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Here Come the Underdogs of the Robot Olympics

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Prompt for Bing Image generator provided by Bard:Generate an image of a robot competing in the DARPA Robotics Challenge. The robot should be a solo competitor, and it should be struggling to complete a task. The environment should be a disaster-stricken area, such as a collapsed building or a burning forest. The image should be realistic and inspiring, and it should capture the spirit of the underdog.

The article “Here Come the Underdogs of the Robot Olympics” by WIRED magazine profiles Kevin Knoedler, an underdog competitor in the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC). Knoedler is a solo competitor who has entered both the DRC and the DARPA Subterranean Challenge (SubT). In the DRC, he finished dead last in the real-world portion of the competition, but he won the “Most Robots per Person” superlative award. In SubT, he crashed all of his aerial drones but dominated the virtual competition, finishing first with more than twice as many points as the nearest competitor. Knoedler is an inspiration to other underdogs who are trying to make their mark in the world of robotics.

The article also discusses the DRC and SubT competitions, which are designed to push the boundaries of robotic technology. The DRC is a series of challenges that test robots’ ability to perform tasks in disaster-stricken environments. SubT is a series of challenges that test robots’ ability to navigate underground environments. Both competitions are highly competitive, and they have helped to advance the state of robotic technology.

(Generated using Bard, Google)

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Hollywood on Strike

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Hollywood sign, cracks due to streaming services and AI, anime – Bing Generative AI

“Hollywood on Strike” is an analysis piece on the conflict between Hollywood labor unions and streaming service providers. The author, Ben Thompson, argues that this conflict is based on the upheaval of the traditional Hollywood business model brought about by streaming services like Netflix. Thompson notes that streaming services compensate creators differently from traditional broadcasters, a system that not everyone in the film industry sees as fair or beneficial. Thompson also suggests that because of the fragmented nature of streaming, shows have shorter runs and less syndication potential, depriving creators of a key revenue stream. This creates tension between creative talent and digital platforms. Thompson predicts that this situation may lead to a Hollywood strike, a move that could shift the balance of power in the industry.”

Full article here–> https://stratechery.com/2023/hollywood-on-strike/

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AI is killing the old web, and…

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StableDiffusion; photo, to depict how AI is killing the old world wide web, as a confused human looks on

This article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the web. AI language models and chatbots can generate content cheaply but at a lower quality. This means that AI will remake the web as we know it, from Google Search to Wikipedia and more.

One example of how AI is changing the web is through data scraping. AI firms are scraping data from sites like Reddit and Wikipedia to generate content. This is putting a strain on these sites, as they are having to rethink their openness and how they generate revenue.

Another example of how AI is changing the web is through AI-generated answers. Google is now placing AI-generated answers ahead of data sources in its search results. This means that users are more likely to see AI-generated content, which could have a negative impact on the quality of information on the web.

The article concludes by discussing the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for the web. On the one hand, AI could lead to a decline in the quality of information on the web. On the other hand, AI could also lead to new and innovative ways of generating and sharing information.

The article also discusses the question of whether web scraping is artificial intelligence. The answer is that it is not, but web scraping providers are beginning to use AI and machine learning to improve their scraping capabilities.

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Here is the full article at Verge