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

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

🧠 Anthropic debuts real-time web search API for Claude AI models.
📺 Netflix updates home screen for easier browsing and better recommendations.
💊 WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, shifts strategy amid Ozempic boom.
⚖️ OpenAI and the FDA discuss using AI to streamline drug review processes.

TECHNOLOGY

• Apple Eyes Move to AI Search, Ending Era Defined by Google

  • Apple is exploring integrating AI-powered search engines into Safari, potentially replacing Google as the default search provider.

  • Eddy Cue testified that Safari searches declined in April, attributing the drop to users favoring AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.

  • Alphabet's stock fell over 9% following the news, reflecting investor concerns about Google's search dominance being challenged.

• Netflix Unveils New Home Screen to Enhance User Experience

  • Netflix is redesigning its home screen to improve content discovery and personalize recommendations for users.

  • The new interface aims to streamline navigation, making it easier for subscribers to find shows and movies they enjoy.

  • This update is part of Netflix's broader strategy to enhance user engagement amid growing competition in the streaming market.

• Anthropic Rolls Out an API for AI-Powered Web Search

  • Anthropic has launched a new API enabling its Claude AI models to perform real-time web searches, enhancing response accuracy.

  • The API allows developers to build applications that combine Claude's reasoning with up-to-date information from the internet.

  • This feature includes customizable search parameters and citation capabilities, offering more reliable and current AI-generated content.

BUSINESS

• U.S. and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland amid Trump's trade war

  • U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva this weekend to discuss easing tensions from escalating tariffs and trade barriers.

  • The talks mark the first high-level engagement since the imposition of 145% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and China's 125% retaliatory duties.

  • Both nations aim to de-escalate the trade war, which has disrupted global markets and strained bilateral relations.

• WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom

  • WeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and pivot towards telehealth services.

  • The rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to declining membership and revenue.

  • Despite the bankruptcy, WeightWatchers plans to continue operations uninterrupted and emerge as a publicly traded company within 45 days.

• OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations

  • OpenAI and the FDA are in talks to integrate AI tools, such as the proposed "cderGPT," into the drug evaluation process.

  • The collaboration aims to leverage AI's capabilities to streamline regulatory reviews while ensuring safety and efficacy standards.

  • Discussions are ongoing, with no formal agreements yet, as both parties explore the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration.

MARKETS

CONTENT

• Make ChatGPT 10X smarter with this 3-step process

  • Greg Isenberg shares a technique using AI jealousy to improve ChatGPT by pitting it against Claude, Grok, and Gemini.

  • Telling each AI that a rival performed better forces dramatic improvement in content quality and personalization.

  • The method works for writing, coding, emails, and more—and requires only a bit of prompt tweaking and clever comparison.

• I dropped out of high school... now I’m building a $1T company

  • Blake Scholl recounts his journey from dropout to Groupon exec to founder of supersonic jet startup Boom.

  • Shares lessons on red flags, hiring, pitching Branson, and what ‘dark matter founders’ do differently.

  • Sam Parr and Shaan Puri dig into how ambition and audacity can overturn skepticism and build billion-dollar ideas.

• Llamacon 2025 – Conversation with Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella

  • Zuck and Nadella discuss the future of AI, open-source LLMs, and navigating enterprise and consumer ecosystems.

  • Meta and Microsoft’s vision emphasizes collaboration, safety, and a long-term competitive edge in AI.

  • A rare, candid dialogue between two of tech’s biggest players shaping the generative AI landscape.

FUTURISM

• Humanoid robot goes on 'attack' in chilling viral video

  • A viral video shows a humanoid robot in a Chinese factory flailing its limbs, knocking over equipment, and alarming nearby workers.

  • The robot, resembling a Unitree H1, was suspended from a crane and began moving erratically during a capability test.

  • The incident has sparked online fears about the potential dangers of advanced robotics and AI in uncontrolled environments.

• Amazon's Vulcan robot uses force sensing to stow items

  • Amazon unveiled Vulcan, a warehouse robot equipped with tactile sensors, enabling it to handle 75% of items with improved precision.

  • Vulcan's AI-driven touch capabilities allow it to identify and manipulate objects, reducing physical strain on human workers.

  • The robot is part of Amazon's strategy to enhance warehouse efficiency while maintaining human oversight and collaboration.

• BabyBot: Soft robot mimics infant feeding for advanced research

  • Researchers developed BabyBot, a soft robotic infant that simulates early feeding behaviors using a sensorized mouth and soft tongue.

  • The robot replicates developmental stages from birth to six months, providing insights into infant feeding and oral motor development.

  • BabyBot offers a safe, ethical alternative for studying pediatric care and could lead to breakthroughs in biomedical engineering.

EXTRAS

• Google launched a Gemini app for iPad

  • Google released its Gemini AI app on iPadOS with split-view support, widget integration, and improved multitasking features.

  • New tools like Gemini Live, Audio Overview, and Deep Research enable voice, video, and report generation from within the app.

  • The app includes Canvas for collaborative editing and is available in all regions where Gemini is currently supported.

• Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments, reveals ‘deeper partnership’ with Nvidia

  • Stripe launched an AI model trained on transaction data to enhance fraud detection, cutting card-testing attacks by 64%.

  • The company also introduced stablecoin-powered multicurrency cards and a routing tool to optimize global payment performance.

  • Nvidia and Stripe will collaborate further to scale AI-driven infrastructure across payments and financial tooling.

• Disney’s stock jumps after big earnings beat, raised outlook

  • Disney posted $3.3B in profit and $1.45 EPS, beating expectations and boosting investor confidence across media and parks.

  • Parks, experiences, and cruises brought in $8.9B, offsetting declines in linear TV and modest streaming growth.

  • CEO Bob Iger announced Disneyland Abu Dhabi and raised full-year guidance to $5.75 EPS, citing strong momentum.

AND MORE

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• Thailand announces it will host the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Bangkok this June.

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• U.S. lawmakers meet to discuss AI leadership and future innovation policy.

• Apple's AI search plans for Safari reportedly contribute to a $160B drop in Google's market value.

• Mental health experts raise red flags about AI therapy bots, citing safety concerns.