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UBTECH Robotics is focusing on the industrial manufacturing sector for its humanoid robots, aiming to fill a significant labor gap in China's smart manufacturing industry. The company has achieved mass production and delivery of over a thousand full-sized humanoid robots, with plans to scale to ten thousand units this year. UBTECH believes humanoid robots are crucial for developing new productive forces and are essential for building a comprehensive world model by connecting AI with the real world through data from various scenarios. AI

A high school in Huntsville, Alabama, has partnered with Toyota to address a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, a problem exacerbated by the demand for workers in AI infrastructure development. The new $40 million Huntsville Center for Technology offers an "Inditech" program, developed with Toyota, to train students in industrial maintenance roles. Graduates can expect to earn over $40 per hour with minimal student debt, offering a lucrative alternative to traditional white-collar jobs increasingly threatened by AI automation. AI

Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter in relation to the 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447. The crash resulted in the deaths of 228 people. This verdict comes after a lengthy legal process following the incident. AI

Italy has finalized a €1.39 billion deal to acquire six Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker aircraft, shifting its strategic air support away from the previously considered Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. This decision emphasizes a geopolitical pivot towards strengthening European defense capabilities within NATO, establishing a more European-centric ecosystem for maintenance and logistics. The acquisition makes Italy the 19th operator of the A330 MRTT, a platform increasingly favored by NATO and allied nations for its versatility in air-to-air refueling and strategic transport. AI

An appeals court in Paris has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter for their roles in the 2009 Flight 447 crash, which killed 228 people. Both companies have stated their intention to appeal the verdict, which could extend the legal proceedings. While some victim families welcomed the ruling and the maximum fine of €225,000 imposed on each company, others expressed dissatisfaction, seeking accountability for individual executives. AI

A Paris court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter for their role in the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which killed all 228 people on board. The companies were deemed solely responsible for the incident where the aircraft stalled and plunged into the Atlantic Ocean during a storm. Both companies, which had previously been cleared in 2023, have stated they will appeal the verdict. While the court imposed the maximum fine of €225,000 on each company, some victims' families have criticized the amount as insufficient. AI