Welcome back to your daily dossier talking AI, robotics, crypto and the future of tech. 👾

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🌱 Google’s X spins out Heritable Agriculture to boost AI farming.
🤖 Colorado State launches Grubhub robots for deliveries.
📉 Bitcoin falls as Canada's Trudeau hits back at Trump's tariffs.
🌐 Mullenweg started WordPress at 19 and now its 40% of the internet.
⚡ Data center euphoria starts to ebb after DeepSeek.

AI

• Google’s X spins out Heritable Agriculture to boost AI farming

  • Google's X has spun out Heritable Agriculture, a startup leveraging AI to enhance crop yields.

  • The company employs data-driven machine learning techniques to optimize agricultural practices.

  • This reflects a growing trend of integrating advanced technology into farming to boost productivity.

• Open AI’s ChatGPT subscribers nearly tripled in 2024

  • OpenAI's ChatGPT saw its paid subscribers nearly triple to 15.5 million in 2024.

  • They are considering open-sourcing some of its AI models to stay competitive against rivals like China's DeepSeek.

  • This potential shift reflects OpenAI's reassessment of its open-source strategy.

• AI has shown me my future and here’s what I’ve learned

  • A new AI tool enables users to have conversations with their 80-year-old selves.

  • Interacting with this AI-generated future self can reduce anxiety and negative emotions.

  • The experience aims to increase one's sense of connection with their future self.

ROBOTICS

• Colorado State launches Grubhub robots for deliveries

  • Colorado State University launches their own Grubhub delivery robots for campus dining.

  • The robots will be providing fast, contactless meal deliveries to students and staff.

  • They aim to enhance convenience and efficiency in food service.

• Barcelona airport launches first AI-powered robotic restaurant

  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport introduces SELF, the first AI-powered robotic restaurant in an airport.

  • SELF offers contactless dining experience using touchscreens and robotic arms.

  • The restaurant can process up to six orders simultaneously, that adapts preparation speed based on demand.

• Unitree's G1 humanoid robots shown running in new video

  • Unitree Robotics has unveiled a video showcasing its G1 humanoid robots running at impressive speeds.

  • The G1 robots demonstrate advanced mobility and balance.

  • This development suggests potential applications in logistics and personal assistance.

CRYPTO

• Bitcoin falls as Canada's Trudeau hits back at Trump's tariffs

  • BTC trades weak for third consecutive day, offering risk-off cues to traditional markets.

  • Bitcoin's price fell below $100,000 amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

  • nvestors are moving away from riskier assets like cryptocurrencies due to concerns over a potential trade war.

• Crypto ETF floodgates will open if SEC crosses regulatory 'Rubicon' for XRP, Solana and Dogecoin

  • SEC is evaluating applications for spot ETFs linked to cryptocurrencies.

  • Approving these ETFs will mark a significant shift leading to a surge in crypto investment products.

  • Analysts suggest that approvals can open the floodgates on broader range of crypto-based ETFs in the market.

• Raydium overtakes Uniswap in monthly DEX volume after memecoin-heavy January

  • Raydium surpassed Uniswap in monthly trading volume in January 2025 driven by heightened activity in memecoins.

  • Memecoin trading, especially TRUMP, fueled the surge.

  • The shift highlights Solana's rising DEX activity.

CONTENT

• Mullenweg started WordPress at 19 and now its 40% of the internet

  • Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress and Automattic.

  • Topics include turning down $200M, WooCommerce vs. Shopify, and leadership insights.

  • Mullenweg shares thoughts on hiring, company culture, and DeepSeek AI.

• TS Anil’s struggles to $1B revenue

  • TS Anil led Monzo from financial struggles and layoffs to $1B revenue and profitability.

  • He shares insights on product strategy, monetization, and global expansion.

  • The discussion covers leadership, scaling, and the future of digital banking.

• Bob McGrew’s take on AI agents and the path to AGI

  • Bob McGrew believes reasoning and test-time compute will drive more reliable AI and AGI scalability.

  • He discusses OpenAI lessons, scaling laws, and startup advice with YC’s Garry Tan.

  • The conversation explores AI’s future impact on jobs and innovation.

AND MORE…

• Data center euphoria starts to ebb after DeepSeek

  • Silicon Valley remains confident despite DeepSeek’s rise.

  • AI data center investors are more cautious about market shifts.

  • The tech and finance sectors differ on new AI competition.

• Meta taps ad agencies to help devise AI ad tools

  • Meta partners with ad agencies to develop AI-powered ad tools.

  • The goal is to enhance ad creation and performance across its platforms.

  • This move reflects Meta’s push for AI-driven marketing innovation.

• Microsoft Paint is getting a Copilot button

  • Microsoft Paint adds a Copilot button for AI-powered tools.

  • Features like Cocreator and Generative Erase are now in one place.

  • The update is available for Windows Insiders in Canary and Dev channels.