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

In today’s edition, we are tackling the following:

🛡️ Anthropic unveils Claude Gov, tailored for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
💻 Gemini 2.5 Pro boosts coding, reasoning, and structured response generation.
📈 Circle’s IPO surges 168%, fueled by crypto optimism and policy momentum.
🤖 MIT and NVIDIA debut algorithm for ultra-fast robotic motion planning.
🚫 X updates developer policy to block AI training on user content.

AI

• Google says its updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is better at coding

  • Gemini 2.5 Pro outperforms on key coding benchmarks, including Aider, Polyglot, and GPQA, boosting Google’s AI credibility.

  • The update enhances response style and structure, providing improved formatting, creativity, and user-friendliness.

  • It’s rolling out to developers via AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app, with wider release expected soon.

• Anthropic launches Claude for U.S. military and intelligence agencies

  • Claude Gov includes customized models with relaxed guardrails for secure federal environments and classified data.

  • It supports languages and content comprehension critical for national defense and cybersecurity tasks.

  • Anthropic maintains restrictions on disinformation and weaponization, even with modified controls for government use.

• X changes policy to ban AI model training with its content

  • X updated developer terms to explicitly prohibit training AI models on user-generated content from the platform.

  • This follows similar moves by Reddit and others, reinforcing growing data-protection stances in the AI arms race.

  • Despite the new rule, X still permits some data access for select partners unless users opt out manually.

ROBOTICS

• Can Robots Work Safely With Humans?

  • Experts emphasize the need for robots to have better sensors and real-time coordination to operate safely alongside human workers.

  • Most robots today operate in isolation; the next step is making them collaborative and spatially aware.

  • Human-robot interaction is expected to grow rapidly, requiring new frameworks for shared workspaces.

• Kepler Robotics Showcases K2 ‘Bumblebee’ at ICRA 2025

  • The K2 robot has 52 degrees of freedom, 80+ sensors, and was demoed performing advanced motion tasks autonomously.

  • Built for industrial use, it can mimic human gestures and interact with objects naturally.

  • Kepler says the K2 will be field-tested in logistics and factory automation pilots later this year.

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• MIT and NVIDIA Unveil Fast Robot Planning Algorithm

  • The new cuTAMP algorithm helps robots plan motion sequences thousands of times faster via GPU acceleration.

  • Enables quick adjustments in dynamic environments and boosts manipulation capabilities in real-world settings.

  • Designed for robotics arms and mobile bots in factories, labs, and potentially households.

CRYPTO

• Circle’s Shares Soar in Stock Market Debut

  • Circle stock surged 168%, opening at $69 and closing at $83.23 after debuting at $31 per share.

  • The IPO raised over $1 billion, valuing the stablecoin issuer at approximately $18.4 billion.

  • Momentum is driven by pro-crypto policies and upcoming stablecoin legislation under the Trump administration.

• Bitcoin’s 50-Day Average Hits Record High, but There’s a Catch

  • Bitcoin's 50-day simple moving average reached an all-time high, signaling bullish long-term trends.

  • A narrowing spread between BTC’s price and its moving average could indicate weakening momentum.

  • Analysts note increased profit-taking, suggesting caution as markets react to technical resistance.

• US Seizes Darknet Domains, Crypto Tied to Credit Card Fraud

  • The U.S. shut down 145 websites and confiscated crypto linked to BidenCash’s stolen data marketplace.

  • BidenCash earned $17 million selling stolen credit card info to over 117,000 users globally.

  • Officials aim to curb cybercrime and darknet operations that exploit cryptocurrency for anonymity.

CONTENT

• The Psychoanalysis Of AI | Isabel Millar

  • Isabel Millar applies Lacanian psychoanalysis to AI, examining its relationship with desire, pleasure, and symbolic meaning.

  • She questions whether AI can experience ‘jouissance’ and how our assumptions of intelligence shape AI development.

  • Millar critiques ChatGPT and similar systems as reflections of our unconscious structures and philosophical projections.

• Sundar Pichai: CEO Of Google And Alphabet | Lex Fridman Podcast #471

  • Pichai discusses leadership at Google, the evolution of Gemini, and balancing innovation with responsibility in AI.

  • He explores future interfaces like Beam and XR Glasses and reflects on programming, Android, and AGI development.

  • Lex and Sundar address existential questions, including P(doom), and how humanity can prepare for AI’s impact.

• How The Smartest Founders Are Quietly Winning With AI

  • Jason Lemkin joins My First Million to talk about AI body doubles and how ChatGPT replaces traditional productivity tools.

  • Founders reveal how cloning themselves with AI is reshaping company culture, recruiting, and scalability.

  • The discussion highlights how startups like Delphi and Windsurf are using AI to outmaneuver big tech incumbents.

AND MORE…

• Vista CEO Says AI to Force 60% of SuperReturn Crowd to Seek Work

  • Robert Smith warns that AI could displace 60% of private equity professionals at the SuperReturn conference.

  • He says tech disruption will hit finance and professional services hardest, requiring major workforce reskilling.

  • Smith urged investors to embrace AI tools or risk being left behind in the evolving economy.

• Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages

  • Amazon is testing humanoid robots for package delivery inside Rivian vans at a new San Francisco lab.

  • The project combines AI and robotics to simulate deliveries and fine-tune performance before live trials.

  • Amazon aims to automate last-mile delivery and reduce reliance on human drivers in the future.

• Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI

  • CoinDesk spotlights 50 women driving innovation in AI and blockchain, from founders to researchers.

  • The list honors pioneers across Web3 infrastructure, AI policy, crypto markets, and ethical development.

  • It highlights the growing influence of women shaping the intersection of AI and decentralized tech.