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Rare earth supply dominance and diversification efforts

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Latest: China rare earth suppliers halt shipments to US ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China continues to dominate rare-earth extraction and refining, supplying roughly 90% of global capacity. This concentration creates a strategic chokepoint for industries including humanoid robotics, electric vehicles, a

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AI abundance debate intensifies amid rising spending and UBI

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Latest: Elon Musk predicts rise of humanoid robots and AI dominance

Elon Musk continues to advocate for a future of “sustainable abundance,” claiming that by 2036, AI and humanoid robots could produce more goods and services than humans can consume, rendering money largely irrelevant. He

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US airlines ban humanoid robots on flights

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Latest: American Airlines bans humanoid robots from flights

In late July 2026, United Airlines announced a ban, effective July 23, on passengers bringing humanoid or animal-like robots onto its aircraft, whether in the cabin or as checked baggage. The policy follows a similar res