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  • “Not a Single Robot Allowed!” — Hyundai Union vs. Atlas

    “Not a Single Robot Allowed!” — Hyundai Union vs. Atlas

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    On January 22, 2026, the Hyundai Motor Company Labor Union officially announced its strong opposition to deploying the humanoid robot “Atlas,” a physical AI system developed by Hyundai Motor Group, into production sites. The union stated that “not a single robot will be allowed onto the shop floor without labor–management agreement,” warning that the introduction…