Tech Giant’s AI Playbook, BMW’s Robo Rev, Navigate Hot Days with Kids
TPT 2024-07-09
Issue #26 [2 minute read]
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Headlines & Trends
Tech Giants’ New AI Playbook: The Silent Takeover 🧠
Exciting news! Tech giants are quietly dominating the AI industry. Just like Microsoft did with Inflection, Amazon is now hiring most of Adept’s team and licensing their tech. Reid Hoffman predicted this trend, and it’s unfolding right before our eyes. Big Tech can’t buy companies outright anymore due to antitrust rules, but they’re finding clever ways around it. 📢
Elon Musk’s X: The Big Redesign 🛠️
Big changes are coming to X, formerly Twitter! Elon Musk plans to remove the repost, like, and reply buttons from posts, aiming for a swipe-based interaction system instead. Now, you’ll just see view counts in the corner. Initial reactions are mixed, but Musk insists it’s an improvement. 🚨
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Science & Futuristic Technology
BMW’s New Robotic Revolution 🚗
Did you hear? BMW is now using a coffee-making humanoid robot for car assembly! Figure 01, powered by neural networks, is fully autonomous and mapping pixels to actions. It’s a game-changer for efficiency and safety in manufacturing. 🎥
Japan’s Giant Robot Joins Train Line Maintenance 🚆
Exciting news from Japan! West Japan Railway has introduced a 12-meter-high humanoid robot with massive arms, designed for painting and gardening along train lines. Equipped with cameras and controlled by an operator in a truck cockpit, this robot will trim tree branches and paint metal frames, helping to address Japan’s labor shortages and enhance safety. 🌿
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Raising Children & High-Tech
How to Discuss Shootings with Kids: An Age-Appropriate Guide 💜
When tragedies strike, how do we guide our children through the chaos?
Preschool to Kindergarten: Simplify the Story -> Keep it brief and positive, highlighting heroes.
Elementary School: Shield and Guide -> Parents should decide the takeaway message. Shield children from news images; counteract with positive stories.
Tweens: Listen and Discuss -> Initiate the conversation by asking if they’ve heard about the shooting. Listen to their feelings, fostering dialogue around shared values.
Teens: Empower and Engage -> Engage teens in discussions about solutions, encouraging action and collaboration for change. Validate their emotions while promoting problem-solving.
Let’s equip our children with empathy and resilience to navigate these challenging times.👩👧👦
Navigating Hot Days with Kids 🔥
Understanding Heat’s Impact on Early Childhood: From prenatal stages to adulthood, extreme heat can affect development and well-being. Join experts Lindsey Burghardt, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, in a discussion on heat’s effects on children and caregivers. Discover strategies to mitigate heat exposure and ensure safe environments for kids to thrive amidst climate changes. Explore the link between heat and health equity in the U.S. Read more in “Extreme Heat Affects Early Childhood Development and Health.” 🌞
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