In June 2023, Inflection announced it had raised $ 1.3 billion to build what it called “more personal AI.” The lead investor was Microsoft. Today, less than a year later, Microsoft announced that it was essentially eating Inflection alive (though I think they phrased it differently). Co-founders Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan will go to […]
Nvidia enlists humanoid robotics’ biggest names for new AI platform, GR00T
It’s tough to argue with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang when he notes, “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” The humanoid form factor is one of the most hotly contested topics in the world of robotics at the moment, raising venture capital by […]
O.G. Anunoby is the Eastern Conference's biggest X-factor: How defensive ace transforms Knicks into contender
Since getting traded to the Knicks on Dec. 30, O.G. Anunoby has been one of the most valuable players in the NBA. New York has outscored opponents by 25.1 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor, which is the highest mark in the league for any player averaging at least 25 minutes. It doesn’t […]
Why J-Hope Is The “Biggest Fashionista” In BTS, According To Jungkook
A SiriusXM interview with BTS‘s Jungkook, which was filmed before his military enlistment, was recently released for fans to enjoy. BTS’s Jungkook | @sbsnoriter/Twitter In the video, Jungkook participated in a fun “K-Pop Superlatives” interview in which the BTS maknae chose who among his fellow members best fit a list of superlatives presented by SiriusXM […]
Jake Guentzel trade details: Hurricanes set to acquire Penguins star winger in biggest deadline splash
The Hurricanes have won the Jake Guentzel sweepstakes, per multiple reports Thursday. All eyes were on Pittsburgh, as the talented Penguins winger was the most sought-after forward ahead of Friday’s deadline. Finally, Pittsburgh found a trade partner in Carolina, as the Hurricanes are close to acquiring the two-time All-Star. Guentzel has not played since Feb. 14 […]