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What Is a ‘Clanker’? New Slur for Robots Catches On
A new term used by people who aren’t happy about the growing presence of robots and artificial intelligence in daily life has emerged. “Clankers,” a term from Star Wars lore used by humans and clones to derogatively refer to robots, has caught on. While its use began ironically, the growing adoption of automation in almost […]
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Hyundai Putting ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Dog-like Robots to Work
Hyundai Motor Group intends to order “tens of thousands” of Boston Dynamics robots to aid in manufacturing its new Metaplant America, based outside of Savannah, Georgia. The move is part of a larger partnership between the two to “build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the U.S.” Boston Dynamics wrote in a press release. The large […]
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