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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🗂️ NYT lawsuit claims OpenAI stores user chats even after deletion.
🧍‍♂️ Figure CEO skips humanoid demo, avoids questions on BMW deal.
📚 EleutherAI launches 8TB dataset of licensed AI training materials.
🤖 Amazon develops humanoid robots to reduce logistics delivery costs.
🏛️ House Democrats probe Trump crypto ties in surprise committee hearing.

AI

•  Figure AI CEO Skips Live Demo, Sidesteps BMW Deal Questions On Stage At Tech Conference

  • Figure AI’s CEO avoided a planned humanoid demo and gave vague responses about its rumored BMW partnership.

  • The conference appearance raised questions about product readiness and transparency around commercial deals.

  • Industry peers are watching closely as pressure mounts to show real-world use cases for humanoid robotics.

• OpenAI Storing Deleted Chats, NYT Lawsuit

  • The New York Times lawsuit claims OpenAI retains user chats even after deletion, possibly violating privacy norms.

  • Legal filings argue this undermines OpenAI’s data transparency and amplifies concerns over training data misuse.

  • OpenAI has not fully clarified retention policies, which could impact ongoing regulatory and ethical scrutiny.

• EleutherAI Releases Massive AI Training Dataset Of Licensed And Open Domain Text

  • EleutherAI launched a new dataset designed for safe AI training, using fully licensed and public domain sources.

  • The release aims to reduce copyright issues while maintaining high-quality data for LLM development.

  • Researchers say it could help establish open-source standards for transparent and ethical AI development.

ROBOTICS

• Autonomous Trucking Developer Plus Goes Public via SPAC

  • Plus is merging with Churchill Capital Corp IX in a $1.2 billion deal, securing $300 million to fund its 2027 commercial launch.

  • The company’s SuperDrive platform leverages AI-driven autonomy and has partnerships with Hyundai, IVECO, and TRATON Group.

  • Plus aims to capture a share of the $2 trillion freight market by integrating its technology into factory-built trucks.

• Amazon Delivery Robots Part of Plan to Automate $200B in Logistics Costs

  • Amazon is developing humanoid robots to handle last-mile deliveries, aiming to reduce its $200 billion logistics expenses.

  • These robots are being trained in a simulated environment to navigate real-world obstacles and deliver packages from Rivian electric vans.

  • The initiative reflects Amazon's broader strategy to enhance efficiency through robotics and AI in its delivery infrastructure.

• Tesla's Leader of Optimus Humanoid Robot Program Leaves Company

  • Milan Kovac, head of Tesla's Optimus program, has resigned to spend more time with his family abroad.

  • Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's Autopilot lead, will assume responsibility for the Optimus project.

  • Kovac's departure introduces uncertainty to Tesla's plans for humanoid robotics, which Elon Musk sees as pivotal to the company's future.

CRYPTO

• House Dems Get Bonus Hearing on Crypto Market Structure, Assail Trump Conflicts

  • Democrats held a surprise hearing to challenge Trump’s crypto ties and conflicts under the proposed Clarity Act.

  • Legal scholars warned the bill lacks consumer protection and may worsen oversight gaps in digital asset markets.

  • Republicans defended the measure, saying it provides long-needed regulatory clarity to support crypto market growth.

• Polymarket to Serve as Official Prediction Market of Elon Musk’s X

  • Polymarket will power official event predictions on X, merging real-world betting with social engagement tools.

  • Users can see predictions with context from X posts and Grok’s AI-generated explanations of market movements.

  • The deal is part of Musk’s push to integrate financial tools directly into the X platform.

• Eric Trump Says World Liberty Bought Substantial Position in Trump Memecoin, Nixes Official Wallet

  • Eric Trump confirmed World Liberty’s investment in the memecoin but denied backing any official Trump wallet.

  • A cease-and-desist was issued to Fight Fight Fight LLC for falsely marketing a Trump-branded wallet.

  • The dispute adds confusion around Trump’s crypto ventures, raising questions about legitimacy and brand use.

CONTENT

• The State of Consumer Tech in the Age of AI

  • a16z partners explore why AI-native tools and social apps are shifting consumer behavior and product design.

  • Monthly AI spend is rising, social graphs are lagging, and iteration speed now trumps traditional moats.

  • Expect new platforms centered on companions, voice, and hyper-personalized software touching every part of life.

• How to Scale a Profitable Agency with 0 Employees (Using AI Agents)

  • Matt Mazzeo and Shaan Puri explain how AI agents can replace traditional teams and even venture capital.

  • They dive into agency automation, AI-first go-to-market models, and replacing operators with autonomous tools.

  • Examples include creative agents, Supabase growth hacks, and how AI reshapes founder strategy and execution.

• Sam Harris on the Trump vs. Musk Fallout

  • Sam Harris and Jaron Lowenstein unpack the Trump-Musk conflict and its implications for politics and tech.

  • Topics include Dogecoin’s cultural impact, Jordan Peterson’s role, and the spiritual vacuum in public life.

  • Bonus June 5 segment reacts to new revelations, highlighting the fallout's deeper philosophical questions.

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• US-UAE Multi-Billion Dollar AI Data Campus Deal Far from Finalised, Sources Say

  • A proposed AI campus in the UAE involving U.S. firms is delayed due to unresolved national security concerns.

  • U.S. officials fear technology might be diverted to China given UAE’s historical ties with Chinese tech firms.

  • Despite planning a 2026 launch, the project lacks a clear timeline and faces bipartisan scrutiny in Washington.

• States Rebuff Proposed Federal Ban on AI Laws

  • Texas and other states are pushing back against a federal proposal banning state-level AI regulations for ten years.

  • State lawmakers argue the moratorium would remove crucial consumer protections and limit local regulatory control.

  • Despite opposition, the federal ban continues advancing in Congress as part of a broader budget bill.

• Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin, Jolted by Trump-Musk Clash, Rebounds Before Jobs Data

  • Bitcoin dipped following a Trump-Musk clash but bounced back in anticipation of U.S. labor market data.

  • Weak jobs numbers could increase expectations of interest rate cuts, supporting a short-term Bitcoin recovery.

  • Monero, XRP, and SUI led market rebounds, suggesting resilience despite high-profile volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty.