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news France 24 En 2026-04-23

AI Robot Wins Elite Table Tennis Match in Groundbreaking Test

An AI robot named Ace from Sony defeated professional table tennis players in a recent experiment. This development highlights the rapid advancement and capabilities of 'Age Tech' and robotics.


PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in Ukraine and we also look at a suggestion to rename the Donbas to "Donnyland", in a bid to soften Donald Trump's hardline stance. Plus: the rise of "Age Tech" and Sony's AI robot Ace beats elite table tennis players in a groundbreaking experiment.

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