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Meta builds humanoid robot prototype in 3 months, already developing Max 2 with improved capabilities

Meta partnered with Chinese robotics firm Fourier to develop Max, a 48kg humanoid robot prototype, in just three months. The 1.5-meter-tall robot runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor chip and features five-fingered hands, facial expressions, and voice capabilities. Meta is already working on Max 2 with enhanced torso design, better hands, and stair navigation sensors.

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Two Settings Let You Run Large AI Models Locally Without Upgrading VRAM

Users can run local AI models faster than expected by adjusting configuration settings instead of buying more VRAM. New techniques like expert offloading in mixture-of-experts models and draft model pairing enable 8x speed improvements on consumer hardware, making local LLM inference viable without cloud subscriptions.

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Gen Z Job Seekers Rewrite CVs as AI Hiring Creates 'Black Hole' for 81% of Applicants

Gen Z job seekers are rewriting their applications to navigate AI screening systems, with 81% rejected without speaking to anyone at companies. The hiring process has become an impersonal void where applicants face automated interviews and applicant-tracking systems, leaving both candidates and employers frustrated with AI-driven hiring practices.

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Neura Opens Robogym in Munich Where 100 Humanoid Robots Train for Real-World Factory Work

German robotics startup Neura has opened a secretive robogym facility in Munich where up to 100 humanoid robots train on real-world tasks like handling car parts and stacking boxes. Backed by $1.4 billion from Nvidia and Amazon, Neura aims to create physical-world data for training robots that can't be scraped from the internet.

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Apple's New CEO John Ternus Says Company Won't Ship 'AI for AI's Sake'

Apple CEO John Ternus defended the company's cautious approach to AI in a recent Wired interview, stating Apple will leverage artificial intelligence to build products users love rather than adding features just to compete. Despite criticism for lagging behind rivals like Google, Ternus insists the focus remains on practical benefits and security.

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