Tech enthusiasts were in for a treat as Elon Musk made bold claims about the future of Tesla’s robotaxi at a Hollywood backlot event. However, it was revealed that the Optimus robots showcased were actually humans in disguise. In other tech news, a tutorial on how to send messages via satellite on iPhones and Pixels was shared.
The US is considering a potential breakup of Google in a historic antitrust case, while hackers made headlines by taking over robovacs to chase pets and shout slurs. Meanwhile, more than a dozen states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging that the platform harms children and is designed to be addictive.
In the world of science, two scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in machine learning, while three scientists received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their research on proteins. An AI pioneer controversially claimed that AI is less intelligent than a cat.
The mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was once again brought into question, while a UK treaty could potentially lead to the end of the .io domain. On a lighter note, Nintendo’s Alarmo alarm clock and Samsung’s plans to turn Galaxy phones into smart door keys were discussed on the “This Week in Tech” podcast hosted by Leo Laporte.
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