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Ricoh’s Robot Reality: East Asia’s AI Ambition Meets Global AI Cold War

Ricoh showcased a multi-skilled humanoid robot moving from proof-of-concept to practical factory verification, as East Asia's AI ambitions collide with the global AI cold war. China's AI titans are investing heavily in talent for foundation model dominance amid OpenAI restrictions and rising AI-driven chip costs.

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This week: Ricoh Showcases Multi-Skilled Humanoid, Moving from PoC to Practical Verification in Factories · AI Structures 'Flowing Conversations' - Chat History Becomes Company Asset · China's AI Titans Invest Heavily in Talent for Foundation Model Dominance · OpenAI Restrictions, AI-Driven Chip Costs, and China's EV & Humanoid Strategies

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asiaai.fyi — original article China’s Supercomputer Dominance Meets Japan’s Cyber Woes China’s AI Path Forging Independence Beyond US Dominance China Minerals Threatens EU; AI Warfare Dominates Japan, WeChat.
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