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Humanoid robot demos draw attention but experts say too early to replace humans

Humanoid robots are rapidly improving in their ability to perform tasks, but analysts and researchers say it will take years before they can meaningfully replace human labor. Demos by robotics firm Figure AI drew attention, yet questions remain over adaptability, reliability and costs in real-world settings. Experts say robots are most likely to replace repetitive physical work in structured environments, while AI may more readily replace administrative tasks. Charging, maintenance, safety and regulation are cited as barriers to broader deployment.

AI & Enterprise

Tech Inside: Sci-fi turns real as ambitious space AI data centre plans take shape

Big Tech companies are accelerating efforts to use solar energy from space satellites for AI computing on Earth. Elon Musk has refocused SpaceX strategy on operating AI data centres in orbit, while Blue Origin is stressing a similar vision. Google is in talks with SpaceX and others on Project SunCatcher to build an orbital AI cloud using solar-powered satellites with TPUs. Reports cite obstacles including radiation, costs, cooling and data links.

AI & Enterprise

ChatGPT shakes universities as lectures and assignments fade

Testimony from university classrooms suggests that as generative AI spreads, instructors are spending more effort detecting misconduct than teaching. An instructor of asynchronous online classes said ChatGPT has changed grading and assignment management, with more students submitting AI-generated work. The instructor warned this can undermine learning by replacing thinking processes. Similar patterns are appearing in quiz results and coursework, prompting renewed interest in oral or handwritten exams, though these are hard to apply online.