Robots running, Nvidia building worlds: Physical AI is here
18th Aug 2025 | Superintelligence Newsletter
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The robotics revolution isn't coming - it's already here. From humanoid races in Beijing to NVIDIA’s virtual Cosmos, this week showcases how machines are learning, walking, planning, and evolving fast.
As robots sprint, LLMs reason, and agents replace browsers, we're entering an era of real-world intelligence. This week’s updates are your portal into the age of embodied intelligence.
Gemma 3 270M: Ultra-Efficient AI Model : Google's Gemma 3 270M is a compact, power-efficient AI model. It's designed for on-device applications and specialized tasks, making it a great choice for developers.
NVIDIA Cosmos: World Models for Robotics : NVIDIA's Cosmos is a groundbreaking platform that uses "world models" to train robots and autonomous vehicles in virtual environments, accelerating the development of physical AI.
World Humanoid Robot Games 2025 : The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing showcased the current state of robotics with events like sprints, soccer, and even a fashion show, highlighting both progress and challenges.
Unitree A2 : The Unitree A2 is a powerhouse of a robot, built for tough industrial jobs. It's an agile, four-legged machine that can carry heavy loads and navigate tricky terrain with ease.
Gemini Storybook : Unleash your inner author with Gemini Storybook! This cool tool turns your ideas, photos, and even your kids' drawings into beautifully illustrated and narrated stories.
Claude Opus 4.1 : Claude Opus 4.1 is a super-smart AI that's a whiz at coding and reasoning. It's a game-changer for developers, offering precise and efficient help with complex tasks.
Is Chain-of-Thought Reasoning a Mirage? : Is AI reasoning real? This paper argues Chain-of-Thought is a brittle illusion, with LLMs merely matching patterns and producing "fluent nonsense" outside their training data.
Efficient Agents : This framework delivers powerful AI agents without the high cost. It retains 96.7% of a top model's performance while slashing operational costs by a whopping 28.4%.
Agentic Web : Welcome to the next internet era: the Agentic Web. Here, autonomous AI agents will replace human browsing to plan, coordinate, and execute complex tasks for you.
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A UK study promoting “deep ignorance” in AI training improved safety without harming performance; the UK expanded facial-recognition vans, sparking privacy debates. Sam Altman warned of emotional AI attachment risks, while Meta’s fourth AI restructuring drew attention. Thailand advanced AI insurance guidelines, and nations accelerated the race for AI sovereignty.
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In our GPT-5 verdict poll, a majority felt it was a solid but not groundbreaking release - 57% rated it either a notable upgrade or just a marginal improvement, with skepticism still running high.
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Agreed. Physical AI is here. I think 2026 is going to be the year that the hype train leaves the station. I can't wait to hear what analysts will project the market size to be in 2030 (once they decide how to define the market itself)