Explore Apple's innovative approach to consumer robotics inspired by Pixar, TikTok's strategic app distribution outside Google Play, and AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's call for science-based AI policies. Plus, a hands-on look at Zoox's robotaxi, highlighting the future of autonomous transportation. Join us as we delve into these pivotal tech stories shaping the future of technology and society.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/08/apples-new-research-robot-takes-a-page-from-pixars-playbook/

https://www.theverge.com/news/609008/tiktok-now-offers

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/08/ai-pioneer-fei-fei-li-says-ai-policy-must-be-based-on-science-not-science-fiction/

https://www.theverge.com/autonomous-cars/608564/zoox-robotaxi-rider-experience-hands-on-amazon

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Apple’s new research robot takes a page from Pixar’s playbook

(00:03:30) TikTok now offers its Android app for download outside of Google Play

(00:05:40) AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says AI policy must be based on ‘science, not science fiction’

(00:08:15) Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging