Tesla's Humanoid Robot Optimus Gen 2 Launches, Showcasing More Agile Hands


CNBC reports that since February 2025, when Anthropic's Claude Code was launched, the number of software development job postings in the United States did not decrease but instead increased. Data from Indeed Hiring Lab shows that software job hiring has risen by nearly 15% against the trend, while the overall job market has shrunk by 7%. Kuch, chairman of McKinsey North America, was not surprised: the total volume of code written by companies has reached a new high, and the demand for developers remains strong in the AI era. However, the growth is highly concentrated in senior and AI-related positions, with senior roles absorbing most of the increase.
Tesla has finalized a $3 billion new credit facility, focusing on supporting the large-scale development and mass production of Cybercab autonomous taxis, Optimus humanoid robots, and Tesla Semi trucks. The financing is handled by several leading institutions: Citigroup provides a $2 billion three-year deferred draw term loan; Wells Fargo leads an $8 billion five-year revolving credit facility and a $2 billion 364-day revolving credit facility.
Google has begun early testing in India, letting some users buy Walmart-owned Flipkart products directly via Gemini and AI Mode, covering smartphones, electronics and accessories. This marks its AI services extending from search and recommendations into closed-loop commerce, speeding large-model adoption in e-commerce.....
Tesla's Texas Gigafactory Optimus production facility is progressing: drone footage shows main steel structure near the north edge, about five column grids from the north perimeter beam, and concrete pouring on the upper three-level structure. Planned annual capacity is 10 million units, with production expected in late 2027.....
Anthropic plans to postpone its IPO from October to November to include Q3 results, proving competitiveness and strengthening market confidence. Investors hold high valuation expectations with strong demand.....