Keywords: Automation


Morocco accelerates its robotics ambitions as AI moves into everyday business

Morocco is entering a new phase in the development of robotics, as machines powered by increasingly sophisticated software move beyond technology exhibitions and into workplaces. Service robots are beginning to find practical applications across sectors ranging from hospitality and healthcare to retail,......

Youth unemployment rises globally as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market

Young people are facing growing pressure in the global labour market as technological change accelerates and artificial intelligence increasingly transforms jobs across a wide range of sectors. According to recent figures from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global youth unemployment......

Moroccan ports enter the age of speed as technology transforms maritime logistics

Morocco’s ports are undergoing a major digital transformation as automation, data-driven systems and smart technologies become increasingly important in the management of maritime traffic. The shift is changing the way containers, ships and cargo are handled, while helping ports improve efficiency,......

Unitree Technology expected to surpass $7 billion valuation after planned Shanghai IPO

Chinese robotics company Unitree Technology is expected to reach a valuation of more than 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) following its planned initial public offering in Shanghai, according to a report from IPO sponsor Citic Securities shared with institutional investors. The projected valuation highlights......

Elon Musk warns of US debt crisis and sees artificial intelligence as a key to avoiding default

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has raised concerns over the United States' worsening fiscal outlook, warning that the continued growth of public debt could pose a serious threat to the country's economic stability. He argued that large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics......

Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot begins Hong Kong IPO process amid AI race

Chinese humanoid robot developer AgiBot has begun the process of preparing for a potential initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to state media outlet Securities Times, as competition in artificial intelligence and robotics accelerates. The move places AgiBot among a growing number of Chinese......

Global experts warn AI could trigger major economic disruption without policy action

More than 200 economists, researchers, and technology experts from around the world have issued a joint warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the global economy at an unprecedented pace, urging governments and businesses to prepare for the profound changes ahead. The......

Volkswagen expands China autonomous driving alliance with Horizon Robotics

Volkswagen is strengthening its autonomous driving strategy in China by expanding the collaboration between its local automated driving unit, CARIZON, and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics. The enhanced partnership is designed to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence......

Blackstone backs South Korean robotics supplier Futronic in strategic growth investment

Blackstone has expanded its presence in the industrial technology sector through a new investment in Futronic, a South Korean manufacturer specializing in high-precision actuators for automotive and industrial robotics applications. The transaction, announced on Monday, underscores growing investor......