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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

⚖️ OpenAI sues Elon Musk over alleged harassment and takeover attempts.
🧠 Meta whistleblower says Llama AI was shared with China.
🎥 Google’s Veo now takes camera-style prompts for AI video.
🎬 Adobe adds smart editing agents to Photoshop and Premiere.
📈 Bitcoin jumps 7% as tariff pause sparks crypto rebound.

AI

• Meta Whistleblower to Tell Congress That Company Aided China in AI Race

  • Former Meta executive claims the company shared AI knowledge with China, risking national security and strategic U.S. advantages.

  • Allegations include technical briefings on Llama and model access shared with Chinese officials under corporate oversight.

  • Meta denies involvement, stating it has 'no operations in China' and called the claims 'completely false.'

• You Can Now Give Google's AI Video Model Camera Directions

  • Google’s Veo update allows users to guide camera motion, pacing, and cinematic styles with natural text prompts.

  • The model now includes inpainting, outpainting, and interpolation for smoother, more controllable AI-generated video creation.

  • These features enhance storytelling potential, aligning Veo as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s Sora and Runway.

• OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Calls for Enjoinment from 'Further Unlawful and Unfair Action'

  • OpenAI alleges Musk launched a campaign to destabilize its operations after exiting the company in the early years.

  • The legal filing seeks to block further 'unfair and unlawful actions' including harassment and takeover attempts.

  • Musk’s lawyers deny wrongdoing and say OpenAI’s leadership is deflecting from its own governance challenges.

ROBOTICS

• Robotic Horse Navigates Complex Terrain in Wild

  • Kawasaki’s new robotic horse ‘Corleo’ uses AI and rubber hooves to navigate rough terrain with dynamic stability.

  • It runs on hydrogen power, featuring a 150cc engine that emits only water and supports long-distance travel.

  • A night-vision projector and digital display enhance user experience while adapting to rugged or low-light environments.

• Humanoid Robot Breakdances Its Way into History

  • Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot performs breakdance routines using reinforcement learning and motion-captured human choreography data.

  • Moves include spinning floorwork and one-arm stands, showing Atlas can replicate athleticism with remarkable precision.

  • The robot uses lidar, stereo vision, and custom software to control its fully electric structure and movements.

• US Approves Robot Swarm to Build Aircraft Faster, Cheaper, Smarter

  • H2 Clipper’s swarm robotics platform assembles aircraft structures autonomously using AI-coordinated micro-robotic teams.

  • These bots execute tasks like part alignment, fastening, and inspection with near-zero human intervention or rework.

  • The system self-optimizes using machine learning, cutting costs while speeding up the production of complex aerospace components.

CRYPTO

• Bitcoin Surges More Than 7% in Broad Market Relief Rally as Trump Pauses Some Tariffs

  • Bitcoin jumped over 7% after Trump paused tariffs, easing investor concerns and triggering a broader market rebound.

  • Ethereum and Solana also rose sharply, tracking gains in equities and renewed optimism in the crypto sector.

  • Analysts say relief is temporary unless geopolitical tensions ease or interest rate expectations shift more meaningfully.

• Atkins Confirmed By U.S. Senate to Take Over SEC

  • Paul Atkins was confirmed to lead the SEC, replacing Gary Gensler after months of regulatory crypto uncertainty.

  • Known for free-market views, Atkins is expected to bring a more lenient approach to digital asset oversight.

  • Industry groups applauded the appointment, hoping for fewer enforcement actions and clearer crypto regulation going forward.

• Pakistan Turns to Bitcoin Miners, AI Data Centers to Use Surplus Power

  • Pakistan will allocate excess grid capacity to Bitcoin mining and AI centers, maximizing underutilized energy infrastructure.

  • Officials are partnering with private operators to develop facilities where power oversupply consistently exceeds local demand.

  • Binance founder CZ is advising the initiative, focusing on blockchain integration and international infrastructure investment strategies.

CONTENT

• A Better End State than AGI? Replit CEO Amjad Masad on 1 Billion Developers

  • Amjad Masad shares his vision of enabling 'a billion developers' through accessible, AI-powered programming tools.

  • He explains how LLMs are expanding global software literacy, from school kids to remote knowledge workers.

  • Masad also discusses Replit’s early growth, management style, and AI’s role in economic transformation.

• The Impact of AI On The Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2025

  • Nobel laureates and AI scholars explore how artificial intelligence may reshape health, science, and social systems.

  • Topics include responsible development, long-term risks, and humanity’s ability to guide emerging technologies.

  • The event promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue on building a future aligned with human values and well-being.

• The AI Gold Rush Has Officially Started

  • Greg Isenberg and Riley Brown discuss how AI is fueling a 'gold rush' of product opportunities.

  • They highlight use cases like automated support, AI-generated video, and mobile-first consumer applications.

  • Sketch-based interfaces, 'vibe marketing,' and AI-native startups are driving the next wave of innovation.

AND MORE…

• Adobe Is Building AI Agents For Photoshop And Premiere Pro

  • Adobe is adding creative AI agents to Photoshop and Premiere Pro to automate repetitive, high-skill editing tasks.

  • The Photoshop agent suggests edits like background removal, lighting tweaks, and object manipulation directly in the Actions panel.

  • Premiere’s version will help cut footage, enhance scenes, and adjust color based on real-time user intent.

• UK Government Is Secretly Building 'Murder Prediction' AI System

  • A new UK AI system aims to forecast potential murders, sparking criticism over surveillance and profiling risks.

  • Inspired by predictive policing, the system identifies individuals who might commit violent crimes before they happen.

  • Critics warn the model echoes the ‘Minority Report’ and may infringe on civil liberties without sufficient oversight.

• Google Says It’ll Embrace Anthropic’s Standard For Connecting AI Models To Data

  • Google will adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to let Gemini models pull structured data from external sources.

  • MCP aims to improve AI reliability by standardizing how models retrieve context and task-specific knowledge.

  • OpenAI also embraced MCP, signaling its likely emergence as a shared data-access framework across major AI providers.

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