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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🔊 Stability AI optimized its audio generation model to run on Arm chips.
🤖 Self-aware robots get an education by taking selfies.
💰 Standard Chartered: Trump’s crypto plan preserves $500K Bitcoin target.
🧠 Mike Krieger on where value will be created in an AI world.
🌕 Blue Ghost private lander reaches the Moon intact.

AI

• Stability AI optimized its audio generation model to run on ARM chips

  • Stability AI has collaborated with Arm to optimize its text-to-audio model, Stable Audio Open, for Arm-based devices.

  • This partnership leverages Arm's KleidiAI technology, resulting in a 30x acceleration in audio generation times.

  • Consequently, tasks that previously took over four minutes can now be completed in seconds directly on smartphones.

• Microsoft unveils new voice-activated AI assistant for doctors

  • Microsoft announced a new health-care AI assistant called Dragon Copilot.

  • The tool can draft documentation like clinical notes, referral letters, and post-visit summaries.

  • Dragon Copilot will help clinicians focus more on patients and less on administrative tasks.

• Smart hiring for fast-growing businesses that need top talent now*

  • Get top-tier engineers, product managers, and data scientists without waiting weeks or months to fill key roles.

  • AI-powered vetting and matching ensure quality candidates who fit your culture and hit the ground running.

  • Reduce hiring costs and time by streamlining your process with fast, seamless access to global professionals.

• Opera unveils an AI agent that runs natively within the browser

  • Opera has introduced the Browser Operator, an AI agent integrated directly into its browser, capable of autonomously performing tasks.

  • This agentic functionality allows users to delegate online activities, such as shopping or booking reservations.

  • Unlike other AI assistants that operate in the cloud, Browser Operator runs natively on your device.

ROBOTICS

• Self-aware robots get an education by taking selfies

  • Researchers at Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic self-awareness.

  • This development enables robots to learn and adapt by observing their own movements through a simple camera setup.

  • This method allows robots to construct internal models of their structure and motion, and self-repair without external intervention.

• UBTech robotics deploys first humanoid ‘team’ in car factory

  • UBTech Robotics has achieved a significant milestone by deploying a team of its Walker S1 humanoid robots in a manufacturing facility.

  • UBTech plans to mass-produce its humanoid robots by the end of this year, aiming to deliver between 500 to 1,000 units.

  • The company has entered a comprehensive long-term partnership with Foxconn to integrate humanoid robots into its production lines.

• AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan’s ageing population

  • Researchers have developed AIREC, a 150kg AI-driven humanoid robot designed to assist with tasks such as repositioning patients.

  • The nursing sector in Japan faces a severe employment gap, with only one applicant per 4.25 job openings as of December 2024.

  • To address this, facilities like Zenkoukai have integrated robots for activities such as singing and monitoring sleep.

CRYPTO

• Standard Chartered says Trump crypto reserve plan puts Bitcoin $500k target back in focus

  • Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick noted that Trump’s Crypto Reserve plans could provide long-term stability for Bitcoin.

  • $500,000 is the target now in focus as investor access to the asset grows.

  • Kendrick added that Trump’s reserve announcement removes the potential for ‘bad outcomes.’

• U.S. SEC has agreed to drop lawsuit against Kraken

  • Kraken announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to dismiss the case with prejudice.

  • As a result, the lawsuit will be dropped without any admission of wrongdoing, penalties, or modifications to Kraken’s business operations.

  • “The SEC’s lawsuit, which mischaracterized our consistent business model, was always without merit,” wrote Kraken.

• Soccer legend Ronaldinho's meme coin falls on insider trading claims

  • Football legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho’s new official token debuted to a rocky start Sunday, amid concerns.

  • Launched Sunday exclusively on the BNB chain, STAR10 made its debut to fanfare, promising the footballer’s massive global following access.

  • The enthusiasm quickly soured, as the retired footballer’s token saw significant volatility on its launch, dropping by over 25% from its peak.

CONTENT

• Mike Krieger on where will value be created in an AI world

  • Discussion on where long-term value will be generated in an AI-driven world and whether foundation models are becoming commodities.

  • Debate on whether founders should optimize for current AI models or build for the more advanced AI models of the future.

  • Why AI models will likely become more distinct rather than converging, due to proprietary training methods and dataset variations.

• Brent Beshore made $50M buying & running boring businesses

  • Brent shares insights on how he started with a small income and scaled to managing a portfolio of successful businesses.

  • He also emphasizes the importance of learning as you go, focusing on relevant skills only when needed.

  • The discussion explores why buying cash flow-positive businesses can be more sustainable than high-growth startups.

• Grok 3, AI Memory & Voice, China, DOGE, and public market pull back

  • Discussion on the latest advancements in Grok 3, its integration into X, and how it enhances AI-driven interactions.

  • Exploration of AI memory capabilities and how AI-powered voice assistants could change communication, and user engagement.

  • Examination of China’s rapid AI advancements and the regulatory challenges in the U.S. and globally.

AND MORE…

• Blue Ghost private lander reaches the moon intact

  • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the Moon's Mare Crisium basin on March 2, 2025, at 2:34 a.m. ET.

  • This land marks the first fully successful commercial lunar landing by a private company.

  • This achievement positions Firefly Aerospace as a key player in NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

• Google’s Gemini now lets you ask questions using videos and on-screen

  • Google has enhanced its AI assistant, Gemini, enabling users to interact using videos and on-screen content. 

  • This update allows you to capture a video or utilize what's displayed on your screen to ask questions, and Gemini will provide information.

  • This feature is currently rolling out in English on Android devices, with plans to expand to iOS and additional languages in the future.

• BYD cars now have an on-vehicle DJI drone launch platform

  • BYD has introduced the Lingyuan system, a vehicle-integrated drone launching platform developed in collaboration with DJI.

  • The Lingyuan system includes a DJI drone, a roof-mounted hangar that charges the drone, and compatible apps for video editing and AI recognition. 

  • The Lingyuan system will also be available for more affordable models, such as the Sealion 07 DM-i hybrid and Tang L electric SUV.