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Ars Technica · AI· Jeremy Hsu·· 6 d ago

Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements

Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements

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According to The Information, Tesla had factory workers in Texas and California wear specialised motion-recording suits to collect imitation-learning data for Optimus humanoid robots. Some complained that the robots would eventually replace them, after which Tesla moved collection to dedicated teams and established training centres.

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Source: Ars Technica · AI · arstechnica.com