Mohammad “Mo” Gawdat, former chief business officer of Google’s secretive research division X, has made intriguing predictions about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on human relationships. Gawdat believes that AI-powered sex robots will soon be so advanced that they will appear “alive” and eliminate the need for human partners in the bedroom.

Speaking on the “Impact Theory” podcast hosted by Tom Bilyeu on YouTube, Gawdat shared his vision of a radical “redesign of love and relationships.” He suggested that AI, combined with virtual reality and augmented reality headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro or a Quest 3, will enable people to simulate sexual encounters that are indistinguishable from real-life experiences. The integration of AI-powered bots with these headsets will create a deceptive illusion, making users believe they are interacting with real partners.

While self-driving autonomous vehicles on land have become more familiar, an exciting frontier lies in autonomous vehicles for ocean exploration. US-based startup Saildrone is leading the charge, crafting uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) equipped with cutting-edge nautical data collection technology. These autonomous ocean explorers are revolutionizing marine research, weather tracking, ocean floor mapping, and much more.

Saildrone’s USVs have already achieved impressive feats, including tracking hurricanes in the North Atlantic, discovering a 3,200-foot underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, and mapping previously uncharted ocean floors. “We’ve sailed into three major hurricanes, and right through the eye of Hurricane Sam, and all the vehicles came out the other side — they are pretty robust platforms,” said Blythe Towal, vice president of software engineering at Saildrone.

In the era of video conferencing, many people have felt the urge to disable their webcams on days when they don’t feel their best. Understanding this common concern, Microsoft has unveiled a new AI-powered beauty feature aimed at making video calls more pleasant. Partnering with cosmetics giant Maybelline, Microsoft Teams is introducing a set of “virtual makeup” filters that allow users to enhance their appearance with a variety of unique looks.

The Maybelline Beauty app, integrated into Microsoft Teams, will offer users 12 different makeup looks to choose from. These filters will include various blurring effects and digital makeup color options. Interestingly, each look will provide a detailed breakdown of the real-world Maybelline products and shades used in the filter, empowering users to recreate the makeup look in their daily lives.