UN Secretary-General António Guterres used the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva to call for binding international controls on autonomous weapons, mandatory AI safety testing before deployment, and renewable energy requirements for data centers by 2030.
Germany’s VDMA has published four scenarios for humanoid robotics by 2040, ranging from mass-market adoption to industrial stagnation, as Europe’s machinery industry weighs how to compete against Chinese and U.S. manufacturers with deeper capital and AI investment.
U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation to block government use of Chinese-made humanoid robots, reflecting growing concerns over data security and technological competition.
China has released its first industry standard for embodied artificial intelligence, establishing a unified framework to evaluate and deploy next-generation robotic systems.
U.S. lawmakers are examining potential security risks posed by Chinese AI and robotics systems entering global markets. A congressional hearing highlighted concerns over infrastructure exposure and technology supply chains.
Caitlin Kalinowski, head of OpenAI’s robotics and hardware group, has resigned after raising concerns about the company’s agreement to make its AI systems available within U.S. Department of Defense computing environments.
China has introduced its first national standard system for humanoid robotics, aiming to unify technical specifications and accelerate commercial deployment across industries.
Samsung unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at CES 2026, outlining how AI will connect entertainment, home appliances, health, and services into a unified ecosystem.
Humanoid robots dominated discussions at a Silicon Valley Humanoids Summit, but investors and engineers raised concerns about scalability, costs, and real-world deployment timelines.