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• Meta CEO envisions personal superintelligence revolution

• Trump administration unveils comprehensive crypto reserve and regulatory framework

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TODAY IN AI

Meta CEO envisions personal superintelligence revolution

Mark Zuckerberg has boldly declared that "superintelligence is now in sight" as Meta's AI systems demonstrate early signs of self-improvement capabilities, positioning the company at the forefront of artificial general intelligence development. Unlike competitors focused on workplace automation, Zuckerberg envisions AI that empowers individuals to achieve personal goals rather than creating dependency on automated systems.

The Meta CEO's vision emphasizes personal agency over passive consumption, arguing against AI that leaves people "living on a dole" of automated outputs. This philosophical approach distinguishes Meta's AI development from companies pursuing AI primarily for labor replacement and corporate efficiency gains.

Zuckerberg has positioned AI-powered smart glasses as the next major computing platform, suggesting that personal superintelligence will be delivered through wearable devices rather than traditional computers or smartphones. This hardware strategy could provide Meta with unique advantages in deploying advanced AI capabilities directly integrated with users' daily activities.

The "superintelligence in sight" declaration indicates Meta believes it's approaching AI capabilities that exceed human intelligence across multiple domains. The emphasis on self-improvement suggests Meta's systems are developing the ability to enhance their own capabilities without human intervention—a critical milestone toward artificial general intelligence.

Meta's approach contrasts sharply with OpenAI's focus on general-purpose AI assistants and Google's integration of AI into existing services. By emphasizing individual empowerment through personal superintelligence, Meta is positioning itself as the democratizing force in advanced AI development.

The smart glasses strategy could provide Meta with unprecedented data access and user interaction opportunities that desktop and mobile platforms cannot match. Continuous visual and audio input combined with contextual awareness could enable AI capabilities that surpass what's possible through traditional interfaces.

TODAY IN CRYPTO

Trump administration unveils comprehensive crypto reserve and regulatory framework

The Trump administration has released a sweeping 166-page crypto policy report outlining plans for a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and comprehensive regulatory framework designed to establish American dominance in digital assets. The document represents the most ambitious government crypto strategy ever proposed, combining reserve asset accumulation with clear regulatory pathways.

The strategic crypto reserve will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, managed by the Treasury and funded through forfeited digital assets rather than direct purchases. This sovereign stockpile approach positions cryptocurrency as strategic resources comparable to traditional government reserves while avoiding immediate budget impact.

The regulatory framework divides oversight between the CFTC for commodities like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the SEC for securities. The plan explicitly supports the Clarity Act while calling for banks to receive clear custody permissions and protecting DeFi developers from retroactive enforcement actions.

Notably, the report endorses protection for open-source code and smart contracts, specifically mentioning Tornado Cash as an example of legitimate privacy technology that shouldn't face blanket prohibition. This represents a significant shift from previous administration approaches that viewed privacy tools with suspicion.

Tax policy changes include mandatory reporting of foreign digital asset accounts while creating exceptions for decentralized protocols. The administration proposes treating digital assets as a distinct asset class subject to modified securities or commodities tax rules rather than forcing them into existing frameworks.

The report frames crypto adoption as essential to American competitiveness, stating: "President Trump's election was America's Hard fork - the end of one chain of poor policy decisions in favour of an updated, better approach." This language positions crypto policy as fundamental to broader economic strategy.

The comprehensive approach extends beyond regulation to actively courting crypto innovation through supportive policies, clear legal frameworks, and government adoption of digital assets as strategic reserves. The administration clearly intends to make America the global headquarters for cryptocurrency development and adoption.

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