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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

💌 Gemini will now summarize long emails automatically unless users opt out.
🤖 OpenAI aims to make ChatGPT a super assistant for daily life.
📈 Anthropic reaches $3B annual revenue driven by growing business AI demand.
💥 Bitcoin plunges under $104K as US-China trade tensions resurface.
⚖️ SEC commissioner Hester Peirce says $TRUMP won’t receive protection.

AI

• Gemini will now summarize long emails automatically unless users opt out

  • Gemini will now auto-generate email summaries in Gmail without requiring user interaction or consent.

  • The AI creates summary cards highlighting key points and updates them as new replies are received.

  • Despite convenience, concerns remain over AI reliability, as past summaries have shown frequent errors and inaccuracies.

• OpenAI aims to make ChatGPT a super assistant for daily life

  • OpenAI plans to evolve ChatGPT into a personalized “super assistant” for everyday and complex digital tasks.

  • The assistant will use advanced models, multimodal input, and generative UI to enhance user interaction.

  • Strategy documents suggest hardware integration and positioning ChatGPT as a helpful, emotionally intelligent companion.

• Anthropic reaches $3B annual revenue driven by growing business AI demand

  • Anthropic’s annualized revenue surged to $3 billion by May 2025, doubling since March 2025.

  • Growth driven by AI code generation and enterprise SaaS solutions, backed by Alphabet and Amazon.

  • Despite OpenAI competition, Anthropic scales revenue fast with expanded models like Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

ROBOTICS

• Engineers develop self-healing robotic muscle; detects, repairs, and resets future damage

  • University of Nebraska engineers developed a robotic muscle that detects, locates, and autonomously repairs damage.

  • The system uses a three-layer design with self-healing thermoplastics and resettable electronic skin.

  • Innovation may extend soft robotics’ lifespan, reduce e-waste, and improve wearables and agriculture robots.

• Black Sesame Technologies showcases robotics innovation at Asia Tech x Singapore event

  • Black Sesame Technologies showcased robotics, ADAS, and edge AI solutions at Asia Tech x Singapore 2025.

  • Its Huashan and Wudang chip families enable smart applications in vehicles, robotics, and consumer electronics.

  • The Singapore team supports Southeast Asia’s demand for automation, logistics, and smart city robotics development.

• China’s startups race to lead the fast-approaching AI robot industry boom

  • Chinese startups like EngineAI are advancing humanoid robotics using AI to teach robots complex, adaptive tasks.

  • Events like robot marathons and kickboxing show China’s growing innovation in humanoid development despite challenges.

  • Backed by manufacturing strength and state support, China may soon dominate the global humanoid robotics race.

CRYPTO

• Bitcoin plunges under $104K as US-China trade tensions resurface

  • Crypto markets are poised to close the week firmly in the red as renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China weigh on investors.

  • Early on Friday, U.S. President Trump accused China of violating the current trade agreement between the two countries.

  • Bitcoin slipped below $104,000, a 3% decline over the past 24 hours, while ETH and XRP dropped by 4% during the same period.

• SEC commissioner Hester Peirce says $TRUMP and other meme coins won’t receive protection

  • SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said the $TRUMP coin falls outside SEC regulatory authority.

  • The $TRUMP coin surged and crashed quickly, sparking concern from Democratic lawmakers.

  • Regulators are easing Biden-era enforcement, suggesting a more crypto-friendly stance in Washington, D.C.

• Next-gen crypto funds offering rewards emerge after recent SEC approval signal

  • SEC approves first spot Bitcoin ETFs, enabling broader access for retail and institutional investors alike.

  • Approval includes major players like BlackRock and Fidelity, signaling mainstream acceptance of crypto investing.

  • New crypto funds may offer rewards like staking, but SEC urges caution due to inherent risks.

CONTENT

• Victor Shih on Xi Jinping’s paranoid approach to AGI and politics

  • Victor Shih discusses China’s massive local debt crisis and its economic implications in detail.

  • The conversation covers the Chinese Communist Party’s views and policies regarding artificial intelligence.

  • Shih provides insights on China’s political future, including what may happen after Xi Jinping.

• Rep. Greg Landsman talks about the hidden details buried in the bill

  • Congressman Greg Landsman explains the House budget bill’s hidden impacts and lengthy 1,100+ pages.

  • Discussion covers how Democrats can regain trust from working-class voters in purple districts.

  • Landsman shares insights from his district and why a '90s kid might lead the future.

• OpenAI’s $6B Jony Ive deal signals victory for YC’s unique approach

  • Rory O’Driscoll and Jason Lemkin discuss major startup failures, IPO impacts, and late-stage venture challenges.

  • Topics include Builder.ai’s $500M collapse, Chime’s losses, dilution issues, and OpenAI’s $6B Jony Ive deal.

  • They analyze market trends, AI layoffs, unicorn valuations, and why 2021 IPO frenzy won’t repeat soon.

AND MORE…

• Decade-old patent battle may severely disrupt Uber’s core business operations

  • Carma Technology sued Uber for allegedly infringing on five ridesharing-related patents, seeking damages and royalties.

  • The dispute dates back to 2015–2016, when Uber’s patent applications were rejected due to Carma’s claims.

  • A court ruling favoring Carma could force Uber to pay royalties or halt key product offerings.

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• The U.S. plan to restrict China tech is failing, AI may follow

  • The U.S. efforts to outpace China in AI, EVs, drones, and solar tech have largely failed.

  • China leads in affordable EVs, consumer drones, autonomous vehicles, solar panels, and batteries.

  • Nvidia CEO warns U.S. export bans help China innovate, reducing America’s chip market advantage.

• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 first drive review: where hype meets hyperspeed

  • Chevrolet's 1,064-horsepower Corvette ZR1 delivers extreme performance on Austin's Formula One-grade Circuit of the Americas.

  • Two ZR1 variants balance top speed and downforce; the ZTK trim offers 1,200 pounds of extra grip.

  • Engineers optimized speed and handling, proving real-world testing surpasses simulation on challenging tracks.