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Truth about the robot industry in 2026: How far has Tesla's Optimus come

With humanoid robots falling short of expectations, attention is turning to what the robot industry may look like in 2026. A video of Tesla's Optimus falling during a performance highlighted continued reliance on teleoperation, while an editor cited technical limits and costs as barriers to home adoption. The industry is expected to advance mainly in manufacturing, driven by new safety standards and closer human-robot collaboration. AI-equipped, purpose-built “minibots” are also expected to proliferate.

Crypto

Bitcoin stuck in a range as retail sells and whales buy

Bitcoin has been fluctuating around $80,000 as buying and selling patterns split between large and small investors. On-chain data show addresses holding 1,000 to 10,000 BTC accumulating in recent weeks, while holders below 1,000 BTC are net sellers. Strategy bought 1,229 BTC, taking holdings to 672,497 BTC, worth about $58.91 billion. Market sentiment remains in fear territory and bitcoin stays range-bound.

AI & Enterprise

AI Basic Act amendment passes parliament, creating legal basis for AI institute

South Korea's parliament on Dec. 30 passed amendments to the AI Basic Act to create a legal basis for establishing and operating an AI institute and to strengthen the National AI Strategy Committee's role. The package seeks to spur AI innovation by generating public-sector demand, supporting AI startups and professional talent, and providing standards for using public data as training data. It also aims to improve access for vulnerable groups and provide cost support for low-income users.