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"Operator" OpenAI's Secret Weapon

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  • AI Inspirational Quote

  • AI of the Future

  • Cheat Sheet

  • Stanford’s AI Lab Solves COVID Puzzle

  • Top Rated AI Tools

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  • How to Expand Images

AI INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

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Don’t Let Yesterday Take Up Too Much Of Today.

LATEST NEWS

AI of the Future

OpenAI Prepares to Launch "Operator," a Standalone AI for Computer Control

  • OpenAI is developing an AI system, codenamed "Operator," capable of autonomously controlling computers and performing tasks.

  • The AI is expected to debut as a research and development tool in January, with a consumer release date still unknown.

  • Competitors like Google, Anthropic, and Microsoft are also advancing in computer-controlling AI, making this a critical battleground for tech innovation.

The move signals OpenAI's shift from traditional AI models to systems that actively interact with computers, positioning AI as an autonomous assistant. This development could redefine how users interact with technology and spark competition across the AI industry.

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Cheat Sheet

Stanford’s AI Lab Solves COVID Puzzle

Stanford researchers introduced the Virtual Lab, an AI-powered platform where specialized AI agents work alongside human scientists to solve complex scientific problems, successfully developing nanobodies for new COVID variants.

  • AI agents with specific expertise (immunology, ML, computational biology) are guided by an AI "Principal Investigator." 

  • These agents collaborate in structured "meetings" to refine their work with minimal human input. 

  • Over 90% of AI-designed molecules were stable, and two promising candidates were found that bind to COVID variants and the original virus.

AI superteams are reshaping scientific research. As AI reaches advanced intelligence, the possibilities for breakthroughs by specialized agent teams are limitless.

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8020AI Picks

Space: Russia will launch two Iranian satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, into orbit. Marking deeper scientific ties between the two nations.
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Crypto: Delhi police arrested a West Bengal man for allegedly aiding the $235M crypto hack on WazirX by creating and selling a fake account.
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Gaming: Jeff Grubb says there's no news on a December PlayStation Showcase or State of Play, but fans are eyeing The Game Awards for potential announcements.
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Sports: Claudio Ranieri is set to become Roma’s coach until 2025, with a potential executive role afterward, pending official confirmation.
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Don't miss: Snapchat is adding travel alerts and location-sharing updates to Family Center, letting parents track teens’ movements and manage their location-sharing more easily.
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