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Newsfeed: Weekly Tech News Digest Robotics: HD Hyundai Unveils 2nd-Generation HDC Series Cobots HD Hyundai Robotics has officially launched its second-generation collaborative robots (cobots), the HDC series, signaling a major expansion into the industrial automation market. The new lineup features three high-performance models—the HDC 25-18, HDC 35-18, and HDC 50-17—specifically engineered for heavy-load operations with impressive payload capacities of up to 50kg. Offering an extended working radius and high-precision repeatability, these cobots are ideal for optimizing flexible production lines. This strategic launch positions HD Hyundai to directly compete with industry leaders like Doosan Robotics, utilizing its established global sales networks across the U.S., China, and Germany to accelerate market penetration. ...

MIT Report: 95% of Enterprise GenAI Projects Fail to Deliver ROI A new report from MIT’s NANDA initiative reveals that a staggering 95% of enterprise generative AI pilot programs are failing to produce a significant return on investment. Despite investments totaling between $35 and $40 billion in the US, only 5% of organizations have successfully deployed AI tools into production at scale. The report, titled “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025,” is based on interviews with enterprise leaders, analysis of public AI initiatives, and a survey of business professionals. The primary reasons for failure are not a lack of infrastructure or talent, but rather the inability of AI systems to retain data, adapt, and learn over time. The study also found that purchasing AI tools from vendors and forming partnerships has a significantly higher success rate than in-house development. ...