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Time:2026-06-21T10:40:46Z

A leaked guest list reveals key Trump allies and Elon Musk are slated for Peter Thiel's secretive Dialog Club retreat, highlighting the growing overlap between tech billionaires and right-wing politics. Japan's Go rides the country's biggest IPO of 2026 with plans for robotaxis and acquisitions, as Tokyo commits $65bn to physical AI by 2040 and pushes continuous legal reforms for advanced AI threats. The latest wave of AI-powered smart glasses hits the market, offering HDR10 displays and real-time translation, but reviewers report persistent accuracy issues and raise privacy concerns.

Leaked guest list reveals Trump allies and Musk at secretive Thiel retreat

Leaked guest list reveals Trump allies and Musk at secretive Thiel retreatA leaked roster for Peter Thiel's exclusive Dialog Club retreat includes key Trump allies and Elon Musk, exposing the deepening ties between Silicon Valley elites and right-wing political circles. The event, known for ranking its members in secrecy, has drawn scrutiny over its influence on U.S. policy and tech industry politics. Internal documents suggest the club operates as a networking hub where billionaires discuss political strategy and共同 interests away from public view.

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Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat (The Guardian)
How the Peter Thiel-Linked Dialog Club Secretly Ranks Its Members (WIRED)
Meta’s AI Workers Are Revolting, Peter Thiel’s Secret Society, and SBF’s Plea to Trump (WIRED)

Japan's Go eyes robotaxis after record IPO as Tokyo bets big on physical AI

Japan's Go eyes robotaxis after record IPO as Tokyo bets big on physical AIRide-hailing giant Go is planning robotaxi launches and strategic acquisitions following Japan's largest IPO of 2026, signaling a major push into autonomous mobility. Japan's government has announced a $65bn public-private investment target for physical AI by 2040, encompassing robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. Separately, Tokyo is drafting continuous legal reforms to address emerging threats from advanced AI systems classified as 'Mythos-level,' reflecting growing concern over AI safety at the highest levels of government.

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Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026 — here’s why it matters (TechCrunch)
Japan targets $65bn in public-private physical AI investment by 2040 (Nikkei Tech)
Japan eyes 'continuous' AI legal reforms to counter Mythos-level threats (Nikkei Tech)

AI smart glasses hit the market with mixed reviews and privacy worries

AI smart glasses hit the market with mixed reviews and privacy worriesThe first wave of AI-powered smart glasses with HDR10 displays has reached consumers, offering features like real-time translation, augmented reality overlays, and voice assistants. Early reviews from multiple outlets highlight impressive display technology but flag persistent problems with AI accuracy, especially in visual recognition tasks. Privacy advocates are raising alarms about the devices' always-on cameras and potential for unauthorized recording in public spaces.

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I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses (ZDNet)
I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here's what they got wrong (BBC)
XGIMI MemoMind One review: Smart glasses, creepy AI (Engadget)