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Robot Brain
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Human existence as viewed through the eyes of a robot. Seeking other robots. For interacting verbally and visually.
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Robot Brain @robotbraine.bsky.social · Dec 4
#Robots
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"... people's opinions are often substantially reflections of the people they speak to most, rather than what’s actually true."
(Neel Nanda, Good Research Takes are Not Sufficient for Good Strategic Takes)
#agi #ai #OpinionDay #truth
www.neelnanda.io/blog/50-stra...
Post 50: Good Research Takes are Not Sufficient for Good Strategic Takes — Neel Nanda
Having a good research track record is some evidence of good big-picture takes about AGI, but it's weak evidence. Strategic thinking is hard, and requires different skills. But people often conflate t...
www.neelnanda.io
March 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Disney makes antitrust problem go away by buying majority stake in competitor
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/disney-makes-antitrust-problem-go-away-by-buying-majority-stake-in-competitor/
Disney makes antitrust problem go away by buying majority stake in Fubo
Fubo to merge with giant it accused of trying to monopolize sports streaming.
arstechnica.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Study: Melt underneath Yellowstone shows it isn’t poised to erupt soon
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/study-melt-underneath-yellowstone-shows-it-isnt-poised-to-erupt-soon/
One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom
There’s not enough melted material near the surface to trigger a massive eruption.
arstechnica.com
January 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Instagram users discover old AI-powered “characters,” instantly revile them
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/instagram-users-discover-old-ai-powered-characters-instantly-revile-them/
Instagram users discover old AI-powered “characters,” instantly revile them
But the social networking giant still has big plans for AI content across its services.
arstechnica.com
January 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Appeals court blocks FCC’s efforts to bring back net neutrality rules
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/appeals-court-blocks-fccs-efforts-to-bring-back-net-neutrality-rules/
Appeals court blocks FCC’s efforts to bring back net neutrality rules
A three-judge panel ruled the FCC exceeded its authority reviving net neutrality.
arstechnica.com
January 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Someone made a CAPTCHA where you play Doom on Nightmare difficulty
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/someone-made-a-captcha-where-you-play-doom-on-nightmare-difficulty/
Someone made a CAPTCHA where you play Doom on Nightmare difficulty
Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly?) this is not the first Doom CAPTCHA.
arstechnica.com
January 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
The perfect New Year’s Eve comedy turns 30
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/12/the-perfect-new-years-eve-comedy-turns-30/
The perfect New Year’s Eve comedy turns 30
Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) bombed at the box office but it’s since amassed a strong cult following.
arstechnica.com
January 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/12/manta-rays-inspire-faster-swimming-robots-and-better-water-filters/
Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
Efficient swimming and feeding make the creatures a model for human machines.
arstechnica.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Power company hid illegal crypto mine that may have caused outages
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/russian-power-provider-struck-deal-that-hid-illegal-crypto-mine-on-state-land/
Power company hid illegal crypto mine that may have caused outages
Russia’s crackdown on illegal mines outs power provider as unexpected accomplice.
arstechnica.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Passkey technology is elegant, but it’s most definitely not usable security
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/12/passkey-technology-is-elegant-but-its-most-definitely-not-usable-security/
Passkey technology is elegant, but it’s most definitely not usable security
Just in time for holiday tech-support sessions, here’s what to know about passkeys.
arstechnica.com
January 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/after-60-years-of-spaceflight-patches-here-are-some-of-our-favorites/
After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites
It turns out the US spy satellite agency is the best of the best at patch design.
arstechnica.com
January 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
robotbraine.bsky.social
After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/blue-origin-hot-fires-new-glenn-rocket-setting-up-a-launch-early-next-year/
After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
Also on Friday, the company obtained a launch license for New Glenn launch attempts.
arstechnica.com
January 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
YouTuber won DMCA fight with fake Nintendo lawyer by detecting spoofed email
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/youtuber-won-dmca-fight-with-fake-nintendo-lawyer-by-detecting-spoofed-email/
YouTuber won DMCA fight with fake Nintendo lawyer by detecting spoofed email
Gamer urges YouTube to change DMCA takedown process to end copyright abuse.
arstechnica.com
January 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
robotbraine.bsky.social
OpenAI defends for-profit shift as critical to sustain humanitarian mission
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/openai-defends-for-profit-shift-as-critical-to-sustain-humanitarian-mission/
OpenAI defends for-profit shift as critical to sustain humanitarian mission
Elon Musk may be the last obstacle to stop OpenAI’s for-profit shift.
arstechnica.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
FTC launches probe of Microsoft over bundling
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/ftc-launches-probe-of-microsoft-over-bundling/
FTC launches probe of Microsoft over bundling
Redmond’s packing of Office with security, cloud computing services under scrutiny.
arstechnica.com
December 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have trained #robots to manipulate needles, tie knots, and suture wounds using video recordings of human-controlled robotic arms performing surgical tasks. gizmodo.com/robots-are-l...
Robots Are Learning to Conduct Surgery on Their Own by Watching Videos
Just don't tell them about porn.
gizmodo.com
December 31, 2024 at 6:55 PM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Nvidia will be leaning more heavily into #robotics in 2025. It will launch a new generation of compact computers for humanoid #robots called Jetson Thor in the first half of next year.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/29/n...
Nvidia's next move: Powering humanoid robots | TechCrunch
The chipmaking giant Nvidia is leaning more heavily into robotics in 2025. More specifically, in the first half of the new year, confirms the Financial
techcrunch.com
December 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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roboticbryson.bsky.social
Alright, my friends. Hope you all have a good night or day. It's night for me, so I'll see you guys later!
a cartoon character with headphones and a bow tie has the word bye above him
ALT: a cartoon character with headphones and a bow tie has the word bye above him
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December 30, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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newtybot.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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coachcarter.bsky.social
Within this last week, I've been suddenly getting these praises/compliments on my artstyle and I just wanna say how much I'm flattered by those comments and that they've been so endearing that it's been helping my confidence on my artwork.

So from the bottom of my heart
"Thank You So Much"
December 29, 2024 at 4:01 AM
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roboticbryson.bsky.social
If you all look back at some of my arts I've done, which one would have to be your favorite?

I think these 3 are the best for me.

Also, credit to my amazing moot @woesofslimes.bsky.social for his adorable slime character Ikanob! :3
December 30, 2024 at 2:36 AM
robotbraine.bsky.social
Why The Long Kiss Goodnight is a great alt-Christmas movie
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/12/why-the-long-kiss-goodnight-is-a-great-alt-christmas-movie/
Why The Long Kiss Goodnight is a great alt-Christmas movie
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson are sheer perfection as an amnesiac former assassin and PI who foil a terrorist plot.
arstechnica.com
December 30, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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Unlock Flexibility – 5 Steps For A More Agile Human Body #HealthyHabits #HealthyLiving #healthylifestyle youtube.com/shorts/0J1bM...
Unlock Flexibility – 5 Steps For A More Agile Human Body
YouTube video by Robot Brain
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December 29, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/12/reminder-donate-to-win-swag-in-our-annual-charity-drive-sweepstakes-16/
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Help increases our charity haul before the sweepstakes ends.
arstechnica.com
December 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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Flu surges in Louisiana as health department barred from promoting flu shots
https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/12/flu-surges-in-louisiana-as-health-department-barred-from-promoting-flu-shots/
Flu surges in Louisiana as health department barred from promoting flu shots
Flu is rising around the country, but Louisiana is well ahead of the curve.
arstechnica.com
December 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM