Automation World (AW) 2026 has concluded at COEX in Seoul, marking a turning point regarding hardware-centric automation. As the industry faces pressures from demographic shifts, supply chain volatility, and changing regulations, the event served as a global stage for the transition toward physical AI and Software-Defined Automation (SDA).
ASUS IoT is redefining the urban landscape by positioning itself as the high-performance backbone for modern smart cities, using edge AI and machine learning to transform infrastructure into proactive, life-saving networks. At Automation World (AW) 2026, ASUS said that by deploying edge computers and intelligent sensors, it facilitates real-time traffic management, automated emergency response, and energy-efficient smart poles. This is all while navigating the complex regulatory and privacy landscapes of global markets. ASUS's approach targets 40% reductions in crime, 20% shorter commutes, and 15% lower greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. It is clear the company is preparing for a counterstereotypical future of smart cities, where "intelligence" may even adopt new meanings.
Meta is reportedly establishing a new applied AI engineering organization to strengthen its superintelligence ambitions, according to an internal memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Apple is in discussions with Google about hosting a new version of Siri in Google's data centers, a move that could significantly deepen Apple's reliance on outside cloud infrastructure as it pushes to modernize its AI capabilities.
