We’re entering a new era where AI is no longer confined to screens or data centers — it's transforming the physical world, infrastructure systems, and the very foundations of trust. The OPTIM Update explores three converging frontiers: I) AI × Robotics [→ Sensing & Automation]; II) AI × Infrastructure [→ Systems & Energy]; III) AI × Security [→ Finance & Identity]. Together, these domains define the next decade of opportunity.
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A deep dive into the seemingly contradictory narratives shaping our understanding of artificial intelligence's current capabilities and future trajectory By Bogdan Cristei & Manus AI In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, two starkly different narratives have emerged that appear to be fundamentally at odds with each
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Introduction The world of finance is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements that are challenging traditional banking systems and cross-border transactions. At the forefront of this revolution are stablecoins, a new class of cryptocurrencies designed to minimize price volatility, and instant payment systems, which are enabling real-time money
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TL;DR: Fastino raised $17.5M in a round led by Khosla Ventures to make AI training faster and cheaper by using low-cost gaming GPUs instead of expensive enterprise hardware. Their software optimizes distributed training across these GPUs, offering a more efficient alternative to NVIDIA-dominated infrastructure. The company targets startups
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Embodied AI and the Path to a "ChatGPT Moment" in Robotics Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Background 2. Current State of Embodied AI in Robotics 3. Fundamental Differences: Language Models vs. Robotics 4. The Bullish Case: Why a Robotics Breakthrough May Be Imminent 5. The Bearish Case:
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TL;DR Feb 11 - Positron, a startup chip maker that aims to compete with Nvidia, said Tuesday it raised $23.5 million to scale production of its U.S.-made artificial intelligence chips. Valor Equity Partners, known for backing Elon Musk’s companies, Atreides Management, Flume Ventures and Resilience
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TL;DR Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup specializing in warehouse automation, raised $3M in seed funding to expand its AI-powered robotics platform. The round was led by SMRK VC with participation from BESOS Capital. Deus builds autonomous mobile robots and software to optimize warehouse operations, aiming to compete with players
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As digital platforms become central to our lives, the need for biometric authentication that ensures true privacy is an urgent necessity.
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As industries across the globe accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems, a new generation of robotics companies is spearheading…
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Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems: Active Embodied Intelligence
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The goal of this series is to explore and develop in-depth knowledge, understanding, and expertise in autonomous intelligent machines and…
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AI in the form of efficient neural networks and transformers are changing everything; recursive self improvement has the potential to…
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Could there be an opening for smaller, more nimble companies to compete with NVIDIA on designing more efficient hardware to run transformer…