Elon’s neuralink just claimed 'telepathy' - what does this mean for founders?

Hi ,

AI for Founders launched last week to the top 100 for entrepreneurship on Apple Podcast (98th).

Thanks so much for the follow, rating, and reviews. We have some big interviews on tap. I am grateful to have you aboard for the journey.

let’s dive in…

Tip of the spear:

Trump says four groups in talks to buy TikTok LINK

• President Donald Trump announced that his administration is negotiating with four different groups regarding the sale of TikTok, expressing optimism that a deal could be reached soon.

• The app's future has been uncertain since Trump extended the deadline for the TikTok ban by 75 days, raising questions about its ownership.

• Potential buyers include a consortium led by billionaire Frank McCourt and supported by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, along with other interested parties like Microsoft, Oracle, and former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick.

Neuralink files to trademark 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' LINK

• Neuralink has submitted trademark applications to the USPTO for names such as Telepathy and Telekinesis, aiming to secure them for future brain-computer interface products.

• The company's first anticipated product, Telepathy, is designed to help individuals with paralysis control devices using their thoughts and may eventually enable telepathic communication between people.

• Since January 2024, three individuals have received Neuralink's experimental implant as part of a study, with the company recently gaining approval to establish a trial site in Canada.

Trump signs order to create US strategic crypto reserve LINK

• President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, aiming to bolster the U.S. government's holdings of digital currencies.

• The reserve will be funded with bitcoin obtained through criminal and civil forfeitures, with plans to include five cryptocurrencies: bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and cardano.

• Concerns have been raised about the potential conflict of interest due to Trump's connections to the cryptocurrency industry and the implications for taxpayers.

Prompt of the week:

Exercise and Movement Recommendations

Suggest a detailed weekly workout plan suited for my goals ([weight loss, strength, endurance, flexibility]) and personal variables ([age, weight, current fitness level, preferred exercises, available equipment, available time]). Include rest days and recommendations for intensity and duration of each exercise session.

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Keep it moving:

Whistleblower claims Facebook once built a censorship tool for Chinese government LINK 

Saudi Arabia's futuristic city turns into a financial disaster LINK

Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards LINK

China unveils world's first autonomous AI agent LINK

Apple delays Siri AI upgrade to 2026 LINK

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, acquires 1 million-square-foot property in Memphis LINK

Google co-founder Larry Page has a new AI startup LINK

SpaceX’s Starship explodes again LINK

Shield AI raises $240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation to commercialize its AI drone tech LINK

New AI voice raises emotional attachment fears LINK

World’s first computer powered by human brain cells goes on sale LINK

Scientists just created a ‘woolly mouse’ with mammoth-like fur LINK

OpenAI plans $20,000 a month AI agents LINK

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What I’m thinking about:

• Personal Branding for Reluctant Founders: My Journey and Insights

• We vibe coding

• The AI Hype Machine Is Crashing: Time to Panic?

• Webinars Are Dead. Do This Instead to Build Authority & Get Leads

• The most beautiful orange bird I have ever seen.

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Thanks for listening.

-Ryan

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