Last night, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson had a rough outing shooting 0 for 10 in a loss against the Sacramento Kings, ending the team’s chances of making the NBA playoffs. But then, almost as if to add insult to injury, X’s AI bot Grok claiming Thompson was vandalizing homes in the area with bricks.
Now at this point, even casual basketball fans may be able to see what went wrong. But Grok isn’t very smart, because it seems that after seeing user posts about a player simply (aka shooting bricks), the bot took things literally resulting in a completely fictitious AI-generated report.
After misinterpreting user posts about Klay Thompson’s poor shooting during an NBA game, X’s AI bot Grok created a fictitious story on the social media platform’s trending section. (Screenshot by Sam Rutherford (via X))
In the event this fabrication — which was the #5 trending story at the time of writing — gets corrected or deleted by Elon Musk, Grok originally wrote “In a bizarre turn of events, NBA star Klay Thompson has been accused of vandalizing multiple houses with bricks in Sacramento. Authorities are investigating the claims after several individuals reported their houses being damaged, with windows shattered by bricks. Klay Thompson has not yet issued a statement regarding the accusations. The incidents have left the community shaken, but no injuries were reported. The motive behind the alleged vandalism remains unclear.” Amusingly, despite pointing out the unusual nature of the story Grok went ahead of put out some nonsense anyway.
Granted, in fine print beneath the story, X says “Grok is an early feature and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.” But even that warning seems to have backfired, as basketball fans began memeing on the AI with posts sarcastically verifying the AI’s erroneous statement.
After Grok created an erroneous story about Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, users began memeing on the situation. (Screenshot by Sam Rutherford (via X))
For most people, Grok’s latest gaff may merely be another example in an ongoing series of early . But for others like Musk who believes that AI will be smarter than humans , this should serve as a reminder that AI is still in desperate need of regular fact-checking.
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Recently, I’ve had a bit of a ‘mare with my robot vacuum. I’ve been using the iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus since I first reviewed it a year and a half ago, and while it’s been a stellar sucker until the last few months, a litany of sudden issues has me wanting to try something new.
It’s not the first iRobot Roomba I’ve tried, and I doubt it’ll be the last, but given its lofty price, I’m pretty surprised by some of its issues. Despite my regular cleaning and maintenance, the mop function has stopped working almost entirely. Suddenly, the vacuum is rubbish at cleaning edges, and despite the really impressive navigation technology I observed during my test, my Combo J7 Plus somehow managed to gouge out a chunk of its camera lens during a cleaning job, meaning obstacle detection is permanently marred.
iRobot is facing increasingly intense competition in the robot vacuum space, and with news of its failed Amazon acquisition, there’s less and less room for Roomba to continue its decades-long market dominance.
That’s especially true now some of the big-name household appliance brands like Dyson and Samsung are jostling for their slice of the pie, and doing so with increasing promise (though the Dyson 360 Vis Nav failed to impress us). I had the chance to see Samsung’s new Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI robot vacuum in the flesh at its global Bespoke AI launch event, and I’m pretty excited by the promised improvements upon its predecessor.
The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI’s predecessor, the Jet Bot AI+ (Image credit: Future)
A brief history
When Samsung announced its first Jet Bot AI+ robot vacuum at CES 2021, all eyes were on the tech giant, waiting in anticipation to see if it could sweep the market with its new tech.
Unfortunately, at least based on our Samsung Jet Bot AI+ review, the OG Jet Bot robot vacuum lagged behind the competition with some pretty fundamental issues. For one thing, it’s 3.9in / 13.7cm tall; compared to the best robot vacuums we’ve tested, which average around the 3.2in / 8.1cm mark, that makes the Jet Bot AI pretty chunky, which isn’t ideal for cleaning under furniture.
Then there was the slightly sloppy navigation and less-than-impressive edge cleaning, all of which amounted to a very expensive bot that didn’t quite warrant its lofty price tag, even with the armory of cool features Samsung built-in to the Jet Bot AI+.
Still, it was a decent attempt at re-entering the robotic cleaning market following a handful of earlier attempts that failed to fully take off (RIP Crubo and PowerBot), and the Jet Bot AI+ still managed to impress with its fantastic suction and ability to suck up debris many other robovacs would have simply brushed aside.
What’s new, pussy cat?
On the other hand, Samsung’s new Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI is poised to deliver a much better cleaning experience – and not just because it can mop, too.
First announced at CES 2024, the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI doesn’t only include returning features like the ability to spy on your pets, but it’s also seen some serious upgrades to both hardware and software.
Most noticeably, it’s a fair bit shorter than the original Jet Bot AI+. By my eye, it looks to be around the same height, if not slightly taller than my iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ at 3.4in / 8.6cm tall. While I do prefer even slimmer robot vacuums, even the extra clearance space compared to its predecessor makes the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI far superior.
Then there are the powerful spinning mop pads, which rotate at 170RPM to offer a thorough clean on even the toughest stains. Thanks to the vacuum’s ability to recognize floor types and adjust the cleaning patterns accordingly, the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI will automatically lift mop pads to avoid dampening carpets. The best part? The Clean Station will even steam, wash, and sanitize mop pads, neutralizing 99.9% of bacteria.
Speaking of the Clean Station, the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI’s auto-emptying home base features 3-litre tanks for dirty and clean water in addition to a compartment for the dust bin, which Samsung says needs replacing on average every 2-3 months. That does mean it’s pretty enormous, which can be a real turn-off for some, but it’s the nature of combination robot vacuum and mops that feature mop pad cleaning.
On the software side, things are looking up, too. This clever cleaner leverages a database of 1.7 million images to bolster its deep AI neural network for features like obstacle detection.
(Image credit: Future)
Only time will tell…
I can’t speak to the performance of Samsung’s new Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI, having only seen it leave its base, pirouette, and return, but I’m certainly ready to try something new.
Samsung’s experience in home appliances combined with its software chops in theory makes for a strong contender, though I’ve no idea if the vacuum will outlast my presently-inept iRobot Roomba Combo J7+.
The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI is currently available for pre-order on Samsung’s US website, with a list price of $1,699, which is reduced by $300 as of writing, but we’ve not got pricing or release date details for the UK or Australia right now. The US pricing does, however, give us an indicator for price comparison; it’s $300 more than iRobot’s most recent combination cleaner, the Roomba J9+, which retails for $1,399.99 / £1,249 / AU$1,999 and $200 more than the vacuum-only Dyson Vis Nav, which costs $1,199.99 / £1,399.99 / AU$2,399.
In December 2023, Samsung unveiled the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo, the company’s first robotic vacuum cleaner and mop. At CES 2024, the company showcased the product to the public. Fast forward to yesterday, the brand launched the robotic vacuum cleaner and mop with other Bespoke AI products globally, and today, the tech giant announced that it has started selling the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo in Korea.
Samsung says that it held a live shopping event for selling the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo on the company’s official website, as well as on three other shopping platforms in the region, 11 Street, CJ Home Shopping, and G Market. The brand says that it will hold live shopping events on other platforms as well to sell the new robotic vacuum cleaner and mop, as well as expand the product’s sales to offline stores.
Samsung has priced the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo in Korea at KRW 1,79,00,00 (approximately USD 1,328) and is offering the product in two colors, Satin Greige, and Satin Charcoal. People who purchase the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo through live shopping events will get the Samsung Bluesky Air Purifier for free, various discounts on different payment cards, and other benefits including membership points.
Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo features
The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo can vacuum as well as mop your home. It has multiple rotating brushes for gathering dust during vacuuming, and two pads for mopping that can rotate at up to 170 rounds per minute (RPM) for removing stains from the floor. The robotic vacuum cleaner and mop has a total of five sensors, including a LiDAR sensor and a 3D sensor, for mapping your home and detecting obstacles.
It comes with an All-in-One Clean Station with Auto Steam, which can automatically empty the Jet Bot Combo’s dust bin, fill it with clean water for mopping, and wash its mop pads with warm water (at 100-degree Celsius) and steam, which, according to Samsung, eliminates 99.99% of bacteria including E. coli, and dry the mop pads with hot air (at 55-degree Celsius) to prevent odor and the growth of bacteria.
Also available in the US starting today
Starting today, Samsung has made the Jet Bot Combo available to purchase in the US as well. It comes in two variants: VR7MD97714G and VR7MD96514G. The former costs USD 1,399 and the latter costs USD 1,099. From what we could gather, the only difference between the two is that the VR7MD97714G has a 3D sensor, whereas, the VR7MD96514G doesn’t. Both models are available in only one color in the US.
There can’t be many people who haven’t seen at least one video of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot performing tricks like going up and down stairs, spinning, dancing, jumping, and carrying objects. The robot isn’t just for fun however. It can be used for a variety of work tasks, such as inspecting industrial sites and carrying out hazardous duties.
Spot isn’t the only industrial robot animal in town now, though. It has competition from an unexpected source – Lenovo.
Wisely, the Chinese manufacturer isn’t calling its creation a dog, and it’s added an additional pair of legs to further distance itself from Boston Dynamics’s robot canines, but it’s hard not to draw comparisons.
Six legs are better than four?
Lenovo Daystar Bot GS, which is referred to as a “Legged Robot For Inspection Solution”, can be seen in all its glory on the IF Design site.
The details accompanying it say “Step into the forefront of industrial automation and public services with Lenovo Daystar Bot GS. The groundbreaking six-legged design guarantees unmatched stability and maneuverability that surpasses traditional robotic platforms, allowing it to traverse diverse terrains with ease.”
Daystar Bot GS is aimed at trade, industry, government and the public sector, and Asia will be Lenovo’s primary market when it is released later this year.
Lenovo adds, “Boasting an advanced control system, cutting-edge perception algorithms, and IP66 robust protection, GS outperforms in unforeseen scenarios, enabling comprehensive data collection at any location and time. In our unwavering pursuit of excellence, GS stands as a testament to innovation, efficiency, safety, and the boundless potential of automated exploration.”
The big one question we don’t currently have an answer for, is who would win in a fight (or a race for that matter) – Spot or GS?
The OpenAI Assistants API is a potent tool that provides developers with the means to create AI assistants within their applications. These AI assistants are designed to respond to user queries effectively, using a variety of models, tools, and knowledge bases. Currently, the Assistants API supports three types of tools: Code Interpreter, Retrieval, and Function calling. OpenAI plans to expand this toolkit in the future, introducing more OpenAI-developed tools and allowing developers to add their own tools to the platform.
The Code Interpreter tool is particularly useful for app development. It decodes the code, allowing the AI assistant to understand and execute it. This tool is essential for creating bots that can perform complex tasks, such as retrieving data or calling functions. It essentially enables the bot to comprehend the language of code, allowing it to carry out intricate operations.
The Retrieval tool is another key component of the Assistants API. It allows the AI assistant to pull information from a database or other sources. This tool is particularly useful for Discord bots that need to access and deliver information quickly and accurately. It essentially serves as a link between the bot and the information it needs to retrieve, streamlining the process.
Build a Discord bot using AI
A Discord bot is a software application designed to automate tasks or add functionality in Discord, a popular online communication platform. Discord bots are programmed to perform a variety of tasks, ranging from simple functions like sending automated messages or notifications, to more complex operations like moderating chat, managing servers, playing music, or integrating with external services and APIs.
Check out the comprehensive tutorial below created by developer Volo who explains : “In this hands-on tutorial we dive into how to use OpenAI’s new Assistants API to create a GPT-powered Discord bot! Basically, using ChatGPT in Discord! In this video, I walk you through every step of integrating the powerful new OpenAI API with Discord using NodeJS and explain how does the new OpenAI Assistants API work. I will also cover the core concepts of the Assistants API so you can get started using it today!”
Discord Bot coded using GPT Assistants API
These bots are typically created using programming languages like Python or JavaScript, utilizing Discord’s API (Application Programming Interface) to interact with the platform. Bots can respond to specific commands, messages, or activities within a server. They’re hosted externally, meaning they run on a server or computing platform separate from Discord itself.
Discord bots are highly customizable and have become integral to enhancing the user experience on Discord, catering to the specific needs or themes of different servers. Their implementation can range from casual use in small communities to more sophisticated roles in large-scale servers, where they can significantly aid in management and engagement.
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The Function calling tool enables the AI assistant to call functions within the application. This tool is crucial for Discord bots that need to perform specific tasks or actions based on user commands. It essentially allows the bot to carry out actions within the application, making it more interactive and responsive.
Developers can explore the capabilities of the Assistants API through the Assistants playground, an interactive learning platform. Here, developers can experiment with different tools and models, and see how they work in real-time. The playground also provides a safe environment for developers to test their bots before launching them, minimizing the risk of errors and ensuring a smooth deployment.
Assistants API integration
The process of integrating the Assistants API usually involves several steps. It begins with creating an Assistant in the API, then defining its custom instructions, choosing a suitable model, and enabling tools as needed. A Thread is created when a user starts a conversation, and Messages are added to the Thread as the user asks questions. Running the Assistant on the Thread triggers responses, automatically calling the relevant tools.
The Assistants API is currently in beta, with OpenAI actively working to improve its functionality. Developers are encouraged to share their feedback in the Developer Forum, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the platform. This article serves as a basic guide, outlining the key steps to create and operate an Assistant that uses the Code Interpreter.
The OpenAI Assistants API offers a powerful platform for application development. With its wide range of tools and models, developers can create AI assistants that can interpret code, retrieve information, and call functions. By integrating the Assistants API, developers can greatly enhance the capabilities of their apps and projects, making them more efficient and responsive to user queries. This ultimately leads to a more engaging and satisfying user experience for all involved. For more information on the Assistants API which is currently in its beta development stage jump over to the official OpenAI documentation.
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