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China Develops AI-Powered Humanoid Robots for Military Use

September 7, 2026
oecd:2026-09-07-6165View source ↗

What happened

China is advancing the development and testing of AI-powered humanoid robots for military applications, including combat and logistics. While these robots are not yet operationally deployed, their potential use in conflict raises significant concerns about future harm, such as physical injury and escalation of warfare.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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China Develops AI-Powered Humanoid Robots for Military Use
2026-09-07