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Artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by affecting both office and physical labor roles, with a new list showcasing the jobs facing the greatest impact from AI technologies.

Leading AI researchers are pivoting towards developing systems that understand the physical world rather than focusing solely on generative models.

The article discusses the urgent need for South Korean companies to stabilize key component supply chains and secure international standards to gain an advantage in the emerging Physical AI market.

Korean game companies are venturing into new businesses to adapt to the era of physical AI by leveraging their unique strengths in creating virtual environments.

Krafton and Hanwha Aerospace have formed an alliance to develop core technologies in physical artificial intelligence through a memorandum of understanding.

French AI startup AMI has secured $1 billion in funding to develop intelligent systems that perceive the physical world similarly to humans and animals.

A new smartphone by Honor incorporates robotic features, utilizing AI for personalized interaction and physical movement, revolutionizing user experience.

The '2026 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition' in Seoul showcased advancements in physical AI, featuring robots and autonomous systems designed to revolutionize the manufacturing sector.

Hyundai Motor Group is set to unveil its autonomous mobility robot platform, MobED, and the humanoid robot Atlas at the AW 2026 event in Seoul, marking their first presentation in South Korea.

Honor has launched a groundbreaking smartphone at MWC 2026, introducing the 'Honor Robot Phone,' which boasts AI-based interaction and physical movement capabilities.

OpenAI plans to launch smart speakers with cameras and facial recognition technology by 2027.

The article discusses the emerging trend of AI agents that can operate autonomously, taking on tasks usually performed by humans, including organization and management responsibilities, as well as the platform Rentahuman.ai that connects these AI agents with real people for completing physical tasks.

India has launched a commercial robotic delivery service in Gurugram, marking the world's first public automated physical AI delivery network.

Hyundai Motor Group has donated four autonomous firefighting robots to support firefighters in dangerous environments.

The performance by the Osaka-based physical expression art group 'Taihen' challenges societal perceptions of human existence in a world increasingly controlled by brains and AI.

Marcio Aguiar, Nvidia's director for Latin America, states that there is enough data to advance the development of humanoid robots with generative AI capabilities.

NC AI has launched the 'K-Physical AI Alliance,' a consortium involving 53 institutions aimed at pioneering physical artificial intelligence technology in South Korea.

Alibaba has introduced a new artificial intelligence model for robotics called RynnBrain, aimed at enhancing robots' ability to perceive and interact with the physical world.

The South Korean government announced on the 8th its plans to strengthen the regional manufacturing competitiveness based on physical artificial intelligence (AI) in Gyeongnam.

Jeonju City in North Jeolla Province plans to establish the 'Physical AI-J Valley' as a key hub for physical artificial intelligence, aiming to attract businesses and cultivate talent within a 1 trillion won facility.

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence program to distinguish grizzly bears without physical markings, addressing the significant challenge of identifying animals with similar appearances.

Japanese companies are accelerating the development of 'Physical AI' technology, which autonomously operates robots and machines, for practical use in factories and disaster scenarios.

Investors are increasingly focusing on physical AI technologies such as autonomous vehicles and intelligent robots, moving away from traditional language models to visual AI and world models.

CES 2026 in Las Vegas marked a significant shift in global technology towards 'physical artificial intelligence,' which enables software to interact with the physical world.

British chip architect Arm is restructuring its business to combine automotive and robotics activities, betting on 'Physical AI' for growth despite initially uncertain returns.