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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🧠 ChatGPT evolves into a personal assistant, managing schedules, emails, and more. 🍎 Apple reveals macOS Tahoe and ‘Apple Intelligence’ AI tools at WWDC.
📬 Gmail launches automatic AI summaries for long email threads on mobile.
🤖 Hugging Face debuts affordable humanoid robots HopeJR and Reachy Mini.
💬 Musk introduces XChat with encrypted calls, messages, and no number required.

AI

• Apple's WWDC 2025 Plan: macOS Tahoe, Apple Intelligence AI, iOS 26 Games App

  • Apple is set to unveil macOS 26, named macOS Tahoe, continuing its tradition of California-themed operating system names.

  • The company plans to introduce ‘Apple Intelligence,’ integrating AI features across its ecosystem to enhance user experience.

  • iOS 26 will focus on gaming enhancements and AI-powered battery management to improve device longevity.

• ChatGPT’s goal is to be a ‘super assistant’ for every part of your life

  • OpenAI aims to evolve ChatGPT into a comprehensive AI assistant capable of managing various aspects of users' lives.

  • The assistant will handle tasks ranging from scheduling and emailing to more complex activities like coding assistance.

  • Integration across devices and environments is planned to provide seamless user interaction with the AI assistant.

• Gmail’s AI summaries now appear automatically

  • Google Workspace users will now see automatic AI-generated summaries for lengthy email threads in Gmail.

  • The feature is initially rolling out to English-language emails on mobile devices, with desktop support to follow.

  • Users can still manually request summaries or disable the feature entirely through Gmail's settings.

ROBOTICS

• Hugging Face unveils two new humanoid robots

  • Hugging Face introduces HopeJR and Reachy Mini, affordable open-source humanoid robots designed for accessibility and research.

  • HopeJR is a full-size robot with 66 degrees of freedom, capable of walking and object manipulation.

  • Reachy Mini is a desktop robot that can move its head, speak, and listen, suitable for testing AI applications.

• US engineers create self-healing robot skin that detects, seals, and resets

  • Engineers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln develop a soft robotic muscle that mimics human healing processes.

  • The muscle uses heat and liquid metal to autonomously detect damage, seal itself, and restore functionality.

  • This innovation enhances the durability and longevity of soft robots in various applications.

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• Rivr's dog-like robots join Veho vans to solve 'last-100-yards' parcel delivery in Austin

  • Veho partners with Rivr to pilot wheel-legged delivery robots addressing the final 100 yards of parcel delivery in Austin.

  • The robots navigate complex terrains like stairs and porches, operating alongside human drivers for data collection.

  • Plans are in place to scale the fleet to 100 robots by next year, enhancing last-mile delivery efficiency.

CRYPTO

• Elon Musk says X's new DM feature, XChat, will have 'Bitcoin-style' encryption

  • Elon Musk introduces XChat, a new encrypted messaging feature on X, offering vanishing messages and file sharing capabilities.

  • XChat supports cross-platform audio and video calls without requiring users to provide a phone number for enhanced privacy.

  • Built on the Rust programming language, XChat aims to transform X into an all-encompassing ‘everything app’ with advanced security.

• Hackers drain over $3 million in crypto from Nervos Network's Force

  • Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Nervos Network's Force bridge, stealing over $3 million in ETH, stablecoins, and wrapped BTC.

  • The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in cross-chain bridges, which facilitate interoperability between different blockchains.

  • Security analysts emphasize the need for improved safeguards to protect against such exploits in decentralized finance infrastructure.

• UNI Pulls Back 5% Amid Global Tensions, Stabilizes Above $6.10

  • Uniswap's UNI token experienced a 5% decline amid escalating global tensions, reflecting broader market volatility in the crypto sector.

  • Despite the pullback, UNI stabilized above the $6.10 mark, indicating resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainties.

  • Analysts suggest that ongoing developments in global affairs continue to influence investor sentiment and cryptocurrency valuations.

CONTENT

• AI Doom vs Boom, EA Cult Returns, BBB Upside, US Steel and Golden Votes

  • The All-In Podcast discusses the dichotomy between AI's potential risks and benefits, including job displacement and economic growth.

  • Hosts debate the influence of Effective Altruism on AI policy and the implications of global AI regulation efforts.

  • Additional topics include the BBB Act's impact, U.S. Steel's acquisition, and the concept of golden shares in corporate governance.

• Unfiltered: Vanta’s Product & Growth Leaders

  • Vanta's CPO Jeremy Epling emphasizes daily product usage and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

  • The company leverages design partnerships to align product development closely with enterprise client needs.

  • Key performance indicators include ARR, NRR, GRR, and qualitative measures of user satisfaction, termed 'product love'.

• Why Uber’s CPO Delivers Food on Weekends | Sachin Kansal

  • Uber's CPO Sachin Kansal practices ‘extreme dogfooding,’ completing 1,000+ rides and deliveries to improve product insight and empathy.

  • His ‘ship, ship, ship’ mindset drives fast execution across teams, emphasizing input metrics and rapid iteration over traditional outputs.

  • He shares career advice, thoughts on AI in product work, Uber’s evolving culture, and the importance of gut instinct over pure data.

AND MORE…

• For the love of God, stop calling your AI a co-worker

  • Startups increasingly anthropomorphize AI tools, marketing them as ‘co-workers’ to build trust and reduce perceived job threats.

  • This trend includes assigning human names to AI, such as ‘Claude,’ to make them seem more approachable and less like code.

  • Critics argue that this practice is dehumanizing and obscures the real impact of AI on employment and workplace dynamics.

• Early AI investor Elad Gil finds his next big bet: AI-powered rollups

  • Elad Gil is investing in AI-driven rollups, acquiring traditional service firms and enhancing them with automation technologies.

  • The strategy focuses on transforming repetitive tasks into software solutions, significantly increasing operational margins.

  • Gil has backed companies like Enam Co., aiming to replicate this model across various professional service sectors.

• 'Money Printing' Will Lift Bitcoin to $250K This Year: Arthur Hayes

  • BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will reach $250,000 in 2025 due to increased government money printing.

  • He suggests that a shift away from tariffs and towards fiscal policies will drive capital into assets like Bitcoin and gold.

  • Hayes believes these macroeconomic factors will significantly boost Bitcoin's value within the next six months.