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Pika Launches First Video Chat Skill for Any AI Agent, With Memory, Personality, and Real‑Time Adaptability
Pika has released a beta version of what it claims is the first video chat skill for any AI agent.
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For users of Pika AI Self, the agent can also execute agentic tasks during the call, such as pulling up information or performing actions, without leaving the video session. The skill works with any agent; instructions and code are available for download on GitHub.
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Pika notes that the beta may include “fun glitches” and is actively seeking feedback through its new Discord community. The release marks a step toward more natural, face‑to‑face interactions between humans and autonomous agents.
#VideoCall #Pika #Technology #Innovation #AI
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Perplexity Computer Can Now Do Your Taxes, Draft, Review, and Optimize
Perplexity has added federal tax capabilities to its Computer system, targeting one of the most painful and error‑prone tasks people face every year.
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· Build spreadsheets or dashboards to track depreciation, manage rental property deductions, or model startup equity exercise decisions.
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Computer for Taxes is available today. Select “Navigate my taxes” in the Computer interface. (Note: Computer does not provide tax advice; consult a qualified professional for specific situations.)
#Perplexity #Taxes #Technology #Innovation #AI #IRS
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Claude Can Now Use Your Computer From the CLI, Open Apps, Click, and Screenshot on macOS
Claude Code by Anthropic just got a screen of its own, it can now open apps, click around, type, and screenshot on macOS right from the CLI.
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In other words, it can move from “write code” to “actually use the app.”
The safety part matters too: you still approve which apps it can touch, and you can stop it instantly with Esc or Ctrl C. That makes it feel powerful without handing over the whole machine.
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Big picture: AI coding is moving past text-only workflows and into real desktop action. That’s a much bigger deal than it sounds.
#ClaudeCode #AICoding #macOS #DeveloperTools #Agent
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Mar 31
McDonald's’s China Deploys Humanoid Robots to Greet, Serve, and Entertain Customers
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Meanwhile, a recent study by researchers from Wharton and UCLA found that robots are making it harder for low‑skilled workers to move up the career ladder or switch jobs.
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The McDonald’s experiment, however, tests not only efficiency but also customer acceptance of automation in traditionally human‑facing roles.
#Robotics #Innovation #AI #Technology
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