☠👷 AI: Job Slayer or Job Creator?

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This week, we’re talking AI that might take your job—or become your best sidekick—plus robots that dance, Smell-O-Vision that actually works, and even Apple's secret robotic arm. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or just want to geek out on the latest gadgets, we’ve got your curiosity covered.

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☠️👷‍♂️ AI: Job Slayer or Job Creator? | Will AI make us obsolete like horses after the car or create a new wave of jobs? Spoiler: It's all about how we team up with AI. If we get it right, digital centaurs—human-AI combos—could be our future, not just robots stealing paychecks.

🍎💻 AI + IoT = Fresh Apples, Every Time! | When AI and IoT team up, you get the freshest produce without even thinking about it. With Wiliot’s AI-driven tech, supply chains get a major upgrade. Smart sensors plus real-time analytics mean products arrive fresher, faster, and with less waste. From farm to shelf, every step is optimized, ensuring what you need is always at its best when you get it.

🤖🕺 Meet Your New Robo-Butler! | Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot is officially ready for mass production—and it’s not just for show. With 43 joint motors, real-time obstacle navigation, and the ability to leap, climb, and even dance, this $16,000 robot is designed to be a general-purpose assistant. Whether it’s walking around or responding to voice commands, this robot is ready to help out… or bust a move!

🤖📱 Speaking of personal robots… | Apple’s got something secret cooking: a robot arm with an iPad attached. With hundreds of engineers on the job, Apple’s working to create a high-tech helper that could change how you interact with your devices. Imagine a robotic arm that assists with tasks, controls smart home devices, and more—powered by the same tech that drives your favorite Apple gadgets.

💬🎥 Text to Mind-Blowing Video! | Luma AI just dropped Dream Machine 1.5, and it’s a game-changer. This AI can turn simple text into stunning videos with jaw-dropping realism. New features include slick motion tracking, custom text rendering, and even multilingual support. It’s fast, it’s powerful, and it’s putting video creation on turbo mode. The future of content creation just leveled up!

👃📺 Smell-O-Vision 2.0? It’s (Finally) Happening! | The idea of Smell-O-Vision has been around for over a century, but it never quite worked—until now. Thanks to AI, companies like Osmo are digitizing smells and bringing us closer to a world where your movies, games, and even VR experiences come with scents. Imagine smelling fresh popcorn in a movie or the ocean breeze in a game!

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🛠️ LET’S TINKER | Build an AI Agent!

Everyone is talking about AI Agents and how they will transform your business and workflows. But few people are actually talking about how to build them.

That’s where our new friend Devin Kearns from Custom AI Studio comes in. In this video, Devin shows exactly how he built an agent for one of his clients, step-by-step!

🇺🇸🦅 Gianni for AI President!

As usual, we’ve also been busy tinkering at the Purple Horizons office/lab! This week Gianni explored combining generative image and video tools (Flux, RunwayML, CapCut) to come up with some incredible images and videos. You can click below to check out some of his results! (And yes, you should refer to him as Mr. President from now on!)

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