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U.S. Officials Believe Chinese Robots Could Pose A Security Threat. Their Sales Have Been Banned

Federal authorities have banned new imports of foreign made "advanced robotic devices," calling them a national security risk.

International Business Times

Tesla is Betting Robots Are The Next Nvidia. This Could Be the Biggest Shift Since the AI Boom.

AI can do almost anything behind a screen, but it can't stack a shelf yet. That's changing. Here's how Tesla, Nvidia, and the companies building "physical AI" robots could reshape the next decade.

Barchart

‘Construction sites are probably one of the hardest environments you could ask an autonomous system to operate in’: Are autonomy and robotics gaining momentum in the industry?

Automation has gotten so good within fixed parameters – construction is a whole new ball game, but with major potential benefits.

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Claude AI-Shared Erotic Role-Play and Legal Advice Surfaced on Google After Privacy Blunder

Anthropic's Claude AI is criticised after a flaw exposed private user chats on search engines, revealing confidential and intimate conversations. The company faces scrutiny over its security measures.

International Business Times UK

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has announced a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, over national security concerns

The Independent UK

Global Market: China stocks slip as AI-linked selloff deepens; Hong Kong gains on internet shares

Chinese stocks fell Wednesday as artificial intelligence shares faced selling pressure. Hong Kong shares outperformed, driven by strong gains in internet platform companies. Investors shifted funds away from technology hardware into traditional sectors like real estate. New United States trade restrictions targeting Chinese robots also weighed on sentiment. This rotation…

The Economic Times

Trump bans new Chinese robots and power inverters over security fears

Explaining the decision, the FCC said the targeted products could expose the country to supply chain risks and cyber threats. "These devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt US economic and national security and could create a cybersecurity risk that threatened American critical infrastructure," the agency said. FCC…

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A lifelike robot called ‘Sally’ was going to teach in a US school. It’s not as weird as it sounds

A New York school district made global headlines this week for plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” in high school classrooms.

The Conversation

Trump Administration Bans New Chinese AI Robots and Power Inverters Over National Security Fears: 'These Devices Could Create Supply Chain Vulnerabilities'

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity.

Benzinga

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key industries. The Federal Communications Commission announced these import restrictions on Tuesday. China urges the United States to stop threatening its companies with sanctions. Beijing will take necessary measures if…

The Economic Times

US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad

NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of products and companies that are banned from being imported into the United States on national security grounds.

Bangkok Post

US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US

The Guardian - US

Private Claude Chats Showed Up In Search Engine Results. A Missing Web Setting Is Drawing Scrutiny

Anthropic's handling of shared chat links came under renewed scrutiny after some conversations became searchable through major search engines.

International Business Times

Tesla's Optimus May Soon Have Company as China's BYD Confirms Its First Humanoid Robot Will Debut in August

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) reportedly confirmed on Tuesday that its first humanoid robot will formally debut in August at its Di Space experience venues, pushing the automaker into a robotics contest already drawing Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other carmakers.

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Elon Musk's age of abundance is an AI pipe dream soaked in snake oil, and I've about had it

In a recent interview, Elon Musk promised AI that's smarter than us in 5 years, which helps introduce a money- and work-free utopian world in which everyone has enough of everything.

Bangkok Post

The robot army is coming

Thailand is positioning itself to become a regional hub for humanoid robotics by leveraging its established automotive and electronics infrastructure.

Fortune

Inside On's tech lab, where robots build running shoes in 3 minutes

The $18 billion Swiss sportswear company On says its robot-powered manufacturing process can build shoes faster, reduce hundreds of hours of human work, and reshape the future of footwear.

The Guardian - US

‘Really inappropriate’: teachers decry plan for humanoid robot in New York high school

Robot from company that acquired sex doll maker to be introduced in school with large Native American population

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New York State teachers speak out as robot from ‘company associated with sex dolls’ to be brought into classroom

The school district has spent $57,590 on "Sally".

The Independent UK

The UK airport where ‘game-changing’ robots will park your car

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Bangkok Post

Drones unlock new opportunities

AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Oil hits US$100 as Trump threatens Iran, Musk muses on ‘meaningless’ money, Commonwealth Games begin

More economic uncertainty as president signals another escalation in the Middle East; trillionaire says robots could do away with money

The Economic Times

US-China AI race is heating up, but these 10 professions are still too expensive for robots to replace - is your job safe?

Jobs safe from AI: Americans perceive China leading in artificial intelligence development currently. However, automating many common jobs proves prohibitively expensive for businesses. Nursing assistants and home health aides are among the most costly roles to automate. Cashiering represents a cheaper automation prospect compared to other professions.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD’s new X100 chip lineup puts embedded Ryzen AI 'Strix Halo' chips into robots – APUs for physical AI bring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores to compete with Intel’s Panther Lake

Countering Intel’s recent moves, AMD is bringing its Strix Halo APUs to the realm of robots, and physical AI. Designed for 24/7 operation and a 10-year embedded lifecycle, X100 will also be offered as a Kria System on Module (SOM) robot developer platform.

TechRadar

‘Imagine an automated torture chamber’: I visited Samsung's South Korea factory to see how its Galaxy foldables are tested — and these robots don't miss a beat

We traveled to South Korea and saw how Samsung tests its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8.

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