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 OpenAI has launched the Red Teaming Network to enhance the safety and resilience of its AI models. This initiative aims to critically assess and stress-test AI systems with the help of external experts.
 
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 The network formalizes OpenAI's collaboration with external experts, spanning scientists, research institutions, and civil society organizations, deepening the model development process.
 
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 OpenAI is actively inviting applications from experts across multiple domains to create a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
 
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 The introduction of the Red Teaming Network highlights OpenAI's commitment to robust AI development and the pursuit of diverse perspectives in assessing AI system impacts. This also represents a significant step toward ensuring AI model safety and responsible development.
 
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OpenAI has launched the Red Teaming Network to strengthen the safety and resilience of its AI models. The initiative involves collaborating with external experts to critically assess and stress-test AI systems. OpenAI is inviting applications from experts in various fields to form a diverse and multidisciplinary team. This move demonstrates OpenAI's dedication to rigorous AI development and their commitment to considering a wide range of perspectives when evaluating the impact of AI systems. The Red Teaming Network is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and responsible development of AI models.

OpenAI Introduces Red Teaming Network to enhance AI model safety

A booming food and beverage segment with a history as rich and varied as its present-day product offerings.

Plant-based Dairy & Egg

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 The Vegetarian Butcher, owned by Unilever, is collaborating with The EVERY Company, previously known as Clara Foods, to enhance the texture and nutritional value of its vegan meat replacements utilising EVERY EggWhite. The cooperation entails integrating this protein into The Vegetarian Butcher's product range, such as it's leading burger patties, and possibly expanding its usage across a broader market.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/9360"> EVERY EggWhite </a> is produced without animal components using precision fermentation and mimics the binding properties of traditional eggs. This partnership is the latest in cross-industry collaborations by The EVERY Company, which includes a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/18188"> joint development agreement </a> with plant-based frozen meal developer Alpha Foods and a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22466"> partnership </a> with Latin American processed foods company Grupo Nutresa.

The Vegetarian Butcher partners with The EVERY Company to enhance plant-based meat alternatives

A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream.

Plant-based Meat

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 Unilever's subsidiary, The Vegetarian Butcher, has collaborated with The EVERY Company to enhance the texture and nutrition of their plant-based meat substitute products using EVERY EggWhite. The primary goal of this partnership is to include this protein in The Vegetarian Butcher’s range of products such as their premiere burger patties. They are also thinking about introducing this component across a variety of markets.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/9360"> EVERY EggWhite </a> is produced without animal components using precision fermentation and mimics the binding properties of traditional eggs. This partnership is the latest in cross-industry collaborations by The EVERY Company, which includes a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/18188"> joint development agreement </a> with plant-based frozen meal developer Alpha Foods and a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22466"> partnership </a> with Latin American processed foods company Grupo Nutresa.

Making meat sustainable over the long term.

Cell-cultured Meat

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 Eat JUST's cultivated meats division, GOOD Meat, has introduced a novel product dubbed GOOD Meat 3 at Huber's Butchery in Singapore, thereby making it the first-ever cultivated meat product available in retail.
 Comprised of 3% cultivated chicken and plant proteins, GOOD Meat 3 asserts to provide the same culinary enjoyment as traditional chicken. With its price tag of SGD 7.2 (~USD 5.4) for a 120 g pack, it is 108% more costly than mainstream chicken products found in Singapore's FairPrice markets.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Singapore, the first country to approve the commercial sale of cultivated meats, has further cemented its status as a leading alternative protein hub with this landmark development. On the other hand, the US, which also <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/19588"> approved </a> the sale of cultivated chicken last year, seems to be facing a few setbacks, with <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/29008"> Florida </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/29358"> Alabama </a> banning the sale and production of lab-grown products in the state.

GOOD Meat begins first retail sale of cultivated meats with GOOD Meat 3 launch

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 The Austrian plant-based meat producer, Revo Foods, has introduced SMOKEY SLICES, an upgraded version of its plant-based smoked salmon slices. The version 2.0, with an improved recipe, will be available in most European countries starting from May 15. The product can be purchased through the company's online platform and selected Austrian retailers.
 SMOKEY SLICES come in two flavors; Smokey and Dill &amp; Lemon Style. The main ingredients include pea protein, sea salt, fibers, essential vitamins, and microalgae oils. The company highlights that this product has a higher omega-3 fatty acids content when compared to certain aquacultured salmon products.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 In <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/27625"> September 2023 </a> , Revo Foods launched its 3D-printed whole-cut salmon filet into retail, making it the first 3D-printed alternative to launch into retail. Further, in March 2024, the company achieved another first, unveiling <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/27625"> THE KRAKEN </a> , which claims to be the first vegan octopus alternative.

Revo Foods launches version 2.0 of plant-based smoked salmon slices

Automation and robotics are finally creating solutions for the complexities of doorstep deliveries.

Last-mile Delivery Automation

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 Agility Robotics, a company specializing in humanoid robot development, has made significant changes to its leadership team by appointing Daniel Diez, Melonee Wise, and Pras Velagapudi as chief strategy officer, chief product officer, and chief technology officer respectively. These additions are anticipated to enhance the strategic focus towards productization and commercialization within the company.
 Within their new roles, Diez is tasked with setting overreaching business and market strategies, Wise will manage a new product organization in addition to maintaining her position spearheading the engineering initiatives while Velagapudi will be leading the product-related innovation as well as technological advancements. 
 Prior to joining Agility Robotics, Diez held prominent roles such as the chief commercial officer at Magic Leap and various positions at Transform Brands and R/GA. Wise brings in expertise in autonomous robot development from her time at Zebra Technologies and Fetch Robotics. Velagapudi, on the other hand, boasts a strong background in robotics and AI, having co-founded a robotics tech firm, Platypus and holding the position of chief architect of mobile robotics at Berkshire Grey.
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 Agility Robotics is in the process of commercializing its technology. It has partnered with Amazon to test its units at the latter’s warehousing facilities <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22840"> (October 2023) </a> and GXO Logistics to test robots at a facility in Georgia <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24716"> (December 2023). </a>

Agility Robotics announces changes to leadership team

AI, robotics, and IoT to streamline the flow of goods and information

Logistics Tech

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 Humanoid robot developer, Agility Robotics, has made changes to its leadership team. New appointments include Daniel Diez as chief strategy officer, Melonee Wise as chief product officer, and Pras Velagapudi as chief technology officer. These changes are aimed at improving the company's focus on productization and commercialization.
 Diez will be tasked with defining the business and go-to-market strategies. Wise will lead engineering initiatives and manage a new product organization, while Velagapudi will lead innovation and technological developments related to products.
 Prior to joining Agility Robotics, Diez was the chief commercial officer at Magic Leap having also worked at Transform Brands and R/GA. Wise brings experience from Zebra Technologies and Fetch Robotics, specifically in autonomous robot development. Velagapudi's past roles include chief architect of mobile robotics at Berkshire Grey and co-founder of robotics tech firm, Platypus. 
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Agility Robotics is in the process of commercializing its technology. It has partnered with Amazon to test its units at the latter’s warehousing facilities <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22840"> (October 2023) </a> and GXO Logistics to test robots at a facility in Georgia <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24716"> (December 2023). </a>

Using online platforms, autonomy, electric and fuel-cell tech solutions to shape the future of trucking.

Truck Industry Tech

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 Mullen Automotive, an electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer owned by Net Element, has secured a total of USD 150 million in funding. This consists of a USD 100 million commitment by an undisclosed family office and USD 50 million raised through the sale of senior secured convertible notes to high-net-worth investors and family offices.
 The company plans to use these funds to boost Mullen's sales efforts both domestically and internationally for the next 13 months.
 A portion of the capital will be directed towards the serial production of an acquired EV truck maker, Bollinger's B4, a heavy-duty EV truck.
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Mullen raises USD 150 million to produce Bollinger EV trucks and support sales efforts

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 Geek+, a company specializing in robotics for logistics and warehouses, has joined forces with automation firm BlueSkye Automation to deliver a fully automated smart warehouse solution. This solution is controlled by Geek+'s Goods-to-Person mobile robots and has been implemented for a Georgia-based third-party logistics (3PL) company.
 This solution utilizes a mix of robot technologies to handle a variety of order fulfillment types, with BlueSkye Automation offering maintenance and support services.
 With the initial phase of implementation, the 3PL company has been able to handle the increased volume of ecommerce sales and address labor shortages.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Today Geek+ serves over 1,000 companies, including Decathlon, Dell, Nike, Walmart, ASKUL, and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/28489"> Toll Group. </a> The company also has partnerships with <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23406"> FORTNA, </a> <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23840"> Kerry TJ Logistics, </a> <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24715"> Logistex, </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/28775"> System Teknik </a> to offer robotic warehouse solutions to the partners’ customers.

Geek+ and BlueSkye Automation partner to deploy automated smart warehouse solutions in Georgia

Technologies bringing about a new reality

Extended Reality

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 In the 2024 I/O conference, Google declared the addition of geospatial AR content to Google Maps for mobile applications. This feature will first be a part of a pilot program in Singapore and Paris.
 Google Maps will provide this AR content when users search for specific sites. If users are close to these places and the places contain AR content, they can initiate the “AR Experience” and raise their phones. Furthermore, this will give users the benefit of exploring a location distantly via Street View, and they'll also have the ability to share the AR experience through a deep link URL or QR code on different social media platforms.
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 The features will offer a greater level of immersion on Google Maps, an improvement over the 360° view Google Street View offers. Additionally, Google <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/29405"> announced </a> a potential AR glass prototype at the conference, where users can ask questions about their environment and receive answers through an LLM.

Google announces AR geospatial content on Google Maps at I/O 2024 conference

Disrupting the traditional financial system using blockchain

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

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 Sonne Finance, a DeFi lending protocol, recently suffered a loss of USD 20 million in USDC and Wrapped Ethereum tokens due to an exploit in its Optimism chain. Following the attack, Sonne Finance decided to suspend its Optimism Market, while its markets operating on Base, a supported layer-2 network, weren't affected. Both the vulnerability that led to the exploit and the identity of the attackers are currently being investigated.
 This DeFi lending protocol provided by Sonne Finance is an open-source decentralized system constructed on the Optimism chain. It offers users the ability to lend and borrow a variety of cryptocurrencies. Users are allowed to deposit their cryptocurrency assets, use these deposits as collateral, get loans against these assets, or earn yield from lending them out.&nbsp;
 
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All Updates

The Vegetarian Butcher partners with The EVERY Company to enhance plant-based meat alternatives

The Vegetarian Butcher partners with The EVERY Company to enhance plant-based meat alternatives

GOOD Meat begins first retail sale of cultivated meats with GOOD Meat 3 launch

Revo Foods launches version 2.0 of plant-based smoked salmon slices

Agility Robotics announces changes to leadership team

Agility Robotics announces changes to leadership team

Mullen raises USD 150 million to produce Bollinger EV trucks and support sales efforts

Geek+ and BlueSkye Automation partner to deploy automated smart warehouse solutions in Georgia

Google announces AR geospatial content on Google Maps at I/O 2024 conference

Sonne Finance loses USD 20 million in hack