Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics
Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.
Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.
A new platform called Rent a Human allows AI agents to outsource tasks to real people when automation falls short, highlighting an unusual hybrid model of human-in-the-loop labor.
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, combining rockets, satellites, and artificial intelligence into a vertically integrated effort aimed at scaling AI compute beyond Earth.
Carbon Robotics introduces the Large Plant Model, allowing autonomous LaserWeeder robots to identify and target weeds in real time using AI trained on 150M plant images.
Tesla has invested $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok and X, as part of a framework to collaborate on AI and robotics aligned with Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV.
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
Skild AI raised nearly $1.4 billion to advance a unified foundation model designed to control multiple types of robots. The funding values the company at more than $14 billion.
LG Electronics has introduced CLOiD, a home robot designed to automate daily household tasks as part of its Zero-Labor Home strategy. The robot integrates AI, robotics, and connected home systems.
French AI startup Mistral released Devstral 2, a coding-focused AI model, alongside Mistral Vibe CLI, offering context-aware code automation and enterprise-ready workflows.
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
Italian defense firm Leonardo will launch the “Michaelangelo Dome,” an AI-driven air-defense system designed to coordinate European anti-air platforms against Russian threats.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission warned that rapid growth in humanoid robotics fueled by heavy funding may lead to a bubble, as many firms create similar robots without proven applications.
Coinbase Ventures identifies AI and crypto as the next frontier for onchain innovation in 2026. AI-driven smart contracts, robotics data, and privacy-preserving tools are set to transform decentralized finance and trading.
AI and automation may eliminate 3 million low-skilled UK jobs by 2035, though professional roles are expected to rise, highlighting uneven workforce impacts.
AI testing startup Momentic raised $15 million in a Series A to expand its platform for automated software verification. The company helps developers simplify testing of user flows and critical code.
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