In the latest example of humanity standing and applauding as we unveil our potential future overlords, a flashy announcement from the comfortingly named Canadian tech firm Sanctuary AI has introduced the world to Phoenix, a hulking humanoid robot that is here to help.
Looking like a background character in a Tatooine street market, Phoenix is described by its creators as an important step on the road to creating the world’s-first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots.
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