Bots on the ground: China leads humanoid race

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Our correspondent goes inside a Chinese robot facility to see thousands of droids being taught to complete useful tasks. Is it worth the time and money? How Meta’s $17bn settlement at its blockbuster trial could change teen social-media use. And 75 years of the Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Company. Watch extended clips from Insider here, plus the full Elon Musk interview Guests and host: • Don Weinland, China business editor • Alice Fulwood, “Money Talks” host and US business editor • Alexandra Suich-Bass, culture editor • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: • Robots, humanoids, China, AI • Meta, Instagram, Facebook, social media, addiction, • Shakespeare and Company, Paris, bookshops Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.