

Inflection founders join Microsoft, NVIDIA's Project GR00T Revolution, Facebook brings back Poke
4 snips Mar 19, 2024
Microsoft makes waves in AI by hiring co-founder of DeepMind, hinting at exciting advancements ahead. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's Project GR00T aims to transform humanoid robotics, promising more interactive and capable robots in daily life. Lastly, Facebook surprises everyone by reviving the beloved Poke feature, aiming to engage users with a dose of nostalgia. Tune in for these intriguing developments shaping the tech landscape!
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Microsoft's AI Focus
- Microsoft hired Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google's DeepMind and Inflection AI CEO.
- This move strengthens Microsoft's commitment to consumer AI products and research.
NVIDIA's Project Groot
- NVIDIA's Project Groot aims to create a general-purpose AI model for humanoid robots.
- This model will enable robots to understand language, emulate movements, and learn new skills.
Facebook's Poke Revival
- Facebook revived its "poke" feature, originally launched in 2004.
- Many current users were not on the platform during the poke's initial popularity.