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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🧠 Meta recruits elite researchers for a superintelligence lab led by Scale AI’s CEO.
⚖️ New York’s RAISE Act targets AI disasters with fines up to $30M.
🎧 Google tests AI-generated podcast answers in mobile search queries.
📦 Humanoid robot sorts parcels with 95% barcode scan accuracy in four seconds.
💸 One Binance trader loses $200M as crypto liquidations top $1.15B.

AI

• Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree

  • Zuckerberg is personally recruiting elite AI researchers and luring high-profile talent with eight‑figure compensation offers.

  • The new ‘superintelligence’ lab, led by Scale AI’s CEO Alexandr Wang, comes with major infrastructure investment and office inclusion.

  • Meta’s aggressive hiring strategy has spurred industry reshuffles at Google and OpenAI and intensifies competition for top AI minds.

• New York passes a bill to prevent AI‑fueled disasters

  • The RAISE Act mandates safety incident reporting and transparency for large frontier AI labs under $100 million compute threshold.

  • If models cause over 100 deaths or $1 billion in damage, violators face up to $30 million in civil penalties.

  • Designed to guard against catastrophic AI risks without stifling small startups, the bill now awaits Gov. Hochul’s decision.

• Google’s test turns search results into an AI‑generated podcast

  • Google Labs is adding Audio Overviews to U.S. mobile Search, letting queries spawn short AI‑hosted podcast snippets with playback.

  • Users tap a ‘Generate Audio Overview’ button under ‘People also ask’; content is narrated by two AI ‘hosts’ in ~40 seconds.

  • Builds on Gemini and NotebookLM tools, currently English‑only, with links to sources and basic playback controls visible.

ROBOTICS

• Watching This Humanoid Robot Sort Packages Is Quite Something

  • Figure’s humanoid Figure 02 robot uses Helix AI to autonomously identify, grasp, and reorient packages of various shapes and sizes.

  • It now sorts parcels in just over four seconds each, achieving a 20% speed improvement and 95% barcode scan accuracy.

  • The robot adapts its grip dynamically, flipping soft bags and flattening envelopes to ensure smooth scanning and handling.

• World’s First Embodied Intelligent Robot 4S Store to Open in Beijing E-Town in August

  • Beijing E-Town will launch the world’s first 4S robot store—offering sales, service, spare parts, and customer feedback zones.

  • Opening alongside the World Robot Conference, the space includes immersive demos and real-time interaction zones for visitors.

  • Over 100 robotics companies have joined, including 30 humanoid startups and top-tier firms like UBTECH and Fourier.

• Gecko Robotics Raises Series D, Reaches Unicorn Status

  • Gecko Robotics secured $125 million in Series D funding, pushing its valuation to $1.25 billion and achieving unicorn status.

  • Its AI-powered robots inspect critical infrastructure by detecting corrosion, cracks, and defects in industrial environments.

  • The funding will fuel North American expansion and accelerate deployment across energy, defense, and manufacturing sectors.

CRYPTO

• Crypto Daybook: Bitcoin Weathers Market Rout as Israel Hits Iran

  • Over $1.1 billion in crypto liquidations hit markets as geopolitical tension spiked, with bitcoin briefly dipping below $104,000.

  • Bitcoin recovered to around $105,000 by Friday morning as ETF inflows remained steady at $86 million.

  • Altcoins also fell sharply, though analysts say long-term demand for crypto assets remains resilient despite volatility.

• Single Bitcoin Trader Loses $200M as Crypto Bulls See $1B Liquidations

  • A single Binance user lost $200 million during a broader $1.15 billion liquidation event that rocked crypto markets.

  • Over 247,000 traders were wiped out, mostly on long positions, as bullish sentiment unraveled amid market instability.

  • The event exposed the fragility of highly leveraged crypto positions and the ripple effects of sharp price corrections.

• Bitcoin Bounces to $106K After Iran-Israel Jitters, but Analysts Warn of Deeper Pullback

  • Bitcoin rebounded to $106,000 after touching $102,600, but remains nearly 6% below its all-time high.

  • Major altcoins like ether and avalanche dropped 6–8% as the broader CoinDesk 20 index fell 4.4%.

  • Analysts warn the rebound may be short-lived, citing geopolitical risk and potential for deeper technical corrections.

CONTENT

• ICE Raids, LA Riots, Strong Economic Data, Politicized Fed and Iran War

  • Tucker Carlson joins All-In to discuss ICE raids, LA riots, and the political framing of America’s growing immigration crisis.

  • The hosts analyze inflation, GDP, and tariffs while debating the Fed’s independence amid rising economic and cultural tensions.

  • A final segment previews the escalating Iran conflict—recorded before the latest developments—with plans to revisit it next week.

• How I Use AI & Reddit to Find $1M+ Startup Ideas

  • Greg Isenberg shares 17 hands-on techniques for spotting startup opportunities hidden in tedious workflows and online communities.

  • Strategies include mining ChatGPT history, Reddit searches, Fiverr gigs, and using IdeaBrowser for daily pre-validated idea prompts.

  • The video emphasizes automation pain points as prime startup fuel, especially where AI can save time and reduce manual effort.

• What You Missed in AI This Week

  • a16z’s Olivia and Justine Moore recap Veo 3’s generative video power, OpenAI’s advanced voice mode, and Apple’s Siri updates.

  • They break down 11Labs' V3 voice tools and highlight booming revenue from early-stage AI consumer startups with fresh data.

  • A live demo shows how AI tools like Krea, ChatGPT, and Ideogram enabled them to launch a brand in hours, not weeks.

AND MORE…

• Millions More to Have Robotic Surgery in NHS Plan to Cut Waiting Lists

  • NHS England plans to expand robotic-assisted surgery from 70,000 to 500,000 procedures annually by the mid-2030s.

  • The goal is to reduce elective surgery wait times while improving recovery outcomes and hospital efficiency.

  • Officials say 90% of keyhole surgeries will eventually use robots, easing pressure on overloaded surgical teams.

• Tesla to Launch Robotaxi Service in Austin—Tentatively June 22

  • Elon Musk announced Tesla's driverless robotaxi service will launch in Austin with 10–20 cars starting June 22.

  • Model Y vehicles using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system will operate without human drivers or lidar sensors.

  • Musk noted safety remains the top priority and that delays are possible depending on final tests and approvals.

• Meta Launches AI ‘World Model’ to Advance Robotics and Self-Driving Cars

  • Meta unveiled V-JEPA 2, a powerful AI model trained to predict physical environments for robotics and autonomous navigation.

  • It processes 3D spatial data to help machines understand motion, object placement, and environmental dynamics.

  • The move signals Meta’s deeper investment in physical intelligence, expanding beyond text-based AI systems like LLaMA.