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The Ukrainian military has conducted its first combat operation with a ground robotic system on autopilot, covering about 20 kilometers without a driver.

Mozilla has expanded Firefox Smart Window: built-in AI now fills web forms using open tab data and tracks website changes via the /watch command. Features are currently in beta for the US and Canada.

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees amid AI integration. Bill Gates names four areas that he believes will not be subject to automation.

Borys Kushniruk, head of the expert council at the Ukrainian Analytical Center, discussed in an interview which professions are already feeling the impact of AI and why automation will not lead to mass layoffs.

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu warned that if the current course of AI development continues, the traditional labor market could disappear within 10 years. The economist urged redirecting technology toward augmenting rather than replacing humans.

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.