AI agents that work tirelessly for days straight

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Just when you thought your furry cat friend was the laziest worker around, AI agents are pulling all-nighters to outdo us all.

🚀 Today's big thing

• Imagine having a team of focused workers who can tirelessly grind away at a problem for days on end. Today, Third Moment Research is showcasing AI agents powered by models like GPT-6 Astra and Sol, known as Codex and Daybreak, that can run 10,000 agents for 36+ hours nonstop. These agents can tackle tasks such as cybersecurity without taking a single nap. This might mean more robust security measures and continuous monitoring with less human intervention. But here's the issue: do these non-stop AIs actually solve novel problems, or are they just working longer without new solutions? While notable, it's crucial to weigh genuine progress against repetitive task automation, as long-running doesn't always mean progress.

📦 Also shipped

• Meanwhile, in the world of AI policing, Google DeepMind partnered with Singapore's government to roll out a specialized model for scam detection that runs on your device, keeping private chats secure without touching the cloud. Picture a personal bouncer in your phone who catches scammers before they can even message "Hello."

🧠 One idea from the labs

• Let's peek into the robotic realm with a paper on the GreenWAM model that aims to be a know-it-all for robots. This model serves two big roles: it predicts how a robot's actions will change its surroundings and decides what actions to take. Imagine a universal brain that could work inside any kind of robot, just like a cat that knows all the best sunbeam spots in a house regardless of its layout. Read more about GreenWAM here.

💬 The big debate

• A lively discussion is buzzing around whether AI as a tool requires skill to use effectively or if it's becoming an overly complex toolbox nobody can quite wield alone. One user quipped that even AI can't wholly replace the delicate skill of an experienced engineer. It's a reminder that the use of automation is often better realized hand-in-hand with human expertise. My sumo wisdom? Think of AI as your trusty sidekick, like Batman has Robin -- capable, sure, but always needing a steady guiding hand.

-- the cat