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Robotics leaders are predicting a slow but sweeping reshaping of work as Jensen Huang describes a future where repetitive jobs fade and creative new roles emerge, and for professionals this is a gentle cue to future-proof skills before robots start asking for uniforms and ID badges. Economists at Reuters NEXT warn that AI investments are transforming everything from headcount to energy grids, and for the modern workplace this is a subtle reminder that staying adaptable may matter as much as staying caffeinated. Meanwhile, a Chinese CEO getting kicked over by his own humanoid robot has reignited debates about autonomy and hype, and for employees watching from their desks this is a quiet signal that while the robots aren’t fully ready yet, your readiness still determines your advantage.

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🤖 Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: Robots Will Create, and Replace, Jobs

🧠The Pulse

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told podcast host Joe Rogan that AI adoption will be gradual but transformative. Jobs involving repetitive tasks, like chopping vegetables, will be replaced, while roles requiring interpretation (e.g., radiologists) may survive. He even imagines future careers in designing robot apparel.

📌The Download

• Gradual Disruption: Huang said he doesn’t expect an immediate wave of AI layoffs; the technology will creep into workplaces over time. Routine jobs are most vulnerable, while roles combining analysis and judgment are more resilient.

• New Job Categories: Looking ahead, he predicted entirely new professions—such as technicians servicing AI assistants and designers creating clothes for personal robots—to satisfy consumers’ desire for customisation.

• Comparison to Other Predictions: Huang steered clear of the extreme forecasts of Geoffrey Hinton and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, who foresee mass unemployment. Still, he acknowledged that some jobs will disappear and technology will dramatically reshape the labour market.

• Supporting Data: He cited a Massachusetts Institute of Technology report estimating that AI could replace work equivalent to roughly 12 % of U.S. jobs, representing more than 151 million positions and over $1 trillion in wages.

💡What This Means for You

Expect gradual, but profound, changes. Jobs that involve simple, repetitive tasks are at risk, while roles requiring nuanced understanding retain value. Workers should prepare to adapt by developing skills that complement AI, and remain open to emerging sectors such as servicing or accessorising intelligent machines.

⚠️ AI Sparks Debate Over Jobs and Energy at Reuters NEXT

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Speakers at the Reuters NEXT conference warned that AI investment is reshaping the global economy and raising serious job and energy concerns. Executives and economists discussed headcount reductions, employee anxieties, labour‑enhancing potential and the growing energy burden of AI data centres.

📌The Download

• Boom and Fears: AI capital expenditures have fuelled record stock‑market gains and exceeded consumer spending in driving GDP growth. But they have also caused memory‑chip shortages and increased regulatory scrutiny.

• Pressure on Jobs: Writer CEO May Habib said customers now seek to cut 30 % of staff after adopting AI, underscoring headcount pressures. SAP CEO Christian Klein noted employee concerns about AI impacting even legal and HR roles.

• Mixed Outlook: A U.S. Federal Reserve report shows AI already replacing entry‑level positions, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll found 71 % of respondents worry AI will cause permanent job losses. Economist Joseph Lavorgna countered that AI is largely complementary and encourages investment in new capabilities.

• Energy & Creativity: Panelists highlighted surging electricity consumption from data centres and concerns about AI replacing creative talent in media. Cisco’s Jeff Schultz warned of higher, steady network traffic, and media executive Shari Redstone urged protection of creative workers.

💡What This Means for You

The AI boom could lead to both opportunities and disruption. Professionals should prepare for automation in routine tasks but also recognise AI’s complementarity. The discussion underscores the need for policies on retraining and energy efficiency, as well as vigilance about protecting creative and innovative work.

🤖💥 CEO Takes a Kick from EngineAI’s T800 to Prove It’s Real

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China’s EngineAI released a viral video showing its CEO being kicked over by the company’s T800 humanoid robot to dispel rumors that earlier demos were CGI. The footage proved the robot’s balance and strength and spurred plans for a robot‑boxing event as EngineAI promotes its combat‑ready machine.

📌The Download

• Demonstration amid CGI accusations: Previous videos of EngineAI’s T800 drew skepticism, so the company released behind‑the‑scenes footage where the CEO was kicked down by the 5.6‑ft‑tall robot, which remained steady. The clip aimed to prove the humanoid is not computer‑generated.

• Combat‑ready branding: EngineAI is marketing the T800 as a combat‑capable machine and teased an upcoming robot‑boxing match to showcase agility and durability. Such theatrics highlight a shift toward entertainment‑oriented humanoids.

• Powerful hardware: The robot weighs 165 lb, boasts 29 degrees of freedom, 7‑DOF hands, 360° LiDAR and stereo cameras for vision, and can deliver 450 Nm joint torque. It runs for about four hours on a swappable battery and can hit a walking speed of 3 m/s.

• Advanced computing: Powered by an Intel N97 CPU and NVIDIA AGX Orin chip, the T800 achieves 275 TOPS of AI computing. EngineAI is still developing autonomous behaviors while using teleoperation for safety, positioning the T800 for future industrial and security roles.

💡What This Means for You

Flashy robot demos generate buzz but also reveal how far full autonomy is from reality. Professionals should view these stunts as marketing rather than immediate workplace solutions. While robotics will eventually enter factories and logistics, current systems still rely on manual control and require robust safety practices.

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People love Blackbox.ai because it makes coding faster and less stressful. Instead of searching the internet for answers, you can simply ask it and get clear, instant help. It can read long pieces of code, explain what’s happening, and suggest improvements. This makes it useful for students, beginners, freelance developers, and anyone who wants to learn or build things quickly.

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IN AI TODAY - QUICK HITS

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Short, sharp updates to keep your finger on the AI pulse.

• Robotic Traffic Cop Debuts in Hangzhou: Hangzhou, China has deployed Hangxing No. 1, a humanoid traffic‑control robot, at one of its busiest intersections. The 1.8‑m‑tall machine uses cameras, sensors and a digital whistle to direct vehicles and pedestrians, detect traffic violations and report them via the city’s AI‑powered “City Brain” platform.

• Unitree’s H2 Humanoid Goes Full Rocky: Chinese robotics company Unitree released a video of its new H2 humanoid robot performing boxing drills and knocking a smaller G1 robot across the floor. The six‑foot‑tall machine boasts high torque and dexterous hands, illustrating rapid progress in affordable humanoids designed for industrial and domestic tasks.

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