Humanoid Robots Are the Next Phase of the AI Hype Cycle

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The article discusses humanoid robots as the latest phase in the AI hype cycle, noting that while they are visually impressive, creating practical and cost-effective workers remains a significant challenge.

*The machines can jump, dance and go viral, but turning them into useful workers remains far more difficult — and expensive — than their boosters suggest.*
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