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Industry·3d ago·all news from August 18, 2026

Mark Cuban-Backed ‘Physical AI’ Startup Nears $500 Million SPAC Deal

A startup specializing in hardware and software for autonomous robot operations is finalizing a deal to go public through a special purpose acquisition company. The transaction values the Mark Cuban-backed firm at approximately $500 million.

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