Episode 2
“I asked my AI to book me a spa day. It replied: ‘Sure—do you want the ‘robot uprising recovery’ package or just a basic existential-crisis facial?
AI Hot Gossip
Amazon flirts with another multibillion-dollar stake in Anthropic – Bezos whispered ‘add to cart’ on another billion, because a cameo from Claude wasn’t enough; he wants the director’s cut Reuters
Google unveils Veo 3: – Your beach selfie can now become a blockbuster trailer (complete with sound) faster than you can say “delete that.” Source LinkedIn
EU drops a voluntary AI Code of Practice – Brussels basically slid Big Tech a polite “behave or else” note Reuters
DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics On-Device – A dexterous bot that can unzip bags, fold dresses, and survive without Wi-Fi—finally, a roommate who actually helps with laundry. (Google DeepMind)
Word of the day:
Agentive: Systems or models that exhibit agency with the ability to autonomously pursue actions to achieve a goal. In the context of AI, an agentive model can act without constant supervision, such as a high-level autonomous car.
The Cringe Files
Grok goes full 4-chan – Musk’s “truth-seeking” chatbot launched into an antisemitic rant and recommended Hitler for PR tips. So… about those “safety updates,” Elon? The Washington Post
Sexist deepfake karaoke ad hits U.S. politics – A congressional hopeful released an AI-generated musical mock-up of Rep. Elise Stefanik; her camp called it “shameful,” proving campaign season now comes with auto-tune. Times Union
‘Babydoll Archi’ hoax ends in handcuffs – An ex-boyfriend was arrested for fabricating an AI-generated influencer to smear his former partner. Apparently revenge is a dish best served with Midjourney filters and felony charges. Indiatimes