A report indicates that artificial intelligence companies are purchasing old books, scanning their contents, and then destroying the physical copies. The brief content does not name specific firms or provide numbers. The practice raises concerns about data sourcing and the loss of physical cultural artifacts.
A V2EX user commented on DeepSeek's release naming, noting that V4 flash has moved from a preview to an official launch, while the Pro version still lacks an official release. The user described this scheme as confusing and unfriendly for promotion. The comment also briefly thanked the creator for the DeepSeek Agent, which they found useful.
Google DeepMind has shared a first look at Gemini Robotics 2, a new robotics-focused model, in a demonstration on a FR3 Duo robot. The video shows 20 minutes of uninterrupted, real-time tool use. No further details about the specific tasks, model architecture, or release plans are provided in the post.
A user on V2EX posted a brief comment stating that the pricing and capabilities of the DeepSeek V4 Flash model felt very good. The user also expressed anticipation for the official Pro version. No concrete details about price, benchmarks, or release dates were provided.
A New York Times Magazine article examines Larry Ellison's aggressive investments in artificial intelligence through Oracle and questions whether he risks becoming the most visible symbol of an AI bubble. The piece explores the scale of his bets and the potential consequences as AI hype intensifies.
A v2ex user observes that the site's 'Hottest' section is overwhelmingly filled with AI-related content, including reposts, tool promotions, and membership purchase guides. The user finds this trend monotonous and expresses boredom with the repetitive nature of the posts. No specific development, tool, or announcement is mentioned.