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Meta acquires humanoid robot startup Assured Robot Intelligence

Meta has acquired humanoid robot startup Assured Robot Intelligence, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The deal terms were not disclosed. Assured Robot Intelligence leaders Lerrel Pinto and Xiaolong Wang will join Meta and focus on optimizing robotics application models. Meta is shifting its strategy from metaverse-focused augmented reality to AI. Mizuho analysts said Mark Zuckerberg’s vision still lacks specifics but an agent-centric consumer strategy is taking shape.

Crypto

Prediction market platforms eye crypto perpetual futures market

Kalshi and Polymarket are seeking to enter the crypto perpetual futures market, CNBC reported on April 27. CNBC said expanded leveraged trading by prediction market platforms could change crypto trading methods in the United States and the competitive landscape among platforms. Perpetual futures have no expiry and can offer up to 100 times leverage. CoinGecko said they account for more than 70 percent of centralized exchange volume.

AI & Enterprise

Japan AI latecomer starts counterattack with Nvidia, SoftBank, Microsoft big tech alliance

Japanese companies are expanding cooperation with global big tech to strengthen artificial intelligence competitiveness. Station Ai is running an AI Boost Program with SoftBank and Nvidia to support five startups, offering free access to high-performance GPUs and engineering help. Microsoft plans to invest 1.6 trillion yen in Japan from 2026 to 2029. SoftBank, NEC, Honda and Sony Group will set up a joint venture to develop foundation models, while the government plans 1 trillion yen in support.