Google’s Robots Can Now Think, Search the Web and Teach Themselves New Tricks
DeepMind’s updated Gemini Robotics models mark a shift from single-task machines to robots that plan multi-step missions.
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Meme Coin Modeled on Baby Shark Creator Collapses
Story Protocol says that it can turn intellectual property into Legos, but some users’ dreams were shattered on Thursday.
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues OpenAI Again, This Time Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
The lawsuit alleges OpenAI orchestrated a “coordinated campaign” to steal xAI’s source code and data center secrets.
Ohio Moves to Accept Crypto Payments for State Fees
The board’s decision follows months of preparation that began in April with LaRose and Treasurer Sprague’s initial proposal.
Ian Calderon Runs for California Governor, Vows to Make State ‘Undisputed Leader’ on Bitcoin
The former Assembly majority leader’s campaign launched with a pledge to put Bitcoin on the state’s balance sheet.
China Presses Brokers to Halt Real-World Asset Tokenization in Hong Kong: Report
The reported pause on RWA tokenization shows Beijing’s risk concerns, even as Hong Kong accelerates its digital-asset ambitions.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Slumps as Attention and Capital Rotate to New DEX Tokens
HYPE has shed more than 16% during a four-day downtrend, as competition among decentralized exchanges heats up.
Americans Want AI’s Benefits But Fear Losing What Makes Them Human: Survey
A new Pew Research survey reveals deepening anxiety about AI, with the majority of American respondents believing it will erode creativity and relationships.
FTX to Dispense $1.6 Billion in Bankruptcy Repayments This Month
The third wave of payments will occur on September 30.
Bank of Canada Calls for Guardrails as Stablecoins Go Mainstream
The central bank warned Canada risks falling behind without federal stablecoin regulation as domestic adoption accelerates.
