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Are robots nearing their ChatGPT moment?

The Guardian's Science Weekly by The Guardian

May 28, 202600:17:07Religion & Spirituality

Last month at Beijing’s half marathon, a robot named Lightning beat the human world record by nearly seven minutes. It’s the latest in a string of AI-powered milestones that have got people wondering whether robots are a...

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Are robots nearing their ChatGPT moment? is an episode from The Guardian's Science Weekly by The Guardian. Last month at Beijing’s half marathon, a robot named Lightning beat the human world record by nearly seven minutes. It’s the latest i...

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Published May 28, 2026, 00:17:07 long, audio available.

Are robots nearing their ChatGPT moment?

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