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Mark Zuckerberg dropped a 6,500-word letter detailing his vision for “The Path to a Positive AI Future.” Equity Podcast takes a closer look at one of his arguments: If you believe AI could eliminate most jobs and humanity’s relevance, why rush to build that future?

Mark Zuckerberg dropped a 6,500-word letter detailing his vision for “The Path to a Positive AI Future.” Equity Podcast takes a closer look at one of his arguments: If you believe AI could eliminate most jobs and humanity’s relevance, why rush to build that future?

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Anyone can ship something fast in 2026. Building a company that's still around in five years? That's harder — and it's the question behind everything happening on stage at Disrupt this year. Current pricing ends Friday:

Anyone can ship something fast in 2026. Building a company that's still around in five years? That's harder — and it's the question behind everything happening on stage at Disrupt this year. Current pricing ends Friday:

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Everyone’s now empowered to ship software swiftly. That's no longer the hard part! The real difficulty comes with building something that still matters once the "I built this with AI" novelty is done. Replit CEO and Founder Amjad Masad has been living and breathing that problem, and he’s bringing that perspective to the Disrupt Stage at Disrupt 2026. It's one of more than 200 sessions this year built around a single pivotal question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era, not just a fast one? The current ticket pricing ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. If Disrupt's been on your radar, now is the time to register before rates increase:

Everyone’s now empowered to ship software swiftly. That's no longer the hard part! The real difficulty comes with building something that still matters once the "I built this with AI" novelty is done. Replit CEO and Founder Amjad Masad has been living and breathing that problem, and he’s bringing that perspective to the Disrupt Stage at Disrupt 2026. It's one of more than 200 sessions this year built around a single pivotal question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era, not just a fast one? The current ticket pricing ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. If Disrupt's been on your radar, now is the time to register before rates increase:

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We’ve added two new stages at Disrupt 2026 in part because we’ve gotten feedback on two important tracks for the AI-driven landscape we’re in right now: There’s the Smart Money Stage, for the capital-allocation questions investors are actually wrestling with in this market. And there’s the Smart Systems Stage, which is all about the infrastructure and operational decisions that determine whether an AI product holds up at scale, long after a demo’s concluded. That’s on top of our traditional AI stage, the Builder’s Stage highlighting practical, tactical advice, and our flagship Disrupt stage. Current ticket pricing ends this Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. And if you want access to one, or all those stages, now’s the best time to register:

We’ve added two new stages at Disrupt 2026 in part because we’ve gotten feedback on two important tracks for the AI-driven landscape we’re in right now: There’s the Smart Money Stage, for the capital-allocation questions investors are actually wrestling with in this market. And there’s the Smart Systems Stage, which is all about the infrastructure and operational decisions that determine whether an AI product holds up at scale, long after a demo’s concluded. That’s on top of our traditional AI stage, the Builder’s Stage highlighting practical, tactical advice, and our flagship Disrupt stage. Current ticket pricing ends this Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. And if you want access to one, or all those stages, now’s the best time to register:

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For investors, Disrupt 2026's Investor Pass is designed around curated discovery. You get to explore more than 300 exhibiting startups and get structured meeting tools built to surface the companies worth your time. And to get the best ROI, register today before prices increase after this Friday, August 21:

For investors, Disrupt 2026's Investor Pass is designed around curated discovery. You get to explore more than 300 exhibiting startups and get structured meeting tools built to surface the companies worth your time. And to get the best ROI, register today before prices increase after this Friday, August 21:

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More than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators. An agenda packed with more than 200 sessions. One pass can get you access to it all at Disrupt 2026, before prices go up Friday:

More than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators. An agenda packed with more than 200 sessions. One pass can get you access to it all at Disrupt 2026, before prices go up Friday:

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The question we're asking across every stage at Disrupt 2026 is both simple and complex: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Not the fastest company, not the most funded, but the one still standing in five years. That's the through line across many of the 200 sessions this October. And our best prices end this Friday:

The question we're asking across every stage at Disrupt 2026 is both simple and complex: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Not the fastest company, not the most funded, but the one still standing in five years. That's the through line across many of the 200 sessions this October. And our best prices end this Friday:

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If you're fundraising this year, Disrupt 2026's Founder Pass is built around giving you structured access to investors that are actually active in this market. You get to go beyond the Expo Hall, networking, and extensive sessions. And current pricing ends this Friday, August 21, so now’s the time to sign up:

If you're fundraising this year, Disrupt 2026's Founder Pass is built around giving you structured access to investors that are actually active in this market. You get to go beyond the Expo Hall, networking, and extensive sessions. And current pricing ends this Friday, August 21, so now’s the time to sign up:

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Here are three things a fundraising founder should know about Disrupt 2026, with just a few days left on current pricing: 1. Our Founder Pass is built around structured investor access, not just a badge and a hallway conversation. 2. Startup Battlefield 200 puts you in front of the community members evaluating whether your company is built to last, not just built quickly. 3. Every stage this year, whether it’s the AI, Smart Money, Smart Systems, Builders, or Disrupt Stage, is organized around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? If you're deciding whether Disrupt 2026 is worth the trip, that's short case for it, but there’s a wealth of additional info right here: Current pricing ends Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, every pass tier inches higher.

Here are three things a fundraising founder should know about Disrupt 2026, with just a few days left on current pricing: 1. Our Founder Pass is built around structured investor access, not just a badge and a hallway conversation. 2. Startup Battlefield 200 puts you in front of the community members evaluating whether your company is built to last, not just built quickly. 3. Every stage this year, whether it’s the AI, Smart Money, Smart Systems, Builders, or Disrupt Stage, is organized around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? If you're deciding whether Disrupt 2026 is worth the trip, that's short case for it, but there’s a wealth of additional info right here: Current pricing ends Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, every pass tier inches higher.

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AI has made it faster than ever to bring an idea from concept to launch. But it hasn't made it easier to build something durable. Disrupt 2026's programming is built entirely around that gap, delivering practical sessions on what actually holds up and how to build it. Ticket prices increase Saturday, so grab yours before then!

AI has made it faster than ever to bring an idea from concept to launch. But it hasn't made it easier to build something durable. Disrupt 2026's programming is built entirely around that gap, delivering practical sessions on what actually holds up and how to build it. Ticket prices increase Saturday, so grab yours before then!

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Startup Battlefield 200 returns to Disrupt 2026, with alumni having collectively raised more than $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits. This year's impressive cohort of competitors will pitch for a $100,000 equity-free prize live on stage, and you can watch, and learn, live by getting your ticket today:

Startup Battlefield 200 returns to Disrupt 2026, with alumni having collectively raised more than $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits. This year's impressive cohort of competitors will pitch for a $100,000 equity-free prize live on stage, and you can watch, and learn, live by getting your ticket today:

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Whatever you're building toward this year, Disrupt 2026's Attendee Pass gets you into more than 200 sessions across six stages, countless networking opportunities, and a wealth of side events to help expand your network. And your chance to save $300 on a ticket ends this Friday, August 21:

Whatever you're building toward this year, Disrupt 2026's Attendee Pass gets you into more than 200 sessions across six stages, countless networking opportunities, and a wealth of side events to help expand your network. And your chance to save $300 on a ticket ends this Friday, August 21:

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Dropbox. Cloudflare. Discord. They all were amplified by Startup Battlefield. Now we're bringing the competition to Sydney 🇦🇺 Applications close July 6 for our August 19 event with @Stripe. Apply now:

Dropbox. Cloudflare. Discord. They all were amplified by Startup Battlefield. Now we're bringing the competition to Sydney 🇦🇺 Applications close July 6 for our August 19 event with @Stripe. Apply now:

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The last time Startup Battlefield came to Sydney, the winner built HealthMatch, which now boasts $25M+ raised and 1M patients worldwide. And now we're coming back with Stripe for our latest competition on August 19. Could your startup be next? Apply by July 6:

The last time Startup Battlefield came to Sydney, the winner built HealthMatch, which now boasts $25M+ raised and 1M patients worldwide. And now we're coming back with Stripe for our latest competition on August 19. Could your startup be next? Apply by July 6:

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OpenAI had eye-catching live demos and Google had a DJ using AI, but can they beat Apple’s parkour skills at #WWDC24?

OpenAI had eye-catching live demos and Google had a DJ using AI, but can they beat Apple’s parkour skills at #WWDC24?

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Startup Battlefield isn’t just about a final prize and $100K. It’s about access, prep, visibility, and the chance to be seen early by the people who matter. Apply before May 27, and get your chance to win it all: Apply now:

Startup Battlefield isn’t just about a final prize and $100K. It’s about access, prep, visibility, and the chance to be seen early by the people who matter. Apply before May 27, and get your chance to win it all: Apply now:

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If your product demo is still on your to-do list, start asap. For Startup Battlefield, showing your product working matters more than making it look perfect, and applications close May 27 Apply now:

If your product demo is still on your to-do list, start asap. For Startup Battlefield, showing your product working matters more than making it look perfect, and applications close May 27 Apply now:

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Watch Boston Dynamics' Spot showcase its ability to adjust to disturbances as it opens a door 🤖

Watch Boston Dynamics' Spot showcase its ability to adjust to disturbances as it opens a door 🤖

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200 startups are selected. All 200 exhibit at Disrupt. 20 pitch on the Main Stage. 5 make the final round. 1 wins $100K equity-free. It's time for you to join the field and enter Startup Battlefield:

200 startups are selected. All 200 exhibit at Disrupt. 20 pitch on the Main Stage. 5 make the final round. 1 wins $100K equity-free. It's time for you to join the field and enter Startup Battlefield:

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Google DeepMind's OP3 Soccer Team used AI to train tiny bipedal humanoid robots how to play soccer

Google DeepMind's OP3 Soccer Team used AI to train tiny bipedal humanoid robots how to play soccer

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Liquid Death’s new ad proposes urine as a solution for the data center water resourcing problem. But could it actually help cool the data centers powering AI? On the latest episode of Equity, the team also digs into skyrocketing robotics valuations, why robots still struggle with useful real-world work, injuries among Waymo and Zoox test drivers, Gatik’s $200 million raise, and what a potential Nvidia acquisition of Hugging Face could mean for AI. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts:
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Liquid Death’s new ad proposes urine as a solution for the data center water resourcing problem. But could it actually help cool the data centers powering AI? On the latest episode of Equity, the team also digs into skyrocketing robotics valuations, why robots still struggle with useful real-world work, injuries among Waymo and Zoox test drivers, Gatik’s $200 million raise, and what a potential Nvidia acquisition of Hugging Face could mean for AI. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts:

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This founder left his job at Google and raised a $55M pre-seed with a $300M valuation in just five months, even including some non-technical VCs. In this week's episode of Build Mode, co-founder Andrew Dai breaks down how they pulled off Elorian AI's ascent before building a product or landing customers:
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This founder left his job at Google and raised a $55M pre-seed with a $300M valuation in just five months, even including some non-technical VCs. In this week's episode of Build Mode, co-founder Andrew Dai breaks down how they pulled off Elorian AI's ascent before building a product or landing customers:

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Becoming CEO doesn’t mean you suddenly have all the answers. When Julia Hartz stepped into the CEO role at Eventbrite, she didn’t feel ready. In fact, the first word she uses to describe the transition is “terrifying.” On this episode of Build Mode, Julia talks about learning to lead in real time, the uncertainty that comes with taking the top job, and why even experienced CEOs are sometimes making it up as they go. Watch the full episode:
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Becoming CEO doesn’t mean you suddenly have all the answers. When Julia Hartz stepped into the CEO role at Eventbrite, she didn’t feel ready. In fact, the first word she uses to describe the transition is “terrifying.” On this episode of Build Mode, Julia talks about learning to lead in real time, the uncertainty that comes with taking the top job, and why even experienced CEOs are sometimes making it up as they go. Watch the full episode:

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OpenAI demos real-time language translation with its latest GPT-4o model.
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OpenAI demos real-time language translation with its latest GPT-4o model.

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Meta’s $18 billion settlement could have consequences far beyond Meta. Equity’s Kirsten Korosec and Sean O'Kane break down how the deal could put pressure on YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms to play by similar rules and whether they’ll actually follow Meta’s lead. Listen to the latest episode of Equity wherever you get your podcasts.
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Meta’s $18 billion settlement could have consequences far beyond Meta. Equity’s Kirsten Korosec and Sean O'Kane break down how the deal could put pressure on YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms to play by similar rules and whether they’ll actually follow Meta’s lead. Listen to the latest episode of Equity wherever you get your podcasts.

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Stripe claims "the singularity" is here, and justifies its $7.5B acquisition of OpenRouter. The truth, as Equity Podcast highlights, is much more practical, as unglamorous as token expense management may seem:
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Stripe claims "the singularity" is here, and justifies its $7.5B acquisition of OpenRouter. The truth, as Equity Podcast highlights, is much more practical, as unglamorous as token expense management may seem:

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At #GTC25, Nvidia revealed the successor to its wildly-successful Blackwell AI chips: Blackwell Ultra, which it plans to launch in the back half of this year.
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At #GTC25, Nvidia revealed the successor to its wildly-successful Blackwell AI chips: Blackwell Ultra, which it plans to launch in the back half of this year.

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Investors know when a founder is desperate. Sasha Orloff has raised a collective $1 billion in his career, and he shares his advice for staying on top of your financial situation. Listen to the full episode of Build Mode with Puzzle's founder and CEO:
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Investors know when a founder is desperate. Sasha Orloff has raised a collective $1 billion in his career, and he shares his advice for staying on top of your financial situation. Listen to the full episode of Build Mode with Puzzle's founder and CEO:

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Use a lawyer that uses AI, do not use AI as your lawyer. Remember: ChatGPT and Claude don’t have attorney-client privilege, so whatever you ask can (and likely will) be discovered if you go to litigation. Startup lawyer Kristina Subbotina joined us on Build Mode to talk about how she built Lexsy, an AI tool that keeps human lawyers in the loop, and share other vital insights on AI's legal implications. Watch the full episode here:
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Use a lawyer that uses AI, do not use AI as your lawyer. Remember: ChatGPT and Claude don’t have attorney-client privilege, so whatever you ask can (and likely will) be discovered if you go to litigation. Startup lawyer Kristina Subbotina joined us on Build Mode to talk about how she built Lexsy, an AI tool that keeps human lawyers in the loop, and share other vital insights on AI's legal implications. Watch the full episode here:

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Most AI wearables want to listen all the time, but Sandbar thinks keeping humans in control is the better way forward. Its Stream ring uses push-to-talk to capture thoughts, reminders and to-dos without constantly recording. Equity Podcast’s Rebecca Bellan talks with CEO Mina Fahmi about the strategy behind the hardware:
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Most AI wearables want to listen all the time, but Sandbar thinks keeping humans in control is the better way forward. Its Stream ring uses push-to-talk to capture thoughts, reminders and to-dos without constantly recording. Equity Podcast’s Rebecca Bellan talks with CEO Mina Fahmi about the strategy behind the hardware:

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Get a hands-on look at Google's new Pixel 11 lineup, from the more durable Pro Fold, an updated new camera bar, and of course, a push for Gemini AI features.
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Get a hands-on look at Google's new Pixel 11 lineup, from the more durable Pro Fold, an updated new camera bar, and of course, a push for Gemini AI features.

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She started posting as a side project. Now Lightspeed's Claire Zau says it's given her real-time visibility into how normal people (not just tech X) actually feel about AI. Equity Podcast digs into why that direct feedback loop changed how she invests:
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She started posting as a side project. Now Lightspeed's Claire Zau says it's given her real-time visibility into how normal people (not just tech X) actually feel about AI. Equity Podcast digs into why that direct feedback loop changed how she invests:

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Despite what other founders are posting, no one's startup is perfect. Every company has problems so the real way to stand out to investors is to know how to focus your resources for success. Watch the full episode of Build Mode with the Puzzle founder and CEO, Sasha Orloff
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Despite what other founders are posting, no one's startup is perfect. Every company has problems so the real way to stand out to investors is to know how to focus your resources for success. Watch the full episode of Build Mode with the Puzzle founder and CEO, Sasha Orloff

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This week on Build Mode Unshackled Ventures ’s Manan Mehta asks the question: If the best opportunities rarely fit an existing pattern, if every breakthrough looks different at the start, why do we keep searching for the same signals? Hear all about how he and his team back immigrant entrepreneurs from day 1 and why the outcome is worth the risk. Watch the full episode:
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This week on Build Mode Unshackled Ventures ’s Manan Mehta asks the question: If the best opportunities rarely fit an existing pattern, if every breakthrough looks different at the start, why do we keep searching for the same signals? Hear all about how he and his team back immigrant entrepreneurs from day 1 and why the outcome is worth the risk. Watch the full episode:

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What's one of the easiest ways for founders to lose control of their company? The board. Too many founders agree to give investors board seats without thinking about what that means down the road. So how big should an early-stage board actually be, and who should have a seat? Legal expert and Lexsy founder Kristina Subbotina breaks it down the latest Build Mode episode:
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What's one of the easiest ways for founders to lose control of their company? The board. Too many founders agree to give investors board seats without thinking about what that means down the road. So how big should an early-stage board actually be, and who should have a seat? Legal expert and Lexsy founder Kristina Subbotina breaks it down the latest Build Mode episode:

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Amazon has plans for a Texas data center that could become the “biggest polluter” in the U.S. As AI’s energy demands grow, Equity Podcast looks at why that could be a major opportunity for startups racing to fix the grid.
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Amazon has plans for a Texas data center that could become the “biggest polluter” in the U.S. As AI’s energy demands grow, Equity Podcast looks at why that could be a major opportunity for startups racing to fix the grid.

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More money isn’t always better. Manan Mehta from Unshackled Ventures breaks down why investors who understand your story, your purpose, and why you’re building can be far more valuable than a bigger check from someone who’s misaligned. Check out the full interview on Build Mode:
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More money isn’t always better. Manan Mehta from Unshackled Ventures breaks down why investors who understand your story, your purpose, and why you’re building can be far more valuable than a bigger check from someone who’s misaligned. Check out the full interview on Build Mode:

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You might not need a lawyer before you start fundraising, but you do need to set up a good legal foundation. In this episode of Build Mode, CEO and founder of Lexsy Kristina Subbotina breaks down the four unfixable mistakes that can make a startup unfundable or kill it outright. Watch the full episode here:
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You might not need a lawyer before you start fundraising, but you do need to set up a good legal foundation. In this episode of Build Mode, CEO and founder of Lexsy Kristina Subbotina breaks down the four unfixable mistakes that can make a startup unfundable or kill it outright. Watch the full episode here:

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A team of researchers at EPFL's Reconfigurable Robotics Lab developed an origami-like robot that can change shape, move, and interact with objects and people.
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A team of researchers at EPFL's Reconfigurable Robotics Lab developed an origami-like robot that can change shape, move, and interact with objects and people.

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