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Robot Lightning Smashes World Record in Beijing Marathon
28 May
Summary
- A robot named Lightning broke the marathon world record.
- China is heavily investing in robotics over the next 20 years.
- Robots are increasingly entering the workforce in China.
A remarkable AI milestone occurred last month when a robot named Lightning achieved a new marathon world record at Beijing's half marathon, surpassing previous human records by nearly seven minutes. This achievement underscores China's aggressive advancement in robotics, supported by a government commitment to invest over £100bn in the field during the next 20 years.
The integration of robots into the workforce is already a reality in China. Experts are exploring the feasibility of robots undertaking domestic tasks, such as household cleaning and garden weeding, as AI technology continues to evolve rapidly.
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