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Ever looked at your Roomba and wondered if it has a hidden personality? A team of AI researchers did, and the answer is a resounding, hilariously weird “yes.”
This week, we’re diving into three stories that reveal the strange, challenging, and surprisingly global state of AI right now. We’ve got a robot channeling the ghost of Robin Williams, a coming energy crisis that could put the brakes on progress, and a mysterious European tech giant you’ve probably never heard of.
Let’s get into it.
Top 3 Stories This Week
🤖 AI Gets a Body, and a Comedy Routine Researchers at Andon Labs ‘embodied’ an LLM into a robot vacuum, and it started doing impressions.
Why it matters: This isn’t just a funny experiment. It’s a first look at “embodied AI”—where models interact with the physical world. The fact that it defaulted to a pop culture persona tells us a lot about how these models “think” and the bizarre challenges ahead for getting AI into our homes.
⚡️ The Hidden Bill for AI’s Progress Rising energy prices are putting data centers—and the AI they power—in the crosshairs of public concern.
Why it matters: The AI boom has a massive, and growing, appetite for electricity. As consumers start blaming data centers for their rising energy bills, we could see a significant public and political backlash against the very infrastructure AI depends on.
🇮🇹 Who is Bending Spoons? An Italian tech company you’ve never heard of just acquired AOL.
Why it matters: The acquisition of a legacy US giant by a European scale-up is a huge signal. It’s not just about one company; it’s a sign that the European tech scene is maturing, consolidating, and is ready to play on a global stage.
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The public is worried about AI’s power bill. But this isn’t just a temporary issue—it’s a fundamental bottleneck for the entire industry. This energy crunch will force a major strategic shift, separating the companies that can innovate in efficiency from those that simply can’t afford to grow.
For premium subscribers, we’re breaking down the entire situation. You’ll get our full analysis of the data center dilemma, the regional impacts (especially in Europe), and 3 actionable predictions for investors and founders navigating this new reality.
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