The Download: speaking to robots, and growing pharmaceutical mushrooms
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Summary
A new development from Google has caused a stir by integrating large language models into physical robots, opening up new possibilities for commercial and industrial application
A Chinese EV company, BYD, has caused a stir by unveiling a model that can be charged in just five minutes, significantly speeding up the process and removing a major hurdle to EV adoption
Relationships are the theme of the latest edition of MIT Technology Review’s print magazine, which explores the complex ties binding countries, companies, and individuals together (and sometimes apart) today.
This week, the FDA will decide whether to approve the use of MDMA for psychotherapy to treat severe depression, potentially creating a huge new market for suppliers of pharmaceutical-grade psilocybin mushrooms; and Elon Musk’s growing involvement with China and its impact on both US and Chinese policymaking.