Anthropic & OpenAI announce more powerful and cheaper AI models, XPENG's humanoid robot walked off the assembly line ready to work, and Apple linked landmarks on its Maps app to Hidden Histories podcast episodes
Summary
Engadget News + Next covers new, cost-effective AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI, highlighting improved coding capabilities and safety features. The episode also reports on XPeng’s Iron humanoid robot autonomously walking off its production line, signaling progress toward mass production. Finally, Apple Maps now links select landmarks in five US cities to Hidden Histories podcast episodes, allowing users to explore local history directly within the app.
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Daily tech news headlines overview
Anthropic and OpenAI release cheaper AI models
Xpeng Iron humanoid robot leaves assembly line
Apple Maps links landmarks to history podcasts
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