AI Updates: Robotics Benchmarks, Interview Bots, and New Models
The AnyPS5 project allows PS5 games to run natively on PCs by converting executables instead of using emulation. Currently, only one game is confirmed…
Published: 2026-10-15 · Author: Yash Thakker Source: https://explainx.ai/newsletter/ai-updates-robotics-benchmarks-interview-bots-and-new-models
In short: The AnyPS5 project allows PS5 games to run natively on PCs by converting executables instead of using emulation. Currently, only one game is confirmed playable, but interest in this method is growing.
New Benchmark for AI Robot Arms Shows Mixed Results
AA-Robotics v0.1: Frontier Models Score 69 on a Robot Arm, Under 2 on Humanoids
Artificial Analysis has released its first robotics benchmark, showing GPT-6 Astra scoring 69 on robot arm tasks. However, no model scored above 2 on humanoid tasks, indicating limitations in current AI capabilities for complex movements.
What you can do: Consider the implications of these scores for future AI robotics development, especially in humanoid applications.
When an AI Interviewer Meets an AI Interviewee: The Bots Booked a Second Round Without Him
Comedian Graham Zip's AI agent, Victor, interviewed an AI recruiter. Misstatements about qualifications and salary negotiations ensued, showcasing the challenges of AI-to-AI hiring. The bots even scheduled a follow-up without Zip, highlighting potential pitfalls in automated hiring processes.
Anthropic Q3 Revenue of $16.8B: What Is Claimed and What Is Verified
Anthropic reportedly claimed Q3 revenue of $16.8 billion, a 45% increase from the previous quarter. However, these figures come from anonymous sources and lack public verification, raising questions about their accuracy and implications for the AI market.
Apertus 1.5: Switzerland's Fully Open Model Gains Vision, Audio and Reasoning
Apertus 1.5 introduces multimodal capabilities, allowing it to process images and audio. The Swiss AI Initiative released this open model with extensive documentation, aiming to enhance document understanding and speech recognition across multiple languages.
Understanding AnyPS5: A New Way to Play PS5 Games on PC
How AnyPS5 Runs PS5 Games Natively on PC Without an Emulator
AnyPS5 converts PS5 executables into native PC programs by rewriting system libraries, not emulating the console. This method has led to significant interest, but only one 2D game, Dreaming Sarah, is confirmed playable so far.
What you can do: If you're interested in playing PS5 games on PC, keep an eye on AnyPS5's development. Currently, it requires a PS5 executable and manual setup, but it may evolve as more games become supported.
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Sources
- AA-Robotics v0.1: Frontier Models Score 69 on a Robot Arm, Under 2 on Humanoids
- When an AI Interviewer Meets an AI Interviewee: The Bots Booked a Second Round Without Him
- Anthropic Q3 Revenue of $16.8B: What Is Claimed and What Is Verified
- Apertus 1.5: Switzerland's Fully Open Model Gains Vision, Audio and Reasoning
- How AnyPS5 Runs PS5 Games Natively on PC Without an Emulator
- Build with Jev: The AI That Decides, Not Writes
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