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05 Dec 2025

Humanoid robot's demon-scuttling crawl reveals machines fake human-like movements

A viral video of a humanoid robot crawling on all fours like a demon has sparked debate about robot motion capabilities. Agility Robotics AI research scientist Chris Paxton says these machines are 'faking' human-like movements and can perform far stranger, faster motions than their typical bipedal gait suggests.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says ASI could be 10,000 times smarter, making humans 'like fish'

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warned that artificial super intelligence could surpass humans by a magnitude of 10,000, reducing humanity to the cognitive equivalent of fish. Speaking with South Korea's president, Son insisted ASI is inevitable and could even win a Nobel Prize, while urging nations to prepare infrastructure and forge AI cooperation across Asia.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son warns of superintelligence era in South Korea AI cooperation talks

SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to discuss artificial intelligence cooperation and infrastructure investment. Son warned that artificial superintelligence 10,000 times smarter than humans will emerge, urging humanity to pursue coexistence with AI rather than attempting to control it.

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NTT Data CEO warns AI bubble will burst soon, but predicts stronger rebound than internet era

NTT Data's CEO Abhijit Dubey warns that an AI bubble is forming as infrastructure investments outpace enterprise adoption, leading to data center overcapacity. He predicts a correction within 12 months but expects a massive rebound as corporate demand catches up, calling AI a secular trend with expansion opportunities far exceeding today's IT services market.

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Anthropic launches AI Interviewer tool to collect user feedback on how people actually use AI

Anthropic unveiled its Interviewer tool, an AI-powered chatbot that conducts adaptive interviews to understand how people integrate AI into their work. The research pilot program runs for a week, with early findings showing 86% of professionals believe AI saves time, though concerns about job identity and data security persist among creative and scientific professionals.

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Google and Replit partnership expands to bring vibe coding to enterprise customers

Google Cloud and Replit announced a multi-year partnership to scale AI coding for enterprise clients, challenging competitors like Anthropic and Cursor. Replit, which tripled its valuation to $3 billion after a $250 million funding round in September, will deepen integration with Google Cloud services and AI models. The collaboration aims to make vibe coding accessible beyond traditional developers.

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AI robots and humanoid robots take center stage at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition

Over 670 companies gathered at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition to showcase AI robots and humanoid robots designed for disaster response and workplace tasks. Kawasaki Heavy Industries demonstrated its Kaleido humanoid performing fire extinguishing and rescue operations, while other exhibitors displayed robots addressing labor shortages through autonomous movement and remote control capabilities.

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Moore Threads surges over 500% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO as China accelerates chip independence

Moore Threads, dubbed 'China's Nvidia,' skyrocketed over 500% in its Shanghai trading debut after raising $1.1 billion. Founded by ex-Nvidia executive James Zhang, the Chinese chipmaker's explosive market entry reflects Beijing's aggressive push for semiconductor independence amid tightening US export controls on advanced AI chips.

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Microsoft and LG explore partnership for AI data center infrastructure, but no deal signed yet

LG Electronics has confirmed that Microsoft and LG group companies are exploring collaboration on data center technology. The statement came after media reports suggested LG affiliates would supply cooling and energy systems for Microsoft's AI facilities. However, the South Korean tech giant clarified that no specific agreement has been reached.

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OpenAI NextDC strike $4.6 billion deal to build massive AI data centre in Sydney

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Australian data centre operator NextDC have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a $7 billion AI campus in western Sydney. The hyperscale facility will house a GPU supercluster, run entirely on renewable energy, and create thousands of jobs during construction and operation.

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Google executive calls AI search a web expansion moment, dismisses publisher harm concerns

Google's VP of product for search, Robby Stein, pushed back against industry fears that AI-powered search will damage web publishers and advertising revenue. Speaking at Reuters NEXT, he insisted outbound clicks remain stable and new search behaviors are expanding overall traffic, comparing the shift to the mobile transition.

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AMD confirms it will pay 15% tax to resume AI chip shipments to China under Trump deal

AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the company has secured U.S. export licenses to ship MI308 AI chips to China and is prepared to pay a 15% tax on these exports. The move follows a Trump administration deal with AMD and Nvidia, though China is simultaneously pushing state-funded data centers to adopt domestically produced AI chips instead of foreign silicon.

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Beeple's Robot Dogs With Billionaire Heads Poop Out AI Art at Art Basel Miami

Digital artist Beeple unveiled 'Regular Animals' at Art Basel Miami Beach, featuring autonomous robot dogs with hyperrealistic heads of tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The robots capture photos of viewers and defecate AI-generated art prints, satirizing how tech power and algorithms shape visual culture. All robots sold for $100,000 each.

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HHS unveils AI strategy to expand adoption across healthcare divisions amid data privacy concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at expanding adoption of AI technology across its operations. The 20-page plan outlines five key pillars including governance, risk management, and patient care applications, while projecting a 70% increase in AI implementations by 2025. However, experts raise questions about data privacy protections and whether rigorous standards will be maintained under current leadership.

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Senators Push SAFE Chips Act to Block Advanced AI Chips Sales to China for 30 Months

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the SAFE Chips Act to lock in export controls on AI chips from Nvidia and AMD to China for 30 months. The bill would prevent the Trump administration from loosening restrictions, limiting sales to older H20 and MI308 models while China advances its own semiconductor capabilities.

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