'The only difference between the coworker sitting next to you and Intern is it works unlimited hours': New AI super-assistant sits on your desk, has a 'mind and voice' - and handles everything from email to coding. Published 1 hour ago Autonomous' Intern 2 promises to take on the work of a small creative team. Autonomous has created a new version of its AI Intern, a plug-and-play AI super-assistant that physically sits on your desk. It uses multiple AI models to work on every task you can imagine, using OpenClaw and Hermes, and selecting from models like Opus, Sonnet, Deep Seek and Qwen. It promises to handle jobs like social media posts and everyday scheduling and admin - but will even work on more involved tasks like coding. You can leave it to run on its own schedule - handy when you're away or working to another time zone overnight. And it works locally, rather than in the cloud. To communicate with it, you can text or talk. I should state from the off that this will be problematic to creatives worrying about jobs in the AI age (especially at its marketing of the difference between a co-worker and the device being it "works unlimited hours" - I think Creativebloq can all agree an actual human would bring more to any role than a computer). But its description will likely entice anyone feeling they're at capacity without the means to hire an actual intern or small team. I'm going to press on describing the Intern 2 with a pin in the ethical concerns, because I'm actually impressed by the sound of the device's capability from a technical perspective. Of course, if you are able to hire a human, they would add more - but if you can't, this seems like a very close second. Latest Videos From The best logos of the 2000s Born in a decade that changed advertising, the best logos of the 2000s ranged from vibrant and fun to edgy and futuristic. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 21 seconds Volume 0% The latest upgrade gives the Intern 2 "a mind and a voice" and takes on the admin load of your workflow, which would free up your time for creativity. The key features are below: * Multi-model intelligence: Rather than locking users into a single AI ecosystem, the Intern 2 dynamically swaps between top-tier large language models depending on the task. It routes reasoning to GPT-4/Opus, everyday tasks to Claude Sonnet, deep knowledge requests to DeepSeek, and multilingual work to Qwen. * Always-on autonomous workflows: Unlike browser-based AI companions, this hardware runs 24/7. It is designed to track a schedule and triage emails, monitor GitHub issues, handle DMs, and run morning digests autonomously while the main computer is completely asleep. * Plug-and-play chat integration: It integrates with communication apps right out of the box. Users can text or talk to the hardware directly, or assign tasks via team chat platforms like Slack, Discord, and Telegram. * Strict local data privacy: For creators and developers worried about intellectual property leaks, the Intern 2 keeps API keys, project context, team vocabulary, and style guidelines stored entirely as local files. No third-party cloud servers are used for storage. As with the best applications of AI, Autonomous has created a device that promises to handle the busy work of your day. This appears to be where most genuinely useful AI is heading, as its AI in Focus series showed. Creativebloq also found out during that series that lots of creatives and developers prefer the idea of a local AI rather than using the cloud (find out here what that can do for you). Autonomous promises each device has been tested end-to-end before it gets to you, and the design itself is sleek - with a futuristic light on the top. I'm hopefully getting one in to test so I'll report back with my findings - and decide how I feel about the ethics of it all after actually having used one.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, access to robust computing power is paramount. While cloud-based GPU solutions offer undeniable flexibility, a growing number of AI professionals, researchers, and startups are discovering the profound benefits of investing in their own local GPU servers. This shift isn't just about preference; it's about unlocking a powerful, private, and predictable environment that can truly accelerate the pace of innovation.Keep your data safe while operating locally Fully customizable hardware based on each company’s needs Test your model on Brainy with one simple stepOwning a local GPU server for deep learning and AI model training presents a compelling set of advantages that directly address many of the challenges faced when relying solely on external resources.Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness: A Smart InvestmentAt first glance, the upfront cost of a dedicated GPU server might seem substantial, especially when compared to the pay-as-you-go model of cloud services. However, for sustained and intensive AI workloads, this initial investment quickly transforms into significant long-term savings. Unlike cloud GPUs, where every minute of usage, including idle time or unexpected interruptions, incurs charges, owning your hardware means your operational costs are dramatically reduced over time. Consider the example of Autonomous Inc.'s Brainy workstation: users can save thousands of dollars within just a few months compared to continuous cloud rentals, making it a financially astute decision for ongoing projects.Enhanced Data Privacy and Security: Keeping Your Innovations Safe and ConfidentialIn an era where data breaches, intellectual property theft, and stringent regulatory compliance (like GDPR or HIPAA) are paramount concerns, the security and privacy advantages of a local GPU server are absolutely critical

Autonomous Inc. has announced the launch of Brainy, a new desktop workstation designed to support complex computing workloads such as deep learning, data processing, and large-scale model development.