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Meta is testing robots capable of restarting servers, switching network cables, and performing other maintenance tasks at its U.S. data centers. This automation could reduce reliance on labor for some tasks, but the tests still face practical limitations and have not yet demonstrated the ability to operate reliably at scale.
Walmart opened its 100th company-owned fast-charging site, bringing its charging network to 100 stores across 20 U.S. states. The sites use chargers with output of up to 400 kilowatts, alongside a software platform developed internally by Walmart and operated through its main app.