The Humanoid Robotics Reality Check: Q2 2026 Pilot-to-Production Status
Humanoid robots are shipping at scale in China, while Western companies advance from pilot to production. This report details the current state and implications.
AI Trading Bot — Week Two: The candidate edge collapsed
The promising BTC fair-value trading strategy was wiped out in week two, with all tested strategies now in the red, highlighting the challenges of AI trading.
Phase 1 synthesis. What the four sectors crystallize.
Empirical analysis confirms four distinct AI-driven labor displacement patterns across sectors, establishing a structural foundation for policy responses.
New data shows a bifurcated reality in creative industries, with top-tier professionals augmenting work and mid-tier roles shrinking due to AI substitution.
Customer service + BPO. The operational-scale displacement.
Empirical evidence shows 8 million workers in India and the Philippines face large-scale AI-driven displacement, leading to hybrid models in customer service.
White-collar professional services. The Tier 1 displacement.
Major shifts in white-collar professional services show significant reductions in graduate intake and AI-driven displacement signals among legal, banking, consulting, and accounting sectors.
The Bubble Question, Disentangled: 1999 vs 2026 Category by Category
A detailed analysis comparing the 1999 dotcom bubble with the 2026 AI cycle, highlighting differences, similarities, and implications for investors and policymakers.
Building an AI Trading Bot — Week One: Why a 90 % Win Rate Can Still Lose Money
Initial testing of an AI trading bot shows high win rates do not guarantee profits. Strategy performance varies across assets, highlighting complexity in prediction.
