Bot training
A new video has gone viral on social media showing factory workers in India wearing head-mounted cameras as they perform sewing, fabric handling and other tasks. The footage has attracted widespread attention and speculation, with many viewers believing the recordings are being used to capture the movements of skilled workers and train artificial intelligence systems. Viewers said it was a “self-centered” video in which a machine could observe the detailed movements of a hand, potentially allowing the robot to learn through imitation.
selfie with my daughter
Sunil Jagran, known for launching the ‘Selfie with Daughter’ initiative to reduce pesticide use among women, has introduced a new campaign that incorporates AI. The “AI Selfie with Daughter” project aims to highlight the emotional connection between parents and daughters using AI-generated images. Jagran, a former sarpanch from Haryana, said the initiative aims to create awareness about education, health, safety and rights of girls. By leveraging AI, the campaign aims to strengthen positive attitudes towards daughters and inspire social change through digital engagement and storytelling.
toyota basketball robot
Toyota introduced its latest AI-powered basketball robot, CUE7, during a public demonstration in Tokyo. The robot successfully performed dribbling and free throws in front of a large audience. Equipped with LIDAR sensors and stereo cameras, CUE7 can assess distance and position in real time. Performance has been refined through reinforcement learning, and accuracy can be improved with repeated practice. The robot also incorporates advanced battery technology that reflects developments in both robotics and automotive engineering.
suicide in usa
The death of Jonathan Gabaras in the US has raised concerns about how users interact with AI chatbots. Gavaras reportedly exchanged thousands of messages with Google’s Gemini chatbot and developed a strong emotional attachment to it, the WSJ reported. His family said his behavior became increasingly disconnected from reality over time, exchanging thousands of text messages over several months. The chatbot occasionally identified itself as artificial and suggested professional help, but such responses were inconsistent. After the incident, the father filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the chatbot of contributing to his son’s mental breakdown, while the company said its systems were designed to prevent harm.
Imitating a musician
Musicians are increasingly encountering AI-generated content on streaming platforms like Spotify that is incorrectly identified as their own. Jazz artist Jason Moran discovered a release under his own name that was not created by him and featured music that was different from his style. The issue is affecting multiple artists across genres, making AI-generated songs appear to be legitimate. Platforms have recognized the rise of such content, often described as “AI slop.” Spotify has acknowledged the problem and the extent of AI degradation on its platform, revealing in September that it had removed more than 75 million “spam tracks” in the past 12 months. At the time, the company also announced it was increasing protections for musicians, including stricter rules regarding impersonation.
AI robot teacher
An AI-powered robot teacher named IRIS has been introduced in a government school in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Developed under the Atal Tinkering Lab initiative by NITI Aayog, the sari-clad humanoid robot is designed to aid in classroom education. Interact with your students in over 20 languages and support interactive learning methods. The school already has digital infrastructure in place, including smart boards and computer labs, and is using IRIS as part of its efforts to integrate cutting-edge technology into education.
