Chinese robots can backflip, but when will they make money?
Tkwan777 · reddit · 2026-08-17
The article discusses the gap between Chinese robots' backflipping capabilities and their commercial value. The author predicts practical utility in most industries within 5 years and societal permeation in 10. It highlights that AI advances faster than legislation and urges the establishment of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to mitigate potential job displacement and societal collapse.
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