3 Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $30 billion for AI computing powerThe $920 million-a-month contract runs via June 2029. (NYT $)+ Google will use about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs owned by SpaceX. (CNBC)+ It comes days after Anthropic struck a SpaceX information heart deal. (WSJ $)
4 AI is about to make on a regular basis life extra expensiveIts insatiable thirst for sources is prone to push up inflation. (WP $)+ We did the maths on AI’s vitality footprint. (MIT Expertise Evaluation)
5 Europe is accelerating its withdrawal from US Large TechNew evaluation reveals dozens of strikes to various suppliers. (Wired $) + Final week, the EU launched a “made in Europe” drive. (Reuters $)
6 ICE plans to offer native police a brand new facial recognition appIt would permit them to confirm an individual’s immigration standing. (404 Media)+ Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil People with AI? (MIT Expertise Evaluation)
7 Silicon Valley’s lure is fading for India’s tech talentDue to Trump’s immigration insurance policies and AI-driven layoffs. (Remainder of World)
8 ‘Recursive self-improvement’ has sparked fears of AI escaping controlNobody is certain concerning the penalties of RSI. (The Economist $)+ Listed here are 5 ways in which AI is studying to enhance itself. (MIT Expertise Evaluation)
9 Gene-edited embryos are getting nearer, however a key security hole remainsCurrent methods nonetheless fail to edit each cell. (New Scientist $)+ “Base-edited child” is one among our 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences for 2026. (MIT Expertise Evaluation)
10 NASA astronauts will put on high-tech Prada underwear on their moon tripsVentilation tubes are knitted into the clothes. (The Verge)
