DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane BRIGHT FUTURE FOR SMART BOTS Source: Figure AI Savy entrepreneurs and investors like Jeff Bezos are betting their money on the development of humanoid robots empowered by AI to be a significant force in the global economy's near future. Here are some key facts: Powered by AI, these smart bots are expected to be vital helpers at home and workers in factories and businesses An example: new California-based startup Figure AI, that's developing a general purpose, humanoid robot called Figure 01 It recently attracted $675 million in investment money and is now valued at $2.6 billion The investors include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and big players in...