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The idea of universal basic income (UBI) has gained attention as automation, artificial intelligence, and next-gen robotics threaten to disrupt labor markets and reduce demand for human workers.

2026: The Year the AI and Robotics Debate Gets Nasty

January 17, 2026December 30, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AOC vs. JD Vance

The vibe shift surrounding AI and robotics heading into 2026 is palpable. There’s one near certainty for the coming year: Things will get really nasty.

Tesla Optimus vs. Xpeng Iron: The Race to Become More Human

January 17, 2026November 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus vs. Xpeng Iron humanoid robots

The rivalry between Tesla and XPeng has officially left the EV track and has entered a stranger race.

Is the Figure 03 the Most Advanced Humanoid Robot Yet?

January 17, 2026October 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Figure 03 humanoid robot

Silicon Valley’s most watched humanoid robotics firm is back with its most advanced fake human yet.

Trade War Undermines Tesla Bot as Rival XPeng Flexes IRON

January 17, 2026April 24, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Tesla Optimus and XPeng Iron Humanoid Robots

Tesla has acknowledged that evolving trade policies and rising tariffs are creating uncertainty and affecting its global supply chain.

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