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Ex-Nvidia VC: Physical AI is in its 'LEGO era', awaiting a 'ChatGPT moment'

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Amulya Vishwanath, a former Nvidia employee now working in venture capital, has described the current state of physical AI as being in its "LEGO era." She believes the field is on the cusp of a breakthrough moment, comparable to the impact of ChatGPT on natural language processing, particularly for robotics. This perspective suggests that while foundational elements are in place, the true potential of physical AI is yet to be fully realized. AI

IMPACT Suggests that physical AI, particularly in robotics, is in a foundational stage and poised for significant advancements.

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