A new analysis from RCG Economics suggests that several core hospitality roles in Nevada now face an 85–95 percent risk of automation, raising concerns that tens of thousands of workers in Las Vegas could be displaced over the next decade as hotels accelerate adoption of robotics and AI systems. [Read more…] about Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report
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Warner Music Group to create AI music with Suno technology
Warner Music Group, one of the world’s largest music companies, and Suno, a specialist in AI music, have announced a “first-of-its-kind” partnership that will open “new frontiers in music creation, interaction, and discovery, while both compensating and protecting artists, songwriters, and the wider creative community”.
The deal brings together Suno’s AI capabilities with WMG’s artist development expertise at the intersection of music and technology. The deal also settles previous litigation between the companies.
Robert Kyncl, CEO, WMG, said: “This landmark pact with Suno is a victory for the creative community that benefits everyone. With Suno rapidly scaling, both in users and monetization, we’ve seized this opportunity to shape models that expand revenue and deliver new fan experiences. [Read more…] about Warner Music Group to create AI music with Suno technology
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol partners with Neura Robotics to test new autonomous ground-operations robot
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is testing a new autonomous system designed to automate one of the most physically demanding and time-critical ground-handling tasks: connecting aircraft to ground power units (GPUs).
The technology, known as ARC (Autonomous Robot for GPU Connection), has been developed in collaboration with KLM and Neura Robotics and was recently demonstrated live at the airport.
The project aims to address growing operational pressures at airports, where staff shortages and physically intensive work have made GPU connection a persistent bottleneck. [Read more…] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol partners with Neura Robotics to test new autonomous ground-operations robot
Waabi achieves ‘major milestone’ in autonomous truck technology
Waabi says it has achieved a major technical and commercial breakthrough in autonomous trucking, unveiling surface-street driving capabilities that allow its self-driving trucks to complete entire freight journeys without human intervention.
The company claims it has now accomplished “complete autonomous driving capabilities across both highways and general surface streets”, a milestone it achieved in the first quarter of 2025.
According to Waabi, this unlocks what it describes as the first viable direct-to-customer operating model in the autonomous freight sector. [Read more…] about Waabi achieves ‘major milestone’ in autonomous truck technology
DHL boosts operational efficiency and customer communications with HappyRobot’s AI Agents
DHL Group, the world’s largest logistics company, is accelerating its enterprise-wide AI strategy through a new partnership between its contract logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, and the AI startup HappyRobot.
The collaboration marks a significant step in deploying agentic AI to streamline operational communication and enhance both customer experience and employee engagement.
DHL Supply Chain has already successfully utilized HappyRobot’s AI agents across several regions and use cases, including appointment scheduling, driver follow-up calls, and high-priority warehouse coordination. These agents autonomously handle phone and email interactions, enabling faster, more consistent, and scalable communication. [Read more…] about DHL boosts operational efficiency and customer communications with HappyRobot’s AI Agents
thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has initiated the sale of its Automation Engineering business unit to Munich-based Agile Robots SE.
With the signing of the agreement, the segment has taken an important step in its transformation process. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected within the coming months.
Automation Engineering is recognized internationally as a specialist in customized mechanical engineering for product-specific automation solutions. [Read more…] about thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots
First Solar inaugurates new $1.1 billion AI-enabled Louisiana manufacturing facility
First Solar – an American company that manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar power systems, modules, and energy storage solutions – has inaugurated its new fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
The $1.1 billion facility, which spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and is about 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome, currently employs over 700 people and is expected to have 826 employees by the end of the year.
Once fully ramped, the Iberia Parish facility is expected to add 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of annual nameplate capacity, taking First Solar’s American manufacturing footprint to 14 GW in 2026, and 17.7 GW in 2027, when a recently announced production facility in South Carolina is expected to be fully ramped. [Read more…] about First Solar inaugurates new $1.1 billion AI-enabled Louisiana manufacturing facility
Nokia plans to expand US investment by $4 billion in R&D and manufacturing
Nokia, in collaboration with the Trump administration, has announced plans to expand its US R&D and manufacturing capabilities, investing $4 billion to accelerate innovation in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data center networking technologies.
The planned investment over multiple years is in addition to Nokia’s $2.3 billion investment in US manufacturing, R&D, and AI connectivity through its purchase of Infinera.
Additionally, Infinera had previously announced a $456 million investment for two US manufacturing facilities, which received CHIPS Act incentives. [Read more…] about Nokia plans to expand US investment by $4 billion in R&D and manufacturing
AstraZeneca plans $2 billion manufacturing investment in Maryland
AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest $2 billion to expand its long-standing manufacturing footprint in Maryland.
This includes a significant expansion of its flagship biologics manufacturing facility in Frederick and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility in Gaithersburg for the development and clinical supply of innovative molecules to be used in clinical trials.
The investment will support 2,600 jobs across the two sites in the state including the retention of local roles, construction activity, and the creation of 300 highly skilled jobs. [Read more…] about AstraZeneca plans $2 billion manufacturing investment in Maryland
UAE robotics startup Buildroid raises $2 million to introduce robotics into construction sector
Buildroid AI, a UAE-based robotics startup focused on automating construction workflows, has emerged from stealth with $2 million in pre-seed investment led by Tim Draper, the early backer of Tesla, SpaceX, Skype and Robinhood.
Founded in 2025 by Slava Solonitsyn and Anton Glance, the company is developing a platform that integrates specialised and general-purpose robots directly into contractor operations.
Solonitsyn is a Y Combinator alumnus who previously founded Mighty Buildings, raising more than $100 million and delivering over 50 3D-printed homes. Glance earlier founded Glance Clock, which was acquired by NeXtime. [Read more…] about UAE robotics startup Buildroid raises $2 million to introduce robotics into construction sector