• Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of using her voice for its ChatGPT AI voice named "Sky," despite her refusal to lend her voice to the project. She claims Sam Altman approached her twice, initially declining the offer and later contacting her agent just before the launch of GPT-4. OpenAI denied the accusation, however, after the release of GPT-4o, Altman did tweet "her," referencing the sci-fi romance film where a man falls in love with an AI operating system voiced by Johansson.

• 1 in 8 adults have taken Ozempic or other GLP-1 weight loss drugs. As demand continues to grow, more brands are entering the space: digital pharmacy startup Hims & Hers Health announced it will offer compounded GLP-1 weight loss injections, and Nestlé said it plans to launch a frozen-food brand, Vital Pursuit, aimed at people taking the weight loss drugs.

• Humane, the AI pin startup founded by ex-Apple employees, is seeking a buyer at a $750M-$1B valuation after the poor reception of its $699 AI Pin wearable computer. Despite raising $230M from investors, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, the AI Pin has been criticized for its slow responses, inconsistent software, and poor battery life. The company, valued at $850M in 2023, hopes to address some issues with firmware updates, including integrating OpenAI's GPT-4o model.

• SpaceX launched the first satellites for a new U.S. spy constellation. 

• Boeing will invest another $70M into its own Wisk Aero.

• Sonos released its first ever (over-the-ear) headphones.

• Anduril is looking to raise $1.5B at $12.5B with revenue at $500M. 

• Blue Origin successfully completed its first crewed launch since 2022.

• Honda debuted its Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

• How the Big Mac index relates to overall consumer inflation.

• WhatsApp vulnerability is being exploited by Israel to target individuals in Gaza.

• The plastic chemicals hiding in your food: a list.

• How legal translations of emojis became the make-or-break of major court cases.

• How the U.S. is destroying young people’s future (Scott Galloway: TED Talk).

• Iran’s President and Foreign Minister died in a helicopter crash.

• NYC’s famous Levain Bakery & PopUp Bagels were funded by the same investment firm.

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