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Several firms including Tesla are vying to build humanoid robots. But widespread adoption faces hurdles including safety concerns and regulatory challenges
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China is racing towards a robotic future

“Recursive self-improvement” is both tantalising and worrying

Artificial intelligence is charging ahead. Not even its creators know how to keep up

The technology presents dazzling opportunities—and ominous risks

State-backed efforts to catch up with frontier models are doomed

Government enthusiasm and cheap technology are giving it an edge