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OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge

Engadget By staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez)
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.

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