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

In today’s edition, we are tackling the following:

🧠 o3‑pro adds web search, memory, and Python for stronger reasoning.
👾 Meta builds AGI team led by Scale AI’s CEO amid Llama delays.
🌊 Bedrock raises $25M for robots that map the seafloor autonomously.
🤖 Trump to Launch Federal Chatbot Platform Connecting Agencies to Top Models.
🔥 Waymo robotaxis set ablaze during LA protests over tech surveillance.

AI

• Zuckerberg recruits new ‘superintelligence’ AI group at Meta

  • Zuckerberg is assembling a 50‑person team personally to build artificial general intelligence within Meta.

  • Meta plans to invest between $10 billion and $15 billion in Scale AI and recruit its CEO to lead the effort.

  • The push comes in response to criticism over Llama 4’s performance and delays with the Behemoth AI model.

• OpenAI releases o3‑pro, a souped‑up version of its o3 AI reasoning model

  • O3‑pro adds web search, file analysis, Python use, memory, and visual reasoning to boost model capabilities.

  • Expert reviewers rate O3-Pro higher than its predecessor in clarity, instruction following, and domain accuracy.

  • Available now to ChatGPT Pro and Team users, with Enterprise and Education rollout expected next week.

• Apple showcases AI‑powered upgrades at WWDC 2025

  • Apple unveiled the ‘Liquid Glass’ design language and enhanced on‑device AI features across iOS 26 and macOS.

  • New tools include live translation, Genmoji creation, visual intelligence, and smarter Siri and notifications.

  • Analysts described the updates as incremental, saying Apple trails peers despite gains in ecosystem cohesion.

ROBOTICS

• Bedrock Ocean dredges up $25M to map the seafloor with robots

  • Bedrock raised $25 million to deploy AUVs that independently map the seafloor using sonar and magnetic sensors.

  • Its lithium‑battery robots operate for 12 hours, requiring less power and causing minimal disruption to marine life.

  • The approach offers faster, cheaper surveys than ship‑based methods and has military and offshore energy applications.

• Waymo robotaxis and Lime e‑scooters set ablaze during LA protests

  • Protesters targeting ICE treatment vandalized at least five Waymo robotaxis and several Lime scooters with fire and graffiti.

  • Waymo paused service downtown, citing safety risks from lithium‑ion battery fires and toxic fumes.

  • The incidents highlight public backlash against surveillance tech and escalate tensions over autonomous vehicles.

• China AI lab unveils RoboBrain for humanoid robots

  • BAAI launched RoboBrain 2.0, an open‑source AI model designed to boost humanoid robot planning, perception, and manipulation.

  • The model is claimed to be the most powerful available, offering a 17 percent boost in speed and 74 percent accuracy gains.

  • RoboBrain 2.0 has been integrated by over 20 companies into China’s Wujie robotics ecosystem to advance embodied AI.

CRYPTO

• Bitcoin rises to $110K as altcoins rally; traders skeptical of breakout

  • Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $110,000 level amid a surge in altcoins like UNI and AAVE.

  • Market indicators remain cautious, with negative funding rates suggesting limited confidence in the rally’s sustainability.

  • Analysts warn the breakout could unravel quickly due to high volatility and overall trading skepticism.

• Quantum threat to Bitcoin? ‘I don’t worry about it’, says Michael Saylor

  • Michael Saylor dismissed fears about quantum hacking of Bitcoin, calling them overblown and manageable.

  • He argued that companies and banks face greater risk, and users are more vulnerable to phishing today.

  • Saylor highlighted that Bitcoin’s cryptography can be adapted over time if a true quantum threat emerges.

• Trump‑backed American Bitcoin mining firm acquires $23m of BTC

  • American Bitcoin, backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., purchased 215 BTC worth approximately $23.7 million.

  • The firm sees Bitcoin accumulation as its core business, not a secondary asset strategy.

  • It plans to merge with Gryphon Digital Mining and go public on Nasdaq under the ticker ABTC.

CONTENT

• Watch this to design like a pro using AI

  • Meng To explains how context-rich prompts improve AI design outputs by guiding layout, typography, and animation choices.

  • He demonstrates his prompt builder in action, showing how better inputs yield non-generic, high-quality UI designs.

  • The episode highlights design as a trust-building tool and competitive advantage for AI-powered product teams.

• The state of consumer tech in the age of AI

  • a16z partners explore why breakout apps have slowed and how AI-native tools are reshaping consumer behavior.

  • Users now spend $200+ monthly on AI products, and the demand for social graphs and companions is growing fast.

  • They argue iteration speed beats traditional moats, especially when software is infused into every part of life.

• OpenAI Codex team: from autocomplete to agents

  • Codex team shares how their AI agent generates pull requests and runs autonomously for up to 30 minutes.

  • The shift from AI pairing to delegation marks a turning point in autonomous software engineering tools.

  • They discuss training in realistic environments and envision a future where most code is agent-generated.

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• Google Home app rolls out nine new AI-powered features

  • Picture-in-picture support for Nest Cam makes monitoring live feeds possible while watching TV.

  • AI enhancements include voice broadcasting through speakers and smart camera clip searches using natural language.

  • New automations use phone presence and Soli sensing; Nest Protect alerts and Matter lock controls are now integrated.

• The Trump administration appears to be planning its own chatbot

  • Launching July 4, AI.gov will offer a federal AI chat assistant plus APIs linking agencies to OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

  • The program, run by GSA under Thomas Shedd, builds on the DOGE initiative to automate government tasks and cut costs.

  • It includes an analytics console to monitor agency AI usage, reflecting continued DOGE influence post-Musk departure.

• OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry

  • OpenAI struck a major deal in May to use Google Cloud, reducing reliance on Microsoft Azure amid rising compute demand.

  • The agreement boosts Google Cloud’s market position even as it competes with Microsoft and Amazon in AI infrastructure.

  • The partnership highlights shifting alliances, prioritizing computing capacity over competitive tensions between AI rivals.