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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

👾 OpenAI scraps o3, merging it into GPT-5.
🤖 Meta moves to acquire FuriosaAI for AI chip development.
📺 Apple explores humanoid robots for future automation.
💰 Goldman Sachs invests $2B in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
🔄 Russia frees Marc Fogel in a prisoner swap.

AI

• OpenAI Cancels o3 AI Model in Favor of Unified Next-Gen Release

  • OpenAI has scrapped plans for its o3 AI model, choosing instead to merge its advancements into an upcoming next-gen release.

  • CEO Sam Altman emphasized streamlining AI offerings to make them more powerful, accessible, and easier to integrate into workflows.

  • The move is expected to reduce complexity for users while positioning OpenAI competitively against models like Gemini and Claude.

• Adobe's AI Video Generator 'Firefly' Now Available in Public Beta

  • Adobe has launched its Firefly Video Model in beta, allowing users to generate videos from text descriptions and images.

  • Current features include Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video with 1080p resolution, with plans for 4K support in future updates.

  • The company aims to position Firefly as a go-to tool for creators looking to generate high-quality AI-assisted content.

• Meta in Talks to Acquire AI Chip Firm FuriosaAI

  • Meta is negotiating to acquire FuriosaAI, a South Korean AI chip startup, to reduce reliance on Nvidia and strengthen in-house AI capabilities.

  • FuriosaAI, which specializes in AI inference chips, has raised over $115 million and competes with companies like Graphcore and Groq.

  • If completed, the deal would enhance Meta’s AI infrastructure, supporting its push into AI-powered products and generative models.

ROBOTICS

• Apple Is Reportedly Exploring Humanoid Robots

  • Apple is in early-stage research on humanoid robots, potentially aimed at home automation and personal assistance.

  • The project is reportedly focused on mobility, object manipulation, and AI-powered interactivity for future consumer applications.

  • Analysts speculate that Apple’s entry could accelerate mainstream adoption of humanoid robots, competing with Tesla’s Optimus.

• UK Unleashes Humanoid Robot with Hands Faster Than Humans

  • UK startup Humanoid has revealed HMND 01, a humanoid robot with high-speed manipulation and AI-powered motion control.

  • The robot stands 5’9, weighs 154 lbs, carries up to 33 lbs, and has a modular design to lower costs and improve adaptability.

  • The company aims to commercialize humanoid robots for warehouses, retail, competing with Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree.

• Modular Robot Designed for Tethered Planetary Exploration

  • Engineers have developed a modular robotic system designed for planetary exploration in extreme environments.

  • The robot uses a tethered system for mobility in rugged landscapes, enabling deep-space missions with better energy efficiency and safety.

  • NASA and other space agencies are exploring how this robotic platform could support scientific research and infrastructure.

CRYPTO

• Goldman Sachs Buys Up Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024

  • In 2024, Goldman Sachs invested over $2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, signaling a significant shift in its crypto strategy.

  • The bank's holdings included substantial positions in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF.

  • This move indicates growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies within traditional financial sectors.

• Russia Releases American Teacher Marc Fogel in Prisoner Exchange

  • Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia since 2021 for carrying medical marijuana, was released in a prisoner swap.

  • The U.S. exchanged Russian national Alexander Vinnik, accused of money laundering, to secure Fogel's freedom.

  • This exchange is viewed as a diplomatic effort to improve U.S.-Russia relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• Rising Inflation Leads to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Price Drops Amid Cautious Fed

  • The Consumer Price Index rose by 3% leading to a cautious stance from the Federal Reserve.

  • In response, Bitcoin's price dropped to $94,250, with Ethereum and Solana also experiencing significant declines.

  • The market's reaction reflects concerns over potential delays in interest rate cuts and the broader economic outlook.

CONTENT

• Musk Trolls Altman + ChatGPT’s Deep Research

  • OpenAI’s new ‘deep research mode’ can analyze complex topics and generate reports in minutes.

  • Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI sparks debate over AI industry power struggles and potential government intervention.

  • JD Vance’s AI Action Summit speech pushes for ‘pro-growth’ policies, opposing European-style regulations.

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• OpenAI VP on Competing with DeepSeek, How ChatGPT ‘Reasons’ and More

  • OpenAI VP Srinivas Narayanan discusses the challenges of making ChatGPT ‘reason’ more effectively and compete with DeepSeek.

  • He highlights how enterprise adoption of AI is shifting, with businesses prioritizing reasoning models over raw language prediction.

  • OpenAI sees reasoning models as a step toward artificial general intelligence, but regulatory and ethical challenges remain.

• Elon & Trump Reveal Shocking DOGE Findings

  • Elon Musk and Donald Trump claim to have uncovered large-scale fraud and waste in U.S. government programs.

  • The administration proposes massive budget cuts, citing ‘trillions in corruption,’ while critics warn of economic instability.

  • Musk asserts that improved efficiency in federal spending could cut the U.S. deficit in half, but details on implementation remain unclear.

AND MORE…

• Google Warns the U.S. Faces Power Capacity Crisis in AI Race Against China

  • Google executives caution that the U.S. lacks sufficient energy infrastructure to support large-scale AI model training and data centers.

  • China’s aggressive AI expansion, backed by state-subsidized power resources, could give it a competitive edge in AI development.

  • The company urges federal investments in grid modernization and energy-efficient computing to prevent falling behind.

• Scarlett Johansson Takes Legal Action Over Deepfake AI Video

  • Johansson’s legal team is pursuing action against an AI-generated video that mimics her likeness without consent.

  • The case reignites debates over AI-generated deepfakes, copyright laws, and the need for stronger regulations to protect public figures.

  • Experts warn that growing accessibility to AI tools could accelerate misuse in entertainment, politics, and misinformation campaigns.

• Thomson Reuters Sues AI Firm Over Copyright Infringement

  • The media giant alleges an AI startup illegally used its proprietary news content to train large language models.

  • The lawsuit follows a wave of similar cases by major publishers seeking compensation for unauthorized AI scraping.

  • Legal experts say this case could set a precedent for how AI firms use copyrighted material in model training.