OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets, Meta acquired a robotics AI startup, and AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars episode artwork

EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 7 MIN

OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets, Meta acquired a robotics AI startup, and AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars

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-OpenAI introduced AI-generated pets to the Codex app, its agentic tool that helps with coding. -Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup company that's building artificial intelligence for robots in order to "address critical challenges" in "high-value labor markets." -On Friday, Reuters reported that AI-generated acting and writing won't be eligible for Academy Awards. The new rules from the Academy ​of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will take effect beginning with next year's presentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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