Welcome back to your daily memorandum talking tech, business, AI, markets, and more. 🗞️

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

🧠 ChatGPT now records meetings and pulls data from cloud files.
📊 Reddit sues Anthropic for scraping content without a license.
🏗️ Amazon invests $10B in rural AI data centers.
🛑 U.S. vetoes UN call for Gaza ceasefire.
🚀 Jared Isaacman slams NASA’s red tape.

TECHNOLOGY

• ChatGPT introduces meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more

  • ChatGPT now features ‘record mode’ for meetings, generating transcripts, summaries, and action items with timestamped citations.

  • New integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox, and others let users query and extract information from stored documents.

  • These tools are available to Team, Enterprise, and Edu users, expanding ChatGPT’s enterprise productivity offering.

• Google DeepMind’s CEO thinks AI will make humans less selfish

  • Demis Hassabis believes AGI could lead to a more collaborative society by solving scarcity and promoting abundance.

  • He envisions AI tackling climate change, health, and energy problems at a scale beyond human capabilities.

  • Hassabis calls for international coordination to manage AGI’s risks and ensure beneficial global outcomes.

• T-Mobile launches fiber internet service in the US with a five-year price lock

  • T-Mobile Fiber offers symmetrical 2 Gbps speeds, starting at $80/month with a five-year price lock guarantee.

  • Customers receive autopay discounts, with extra savings for T-Mobile mobile users who bundle services.

  • Backed by Lumos and Metronet deals, T-Mobile targets 15 million fiber-connected homes by 2030.

BUSINESS

• Reddit sues Anthropic over unauthorized use of site’s data

  • Reddit alleges Anthropic used its content to train AI models without permission or a licensing agreement.

  • The lawsuit claims Anthropic violated Reddit’s data policies by scraping material without legal authorization.

  • Anthropic, backed by Amazon, says it will vigorously defend itself against the accusations.

• Amazon to invest $10B in North Carolina toward AI data centers

  • Amazon will spend $10 billion on AI-powered data centers in Richmond County, creating 500 new tech jobs.

  • The project includes training programs in data infrastructure, fiber optics, and data center management.

  • State officials call it one of North Carolina’s largest investments, aimed at revitalizing rural areas.

• The Washington Post plans to let amateur writers submit columns with AI help

  • A new tool called Ember will guide amateur writers through AI-assisted opinion column creation.

  • The program offers structural suggestions, prompts, and light editing to help writers shape their stories.

  • Articles won’t appear in the official opinion section but will be published and freely accessible online.

MARKETS

WORLD

• Putin will seek revenge for the Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump

  • Trump reported that Putin intends to retaliate against Ukraine following a drone strike that damaged Russian airfields.

  • The attack, known as Operation Spiderweb, reportedly destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers.

  • Trump emphasized that the U.S. had no prior knowledge of the operation and called for caution amid escalating tensions.

• US-backed Gaza aid group halts distribution amid safety concerns

  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation suspended aid efforts after deadly clashes near its distribution sites in Rafah.

  • At least 27 people were killed, raising concerns over the group's safety protocols and operational neutrality.

  • Critics argue the aid model lacks impartiality and could blur lines between humanitarian work and military agendas.

• Stampede at Bengaluru cricket celebration kills 11, injures over 50

  • A crowd crush at RCB's victory parade left 11 dead and dozens injured outside Bengaluru’s stadium.

  • Fans overwhelmed entry points while celebrating the team’s historic first IPL championship win.

  • Officials pledged an investigation and stronger measures for public safety at future large-scale events.

CONTENT

• Jared Isaacman: What Went Wrong At NASA

  • Jared Isaacman explains why his NASA nomination was pulled, citing political tensions and connections with Elon Musk.

  • He critiques NASA’s inefficiency and proposes public-private partnerships to accelerate Moon and Mars missions.

  • The interview highlights U.S.-China competition in space and NASA’s shrinking budget concerns.

• Building AI Apps: From Idea To Viral In 30 Days

  • Sherry Jiang shares how she built Peek, an AI finance app, using fast prototyping and social media feedback.

  • She highlights how building in public helped rapidly acquire users and refine product-market fit.

  • Behavioral science and ChatGPT-driven content played a key role in user engagement and app growth.

• Harvard Professor Explains The Rules Of Writing

  • Steven Pinker shares why most writing is bad and how visual thinking can clarify ideas.

  • He critiques AI writing as generic and bland, lacking human context and emotional precision.

  • Pinker offers practical advice on clarity, conciseness, and how kids inspire great communication.

FUTURISM

• Yoshua Bengio launches LawZero, a nonprofit AI safety lab

  • Yoshua Bengio founded LawZero to develop AI systems focused on transparency, safety, and truthful reasoning.

  • The lab raised $30 million from donors, including Jaan Tallinn and Schmidt Sciences, to support independent research.

  • LawZero aims to insulate safety research from commercial incentives and align AI with human values.

• AMD aims for Nvidia's AI hardware dominance with Brium acquisition

  • AMD acquired stealth startup Brium to improve AI software compatibility across diverse hardware environments.

  • Brium specializes in cross-platform AI inference, positioning AMD to challenge Nvidia’s market lead.

  • The deal supports AMD’s push toward an open, flexible AI development ecosystem.

• UK's Humanoid teases new robot for retail and logistics revolution

  • UK-based Humanoid previewed the HMND 01 robot, aimed at warehouse, retail, and industrial automation tasks.

  • The robot features both wheeled and bipedal modes, a 33-pound payload, and four-hour battery life.

  • Unlike research labs, Humanoid focuses on scalable, commercially viable robotics for immediate real-world use.

EXTRAS

• Pump.fun aiming to raise $1B via token sale at $4B valuation

  • Pump.fun plans a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion valuation, sparking mixed reactions in crypto markets.

  • The announcement triggered a drop in related tokens and a slight dip in Solana’s SOL price.

  • Critics question the raise given Pump.fun’s strong revenue and recent explosive growth.

• Healthcare tech company Semler buys more Bitcoin, holdings near $472 million

  • Semler Scientific added 185 BTC for $20 million, bringing total holdings to 4,450 Bitcoin.

  • Its Bitcoin stash is now worth roughly $472 million, placing it among the top 15 corporate holders.

  • The firm has made eight Bitcoin purchases in 2025 as part of its treasury strategy.

• Tesla’s German car sales continue to decline in May

  • Tesla’s sales dropped again in Germany, down 36% year-over-year, continuing a five-month slump.

  • Chinese rival BYD saw sales soar, outpacing Tesla with 1,857 cars sold in May.

  • Decline attributed to dwindling inventory ahead of new Model Y production in Berlin.

AND MORE

• AI coding startups are raising billions as investor demand surges.

• Nvidia exec warns of unprecedented demand for AI chips across sectors.

• Apple and Alibaba delay AI product rollouts due to escalating trade tensions.

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• Cartier and The North Face face major cyberattacks, exposing customer data.

• U.S. markets inch up as stocks near records.

• Vanderbilt researchers debut AI tools targeting cancer diagnosis and care.

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