Google Unleashes Gemini Robotics

The world of AI and computing is evolving at breakneck speed, and this week’s breakthroughs prove that the future is no longer just digital—it’s physical, quantum, and deeply personalized. Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics is bringing AI into the real world, enabling robots to adapt, interact, and manipulate objects with human-like dexterity. With its advanced vision-language-action model and embodied reasoning capabilities, robots can now perform complex real-world tasks with precision, making them more useful than ever. Meanwhile, China has taken a quantum leap with the unveiling of Zuchongzhi 3.0, a 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor that outpaces the most powerful supercomputers by a staggering quadrillion times in certain tasks. This milestone in quantum computing pushes the boundaries of speed, accuracy, and problem-solving, positioning China at the forefront of the field. On the AI front, Google’s latest Gemini 2.0 updates are making AI assistants smarter and more intuitive. With Flash Thinking for instant responses, Deep Research for in-depth insights, and a new Personalization feature that tailors answers based on past interactions, Gemini is evolving into a more powerful tool for users. From robots that think and act to quantum processors rewriting the rules of computing, the AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here.

AI Enters the Physical World with Gemini Robotics

Gemini Robotics, developed by Google DeepMind, introduces two new AI models designed to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world. The first model, Gemini Robotics, is a vision-language-action model built on Gemini 2.0, enabling robots to perform a wide range of real-world tasks with enhanced generality, interactivity, and dexterity. It can adapt to new situations, understand conversational language, and manipulate objects with precision. The second model, Gemini Robotics-ER, focuses on embodied reasoning, enhancing spatial understanding and allowing robots to perform tasks like grasping objects safely. Both models are being developed in partnership with several robotics companies to create more helpful and versatile robots.

China Unveils Zuchongzhi 3.0: A Quantum Leap in Computing

Chinese scientists have unveiled the Zuchongzhi 3.0, a groundbreaking 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor that achieves computational speeds 1 quadrillion times faster than the world's most powerful supercomputers for specific tasks like quantum random circuit sampling. This chip, developed at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), surpasses Google's latest Willow QPU in benchmarking, completing tasks millions of times faster than previous quantum processors. Key advancements include improved coherence time, gate fidelity, and error correction, enabling more accurate and complex computations. The Zuchongzhi 3.0 represents a significant leap in quantum supremacy, positioning China as a global leader in quantum computing innovation.

Gemini Gets Smarter: New AI Models Roll Out

Google is rolling out its latest Gemini 2.0 models across web, Android, and iOS platforms. The rollout includes access to Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking (experimental), which offers improved efficiency and speed, and Deep Research, which provides in-depth reports for all users. Additionally, a new Personalization (experimental) model uses past search history to enhance answers, aiming to create a more personalized AI assistant. The Gemini app now supports file uploads and consolidates access to Google apps like Gmail and YouTube. Advanced subscribers benefit from a larger token context window, while free users have limited research capabilities compared to paid accounts.

Hand Picked Video

In this video, we'll look at comparing three AI models (Gemini 2.0 Flash, OpenAI o1 & o3 mini, and Deepseek r1 ) for deep research tasks, testing their speed and output quality through a practical demonstration.

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This week in AI

• Baidu AI Update - Baidu launched ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 models with advanced multimodal and reasoning capabilities. ERNIE Bot is now free for users, offering tools like Q&A, AI generation, and coding.

• Quantum Leap - China's Zuchongzhi 3.0, a 105-qubit quantum chip, is reportedly 1 quadrillion times faster than supercomputers, rivaling Google's Willow QPU in quantum supremacy.

• Restrictive AI Licensing - Google's Gemma 3 and Meta's Llama models face criticism for restrictive licenses that hinder commercial use, creating uncertainty for businesses and limiting adoption.

• Nvidia GTC 2025 Highlights - Nvidia GTC 2025 (March 17–21) features Jensen Huang's keynote, Blackwell Ultra GPU updates, Rubin series preview, quantum computing insights, and 1,000+ AI sessions.

• Sesame CSM 1B Released - Sesame's CSM 1B, a speech generation model using Llama and Mimi audio codes, launched on Hugging Face. It supports conversational context and ethical use only.