TechCrunch Daily Crunch Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world
Jan 7, 2025
Dive into the world of cutting-edge technology as Google's new team aims to create AI that can simulate the physical world. Discover impressive holiday spending statistics hitting $1.2T and Samsung's upcoming home robot. Plus, innovations like a smart bouncer app for parents and an advanced irrigation platform tackling water scarcity showcase how technology is reshaping parenting and agriculture.
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Holiday Spending Insights
- Online holiday spending reached a record $1.2 trillion globally, a 3% increase.
- US sales grew by 4% to $282 billion, slightly below Salesforce's predictions.
Home Robot Market
- Samsung's home robot, Bali, is planned for release within the next year.
- Home robots face market challenges due to high prices and limited functionality.
Google's AI Simulation Team
- Google DeepMind forms a new team, led by Tim Brooks, to develop AI simulating the physical world.
- The team will work on world models, integrating them with existing models like Gemini.