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This week: Embodied AI

This week: Embodied AI

plus hackers, made in India, no-frills electric

Brett Bouchard
April 26, 2025

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1. Embodied AI Is Reshaping Daily Life in China

What’s the tech
Embodied AI (Artificial Intelligence designed to live inside a physical body like a robot) is being used in everyday life across China. These robots can move, see, and make decisions without direct human control.

How it's used
In cities, robots are doing real jobs like delivering packages, cleaning streets, and even providing security by patrolling public spaces. Some businesses are also using humanoid robots (robots that look and act like people) to greet customers.

Why it's news now
The technology has advanced so much that robots are no longer just science experiments—they are becoming a normal part of daily life. This shows how quickly AI and robotics are changing the world we live in.

2. North Korean Hackers Use AI Tools To Get Hired At Western Firms

What’s the tech
Hackers (people who break into computers and networks) from North Korea are using AI programs to help them create fake resumes and pass online job interviews.

How it's used
They use smart AI writing tools to answer tough interview questions, making it easier to trick companies into hiring them for remote tech jobs.

Why it's news now
Hiring hackers can be dangerous because they might steal company secrets or money. This news is a reminder that even job applications need careful security checks these days.

3. Apple May Shift To Making US iPhones In India

What’s the tech
Apple, the company behind the iPhone, is thinking about making some of its American phones in India instead of China.

How it's used
Apple would work with Indian factories to build and ship iPhones for the US market. This would create new jobs in India and possibly make the supply chain (the system of making and delivering products) more stable.

Why it's news now
Because of tensions between the US and China, many companies are looking for new places to make their products. Apple’s move shows how global manufacturing is changing.

Bonus Topic: The No-Frills $20,000 American-Made Electric Pickup

What it does
Slate, a new car company, is making a basic electric truck (a vehicle that runs on electricity instead of gas) that costs around $20,000.

How it’s used
This truck is built for people who want simple, affordable transportation without a lot of extras. It doesn't have fancy features like power windows or even paint—just the basics.

Why it's popular
Many drivers want electric vehicles (EVs) but find them too expensive. Slate’s truck offers an affordable way to drive electric and support American-made products.

Conversation starter
"Would you ever buy a basic electric truck if it saved you a ton of money?"