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

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

🛍️ Google’s AI try-on lets users preview clothes on their own body.
🎥 Google launches Veo 3, a 4K AI video generator with cinematic controls.
🚗 Baidu plans robotaxi rollout in Europe amid global expansion.
💰 Bitcoin jumps to $107K as ETFs and demand fuel a summer rally.
🔋 CATL raises $5B to expand its EV battery dominance worldwide.

AI

• Google will let you ‘try on’ clothes with AI

  • Google’s virtual try-on tool lets users upload full-body photos to visualize how clothes fit their own bodies.

  • The AI models fabrics, textures, and body types to deliver realistic garment previews tailored to individual users.

  • Integrated with Gemini, it enables personalized shopping experiences with AI-driven recommendations and faster checkouts.

• Google unveils Veo 3, a high-definition AI video generator that could rival Sora

  • Veo 3 creates realistic 4K videos with synchronized sound from text prompts, offering physics-based animation improvements.

  • It allows users to control camera angles, lighting, and even generate sound effects, music, and dialogue.

  • Veo is accessible through the Gemini chatbot as part of Google’s premium AI Ultra subscription tier.

• Google's Gemini AI is coming to Chrome

  • Gemini is now built into Chrome, helping users summarize, translate, and clarify content while browsing the internet.

  • Soon, Gemini will navigate websites, fill forms, and manage tabs autonomously using natural language commands.

  • The feature launches for desktop first, with mobile browser integration being developed for future updates.

ROBOTICS

• China's Tiangong robot displays versatile skills

  • Tiangong, a fully electric humanoid robot, excels in logistics, healthcare, and home tasks, showcasing adaptability across various industries.

  • It completed a 21-kilometer half-marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes, demonstrating endurance and real-world applicability.

  • Equipped with advanced sensors and AI, Tiangong navigates complex terrains and performs tasks like fruit placement.

• China’s Baidu in talks to launch robotaxis in Europe

  • Baidu plans to test its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Switzerland and Turkey, marking its first expansion into European markets.

  • The company aims to establish a Swiss office by the end of 2025, pursuing an ‘asset-light’ strategy through local partnerships.

  • Despite no formal agreements yet, Baidu sees potential in Europe's openness to innovative mobility technologies.

• Watch: China’s humanoid robot stuns with Kung Fu

  • Agibot's Lingxi X2 humanoid robot performs Kung Fu moves, including board-breaking punches, showcasing advanced motion control.

  • Powered by the GO-1 AI model, it handles tasks without prior training, demonstrating zero-sample generalization capabilities.

  • The robot exhibits exceptional balance and agility, recovering from falls and adapting to dynamic environments with ease.

CRYPTO

• Argentine president Milei shuts down task force investigating Libra

  • President Javier Milei shut down the task force investigating the $LIBRA crypto scandal, claiming its mission was completed.

  • The unit was probing fraud allegations tied to the promotion and collapse of the now-defunct $LIBRA token.

  • Ongoing judicial investigations into Milei and his associates continue independently despite the task force closure.

• Bitcoin tops $107K, could hit record highs this summer

  • Bitcoin surpassed $107,000 as ETF inflows, institutional demand, and U.S. regulatory clarity fueled bullish momentum.

  • Analysts forecast potential highs of $120,000 this summer, defying the usual bearish ‘sell in May’ trend.

  • Strong investor confidence and macro tailwinds suggest continued growth despite typical seasonal volatility in crypto markets.

• Blackstone finally bets on Bitcoin — but just barely

  • Blackstone made a small Bitcoin investment via 23,094 shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

  • The purchase represents a tiny portion of Blackstone’s $1 trillion assets under management, signaling cautious entry.

  • The move highlights growing institutional interest in crypto while reflecting ongoing skepticism among traditional finance leaders.

CONTENT

• Inside OpenAI’s $500B Stargate Project

  • Emily Chang tours Stargate in Texas, OpenAI’s massive AI data center project backed by SoftBank, Oracle, and the U.S. government.

  • Sam Altman and Masayoshi Son share visions of AI infrastructure powering the future economy and solving global energy challenges.

  • The project highlights both the optimism and risks of scaling AI, from job disruption to unprecedented energy demands.

• Sergey Brin on Google’s AI Future

  • Sergey Brin discusses returning to Google, AI’s next evolution, and the shift toward robotics and open-source models.

  • He outlines how human-computer interaction is changing, with AI agents taking center stage in productivity and creativity.

  • The conversation touches on foundational models, hardware challenges, and Google’s AI leadership in a fast-changing ecosystem.

• The Science of Comedy with Tom Segura

  • Tom Segura joins Andrew Huberman to explore how humor triggers brain reward circuits through surprise and hidden truths.

  • They discuss the craft of comedy, crowd dynamics, mental health in creative work, and how jokes evolve over time.

  • The episode blends neuroscience with real-world storytelling techniques, offering insights for performers, creatives, and audiences.

AND MORE…

• Google commits $150M to develop AI glasses with Warby Parker

  • Google is investing $150 million in Warby Parker to co-develop AI-powered smart glasses featuring Android XR and Gemini integration.

  • The glasses will offer AR capabilities, real-time translation, and messaging, with both prescription and non-prescription options.

  • This partnership aims to rival Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses by combining advanced tech with Warby Parker's popular frame designs.

• China’s battery giant eyes world domination

  • CATL raised nearly $5 billion in a Hong Kong listing, marking the year's largest IPO and fueling its global expansion plans.

  • Holding 38% of the global EV battery market, CATL supplies major automakers like Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen, and Toyota.

  • The company plans to use the funds to develop a factory in Hungary, strengthening its presence in the European market.

• Nvidia stock falls amid AI chip export restrictions to China

  • Nvidia's stock dipped 0.3% as new U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China could result in a $15 billion revenue loss.

  • CEO Jensen Huang announced the opening of Nvidia's AI server platform to competitors, aiming to expand its market reach.

  • Despite strategic moves, investor concerns over geopolitical tensions and revenue impacts are weighing on the stock.

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