**🎉 Today’s Tech & AI News Digest 🎉**

🤖 OpenAI Alumni Startups
Many former OpenAI employees have founded notable startups, gaining significant funding and attention.

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

🦾 Challenges in Robot Dexterity
Building humanoid robots remains a significant challenge with many startups investing heavily in this area.
https://www.construction-physics.com/p/robot-dexterity-still-seems-hard

🔍 LLMs Seeing and Hearing Without Training
Large Language Models can now process visual and auditory data without additional training.
https://github.com/facebookresearch/MILS

🚀 AI and Blockchain Integration
Nous Research secures significant funding to explore the integration of AI and blockchain technologies.
https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPeDMzaHM2RGVNd1g4NHhhYlByY1RnNVhPNVRjclN0X2RpM2VwTE5mS3ZyQUZoT3NsOUxFTmxURlJMQkEwTTI0bE5xSGEwRWt0RkxPNzNyaUlBSDM0a24yX01CNFdnTU9EUG0tQk1rS29lbzFTTkpSdkFOcEtRaFFTN29XMjBlajRHREhEY1VuSEIzMXBBYngxRGZDQ1RJUFpw?oc=5

📚 Julie Wainwright’s Memoir
The RealReal founder Julie Wainwright shares her leadership experiences and challenges in a new memoir.

The RealReal founder Julie Wainwright has a startling new memoir

🔒 Google’s Smart Tag Network
A year after its launch, Google’s Find My Device network shows mixed results in performance and user satisfaction.
https://www.theverge.com/google/655319/google-find-my-device-smart-tag-network-one-year-later

🖼️ O3 Model’s Photo Location Guessing
OpenAI’s o3 model can accurately guess photo locations, showcasing advanced AI capabilities.
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Apr/26/o3-photo-locations/

🔋 Kuxiu’s Solid-State Power Bank
Kuxiu introduces a semi-solid state power bank, promising longer lifespan and enhanced safety.
https://www.theverge.com/reviews/656183/kuxius-semi-solid-state-power-bank-costs-a-little-more-but-lasts-much-longer

📅 Amazon’s Book Sale vs. Independent Bookstore Day
Amazon’s major book sale coincides with Independent Bookstore Day, raising concerns among independent retailers.

Amazon’s big book sale just happens to overlap with Independent Bookstore Day

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