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This Wk in AI: Special Edition
A week so big it deserves a 2nd newsletter!
Dan Sutera
February 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
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In the News
 Google Launches Flash Thinking 2.0Google launches Flash Thinking 2.0, enabling Gemini to analyze YouTube videos for instant understanding. The AI model provides comprehensive content insights. |  Anthropic Bans AI in Job ApplicationsAnthropic bans AI assistants during their job application process. Candidates must demonstrate genuine communication skills without AI help. |
 Preventing Alzheimer's Decades Before SymptomsWashU researchers test antibody drug on young adults at risk for Alzheimer's. The treatment aims to prevent disease decades before symptoms. |  ByteDance Launches Revolutionary Video AIByteDance launches Omnihuman-1, turning single photos into realistic human videos. The AI responds to audio and motion cues. |
Builder’s Corner
 Build Your Own AI-Powered Web Research AssistantStagehand helps developers create custom AI agents for automated web research. The tool enables personalized content generation and web automation. |  Free Alternative to $200 Deep ResearchHuggingFace releases free open-source version of OpenAI's $200 Deep Research tool. The alternative achieves 55% accuracy on benchmark tests. |
Demos to Blow Grandma’s Mind
AI Helps Robots Stay on Feet
Researchers at Tsinghua University develop new technology helping humanoid robots recover from falls and maintain balance. The system uses advanced simulation and reinforcement learning.
 OpenAI's 1X Buys Kind HumanoidOpenAI-backed 1X merges with Kind Humanoid to accelerate advanced robot development for homes. The partnership aims to revolutionize personal humanoid technology. |  Clone Robotics Challenges Elon's OptimusClone Robotics claims its humanoid hand technology surpasses Tesla's Optimus in strength and efficiency. Their design uses muscles instead of traditional motors. |
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