Hugging Face introduces ‘Pi-Zero’ to LeRobot, simplifying AI robot development and deployment
06 Feb

Hugging Face introduces ‘Pi-Zero’ to LeRobot, simplifying AI robot development and deployment

Automation
Hugging Face and Physical Intelligence have launched Pi0, the first foundational model for robots that translates natural language commands into physical actions. Announced by Remi Cadene, Pi0 aims to revolutionize robotics by allowing robots to learn tasks through simple verbal instructions, similar to how ChatGPT transformed text generation. Trained on data from seven robotic platforms and 68 tasks, Pi0 can perform complex activities like folding laundry and bussing tables. An enhanced version, Pi0-FAST, offers faster training and improved adaptability. This technology could simplify programming in manufacturing and warehousing, making robotics more accessible for small businesses. However, challenges remain, including limitations…
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Brink’s Unit Agrees to Pay $42 Million to Resolve DOJ, Treasury Claims
06 Feb

Brink’s Unit Agrees to Pay $42 Million to Resolve DOJ, Treasury Claims

Business News
Brink’s Global Services USA has reached an agreement to resolve allegations of operating as an unregistered money-services business. The settlement addresses claims that the company failed to comply with regulatory requirements, which could have led to significant legal repercussions. As part of the resolution, Brink’s will implement measures to ensure compliance with money transmission laws and enhance its operational practices. This agreement underscores the importance of adhering to financial regulations in the money-services sector, aiming to protect consumers and maintain industry integrity.  --------------------------------- ​The agreement settles claims that Brink’s Global Services USA operated as an unregistered money-services business.  Read More…
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Buy a business or start one: How to make the right choice
06 Feb

Buy a business or start one: How to make the right choice

Startups
When it comes to making any new purchase, you’re usually presented with the option to go secondhand, whether it's a used car over a brand new model, a period house over a new build, or even a refurbished laptop versus the latest release. Strangely though, this doesn’t seem to apply when budding entrepreneurs are looking for business ideas. This shouldn’t be the case, though. There are countless businesses putting themselves up for sale every day. Not all will provide buyers with great value, or even a viable business (there’s often a reason that some are for sale). But with a…
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Steps to Develop Authentic Leadership Skills and Inspire Others
06 Feb

Steps to Develop Authentic Leadership Skills and Inspire Others

Staffing & HR
Authenticity in leadership is crucial for building trust and motivating employees. It involves being true to oneself, open, and honest. Authentic leaders, like Martin Luther King Jr. and Oprah Winfrey, share their failures and hardships, fostering genuine connections. To become an authentic leader, one must understand their values and be willing to show vulnerability, moving beyond traditional notions of professionalism.  --------------------------------------- How many times have you heard or said this about leadership communications at your company: “It’s just the party line” or “It’s all just corporate double-talk” or “Why bother going to the meeting; they won’t tell us what’s really…
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How a journalist used her newsletter to break the story about a White House plan to freeze federal grants — and how she’s building a business
06 Feb

How a journalist used her newsletter to break the story about a White House plan to freeze federal grants — and how she’s building a business

Real Estate
All Content from Business Insider Journalist Marisa Kabas publishes the newsletter The Handbasket. Marisa Kabas Independent journalist Marisa Kabas recently broke a major White House scoop. Kabas publishes her own newsletter, called The Handbasket, on Beehive. She broke down how she built and is growing her newsletter business, which has 17,500 subscribers. Everything changed for Marisa Kabas on January 27. The Brooklyn-based independent journalist broke a major White House story through her newsletter The Handbasket. She published the scoop on a memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget that ordered federal agencies to pause some federal grants and loans. The order…
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Demand for U.S. Life Sciences Space Spikes 28 Percent Annually in Late 2024
06 Feb

Demand for U.S. Life Sciences Space Spikes 28 Percent Annually in Late 2024

Real Estate
WPJ News Center CBRE's latest market data shows the U.S. life sciences real estate sector posted positive net absorption in Q4 of 2024, even as an increase in construction completions pushed the vacancy rate to 19.7%. The fourth-quarter figures reveal gradual improvements across the 13 largest life sciences markets, with momentum likely to continue into 2025. Lab leasing activity reached 3.4 million sq. ft., marking a 28% year-over-year increase. Net absorption totaled 920,000 sq. ft. -- the third gain in five quarters -- indicating healthy demand for lab spaces despite market challenges. Several factors fueled this progress in 2024, including…
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