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- Gemini Robotics AI model launched by Google in preview
- Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
- Trumpās FTC continuing with Microsoft antitrust probe opened by Biden
- PokĆ©mon Go gaming division selling to Saudiās Scopely for $3.5B
- Binance gets $2B investment from Abu Dhabiās MGX
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1. Gemini Robotics AI model launched by Google in preview
Built on Gemini 2.0 and helps bring āgenerality, interactivity, and dexterityā to robots.
More precise physical tasks such as folding papers or removing bottle caps are among its capabilities.
Gemini Robotics-ER also debuted as an advanced visual model to understand āour complex and dynamic world.ā
Apptronik is working with Google DeepMind for deployments.
Agile Robots, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Enchanted Tools are among ātrusted testersā for the ER model.
Includes Multi-turn editing to enable real-time collaboration.
More contextually relevant image generation.
Improved text rendering.
Dec.: ātrusted testersā received native image generation on Gemini 2.0 Flash.
Available for free through Google AI Studio and to devs via Gemini API.
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3. Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO, who vows to keep costly foundry plan
+10% in Intel stock price following the CEO announcement on Wed.
2024: Strategic disagreements led to Tanās departure from Intelās board.
Dec.: CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted after the board lost confidence in his turnaround plan.
4. Trumpās FTC continuing with Microsoft antitrust probe opened by Biden
