Fires, AI Regulation, Humanoids

1/ An AI Solution for LA’s Fire Crisis?

Fires have ravaged Los Angeles for over a week, devastating property, claiming lives, and shaking the very core of the city. The situation has exposed glaring government failures—empty reservoirs in Palisades, leniency on arsonists, excessive water regulation—the list goes on. Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom have fumbled, leaving LA residents frustrated.

In this vacuum of leadership, Elon Musk and others are stepping up. Bill Ackman has floated the idea of leveraging AI to address the crisis. Could cutting-edge tech be the key to saving LA? Competent leadership is needed too!

2/ UC Berkeley’s AI Enters the Big Leagues

UC Berkeley just unveiled Sky-T1-32B-Preview, a new AI model that’s making waves. Its performance rivals, and in some cases surpasses, OpenAI’s earlier o1 models across several benchmarks.

The kicker? This innovation comes straight out of a university lab. The playing field is shifting, as academic teams prove they can compete with industry giants. Is this the dawn of a new era in AI innovation?

3/ Nvidia vs Zombie Joe

Biden’s administration has been very hostile to tech, and especially AI, with Andreesen even describing their support for debanking, censorship, and control over AI.

Would it get worse from a governance perspective? According to Nvidia, yes.

Nevertheless, a pro-innovation admin is coming soon.

4/ Welcome to the Humanoid Robot Era

2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year for robotics, with humanoid robots taking center stage. The fusion of AI and robotics is accelerating, and the possibilities are endless—from automation breakthroughs to redefining human-robot interaction.