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 now supports built-in image generation for seamless creative workflows.
🪙 Trump-backed firm confirms USD1 stablecoin launch, backed by Treasurys.
🎥 Gemini 2.5 enables multimodal reasoning across video, text, and code.
🤖 Disney partners with Nvidia and DeepMind to enhance robot movement.
🧠 BuzzFeed invests $10M into new AI-native social media platform.

AI

• Google Unveils Gemini 2.5, a Next-Generation AI Reasoning Model

  • Google launched Gemini 2.5, a model designed to pause and reason before generating a final response.

  • The model performs well across code generation, multimodal tasks, and extended reasoning workflows.

  • Gemini 2.5 is now available to subscribers through AI Studio, the Gemini app, and Google One plans.

• OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT's Image-Generation Feature

  • ChatGPT now includes image generation, allowing users to produce visuals from prompts in one place.

  • The tool combines text and image workflows, providing users with a seamless creative experience.

  • This positions ChatGPT as a more complete platform in a competitive, multimodal AI landscape.

• BuzzFeed Invests $10 Million in AI-Native Social Media Platform

  • BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti is launching ‘BuzzFeed Island,’ a new social platform powered entirely by AI.

  • The platform is focused on spreading joy, creativity, and meaningful engagement in online spaces.

  • It marks a strategic move to reimagine social media with an AI-first product and cultural design.

ROBOTICS

• Nvidia and Google DeepMind Collaborate with Disney on Advanced Robotics

  • Nvidia and DeepMind are helping Disney build ‘Newton,’ a physics engine for more lifelike robot movement.

  • The tech will power expressive robots like Disney’s BDX droids, shown at GTC 2025 for entertainment use.

  • Newton will be open-sourced later this year to support the global development of physically accurate robots.

• Agibot Plans Mass Production of Humanoid Robots to Compete with Tesla's Optimus

  • Chinese firm Agibot will mass-produce 5,000 humanoid robots this year, challenging Tesla's Optimus lead.

  • Their robots are designed for industrial use, with advanced AI built for flexible workplace automation.

  • Agibot’s plans show China’s ambition to lead the humanoid robotics race with scaled, affordable bots.

• 3D-printed, Electronics-Free Robots Developed at UC San Diego

  • UC San Diego built robots that walk using gas pressure, have no electronics, and are 3D-printed in one shot.

  • Made of flexible polymers, they operate in harsh conditions like radiation zones or deep space terrain.

  • These ultra-robust bots could aid in disaster zones or space missions without complex circuitry.

CRYPTO

• Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Confirms Dollar Stablecoin Plans With BitGo

  • World Liberty Financial will launch USD1, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasurys and dollar cash reserves.

  • The token will run on Ethereum and Binance networks, with BitGo managing custody and infrastructure.

  • The project targets institutional adoption by offering a stable, politically aligned crypto asset.

• GameStop Confirms Plans to Invest in Bitcoin

  • GameStop announced it will hold bitcoin in treasury, embracing crypto amid legacy retail challenges.

  • The company didn’t disclose limits, signaling a flexible, long-term approach to digital asset exposure.

  • Shares rose over 6% in after-hours trading following the bitcoin treasury reserve announcement.

• Ripple to Get $75M of Court-Ordered Fine Back From SEC, Drops Cross-Appeal

  • Ripple will recover $75 million from a prior $125 million penalty as part of an SEC settlement deal.

  • In exchange, Ripple agreed to drop its cross-appeal while the SEC retains the remaining $50 million.

  • The tentative agreement awaits formal approval from both the SEC and the presiding federal judge.

CONTENT

• Tesla's Humanoid Robot Will Change Everything

  • Tesla’s Optimus robot is built to take over repetitive, dangerous, or boring tasks across many industries.

  • The humanoid bot stands 5'8, weighs 125 lbs, and can carry up to 45 lbs with advanced physical balance.

  • Optimus runs on Tesla’s AI software, aiming to transform sectors like logistics, factories, and retail.

• If I Wanted to Build a $1M+ AI Startup in 2025, I'd Do This

  • Greg Isenberg and Andrew Wilkinson explore how to build scalable AI businesses by owning distribution.

  • They share tactical ideas like secure data tools, web design automation, and ‘message maxing’ apps.

  • The biggest takeaway is that execution and niche focus matter more than tools in today’s AI world.

• The Future of Digital Workers

  • 11x CTO Prabhav Jain explains how digital workers like Alice and Mike reshape enterprise sales teams.

  • These agents blend voice, data, and AI orchestration to drive measurable outcomes, not just automation.

  • The episode breaks down scaling challenges, design trade-offs, and what defines real AI agents today.

AND MORE…

• Otter.ai Introduces Voice-Activated Meeting Assistant

  • Otter launched AI meeting agents that answer questions and handle tasks using company-specific data.

  • The voice-activated assistant works with Zoom now and will expand to Teams and Google Meet soon.

  • Otter also rolled out AI-powered sales and SDR agents to support live conversations and demos.

• BlackRock Launches First Bitcoin Product in Europe

  • BlackRock introduced its first European Bitcoin ETP, listed across exchanges in Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.

  • The Swiss-domiciled product is part of BlackRock’s expanding push into institutional digital asset offerings.

  • The move follows rising European demand for crypto exposure from both retail and professional investors.

• Outreach Founder Launches ‘Paid’ for Monetizing AI Agents

  • Manny Medina’s new venture ‘Paid’ helps startups price and bill for AI agents based on delivered value.

  • The platform replaces legacy subscription models with usage-based systems that reflect agent efficiency.

  • ‘Paid’ aims to unlock monetization and ROI measurement in an emerging AI-driven agent economy.

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