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'We're Actually Totally Screwed': Elon Musk Warns US Is '1,000% Going to Go Bankrupt' Over Debt Crisis

Elon Musk warns that the US could face bankruptcy unless AI and robotics significantly boost productivity to counteract the growing national debt, which recently surpassed $40 trillion.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

What to expect at IFA 2026: AI everywhere, robots, laptops evolved, smarter homes and more

The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 27

Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the technology potentially widening inequality. He called for greater preparation for its social, political and economic impact and said he would support credible efforts to slow AI development globally.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Robots can run faster than elite human sprinters, but are they really athletes?

A humanoid robot running 100 metres in 9.39 seconds sounds extraordinary. At this week’s World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, one machine reportedly beat the world record held by Usain Bolt, while another jumped higher than Javier Sotomayor’s long-standing high jump mark.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Elon Musk Says We’re ‘1000% Going to Go Bankrupt’ Without Al and Robots — ‘We’re Totally Screwed’ as Interest on National Debt Tops $1 Trillion

Elon Musk warns the U.S. could face financial failure without AI and robots as the national debt tops $40 trillion and annual interest costs surge past $1 trillion.

Barchart · Aug 26

Goldman Sachs Global Institute co-head: remaking our world for machine intelligence

The irony is that a world redesigned for machines may eventually allow us to recover something more purely human as we are relieved of utilitarian burden.

Fortune · Aug 26

Bill Gates wants to tax robots to deter businesses from replacing humans with machines

"The tax system nudges you toward replacing people with machines."

Fortune · Aug 26

An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousands

In a remarkable feat of innovation, eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci has crafted SubArc, a groundbreaking rotary sensor for robotics that retails for less than twenty-five dollars. This compact device is designed to withstand harsh environments, making precision robotics accessible for both students and researchers. Lucci’s vision is to democratize advanced robotics,…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Tiny Light-Powered Robots Can Hunt Down and Collect Bacteria, Offering a New Way to Tackle Harmful Microbes

Scientists developed submicrometer robots that use light to move through water, collect bacteria, and transport them to another location.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Bill Gates calls for some jobs to be ‘Human Reserved,’ suggests taxing AI tokens and robots — billionaire says that ‘AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history’

The billionaire philanthropist penned a 6,000-word essay raising the societal risks that AI bring and his proposed solutions to protect the average person.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 26