Top stories in robotics today: – Unitree takes its budget humanoid global
– Uber and Volkswagen launch robotaxis in LA
– MIT’s fiber muscles move more like the real thing
– Tesla FSD gets its first EU approvals
– Quick hits on other robotics news
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Robotics Roundup: Humanoids, Robotaxis, MIT Muscles, Tesla FSD
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EU AI Continent Action Plan marks first year milestone
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Commission marks one year of the AI Continent Action Plan with two new reports on AI adoption and policymaking | Shaping Europe’s digital future https://
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Mythos Performance Comparison with Opus Models
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So looks like Mythos is better, but not an alien model – jump between Opus 4.5 and Opus 4.6 was similar to a jump from Opus 4.6 to Mythos Preview
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Previous belief in AI compute bubble and recession wrong
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Six months ago, there was a lot of focus on the idea that the there would be a massive glut of unused computing power which would could a recession as AI use plateaued. The "compute bubble" belief was absolutely everywhere. The degree to which this was wrong deserves some notice
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AI Layoff Trap: Economic Collapse Risk and CEO Dilemma
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The "AI Layoff Trap" has been mathematically proven by UPenn & BU researchers. They warn that replacing workers with AI will trigger an economic collapse, and CEOs are stuck in a Prisoner’s Dilemma. 100K+ tech layoffs in 2025. 52,000 more in early 2026. IBM & Salesforce are
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Krev AI: Automated Creative Production Agent for Video
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Krev AI: The Creative Agency Agent
Industrializing creative production. Ingest a single product photo and get performance-ready, brand-accurate video and static variations based on a library of 1M+ live ads. https://
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Sam Altman Proposes 32-Hour Week and Robot Taxes for AI
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Sam Altman publishes a 13-page note on the advent of superintelligence. On the agenda: a 32-hour work week, with no loss of salary, and the same level of production thanks to AI. In parallel: robot taxation, capital gains taxes, and a sovereign wealth fund redistributed to citizens. [Translated from EN to English]
→ View original post on X — @alex_tsico, 2026-04-13 12:39 UTC
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Disney’s Profitability Heavily Dependent on China Market Revenue
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And Disney relies on China. Most their films break even in US, profit in China.
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AI Integration Drives Evolution of Optical Networks in Homes
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AI is moving into our homes — and networks must evolve with it. At #MWC2026, Huawei highlighted how optical networks are enabling AI-driven services, from smart homes to distributed computing. It’s no longer just about connectivity. It’s about intelligent experiences. Read more 👉 go.kenovy.com/sRN7 #AI #Telecom #OpticalNetworks #Innovation
→ View original post on X — @ingliguori, 2026-04-13 12:17 UTC
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Claude Mythos: The Software Company’s Nightmare Effect
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Claude Mythos is a software company's nightmare. Call it the "Claude Mythos effect."