EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 21 MIN
Humanoid Robots by 2050: AI Ethics, American Innovation, and the Race Against China
from HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli · host iHeartPodcasts
In this episode, Kevin welcomes back Chris Mattmann— UCLA’s head of AI and former NASA JPL CTO — to explore the rapidly approaching future of humanoid robots. They dive into the technological breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas shaping a world where robots could become part of daily life by 2050. From job displacement and environmental impact to national security and cultural attitudes, the discussion examines how America can lead responsibly in advanced robotics. Chris also warns of the risks posed by Chinese surveillance and stresses the importance of embedding American values, privacy, and freedom into next-generation AI and robotic systems. Meet The Future: https://mtf.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, Kevin welcomes back Chris Mattmann— UCLA’s head of AI and former NASA JPL CTO — to explore the rapidly approaching future of humanoid robots. They dive into the technological breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas shaping a world where robots could become part of daily life by 2050.
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