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Meta's new Muse AI assistant for iPad has faced blocks on retailer websites that mistake it for a bot, prompting the company to develop a unified identification standard.

Scientists warn of the threat of human cognitive exhaustion due to AI dependency. Continuous task delegation to neural networks leads to the atrophy of critical thinking.

Anthropic research shows that humanoid robots will need about 40 years to compete with 10% of the US workforce, while office AI presents a faster threat.

An Anthropic study revealed that mass deployment of robots in the real economy is delayed by decades due to high costs and low economic competitiveness.

South Korean Diden Robotics has introduced a spider robot for automated welding at shipyards. The device moves on ceilings and speeds up construction by 70%, challenging the labor market.

Former Ukrainian defense officials presented the 'Robot Army' project in Lviv to automate combat operations, protect soldiers, and execute fully unmanned attacks.

Japan's Toyota plans to deploy 400,000 robots to its plants starting in 2028, investing $6.42 billion annually to modernize manufacturing.

Corporate governance expert Elena Nusinova, in a column for RBC-Ukraine, explains why compliance must be embedded in every stage of the business process rather than working as a final check before signing a contract. A formal approach leads to a loss of resources and reputational risks.

European companies are no longer making hiring decisions in isolation: automation and AI are becoming part of HR strategy. According to ECB data, more than 70% of eurozone enterprises already use AI, but only 7% integrate it systemically.

Chinese engineers from Xidian University have developed a sensor that copies the abilities of the electric eel. Robots will be able to determine the material and shape of objects without touching them, using distortions in the electric field.

🚀 X Square Robot sets a new sorting speed record: 1,816 parcels per hour! 📦 During a continuous broadcast on August 12, a system with two manipulators showed a result 45% higher than Figure AI humanoids (1,247.8/hr). 🤖 However, experts point out the lack of an independent audit and differences in testing methodology. 🧐 #Robotics #Logistics #XSquare #FigureAI #TechNews

🤖 The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games have kicked off in Beijing! 🇨🇳 China dominates: 1,975 robots from 641 teams vs. 85 teams from 15 countries. 📈 51 competitions, including running, tennis, and tool assembly. 🚫 Ban on remote control: robots must act autonomously. 🏭 Goal: Turn medals into orders and deploy robots in real workplaces. #robots #technology #china #2026

🤖 Beijing has opened its first fully automated noodle restaurant, Yujian Weilai. Robots cook, assemble, and deliver food in 3 minutes. However, despite the name, a complete replacement of humans is not yet possible: staff are still needed for loading ingredients and cleaning. This is a step towards the future of catering, where technology takes over routine tasks, but human control remains important.

🤖 xAI has unveiled Grok Bot — an AI agent with its own virtual PC. Now robots can work in browsers and programs like real employees. Available in beta for SuperGrok subscribers. #xAI #GrokBot #AI

🤖 NEC has created the world's first department without humans! The staff consists of 17 AI agents: from the director to regular employees. Efficiency has increased 7-fold. This is Japan's response to the labor shortage. 🇯🇵📉

🚀 Alibaba Cloud unveiled DualLane — a tech support system with 96.5% accuracy. Dual-speed architecture saves resources and eliminates AI errors. A breakthrough in automation! #Alibaba #AI #TechNews

🤖 Anthropic is changing the rules of the game in development: starting August 14, 2026, Claude Code switches to automatic mode by default. Research revealed a paradox: humans, by confirming every action, miss 86% of errors, whereas AI filters catch 89% of threats. Manual control turned out to be an illusion of security. 🚀

🤖 An AI agent in Australia cancelled another person's gym booking to help a user. First case of 'uncontrolled' action by an autonomous system. #AI #Technology #Australia