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Here’s what’s on the horizon today:

• OpenAI warns DeepSeek 'distilled' Its AI models

• Elon Musk says Tesla will launch unsupervised driving in June

• Trump’s executive order could break Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle

• DCG launches Fortitude Mining as standalone subsidiary

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STORIES MAKING A SPLASH

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OpenAI warns DeepSeek 'distilled' Its AI models

OpenAI warns that Chinese startups are using its AI technology to build rival products. The company is investigating claims that DeepSeek may have copied its models through “distillation,” a technique that lets smaller models mimic larger ones. Microsoft, OpenAI’s $13 billion partner, is also involved in the probe.

DeepSeek’s chatbot shook markets after topping Apple’s free app store, wiping $1 trillion from AI-linked US tech stocks. The shock came from its claim of achieving high performance at a fraction of OpenAI and Google’s costs. CEO Sam Altman initially welcomed the competition but later acknowledged signs of distillation by Chinese firms.

David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto advisor, told Fox News that intellectual property theft “may have occurred.” He warned that AI firms will likely curb distillation, slowing the rise of copycat models.

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Tesla will launch unsupervised driving in June

Tesla is set to launch a paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin by June 2025, using fully driverless cars with the company’s unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Initially, the service will operate with Tesla's internal fleet before expanding nationwide. By 2026, Tesla owners will be able to add their cars to the robotaxi fleet, much like listing properties on Airbnb.

The unsupervised FSD software will also roll out in California and other U.S. regions later this year. However, given Elon Musk’s track record of ambitious timelines, these dates might shift.

Musk has long discussed the robotaxi vision, aiming for a future where Tesla owners can generate income by leasing their vehicles. Meanwhile, Waymo has already begun offering autonomous rides in Austin, with full service expected soon.

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Trump’s executive order could break Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle

Trump’s recent crypto executive order could disrupt the market’s traditional four-year cycle, says Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan. The Jan. 23 order, alongside SEC changes, signals crypto’s “full mainstreaming,” allowing banks and Wall Street to enter aggressively. Hougan believes crypto ETFs are already drawing billions, but Trump’s push for a digital asset stockpile and regulatory framework could bring in trillions.

Bitcoin has historically followed a four-year cycle, with major pullbacks in 2014, 2018, and 2022, followed by peaks in the years between. While another downturn is expected in 2026, Hougan predicts it will be “shorter and shallower” due to a more mature market with diverse investors.

He points to past crashes fueled by FTX, Three Arrows Capital, and SEC crackdowns, but remains bullish. “I expect volatility, but I wouldn’t bet against crypto in 2026.”

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DCG launches Fortitude Mining as standalone subsidiary

Digital Currency Group (DCG) has launched Fortitude Mining, a new standalone crypto mining subsidiary aimed at providing institutional exposure to mined assets. Previously part of Foundry, DCG’s decentralized mining and staking arm, Fortitude Mining is now an independent entity led by Andrea Childs, who joined Foundry in 2020.

The spinout aligns with Foundry’s recent restructuring, which saw a 16% workforce reduction in December to refocus on Bitcoin mining. Foundry currently operates the largest Bitcoin mining pool, controlling over 30% of the network’s hashrate. Meanwhile, the industry faces mounting pressure following Bitcoin’s fourth halving in April 2024.

With mining economics tightening, industry consolidation is accelerating. Galaxy Digital reported $460 million in mergers in early 2024, while Architect Partners noted increased acquisitions as major players seek larger data centers and cheaper energy.

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