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Figure CEO Brett Adcock shares company-wide meeting announcements
Figure CEO Brett Adcock shared a video of a company-wide all-hands meeting, detailing several significant announcements. The meeting covered updates on the company's progress and future plans.
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Figure AI introduces 'worken' tokens to measure robot productivity
Figure AI, the world's largest humanoid robot manufacturer, is introducing a new metric called "worken" tokens to quantify robot productivity. This initiative aims to standardize how robot work is measured, moving beyon…
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Figure AI raises $90M for affordable humanoid robots
Figure AI, a robotics company founded by former Nvidia researchers, has secured $90 million in funding. The company aims to make humanoid robots more intelligent and cost-effective, with operational costs potentially as…
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AI agents and interfaces advance with new tools and model updates
The AI landscape is rapidly evolving with a focus on personal agents and enhanced user interfaces. New tools like Hark and Tab are emerging, offering one-tap actions and business integrations, while others like Executor…
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Hark launches AI assistant for computer tasks with privacy focus
Hark, a startup founded by Brett Adcock, has launched Hark Pro, an AI personal assistant designed to perform tasks on a user's computer. The service, available for free with a subscription tier, aims to act as an operat…
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Brett Adcock launches AI assistant Hark with free premium access for early users
Brett Adcock has announced the upcoming launch of his AI assistant, Hark, which will be available this week. To encourage early adoption, the first 100,000 users will receive complimentary access to the premium features…
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Figure AI valued at $39B amid scrutiny over robot capabilities
Brett Adcock, founder of Figure AI, has raised $39 billion for his humanoid robot company, but the robots are still in early pilot stages. Despite the high valuation, Adcock has faced scrutiny for overstating the capabi…
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AI robot company melts old fleet in molten steel vat
Robotics company Figure has decommissioned its older F.02 AI robots by melting them in a 75-ton vat of molten steel, a process inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The company opted for this dramatic method due to the dif…
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Figure AI launches $3,555 humanoid robot for home use
A new, affordable humanoid robot named Figure 01 has been developed by Figure AI, a San Francisco-based startup. Priced at $3,555, the robot is designed for basic home use and is notably slower and less advanced than co…
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Figure AI robot demonstrates zero-shot task completion in 30 homes
Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure AI, shared a video on X showcasing their humanoid robot performing tasks in 30 different rental homes. The demonstration highlighted the robot's ability to adapt and work in various domestic …
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Humanoid robots advance with AI integration and major investment
Humanoid robots are transitioning from science fiction to practical applications, driven by significant advancements in artificial intelligence and substantial financial investments. Companies like Figure AI, backed by …
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Figure launches $1B bet on human gig workers for robot training data
Humanoid robot company Figure has launched Index, a gig economy platform designed to collect vast amounts of real-world data for robot training. The platform pays human "creators" to perform tasks while wearing cameras,…
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Hark launches autonomous browser agent, claims speed and cost advantage
Hark, a startup that recently secured $700 million in Series A funding, has launched Hark Handoff, a browser-based agent designed to autonomously complete tasks. The agent reportedly navigates websites without APIs, suc…
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Figure AI CEO unveils 'Hark Handoff' for robot control
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock has introduced "Hark Handoff," a new system designed to enable seamless transitions between human and AI control of robots. This technology aims to facilitate more intuitive and efficient huma…
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Figure AI's Figure 01 Robot Demonstrates Advanced Coffee-Making Skills
Figure AI has unveiled a significant advancement in home robotics with its Figure 01 robot, demonstrating its ability to perform complex tasks. The robot showcased its capability to make coffee, a feat that required sop…
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OpenAI's first hardware device: a 'humanlike' AI speaker companion · 10 sources tracked
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first hardware product, a portable, screenless smart speaker designed to act as a "humanlike AI companion." This device will leverage advanced AI models, including a new version of GP…
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OpenAI re-enters robotics to boost valuation and compete
OpenAI is re-entering the robotics sector after a five-year hiatus, a move seen by industry insiders as a strategic pivot to secure future funding and differentiate itself from competitors like Anthropic and Google Deep…
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to launch new AI venture
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly planning to launch a new artificial intelligence company, marking his first significant venture into the AI development space. The new venture is expected to focus on creating AI mo…
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Hark raises $700M at $6B valuation pre-product, backed by AI chip giants
Hark, a new startup founded by Brett Adcock, has secured $700 million in Series A funding at a $6 billion valuation, with significant investment from major AI chip makers like Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. The compa…
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Spotify launches AI tools for fan remixes, audiobooks, and personalized briefings
Spotify has announced a suite of new AI-powered features aimed at expanding its platform beyond music. These include a framework for fan-made AI covers and remixes of songs with artist consent and revenue sharing, a des…