The AI 360 Pulse - August 2026 Edition provides a concise overview of the most significant developments shaping the global AI industry during the month. It delivers analyst-driven insights across the AI value chain, covering advancements in semiconductors, AI models, agents, sovereign AI, devices, applications, regulation, finance, and physical AI.

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5G A Underpins the Intelligent Evolution of Humanoid Robots by Providing Network-level Support

The second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games was held in Beijing from August 22 to 26, 2026. Over the five‑day event, 2,056 humanoid robots participated in 51 events in 1,301 matches. Notable improvements were achieved in terms of event scale, robot completion capability and competition performance.