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OpenAI’s burning through $115B chasing collective superintelligence 🤯 while 124 U.S.-listed firms throw $133B into crypto like it’s a group project nobody wants to fail. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s coughing up billions after allegedly raiding authors’ books, Anguilla is quietly making $30M a year renting out its .ai paradise, and Google’s “AI Mode” is about to turn SEO into a historical artifact. Keep reading for more!

Check out our video pick of the day: The great humanoid robot hoax

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Seven bullets of updates

  1. 🤖 OpenAI projects soaring revenue but expects to burn through $115B by 2029 in the race for collective superintelligence.

  2. 🚀 124 U.S.-listed firms to pour $133B into crypto this year, fueling institutional momentum in digital assets.

  3. 📚 Anthropic agrees to pay "billions" after being accused of  scraping authors’ books to train AI models  in a major copyright case.

  4. 🌴 Anguilla cashes in on the AI boom, pulling in up to $30M a year by leasing its coveted .ai domain names to tech giants.

  5. 🛒 inDrive bets on grocery delivery in Kazakhstan, aiming to launch new verticals in 10+ countries next year.

  6. 📈 PubMatic sues Google after a judge found illegal monopoly power—the second such lawsuit since April’s ruling shook up ad exchanges.

  7. 💵 Outbound sales for tough industries just got smarter as AI innovation attracts  $6.2M in fresh seed funding .

Hong Kong remains top incorporation choice for startups

Hong Kong hasn’t lost its magic as a launchpad for startups chasing both tax efficiency and a shortcut to global credibility. With a corporate tax rate lower than most rivals and a regulatory regime that’s more hands-off than overbearing, founders looking to shuttle capital and operations internationally are still flocking to this crossroads of commerce.

It’s not just about taxes or paperwork. Hong Kong’s banking infrastructure, access to Chinese and Southeast Asian markets, and sheer density of VC money keep it at the top of the incorporation wish list—even as political headlines stir nerves.

Whether talent remains sticky as more founders experiment with Singapore or Dubai is the real plot twist to watch. But for now, setting up shop on Victoria Harbour still looks like a bet worth making for globally-minded upstarts.

The great humanoid robot hoax

Why do we keep trying to build robots that walk, wobble, and look like us—when wheels are clearly better? From Boston Dynamics to Tesla’s Optimum, billions have been poured into humanoid robots that mostly star in viral videos, not real jobs. This video unpacks the tech, the hype, the paradoxes, and the brutal economics behind the humanoid robot race—plus, the uncanny reason we might never actually want one in our homes.

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Google AI mode set to transform search and SEO

Google is reportedly considering setting “AI Mode” as the default for its search engine—a move that could reshape the future of SEO. Instead of the familiar list of ten blue links, search results may soon prioritize AI-generated summaries, shifting how users discover information and how businesses reach audiences.

For publishers and marketers, this change could be significant. Websites already grappling with declining organic traffic from AI-powered answers may face new challenges. Traditional SEO strategies might need to evolve, with a growing focus on optimizing content for AI-driven visibility rather than just keyword rankings.

If Google rolls out this update, the industry will need to adapt quickly. Publishers may have to rethink content strategies to remain competitive in a search landscape that’s becoming less human-curated and more algorithm-driven. The future of search could look very different—and understanding these changes early may be critical to staying ahead.

Startup Events and Deadlines

  1. New York Venture Summit | 9, 10 Sept | NYC

  2. Techstars Foundercon 2025 | 15-17 Sept | USA, Colorado

  3. Antler Canada | Deadline: Sept 29 | Canada

  4. 500 Startups Flagship Accelerator l Deadline: Oct 11 l USA

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