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

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

🧠 Claude 4 launches with better reasoning and coding power.
⚡️ AI’s energy demand could hit 50% of data centers globally.
🦾 Altman warns the world isn’t ready for humanoid robots yet.
💰 Bitcoin smashes records as altcoins rally alongside ETFs.
☀️ Meta adds 650MW solar to power expanding AI growth.

AI

• Anthropic CEO claims AI models hallucinate less than humans

  • CEO Dario Amodei says AI models hallucinate less frequently than humans but often in more surprising, unpredictable ways.

  • He argues hallucinations aren’t a barrier to AGI, highlighting steady progress in reasoning, safety, and reliability.

  • Amodei emphasizes that managing hallucinations is part of broader efforts toward building safer, more aligned AI models.

• Introducing Claude 4

  • Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, models designed for coding, reasoning, and autonomous task execution.

  • Claude Opus 4 runs under ASL-3 safety standards, including anti-jailbreak filters and stronger biosecurity protections.

  • Both models feature better memory, reasoning, and agent capabilities, available via API, Bedrock, and Vertex AI.

• AI is eating data center power demand—and it’s only getting worse

  • AI now consumes up to 20% of global data center power and could hit 50% by year’s end.

  • This growth threatens climate goals, with Google’s emissions rising 48% since 2019 due to AI expansion.

  • Experts call for more transparency and efficient practices as AI’s energy footprint rapidly outpaces other technologies.

ROBOTICS

• A microrobot system designed to float inside a stroke patient for autonomous thrombectomy

  • Artedrone’s SASHA microrobot autonomously navigates blood vessels using magnetic guidance to remove stroke-causing clots.

  • The system aims to democratize stroke treatment by enabling procedures outside specialized neurovascular centers.

  • Preclinical trials show promising results, with plans for human testing to improve emergency stroke care access.

• Robot navigates with the 5 senses

  • Duke University’s WildFusion robot uses vision, touch, and vibrations to navigate complex, unstructured environments like forests.

  • This multisensory framework allows the robot to adapt dynamically, improving real-world performance beyond navigation methods.

  • The technology mimics human sensory fusion, enhancing mobility in disaster zones, rough terrain, and industrial settings.

• Sam Altman says the world isn’t ready for the ‘humanoid robots moment’

  • Sam Altman warns society is unprepared for humanoid robots rapidly entering workplaces, homes, and public spaces.

  • He predicts humanoids will handle a wide range of tasks, accelerating automation across industries globally.

  • Altman stresses the urgent need for societal readiness as humanoid robots shift labor markets and daily life.

CRYPTO

• Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin jump as Bitcoin hits record price

  • Ethereum is up 56%, Solana 24%, and Dogecoin 41%, fueled by Bitcoin’s surge to new record highs.

  • The rally reflects broader investor enthusiasm across altcoins amid bullish sentiment in the crypto market.

  • Analysts link the growth to ETF inflows, regulatory optimism, and a rebound in broader risk assets.

• Memecoins Moo Deng and MEW surge after Robinhood listing

  • Moo Deng surged 836% in May after listing on Robinhood, reaching a $230M market cap driven by hype.

  • MEW jumped 52%, hitting a $368M valuation, riding the Solana-based memecoin wave sparked earlier this year.

  • Both coins exemplify the memecoin frenzy fueled by retail speculation and mainstream exchange accessibility.

• $TRUMP token jumps 10% as criticism of memecoin dinner intensifies

  • $TRUMP token rose 10% after a private dinner with top holders hosted by Donald Trump sparked heavy criticism.

  • Critics argue the event exploited investors, with many attendees facing significant losses since the token’s launch.

  • The controversy highlights concerns around celebrity-driven crypto ventures and their impact on retail investors.

CONTENT

• Open-Source AGI = Human Extinction? Debate with $85M Backed AI Founder

  • Sentient’s Himanshu Tyagi debates whether open AGI boosts progress or dangerously increases humanity’s existential risk.

  • Discusses Sentient’s $85M raise, AI’s control over systems, and extinction risks tied to open-source frontier models.

  • Covers P(doom), AGI safety, superintelligent AI risks, and how society should govern open AI development.

• How does Claude 4 think? – Sholto Douglas & Trenton Bricken

  • Anthropic researchers explain how Claude 4 reasons, scales with RL, and tackles mechanistic interpretability challenges.

  • Topics include computing bottlenecks, autonomous agents, alignment difficulties, and how countries should prepare for AGI’s impact.

  • Highlights how Claude differs from past models and the future of AI architectures in solving complex tasks.

• Unconventional product lessons from Binance, N26, Google | Mayur Kamat

  • Mayur Kamat shares lessons on fast experiments, high-leverage decisions, and how fintech sharpens product management skills.

  • Discusses AI’s impact on product development, hiring top talent, managing failure, and choosing or avoiding the C-suite.

  • Covers balancing career growth, creating strong experimentation cultures, and why strengths matter more than fixing weaknesses.

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• Klarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive’s OpenAI deal

  • Klarna's CEO revealed his family office invested $3.6M in io, converting to OpenAI shares after the $6.5B acquisition.

  • Sutter Hill Ventures also disclosed gains from its early stake in io before quietly deleting public mentions post-deal.

  • OpenAI acquired io, Jony Ive’s AI hardware startup, paying $5B for remaining shares beyond its existing 23% stake.

• Meta adds another 650 MW of solar power to its AI push

  • Meta signed a deal with AES for 650 MW of solar energy to power its growing AI data centers.

  • The expansion brings Meta’s renewable energy portfolio to over 12 gigawatts, supporting its AI-driven infrastructure needs.

  • It reflects growing energy demands as AI development scales, with sustainability efforts struggling to keep pace.

• Tinder CEO to depart, parent CEO to lead troubled dating brand

  • Tinder CEO Faye Iosotaluno will step down in July after less than two years in the role.

  • Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff will take over Tinder as interim CEO amid falling growth and user engagement.

  • The leadership change follows efforts to reboot Tinder’s strategy, including deeper AI-driven features and user retention plans.