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ACE Robotics says robot brains could hit \'ChatGPT moment\' by end-2027

Chinese robotics startup ACE Robotics said embodied AI could face a key commercialization turning point by the end of 2027, as more advanced AI models combine with large-scale data gathered in real environments. Chairman Wang Xiaogang said embodied intelligence could reach a so-called \'ChatGPT moment\' by the end of next year. The company plans to secure tens of millions of hours of real-world data within two years by deploying its technology in 1,000 stores.

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Tesla, Boston Dynamics gain as U.S. move hurts Chinese robot firms

The United States has effectively blocked new imports and sales of foreign-made advanced robots by halting new certifications, slowing Chinese robotics firms’ push into the U.S. market. The Federal Communications Commission added advanced robotic devices to its covered list, citing supply-chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats, while previously certified models are unaffected for now. China protested, calling it protectionism. Analysts said the timing may benefit U.S. firms such as Tesla, Figure and Boston Dynamics.