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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🤖 Grubhub rolls out autonomous delivery robots on college campuses.
🌕 China plans flying robot to search for water on moon’s south pole.
💰 U.S. considers bitcoin reserve to stabilize crypto market.
📉 Trump-linked solana meme coin drops 37% amid trade tensions.
🔄 SoftBank’s son predicts AGI will arrive sooner than expected.

AI

• Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First' Is the Future of Key Government Agency

  • Thomas Shedd, the new head of Technology Transformation Services (TTS), announced an ‘AI-first’ strategy to automate tasks and data.

  • The plan aims to operate TTS like a tech startup, using AI coding agents to improve efficiency, despite concerns over privacy and job losses.

  • Some government officials worry about AI-driven job cuts, while others see it as an opportunity to modernize outdated government systems.

• SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Says AGI Will Arrive 'Much Earlier' Than He Thought

  • SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son now believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) will arrive sooner than his previous two- to three-year estimate.

  • SoftBank is partnering with OpenAI on ‘Cristal Intelligence,’ an AI system aimed at automating corporate tasks and improving productivity.

  • Son envisions a future where AI surpasses human intelligence, leading to a ‘golden era’ of technological and business transformation.

• Figure Drops OpenAI in Favor of In-House Models

  • Figure AI, developing general-purpose humanoid robots, is ditching OpenAI’s models in favor of its own in-house AI.

  • CEO Brett Adcock said fully integrating AI into their hardware is key for real-world deployment, making outsourcing AI unsustainable.

  • The decision comes amid OpenAI's growing focus on large-scale AI infrastructure, which Figure believes isn’t optimized.

ROBOTICS

• China plans to send a flying robot to search for water on the moon's south pole

  • China’s Chang’e-7 mission will deploy a robotic "flying detector" to the moon’s south pole to search for water ice.

  • The robot will operate in extreme conditions, using autonomous flight to explore shadowed craters that may contain frozen water.

  • This marks a major step in China’s lunar ambitions, supporting future crewed missions and long-term moon colonization efforts.

• Disassembly twin: German trash robot sorts e-waste with AI precision

  • A German-built AI-powered robot autonomously disassembles electronic waste, improving recycling efficiency.

  • The system can recognize and separate valuable materials, reducing waste and enhancing resource recovery.

  • Experts see it as a solution to the growing e-waste problem, minimizing the environmental impact of discarded electronics.

• Grubhub is bringing new delivery robots to college campuses

  • Grubhub partners with Avride to deploy 100 autonomous delivery robots at Ohio State University.

  • The initiative aims to reduce labor costs while improving order efficiency for students on campus.

  • More universities may adopt similar robot fleets, signaling a shift in food delivery logistics.

CRYPTO

• Bitcoin and Crypto Braced for a Huge US Price Shakeup

  • A new regulatory proposal could drastically impact crypto pricing and market volatility across US exchanges.

  • Analysts predict major price swings as traders react to the potential restrictions on stablecoin usage.

  • Institutional investors are closely watching the decision, which could influence global crypto adoption.

• US Officials Consider Bitcoin Reserve in Major Policy Shift

  • US policymakers are debating the feasibility of a national Bitcoin reserve to strengthen financial resilience.

  • This move could legitimize Bitcoin as a government-backed asset, mirroring strategies used by some nations.

  • Experts argue it could stabilize crypto markets, but critics warn of increased regulatory oversight.

• Trump-Linked Solana Meme Coin Drops 37% Amid Trade War Uncertainty

  • The coin’s sharp decline follows market instability triggered by escalating US-China trade tensions.

  • Speculation around potential White House crypto policies has contributed to heavy investor sell-offs.

  • Analysts warn that meme coin volatility will remain high as political and economic uncertainty grows.

CONTENT

• The Future of AI with NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang

  • Jensen Huang discusses the evolution of AI and provides practical tips for implementing AI at scale within enterprises.

  • He emphasizes the importance of accelerated computing and its role in advancing AI capabilities.

  • Huang also touches on the challenges and opportunities in the AI landscape.

• DeepSeek Panic, US vs China, OpenAI $40B?, and Doge Delivers with Travis Kalanick and David Sacks

  • The panel discusses the rapid rise of DeepSeek and its implications for the AI industry, including concerns over intellectual property.

  • They explore the dynamics between the US and China in the AI race and potential geopolitical impacts.

  • The conversation also covers OpenAI's funding strategies and the emergence of new technologies like Doge.

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• OpenAI's Sam Altman Live | Sam Altman On AI For Business Opportunity

  • Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's vision for integrating AI into business operations and the potential benefits for various industries.

  • He highlights the importance of ethical considerations and responsible AI deployment.

  • Altman also addresses questions about the future of AI and its role in driving innovation.

AND MORE…

• Google Quietly Removes AI Weapons Pledge From Its Website

  • Google no longer explicitly states that it won’t develop AI for military applications, raising ethical concerns.

  • The change comes as defense contracts for AI-powered weapons and surveillance continue to grow.

  • Critics argue this move contradicts previous commitments, while supporters cite national security needs.

• AI-Powered Phone Scammers Are Targeting the Elderly With ‘Granny Clones’

  • Fraudsters are using AI-generated voice clones to impersonate elderly victims' relatives in phone scams.

  • Authorities warn that these deepfake scams are increasingly convincing, making detection harder.

  • Experts urge financial institutions to strengthen verification measures to prevent AI-driven fraud.

• Palantir Stock Hits Record High, Valued at Over $200 Billion

  • Palantir shares surged 28% after strong earnings and increased demand for AI-driven defense software.

  • Investors are betting big on the company’s expanding government contracts and AI capabilities.

  • Analysts see further growth potential, but some warn of overvaluation amid the AI investment frenzy.