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U.S.-China rivalry spills into cryptocurrency with diverging strategies on bitcoin

The U.S. Department of Defense is operating bitcoin nodes to run network security tests, in its first official acknowledgement of such activity, as competition intensifies over using bitcoin as a national security asset. Admiral Samuel Paparo Jr said bitcoin is linked to national security and has cyber applications beyond its economic value. Iran, Taiwan and Russia are also considering or using bitcoin in payments or reserves. U.S.-China tensions extend to seized holdings and mining supply chains.

AI & Enterprise

Autonomous driving talent shifts to \'physical AI\' in defense, robotics

Competition for key talent in the autonomous driving industry is spreading to defense and robotics, often grouped under “physical AI,” as demand rises for engineers who can integrate AI with hardware. Base salaries have climbed as high as $500,000, adding pressure on startups and automakers to retain staff. Investment interest is also moving from autonomous driving to broader physical AI, with Eclipse Ventures planning an additional $1.3 billion investment.

AI & Enterprise

Man, 20, arrested after Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman home, no casualties

Police arrested a 20-year-old man after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and an arson threat was made against the company’s San Francisco office, CNBC reported. No one was injured and the suspect’s charges have not been finalised. Police said a fire started on an exterior metal gate. OpenAI thanked police and city officials and said the suspect is in custody and it is cooperating with the investigation.