artificial intelligence
Nvidia's $2 Billion Investment in Elon Musk's xAI as Part of $20 Billion Financing Deal
Oct 08, 2025 02:20 pm CST
Elon Musk's xAI is securing a $20 billion financing package with Nvidia investing up to $2 billion in equity. The deal includes a special purpose vehicle to purchase Nvidia processors for xAI's Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, with a unique structure splitting $7.5 billion in equity and $12.5 billion in debt. Despite Musk's earlier denial of fundraising, the capital-intensive AI startup reportedly burns through $1 billion monthly.
Examining the Existential Risk of AI: Expert Perspectives on Whether Advanced Intelligence Threatens Humanity
Oct 06, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Leading AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton suggests a 10-20% chance that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction within 30 years, but expert opinions remain divided. In a survey of five specialists in the field, three disagree with the assessment that AI poses an existential threat to humanity, offering detailed reasoning about the actual risks and capabilities of current and future AI systems.
Space-Based Data Centers: Jeff Bezos Predicts Revolutionary Shift in Computing Infrastructure Within Two Decades
Oct 03, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt-scale data centers will be built in space within the next 10-20 years, leveraging continuous solar energy to outperform Earth-based facilities. This innovation could revolutionize how we power AI and cloud computing infrastructure, despite challenges like maintenance difficulties and launch risks. Bezos sees this as the next logical step in utilizing space to enhance terrestrial technology.
Deepfake Political Scams on Meta: $49 Million Spent on Fake Government Benefit Ads Targeting Seniors
Oct 02, 2025 01:03 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals scammers have spent $49 million on Meta platforms creating deepfake videos of politicians like Donald Trump to promote fraudulent government benefits. These sophisticated scams primarily target seniors with fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments, exploiting artificial intelligence advances and Meta's content moderation gaps despite the platform's special authorization process for political advertisers.
Elon Musk Reaches Historic $500 Billion Net Worth: The Path to Becoming World's First Trillionaire
Oct 02, 2025 10:36 am CST
Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, primarily driven by Tesla's strong stock performance and significant valuations of SpaceX and xAI. With a proposed $1 trillion compensation package and continued growth across his companies, Musk could potentially become the world's first trillionaire by 2033.
Microsoft Integrates xAI's Grok 4 Into Azure AI Foundry: Expanding Enterprise AI Capabilities
Sep 30, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Microsoft has incorporated Elon Musk's xAI's latest language model, Grok 4, into its Azure AI Foundry platform. The collaboration, announced by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and acknowledged by Musk, brings Grok 4's 128,000-token context window, advanced reasoning capabilities, and real-time data processing to enterprise customers. Developed on xAI's Colossus supercomputer, Grok 4 represents a significant advancement in AI technology through its reinforcement learning architecture and multi-agent systems approach.
AI Actress Tilly Norwood Sparks Controversy: Creator Aims to Rival Hollywood Stars Despite Creative Community Backlash
Sep 30, 2025 12:28 pm CST
The emergence of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood has ignited debate in Hollywood as creator Eline Van der Velden aims to establish her as the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman. Despite attracting talent agency interest, Norwood faces significant backlash from actors like Melissa Barrera and Mara Wilson who worry about AI replacing human performers. Van der Velden defends Norwood as an artistic creation meant to complement rather than replace human talent, highlighting growing tensions around AI's expanding role in creative industries.
The Digital Revolution of Durga Puja: How AI is Transforming Kolkata's Ancient Festival Traditions
Sep 29, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing Kolkata's centuries-old Durga Puja festival, where traditional idol makers and community organizers now leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to create innovative designs for the UNESCO-recognized celebration. This fascinating intersection of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology represents a new chapter in preserving cultural heritage while embracing modern innovation.
Larry Ellison Pledges 95% of His $350 Billion Fortune to Philanthropy: Inside the Oracle Co-Founder's Giving Journey
Sep 26, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, currently the world's second-richest person with a $350 billion fortune, has committed to donating 95% of his wealth through the Giving Pledge. His philanthropic efforts include establishing the Ellison Institute of Technology in partnership with Oxford University and making significant donations to medical research, though his philanthropic journey has faced some implementation challenges.
Elon Musk's xAI Signs Contract to Provide Grok AI Chatbot to US Federal Agencies Through 2027
Sep 26, 2025 02:24 am CST
Elon Musk's xAI has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide its Grok AI chatbot to federal agencies through March 2027. The deal offers Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast models at 42 cents per organization, undercutting OpenAI's ChatGPT pricing. This agreement is part of the GSA's "OneGov Strategy" to standardize technology procurement and expand AI adoption across government operations, joining other providers like Meta, Google, and Anthropic in the federal AI ecosystem.