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What’s New Today: Tesla Launches Optimus Humanoid Robots at We, Robot' Event
Fast-Track Insights: FBI Calls on Cryptocurrency Fraud Victims in Market Manipulation Probe
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From Tesla’s launch of Optimus Humanoid Robots to Citibank recruitment, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
CEO Elon Musk introduced a fleet of Optimus humanoid robots. It was introduced in the 'We, Robot' event.
Musk detailed that Optimus is designed to handle a broad spectrum of duties. It performs tasks from delivering packages and walking dogs to looking after children and even mixing drinks. He mentioned that Tesla anticipates the initial cost of the robot to range from $20,000 to $30,000.
“The Optimus will walk amongst you,” Musk quipped, emphasizing the robot’s versatility with claims that it could “do anything.” A video demonstration featuring Optimus picking up a package from a doorstep, suggesting the robot's potential to manage household tasks. Despite these ambitious claims, the demonstration primarily showcased the robots performing simple tasks such as waving, holding cups, and distributing small presents.
Microsoft is set to enable mobile gamers to play Xbox games on their Android smartphones directly through the Xbox mobile application. Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox, announced on X, highlighting that this move comes in response to a US court decision to open up Google's mobile app store.
“The court’s ruling to open up Google’s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility,” said Bond.
Earlier this week, a US judge ruled that Google is required to allow competitors to offer their own app stores on the Play Store for Android. This decision was made in the case of Epic Games vs. Google. Google has been directed to permit rival app stores on its platform from November 1. The mandate will remain in effect for three years.
Singtel has introduced RE:AI, a cloud-based service designed to make artificial intelligence technologies more accessible to organizations.
RE:AI integrates AI computing infrastructure such as graphics processing units (GPUs) and storage. It also combines AI workspaces and tools, delivered through Singtel’s orchestration platform Paragon.
Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo, said: “Many enterprises and public sector customers have shown keen interest in bringing AI into their operations.
Chang additionally said, “However, the high costs and long lead times for GPUs, the need for special environments to host them due to their intense energy utilization, the complexity of AI technology and the lack of talent are key friction points in their respective journeys.”
CitiBank is seeking candidates for the role of Regulatory Reporting Manager for their Mumbai office.
The candidate will be in charge of daily balancing of general ledger accounts to the sub-ledger accounts. The applicant needs to prepare reconciliation packages. The applicant needs to identify and resolve accounting exceptions and discrepancies.
The applicant needs to analyze recurring issues and help in improving processes. The candidate will oversee the progress of outstanding accounts on the balance sheet.
The individual will make informed decisions on applying accounting standards to reconciliations. The candidate will communicate effectively with team members, management, and business partners. They will respond to requests for information from the Balance Sheet Substantiation team.
The Nobel Prize in Physics speaks to prestigious honors of pioneering concepts for changing the course and shape of science and humanity. The Nobel Committee made history in 2024 by issuing the Nobel Prize in Physics to two AI pioneers, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton. It was awarded for their groundbreaking contributions to artificial neural networks. This is a turning point for AI as well as the scientific and technological community at large. It recognizes AI's transformative power and its deep roots in the physical sciences.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking potential victims of cryptocurrency fraud for an investigation of market manipulation involving several cryptocurrency companies. Accusations include “wash-trading” and artificially inflating trading volumes to deceive investors.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Boston Division is reaching out to people who might have been impacted by cryptocurrency scams to come forward in its current investigation.
The Bureau has stated that the executives of four cryptocurrency firms and four market operators are under investigation for illegal activities and market interference.
