural network AI within the robot can learn complex tasks by observing humans, leaving us to question the thin line between humans and machines. The robot itself is equipped with a motion-capture system that can record and detect human movements before converting them into digital data. The robot is then able to use this data to teach itself to execute the same tasks.
The malicious potential of this technology is easy to comprehend. Robots with AI capabilities might soon be performing manual labour, thus threatening job security for many people. This technology might also be revolutionizing industries such as manufacturing, construction and even healthcare. Imagine robots helping surgeons or preparing meals for patients – scenarios that would reduce human errors.
The ethical implications of ultra-smart robots and AI systems are something that should not be overlooked. What responsibilities do creators have towards the machines they create? How do we ensure ethical and safe utilization of these robots? Those are important questions that we must face while developing and using AI technology in order to ensure that the advancement of robots ultimately benefits humanity.
OpenAI is a research lab focusing on artificial intelligence based in San Francisco, California founded by tech industry pioneers including Tesla’s Elon Musks, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. It was founded with a mission to “democratize artificial intelligence” by making AI accessible, understandable and safe to everyone. On the other hand, Figure is a robotics company, which is focused on developing AI-driven robots with more human-like capabilities. The combination of OpenAI and Figure makes for a powerful partnership that could potentially shape the future of robotics.
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