“There is nothing in the world more soft and weak than water, and yet for attacking things that are firm and strong there is nothing that can take precedence of it; – for there is nothing (so effectual) for which it can be changed.”
– John Keats "Ode to a Nightingale"
1. Social Contract for Robotics
A new social contract governing the relationship between people and the emerging generation of artificial general intelligence (AGI) machines is needed! This article reflects on the implications of AGI, the ideas of Isaac Asimov, and possible regulations. It also discusses the potential of this new era of robotics, emphasizing the importance of computer scientists, business leaders, government officials, academics, ethicists, and theologians working together to determine the effective and responsible use of AI.
2. The Marine Corps Want 3D Printing
The Devil Dogs are always last to get cool tech. 3YourMind and Phillips Corp.’s Federal Division have partnered with the Marine Corps Systems Command's Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell to enhance the Marines’ digital additive manufacturing capabilities. Awarded a $2.5 million contract, the partnership will integrate part identification software into the Marine Corps’ digital manufacturing data vault, which will optimize the process for acquiring spare parts and components and improve operational readiness.
3. Nobody Can Have Just One; You Can't Have Any
The last generation of consumer graphics cards was advertised as the most accessible and highest-value GPUs of all time – and, to be honest, it came up a little short. Well, things aren't looking much brighter for GPU chipmakers as they face potential restrictions on exporting AI chips to China. Maybe the regulation was written by a dissatisfied customer?
4. Panasonic Aims To Print Wearables
Panasonic, Nanyang Technological University, and the Singapore Center for 3D Printing have collaboratively developed a new multimaterial 3D printer that prints smart, flexible, and wearable electronics. By turning common materials like polyimide and graphene oxide into highly porous and conductive graphene-based materials, it can create lightweight and flexible structures. It has already drawn attention from companies like JABIL, which is using the technology to create a low-cost smart infusion system.
5. Caltech's New Robot Toy
I want one. Caltech has created a new robot, the M4, which can change its shape into many different forms to move around by walking, flying, and driving. It is inspired by animals like meerkats and walruses and runs on a Jetson Nano CPU. The M4 is equipped with the capability to make autonomous decisions based on its environment, and potential applications include transporting injured people and exploring distant planets.
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