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Google DeepMind is advancing robotics with AI that helps machines plan ahead and even pull knowledge from the web. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is teaming up with Elon Musk’s xAI to modernize government systems, marking a fresh bid to keep U.S. leadership in AI innovation.

AI is changing robots to think better and helping governments work smarter.

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📰 Robots Can Fold Laundry and Pack Bags Using Online Data

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Imagine a robot that looks up answers on Google before helping you. DeepMind has built AI models that let robots think ahead, search online, and then act in the real world. From sorting laundry to packing your suitcase, these robots can now handle tasks that feel closer to human thinking.

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• Google DeepMind introduced 2 new models called Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 and Gemini Robotics 1.5. The first one can browse tools like Google Search, gather information, and make a plan. The second one can see, understand language, and move objects. Together, they let robots do multi-step jobs that normally need human judgment.

• These robots can also transfer skills. If one robot learns to fold laundry, it can instantly teach that skill to another robot. DeepMind showed this with machines like ALOHA2, Franka, and Apollo. This reduces training time and cuts costs, making it easier for industries like healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing to use them.

• Developers can already access Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio. Gemini Robotics 1.5 is still limited to selected partners such as Boston Dynamics. DeepMind says these advances bring robots closer to general-purpose use. However, challenges remain, such as safety, dexterity, and trust when robots use web data to decide actions.

💡What This Means for You

Robots that think and search online could soon enter offices, homes, and hospitals. They may help with daily tasks, speed up automation, and change how you work. The real question is not whether robots can do more but whether you are ready to let them make decisions that affect your world.

🎯 Trump Teams Up With Musk To Push AI Into Washington

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Elon Musk and the Trump administration are teaming up on artificial intelligence. The government just signed a contract with Musk’s company xAI so that agencies can use Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast. The goal is to make federal work faster, cut costs, and give the US an edge in the AI race.

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• The General Services Administration announced the deal this week. This agency manages procurement and technology for the government and is now giving every federal agency access to Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast. Elon Musk said this partnership is for the benefit of the country, and xAI engineers will directly help federal teams install the tools.

• The contract runs until March 2027, and the price is just $0.42 per agency for 18 months. This is far lower than competitors like OpenAI, which charges $1 for similar use. The deal is part of GSA’s OneGov Strategy, which aims to make AI adoption easier and more consistent across agencies. Officials believe this will help reduce duplication and speed up processes that are often slow.

• Grok has faced controversy before. It was removed from federal vendor lists earlier this year after it produced biased and offensive content. Critics say those risks remain, but GSA is now putting safeguards in place. These include red teaming to stress test the model, compliance upgrades to meet standards, and a new AI safety office to monitor results.

💡What This Means for You

This deal shows how fast AI is moving from private companies into the heart of government. Knowing about Grok’s entry into federal systems helps you understand which models could influence everyday life next. Staying aware of these shifts means you can track how AI may shape decisions that affect everyone.

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