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.