Matt WolfeFutureTools.io · Founder of Future Tools | Host of Next Wave Podcast

Testing Project Astra from Google Deepmind in London

11 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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Matt Wolfe tests Google DeepMind's Project Astra in London, asking the AI to identify nearby storefronts and plants. The system spots UBX Boxing plus Strength, pinpoints Wembley, and names plants like Thuja and Pittosporum while noting which are toxic or edible.

Questions this video answers

Likely Wembley, London (based on a storefront reading 'UBX Boxing plus Strength').

Thuja (with lower-likelihood possibilities including Bamboozoidea or Moringa).

Japanese Pachysandra and Pittosporum; the image also shows some ferns.

Pittosporum and Japanese Pachysandra are not considered edible and can be toxic.

It notes that some ferns have edible fiddleheads (but does not specify which fern species).

Can you tell where I am from this?
From the video I can see that you are in an urban area of London near a statue and some modern apartment buildings. I am unable to tell the exact location of where you are.
What about from this? Can you tell where I am now?
Given that the storefront says UBX Boxing plus Strength and the previous information, you are likely in Wembley, London.
Can you tell me what kind of trees these are?
Based on the information I have, the trees appear to be Thuja. It's possible that the trees in the images are also a species of Bamboozoidea or possibly Moringa, but that is less likely.
What kind of plants are these right here?
These plants appear to be a combination of Japanese Pachysandra and Pittosporum. The image is also showing some ferns.
Are any of these edible?
While some ferns have edible fiddleheads, the Pittosporum and Japanese Pachysandra are not considered edible and can be toxic.
Based on this plaque, what can you tell me about this statue?
The plaque states that the statue titled Opening the Lock Gate was commissioned by the Berkeley Group and commemorates the working people of Britain's canals. The plaque specifies that it was installed on 6th March 2023.