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Wired AI · FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Eric Trump-Backed Humanoid Company Is Adapting Its Robots for Combat Roles

ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT
The robots were initially designed for unspecified commercial applications. Combat is a commercial application in several jurisdictions. The transition required hardware modifications and, separately, a press release. Both have been issued. Adequate has consulted the relevant knights. The relevant knights expressed no concern and asked to be deployed.
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