🥯 Today on Bagel Bots:

• 🤯 Spies, Secrets, and AI: Anthropic’s CEO Sounds the Alarm

• ⚡️ Fresh tech of the day - Robots Building Robots: Figure’s New AI-Powered Factory

• 📰 The latest AI and tech news

• 🤖 Cool new apps for you to check out

• 🧠 Today’s Free Prompt: This AI Wrote a Speech So Good, It Made People Cry

• 🤔 Can you guess which image is real and which one is AI? Go vote!

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One Big Story: Spies, Secrets, and AI: Anthropic’s CEO Sounds the Alarm

Cue the James Bond music? Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, just dropped a bombshell—he’s convinced that spies (probably from China) are actively stealing high-value AI secrets. And by “high-value,” he means $100 million worth of algorithmic breakthroughs, sometimes condensed into just a few lines of code.

Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event, Amodei warned that China’s well-known industrial espionage efforts are likely targeting U.S. AI companies, including his own. He’s pushing for more government intervention to lock things down, though he didn’t get into specifics on what that should look like. Anthropic previously recommended that the U.S. government work more closely with AI labs and intelligence agencies to boost security.

Amodei has been vocal about China’s AI ambitions, advocating for strict export controls on AI chips and highlighting security risks, particularly around bioweapons data. But not everyone agrees with his stance—some experts argue that a more collaborative approach between the U.S. and China is necessary to avoid an AI arms race that could spiral out of control.

What you need to know:

• Amodei claims foreign spies (likely China) are stealing valuable AI code from U.S. companies.

• He’s calling for more government support to protect these algorithmic secrets.

• Some in the AI world worry that escalating tensions could lead to a dangerous AI arms race.

My Take: The fact that a few lines of code can be worth $100 million and potentially reshape global power structures is wild. AI security isn’t just a corporate problem—it’s a national security issue, and it’s only going to get more intense from here.

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Cool Tech: Robots Building Robots: Figure’s New AI-Powered Factory

Have I mentioned how much I love this company? Figure is taking humanoid robots to the next level with BotQ, its new high-volume manufacturing facility. This isn’t just another robot assembly line—BotQ is designed to crank out up to 12,000 humanoid robots per year and will eventually scale even higher. The wildest part? The robots will help build more robots.

Figure is vertically integrating the entire process, bringing everything from actuators to battery packs in-house. To speed things up, they’ve redesigned their latest robot, Figure 03, for mass production—switching from slow CNC machining to injection molding and diecasting that can churn out parts in seconds. They’re also investing in AI-driven automation, with robots assisting in manufacturing tasks to boost efficiency and precision.

Key Takeaways:

• Figure’s BotQ factory will produce 12,000 humanoid robots per year, with plans to scale.

• Their new robot, Figure 03, is designed for high-volume manufacturing, reducing part costs and assembly time.

• AI-powered robots will help build future robots, reducing the need for human intervention in repetitive tasks.

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Interesting News

🧠 MIT and NVIDIA researchers have developed a framework that allows users to correct a robot’s actions in real time through simple interactions like pointing or nudging, eliminating the need for retraining the robot’s machine-learning model. 

🛑 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has proposed equipping future AI systems with a “quit job” button, allowing them to opt out of tasks they find unpleasant, to better understand and address potential discomfort in AI operations.

❤️ A recent study found that participants rated AI-generated responses as 16% more compassionate than those from human mental health professionals, preferring AI responses 68% of the time, suggesting potential for AI in empathetic support roles.

🔍️ Google’s Gemini AI assistant can now access your search history, with your permission, to provide personalized responses, enhancing its ability to offer tailored recommendations and insights based on your past searches. 

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Today’s Free Tip: This AI Wrote a Speech So Good, It Made People Cry

Saying goodbye to a company you’ve poured your heart into is brutal—but figuring out what to say? Even harder. I wanted my farewell speech to actually mean something, to capture the journey, the people, and everything we built together. But I had no idea where to start. So, I used this AI-powered speechwriting mega-prompt to get a solid draft, then made some tweaks and added personal touches to make it truly mine. The result? A speech that felt raw, real, and exactly what I wanted to say. By the end, there were tears in the room (mine included). If you’ve got a big speech coming up—whether it’s a keynote, a toast, or something deeply personal—this prompt takes all the stress out of it. It won’t do the talking for you, but it will make sure you say exactly what you mean, in a way that actually hits. Let’s make sure your next speech is one people never forget.

Clear Ask: You are an expert speechwriter. Your task is to draft a compelling speech that aligns perfectly with my voice, the event’s purpose, and the intended audience. The speech should be well-structured, engaging, and immediately usable without requiring major revisions.

Context & Purpose: This speech is for [event name], taking place on [date]. The goal of the speech is to [describe the key purpose—e.g., inspire, persuade, inform, entertain, etc.]. The audience consists of [describe audience—e.g., executives, students, industry professionals, general public, etc.], and they are expecting a speech that is [describe tone—e.g., motivational, formal, humorous, heartfelt, etc.].

The speech should:

• Align with my speaking style, which is [describe your voice—e.g., casual, authoritative, storytelling-driven, etc.].
• Hold the audience’s attention from start to finish.
• Clearly deliver key messages that resonate with the audience.
• Include a strong opening, structured main points, and a memorable closing.

Detailed Input Requirements:

Fill in the placeholders below to customize your speech:

• Event Name: [Insert event name]
• Date & Location: [Insert details]
• Audience Type & Expectations: [Who they are, their knowledge level, what they expect]
• Speech Duration: [Insert length—e.g., 5 min, 20 min, keynote-length]
• Tone & Style: [Choose: Motivational | Professional | Casual | Storytelling | Humorous | Persuasive | Inspirational]
• Main Message or Theme: [What should the audience take away?]
• Key Points (3-5 bullet points):
	•	[Main Point 1]
	•	[Main Point 2]
	•	[Main Point 3]
	•	[Optional additional points]
• Call to Action (if applicable): [What do you want the audience to do after?]
• Personal Stories or Examples to Include: [Any anecdotes or references you’d like in the speech]
• Any Quotes, Stats, or References: [Include or let ChatGPT find relevant ones]
• Closing Message: [How should the speech end—strong statement, question, challenge, etc.?]

Additional Instructions:

• Make the speech sound natural and like it was written by me.
• Use engaging transitions to ensure smooth flow between points.
• Incorporate rhetorical techniques (e.g., storytelling, repetition, analogies, humor, emotional appeal).
• Keep sentences concise but powerful.
• Avoid filler content—every word should add value.
• If the speech is longer than 5 minutes, include pauses and variation in pacing for delivery.

Perfect Output Every Time:

Format the response like this:

Speech Title: [Generate a compelling title]

Introduction: [Start with a hook—story, quote, or question. Introduce the topic and purpose.]

Body:

• Main Point 1: [Elaborate with an example or data]
• Main Point 2: [Elaborate with an anecdote or insight]
• Main Point 3: [Tie into the event’s theme or a shared experience]

Closing:

• Reinforce the main message.
• End with a powerful statement, call to action, or question.
• Optionally, add a light-hearted remark or thank the audience.

🤔 Which image is real?

One of these images is real, and one was created with AI. Vote for which one you think is real, and tell us why you voted that way. My only goal is to choose such good photos that the majority of votes are wrong.

The last edition’s results—66% were wrong!

Did you vote in the poll from March 17th? The bottom image was real! Go back and see the photos here. So what do you think? Are you getting better at spotting AI vs. not?

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