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Robots Deliver Knockout Kung Fu Performance at 2026 Chinese New Year Gala

At the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala, humanoid robots took center stage in a groundbreaking performance that blended traditional martial arts with advanced robotics. In a segment titled "WuBot," robots executed synchronized Kung Fu routines, including acrobatics, swordplay, and nunchaku sequences, captivating audiences worldwide. This performance, a collaboration between robots and young martial artists, highlighted China's advancements in robotics and AI.

The robots, developed by companies such as Unitree Robotics, showcased complex movements like backflips and dynamic weapon handling, demonstrating significant progress in humanoid robot capabilities. The performance not only entertained but also signaled China's commitment to integrating AI and robotics into cultural showcases, reflecting a broader trend of technological innovation in the country.

OpenAI acqui-hires OpenClaw creator

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that Peter Steinberger (OpenClaw’s creator) is joining OpenAI to “drive the next generation of personal agents,” while OpenClaw transitions into a foundation that OpenAI will continue to support as open source. Reuters notes OpenClaw’s rapid adoption (e.g., 100k+ GitHub stars and ~2M visitors in a week)—a signal that “local-first / real-world action” agents are becoming a mainstream platform battlefront, not a niche demo.

Dor Brothers' AI-Generated Sci-Fi Short Mimics $200M Blockbuster in Just One Day

Cognizant + Google Cloud expand partnership to operationalize agentic AI at enterprise scale

Cognizant announced a new phase of its Google Cloud partnership aimed at moving from “platform integration” to enterprise-scale execution of agentic AI in real operating environments. The release highlights (1) Cognizant deploying Google Workspace + Gemini Enterprise internally, (2) a go-to-market productivity offering combining them, and (3) delivery infrastructure like a Gemini Enterprise Center of Excellence and an Agent Development Lifecycle (ADLC).

Entire Raises $60M to Govern the Flood of AI-Generated Code

Thomas Dohmke, former CEO of GitHub, has launched Entire with a $60 million seed round to build the infrastructure needed for AI-generated code collaboration. Entire’s platform aims to provide version control and orchestration for the massive volume of code being produced by fleets of autonomous coding agents.

Simile Emerges from Stealth with $100M for Human-Decision Simulation

Stanford spinout Simile has raised $100 million in Series A funding to build AI foundation models that simulate complex human decision-making. By creating "digital twins" of human behavior, Simile enables enterprises to test strategic decisions and agentic interactions in high-fidelity simulated environments before real-world deployment.

Didero Secures $30M to Put Procurement on Agentic Autopilot

Supply chain startup Didero has raised $30 million to deploy AI agents that autonomously execute procurement workflows for global manufacturers. Sitting atop existing ERP systems, Didero’s agents coordinate communications and sourcing, significantly reducing the human friction in traditional enterprise supply chains.

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