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Feb 2025
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Figure AI's 100k Humanoid Robot Army, Be...

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In this episode of 'Discover Daily', delve into the cutting-edge world of robotics, highlighting Figure AI's ambitious initiative to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years. Their groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI and collaboration with BMW showcase how AI-driven robotics are revolutionizing manufacturing and workplace automation.

We then turn to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's recent predictions at Davos about the future of work, where he envisions a transformative shift towards hybrid workforces combining human talent with AI agents. This comprehensive exploration connects the dots between healthcare innovations, technological advancement, and the evolving landscape of human-AI collaboration.

We conclude with a pivotal study that reveals startling disparities in life expectancy among adults diagnosed with ADHD. Our investigation uncovers how this common neurodevelopmental condition can significantly impact lifespan, with men losing an average of 6.78 years and women 8.64 years compared to the general population.


From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/figure-ai-s-100k-humanoid-robo-t9ah7761S2qMrRDaDUnK6g 

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/benioff-last-all-human-workfor-XMEpJ.uvRO.uhFrG7ijW3g 

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/adhd-may-shorten-lifespan-Yn1eho0yQ3C5.C6FBoWbn


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