Shield AI's Ambitious Leap into Autonomous Defense Technologies

Will Apple have to allow side loading in Brazil? The US Strategic Crypto Reserve becomes a reality. Larry Page has a new startup. The concept of a startup being nothing more than an “AI Wrapper” is no longer a pejorative. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.

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• Brazilian court gives Apple 90 days to allow sideloading on iOS (9to5Mac)
• Donald Trump signs executive order for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (CoinTelegraph)
• Drone Defense Startup Shield AI Lands $5.3 Billion Valuation (Bloomberg)
• Larry Page Has a New AI Startup (The Information)
• The Hottest AI Companies Right Now Are ‘Apps’ (Bloomberg)

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• McDonald’s Gives Its Restaurants an AI Makeover (WSJ)
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