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AI world models and societal ‘clash’: The AI trends set to define 2026

Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.

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From robot 'girlfriends to AI lipstick': The weirdest tech of 2025

Humanoid robots that fold your laundry to fluffy wearable creatures that act shy around people – there's been plenty of marvellously eyebrow-raising gadgets this year.

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Ai robots in Tokyo showcase future tech advancements

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

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This humanoid robot learned to walk in just 48 hours

Designed for industrial, domestic and service tasks, the robot aims to address labour shortages, physically demanding work, and unpaid domestic care.

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Q&A: How will robotics shape our future? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

How is AI transforming robotics? Where will robotics be in 2030? In this episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we put these and more of your questions to Kai Olav Ellefsen, associate professor at the University of Oslo.

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Meet Bobbi: The UK’s first AI police assistant

The AI tool handles non-emergency questions online, taking pressure off overstretched call handlers but does not investigate crimes.

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How AI is transforming robotics |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Robots are slowly making their way into agriculture, healthcare, and our homes. Should we be worried?

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This new home robot can lift wine glasses and load the dishwasher

The robot, called Memo, cleared a dinner table and put items in the dishwasher.

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Taiwanese company showcases new electric vehicle and coffee-making humanoid robot

Hon Hai, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant best known globally as Foxconn, has unveiled a new electric vehicle and set out its ambitions in artificial intelligence at its annual technology showcase in Taipei.

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Watch: Elon Musk says AI will lead to work being 'optional' and money 'irrelevant'

Elon Musk said at the US-Saudi Investment Forum that advanced AI and humanoid robots will make human work “optional” within 10–20 years, eliminate poverty and render money “irrelevant,” predicting a major societal shift driven by automation.

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Putin welcomed by dancing robot, announces plan to build 38 new nuclear power units

Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by a dancing robot as he arrived at an artificial intelligence conference in Moscow on Wednesday.

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Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot AIDOL collapses during its onstage debut

Footage captures Russia's first anthropomorphic robot, AIdol, toppling seconds into its debut at a Moscow tech event, prompting assistants to rush in after the mishap.

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Robots could reach our homes within 10 years, says Boston Dynamics CEO

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter tells Euronews Next about robot safety, its newest model, and AI.

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Dancing robots take centre stage at Lisbon’s Web Summit

Dancing robots, smart safety devices, and a teenage AI prodigy are highlights at the Web Summit in Lisbon, drawing 70,000 participants and nearly 3,000 startups.

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AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn

The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.

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Nvidia leader calls on Europe to step up in global AI race

In an exclusive interview with Euronews Next, an executive from the chip giant got frank about Europe’s role in the AI race and the technology’s next wave.

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Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils new humanoid robot IRON at AI Day

Chinese EV maker XPeng revealed its second-generation humanoid robot IRON, alongside plans for robo-taxis and flying cars during its AI Day in Guangzhou.

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Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in Switzerland this December

Baidu is joining the fast-growing race to launch driverless taxis in Europe, going head-to-head with Uber, Waymo and other global tech rivals.

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Could robots provide emotional support to children in hospitals?

Health facilities in the US are turning to robots to comfort young and elderly patients alike.

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AI robo-delivery-dogs hit the streets of Zurich in Just Eat pilot

The Dutch food delivery company has teamed up with Swiss firm RIVR to deploy autonomous robot dogs for food delivery, piloting the tech first in Zurich and later in other European cities.