Meta Plans $2B Asset Sale to Support AI Data Center Expansion
Meta will sell $2.04 billion in data center land and assets to external investors to help fund its AI infrastructure build-out, freeing capital while maintaining growth flexibility.
SpaceX Launches Crew-11 Mission to ISS with International Astronaut Team
SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew‑11 mission on August 1 with astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Japan headed to the ISS—marking a milestone in space diplomacy and extended mission durations.
Amazon Plans to Add AI Ads in Alexa+ Chats
Amazon is considering inserting AI-generated ads into Alexa+ multi-turn conversations, signaling a new monetization strategy as its generative AI assistant gains traction.
OpenAI Pulls the Plug on ChatGPT’s Web Search After Privacy Concerns
OpenAI rolled back a new ChatGPT feature hours after launch due to privacy concerns, as shared conversations became inadvertently discoverable via Google search.
Microsoft & Meta Stocks Surge After AI‑Fueled Q2 Results Beat Estimates
Microsoft and Meta shares jumped sharply after Q2 earnings beat estimates, reinforcing investor confidence in their AI investments and cloud momentum.
NASA‑ISRO Launch NISAR, a $1.5B Satellite for Global Environmental Monitoring
NASA and ISRO have launched NISAR, a $1.5 billion radar satellite using dual-frequency SAR to scan Earth every 12 days—enhancing global climate monitoring and disaster response.
Skild AI Debuts ‘Skild Brain’ – A Universal AI Model for Robots
Skild AI unveils Skild Brain, a general-purpose AI model for robots backed by Amazon and SoftBank—built to enable real-world adaptability across diverse robotic platforms.
Tesla’s California Robotaxi Expansion Delayed by Permit Rules
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout in California stalls due to missing CPUC and DMV approvals—forcing the automaker to operate human-driven services rather than autonomous ride-hailing.
Samsung Q2 Earnings: Strong Phone Sales Offset Chip Business Slump
Samsung posts a 55% plunge in Q2 operating profit as AI chip restrictions and HBM delays hit hard, though strong smartphone sales and a major Tesla chip deal bring a hint of recovery.