daVinci robot took Youtube tutorials to the next level and other picks!

1: New AI agent developed by OpenAI

OpenAI reportedly plans to launch an AI agent early next year

OpenAI is preparing to launch a new autonomous AI agent, capable of controlling computers and completing tasks independently, code-named “Operator”. Its development underpins a significant shift toward AI systems that can actively engage with computer interfaces rather than just process text and images.

2: “Fake, AI generated, stats in a bill proposal”

AI hallucinations gone wrong as Alaska uses fake stats in policy

As they were discussing a policy to ban cellphones in school, it turns out that Alaska legislators used inaccurate AI-generated citations to back it. And this isn’t a one of a kind case. Similar patterns happened in different professional sectors, from legal studies to academics, highlighting the primary importance of double-checking AI drafts.

3: “AI-robot learning to perform surgery by watching doctors”

AI-powered robot learned to perform surgery by watching doctors work

A robot has achieved a medical milestone by mastering surgical skills from watching videos of experienced surgeons. This breakthrough will allow significant time improvements, transforming years of tedious manual programming in short periods of learning by imitation.