3 Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $30 billion for AI computing power
The $920 million per month contract runs through June 2029. (NYT $)
+ Google will use about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs owned by SpaceX. (cnbc)
+ This comes days after Anthropic made the SpaceX data center deal. (WSJ $)
4AI is set to make everyday life more cost-effective
Its insatiable thirst for resources is likely to increase inflation. (WP $)
+ We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. (MIT Technology Review)
5 Europe is accelerating its retreat from US Big Tech
The new analysis reveals dozens of moves toward alternative providers. (wired $) + Last week, the EU launched the “Made in Europe” campaign. (reuters $)
6 ICE plans to give local police a new facial recognition app
This will allow them to verify a person’s immigration status. (404 media)
+ Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil Americans with AI? (MIT Technology Review)
7 Silicon Valley’s allure for India’s tech talent is fading
Because of Trump’s immigration policies and AI-driven layoffs. (rest of the world)
8 ‘Recursive self-improvement’ raises fears of AI getting out of control
No one is sure about the results of RSI. (economist $)
+ Here are five ways AI is learning to better itself. (MIT Technology Review)
9 Gene-edited embryos are getting closer, but a significant safety gap remains
Current techniques still fail to edit every cell. (new scientists $)
+ “Base-Edited Baby” is one of our 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2026. (MIT Technology Review)
10 NASA astronauts will wear high-tech Prada underwear on their moon trips
Ventilation tubes are woven into clothing. (The Verge)
