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

In today’s edition we are tackling the following:

🧠 GPT-4 is out, GPT-4o becomes default across all ChatGPT plans.
🎵 YouTube’s AI Music Assistant generates royalty-free tracks on demand.
💻 Microsoft’s Recall tool launches with full user control over memory.
🚶 DoorDash expands robot deliveries across major U.S. cities.
📉 SEC roundtable signals a friendlier, clearer path for crypto regulation.

AI

• YouTube’s AI Tool Generates Free Background Music for Videos

  • YouTube launched Music Assistant, an AI tool that generates royalty-free background tracks using short, natural language prompts.

  • Users describe mood, pace, or genre, and the system creates customized instrumental music for video content.

  • It joins YouTube’s expanding AI features like Dream Track and aims to simplify soundtrack creation for creators.

• Microsoft's Recall Feature Nears Public Release

  • Microsoft’s Recall tool, which records user activity as screenshots, is now available to Windows Insider testers.

  • Initially delayed over privacy concerns, Recall will launch on Copilot Plus PCs with opt-in settings.

  • Users can disable, pause, or delete history, giving them full control over what’s stored or recalled.

• OpenAI to Retire GPT-4 in ChatGPT

  • OpenAI is sunsetting GPT-4 in ChatGPT, replacing it with the faster and more capable GPT-4o model.

  • GPT-4o will become default across all plans, improving reasoning, math, and conversational performance significantly.

  • GPT-4 remains accessible via API for developers and enterprise users after April 30, but no longer within ChatGPT.

ROBOTICS

• DoorDash Expands Sidewalk Robot Deliveries in U.S.

  • DoorDash is deploying sidewalk delivery robots in Los Angeles and Chicago through its partnership with robotics startup Coco.

  • The robots support nearly 600 merchants, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in last-mile delivery logistics.

  • Over 100,000 deliveries have been completed so far, despite minor navigation and vandalism issues in urban areas.

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  • Turn PDFs or manuals into stunning video tutorials with a single click, bringing your training materials to life.

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• Remote-Controlled Mine Sweeper Trial Successful

  • A successful trial of remote-controlled mine sweepers shows promise for safer and faster demining in conflict zones.

  • The unmanned system allows operators to clear hazardous terrain from a distance using real-time visual and motion controls.

  • Officials say the technology could revolutionize humanitarian demining missions with plans for expanded deployment globally.

• World's First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Postponed Due to Windy Weather

  • Windy weather forced Beijing to postpone the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon until April 19.

  • Robots must complete 21.1 kilometers in under 3.5 hours, showcasing advanced human-like movement and endurance capabilities.

  • Organizers say the event highlights China’s progress in robotics and aims to boost international interest and investment.

CRYPTO

• SEC's Crypto Task Force Roundtable Signals Regulatory Shift

  • The SEC’s new crypto task force suggests a softer stance compared to Gensler’s aggressive enforcement-heavy regulatory approach.

  • Led by Hester Peirce, the roundtable emphasized clearer rules, greater transparency, and collaborative engagement.

  • Industry leaders expressed cautious optimism about improved communication and reduced friction under the updated crypto agenda.

• SEC and Binance Request Extended Pause in Legal Proceedings

  • The SEC and Binance filed a joint motion asking the court to extend the litigation pause by 60 days.

  • The request comes amid active negotiations and broader regulatory recalibration within the agency’s crypto enforcement strategy.

  • A resolution remains uncertain, but this pause signals both sides are exploring alternative pathways outside courtroom escalation.

• Janover Buys 83,000 SOL as Ripple, SEC Eye Deal

  • Fintech firm Janover added 83,000 SOL to its treasury, reflecting growing confidence in long-term Solana utility.

  • Ripple and the SEC are in discussions to negotiate a resolution, potentially ending years of legal battles.

  • Bitcoin surged 4% as investors reacted to inflation signals and improving macroeconomic sentiment across global markets.

CONTENT

• Sam Altman on AI vs Human Creativity

  • Altman argues AI won’t replace writing but will elevate it, empowering more people to publish ideas widely.

  • He highlights ChatGPT's growing storytelling potential and everyday use as a creative companion for modern writers.

  • Writing now emphasizes clarity, structure, and collaboration—skills essential for working alongside AI systems effectively.

• Satya Nadella on AI, Ambition, and a $3 Trillion Vision

  • Nadella discusses Microsoft's transformation, placing AI at the center of its future growth strategy and operations.

  • He shares how cultural shifts, including openness and experimentation, laid the foundation for AI-first leadership.

  • Microsoft’s AI investments aim to deliver trillions in economic impact, redefining productivity across all industries.

• The Great Tariff Debate With David Sacks, Larry Summers, and Ezra Klein

  • The All-In crew debates Trump’s China tariffs, their economic logic, and the risks to global trade.

  • Summers challenges populist trade strategies while Sacks defends national interests and selective decoupling from China.

  • Panelists explore recession fears, political consequences, and whether globalization failed America’s middle class.

AND MORE…

• Law Professors Support Authors in Meta AI Copyright Lawsuit

  • Legal scholars filed an amicus brief backing authors who claim Meta's AI training violates fair use doctrine.

  • The brief argues Meta’s practices aren’t transformative and could reduce market value of the original creative works.

  • The case could shape U.S. copyright law as generative AI faces increasing scrutiny from courts and regulators.

• Meta's Vanilla Maverick AI Model Underperforms on Benchmark

  • Meta’s unaltered Llama 4 model ranked below GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 in real-world LM Arena benchmarks.

  • Critics say Meta only highlighted optimized results earlier, prompting debate about model transparency and evaluation consistency.

  • Meta says open testing helps developers tune models to their needs and welcomes scrutiny around vanilla performance.

• Irish Regulator Investigates X's Use of EU Data for AI Training

  • Ireland’s privacy watchdog is probing whether X unlawfully used European public data to train its Grok AI.

  • GDPR requires user consent for personal data processing, which includes publicly available social media posts.

  • X has paused data use but must prove compliance with EU privacy law under continued regulatory oversight.