Xiaomi’s Lights-Out Factory Produces One Air Conditioner Every 6.5 Seconds
Xiaomi has built a near fully autonomous factory in Wuhan where robots handle most operations, allowing air conditioners to roll off the line every 6.5 seconds.
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Xiaomi has built a near fully autonomous factory in Wuhan where robots handle most operations, allowing air conditioners to roll off the line every 6.5 seconds.
Executives at Elon Musk’s xAI have discussed the possibility that artificial general intelligence could surpass human capabilities as early as 2026, according to an internal account.
Google and Anthropic leaders warn the AI boom may be overheated and could drive major job losses within the next five years.
Elon Musk released a video showing Optimus robots performing roles from construction to medicine, fueling debate over Tesla’s broader ambitions in humanoid automation. The company has not clarified the clip, but prior comments suggest Musk sees robots as central to future economic productivity.
AI trading bots are growing in popularity across crypto, yet experts warn they’re not automatic profit generators and still need human judgment.
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could replace most jobs within a decade, leading to a two-day workweek and forcing society to rethink the role of human labor.