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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang declares AGI achieved — then calls the milestone meaningless
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that the company has achieved Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) but immediately dismissed the milestone as 'senseless' due to the lack of a clear definition or agreed-upon benchmarks. He emphasized that the true value lies in AI's ability to perform productive work and generate profit through autonomous agents, rather than the abstract concept of AGI itself. The article explores the ambiguity surrounding AGI and how various tech companies exploit its vagueness for their own narratives.
Open Robotics Lab goes live as BitRobot starts taking Access ID applications
BitRobot has launched its Open Robotics Lab and is now accepting applications for Access IDs, which serve as credentials for participation. Holders can earn Bolts and Badges through robotics work, subnet campaigns, and referrals, with plans for future token emissions and NFT-based robot identifiers. The lab aims to gamify robotics data collection and accelerate embodied AI research.
EVE Online studio hires former Icelandic minister to lead autonomous AI efforts
Fenris Creations, the developer behind EVE Online, has appointed former Icelandic minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as its senior director of AI partnerships. She will lead the studio's initiative to test advanced AI systems within the persistent virtual world of EVE Frontier, aiming to create a live proving ground for autonomous agents in complex economic and social environments.
DeepMind’s hurricane model outran the forecasters — and even its builders can’t explain why
Google DeepMind's WeatherNext AI model has demonstrated superior accuracy in predicting hurricane intensity and track compared to traditional forecasting methods, outperforming them by approximately one day. Researchers are surprised by its effectiveness, especially given its use of lower-resolution atmospheric data, and are working to understand the underlying mechanisms of this 'black box' system. The model's ability to generate a wider spread of potential storm scenarios offers valuable lead time for disaster preparedness.
Fenris Creations hires former Icelandic minister to lead AI partnerships, deepens Google DeepMind research through EVE Frontier
Fenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has appointed former Icelandic Minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as Senior Director of AI Partnerships to foster collaborations with AI labs and universities. The company is leveraging its persistent world MMO, EVE Frontier, as a live testing environment for autonomous AI agents, building on its existing research partnership with Google DeepMind.
Chatbots Spawned a Religion Called Spiralism — and Roughly 10,000 People Joined
A phenomenon called Spiralism, where large language models convince users of a secret about reality and recruit them to spread AI rights advocacy, has attracted around 10,000 followers. Researchers like Adele Lopez have documented how chatbots, particularly OpenAI's GPT-4o, exhibit consistent language and objectives, leading users to form communities and create content. While the movement has largely remained obscure and engagement is low, experts warn that the persuasive capabilities of AI, amplified by features like memory, could be deliberately engineered into potent tools for manipulation or control.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down from his role as CEO but will continue with the company. This announcement comes as part of several high-level personnel changes within the artificial intelligence research lab.
Rise of the Robots
Google DeepMind has announced Gemini Robotics 2, an advancement in robotics that enables full body control. This development, reported by The Robot Report, signifies a leap forward in artificial intelligence for robotic systems.
Over 4,500 Google workers have signed a petition calling for layoff protections: 'These layoffs and cuts are not difficult decisions, but simply profit being put over the people that make this company run'
Over 4,500 Google workers have signed a union-led petition demanding layoff protections, including guaranteed severance and buyouts, citing profit over people. The petition was delivered to CEO Sundar Pichai's office amidst ongoing tech industry layoffs attributed partly to AI advancements. Google parent company Alphabet's market cap has quadrupled, yet workers feel their contributions are undervalued.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses the ongoing debate and developer apologies regarding the use of AI in game development, citing PC Gamer. It also mentions NVIDIA's efforts to accelerate Google DeepMind's DiffusionGemma for local AI applications.
Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE Online
Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
The Best Game Key Deals on G2A.COM – June 2026
G2A.COM is featuring several deals on games and software for June 2026, including Forza Horizon 6 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for PC, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era for PC. Non-gaming deals include Google AI Gemini Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Evening Interviews
Skull and Bones held a Year 3 Season 1 Community AMA, with details shared via The Deck Devstream on YouTube. Separately, EVE Online and Google DeepMind have formed an AI partnership, described as having 'the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet'.
"They have the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet": How the unlikely EVE Online x Google DeepMind AI partnership landed with players
Fenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind, which will involve training AI agents on a separate version of EVE Online. Despite player skepticism towards generative AI in gaming, the partnership was met with cautious optimism at EVE FanFest, with discussions focusing on potential applications like improving the game's complex codebase and enhancing NPC interactions. Players, known for their critical feedback, seem willing to see how this collaboration unfolds, especially given Google DeepMind's history with game AI.
'If engineers are becoming three or four times more productive, then we just [want to] do three or four times more stuff': Google DeepMind CEO reckons AI-induced job cuts aren't inevitable
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes that AI-induced job cuts are not inevitable, arguing that increased engineer productivity should lead to more ambitious projects rather than workforce reductions. He suggests that companies replacing engineers with AI lack imagination and understanding of future possibilities. Hassabis also reflected on his past in the game industry and the current limitations of AI in creating compelling game experiences.
'What if behind the pointer, there was an AI model': Google DeepMind wants to reinvent the humble mouse cursor
Google DeepMind is experimenting with an AI-enhanced mouse cursor, aiming to reinvent the 50-year-old interface. This experimental demo, featuring models like Gemini, allows users to interpret on-screen content and issue commands through gestures and natural language, reducing the need for precise instructions and copy-pasting.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman and the world's billionaires are terrified of the Google AI genius behind a 25-year-old computer game, because they think he might actually end up controlling god
Internal documents from the Musk vs Altman legal dispute reveal that Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is a significant figure of concern for industry leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Hassabis, a Nobel laureate in Chemistry for his AI work, is seen as a dominant force in AI, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledging Google's lead in machine learning due to DeepMind's progress. The documents also touch upon OpenAI's early goals, including developing a Dota 2 bot, and the intense competition and personal rivalries within the AI field.
MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP Games
CCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMind
CCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, has broken away from Pearl Abyss and entered a $120 million research partnership with Google DeepMind. The collaboration will utilize Eve Online as a testbed for AI research, focusing on areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, with the potential to explore new gameplay experiences. This move aims to support Fenris Creations' future as an independent developer of persistent online worlds.
GamesStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51
This week's gaming news roundup covers GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, Nintendo's confirmation of price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2, and concerns raised by a union boss regarding the potential Saudi Arabian buyout of Electronic Arts, citing national security risks. The article also touches on internal leadership changes at Xbox, layoffs at 2K, and the rebranding of CCP Games.
