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Elon Musk said Gabe Newell gets 'two thumbs up from me' for the OpenAI board but Jeff Bezos is…
Newly released documents from OpenAI's early years reveal that Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, was a significant early investor and part of an informal advisory board. Elon Musk expressed approval of Newell's involvement, contrasting him with Jeff Bezos and his company Blue Origin, which Musk criticized for being far behind SpaceX. Newell's donation to OpenAI was over $20 million.
Elon Musk considered calling OpenAI 'Freeman' because 'it reminds me of the scientist protagonist in…
Internal documents from OpenAI reveal that co-founder Elon Musk considered naming the company 'Freeman,' inspired by the protagonist of Valve's Half-Life series. The discussions also touched upon other naming ideas like 'Cogito' and involved early figures like Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Sunday Legal Briefs
Texas residents have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, alleging that sonic booms from the company's operations have caused damage to their homes. The legal action highlights ongoing concerns regarding the impact of rocket launches on local communities.
Gabe Newell was an enthusiastic supporter of OpenAI in 2018, donating $20 million and even acting as the sole member of…
Internal emails from the Musk v. Altman lawsuit reveal that Valve founder Gabe Newell was an early supporter of OpenAI, donating $20 million in 2018 and acting as an informal advisor. The emails also highlight Newell's interest in neuroscience and his attempts to arrange a SpaceX tour for Hideo Kojima.
Gabe Newell Emailed Elon Musk To Try To Get Hideo Kojima An Invite To SpaceX
In 2018, Valve founder Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk to inquire about Hideo Kojima receiving a tour of SpaceX, as Kojima expressed a strong desire to experience space travel. The exchange also touched upon AI, with Newell noting Kojima's belief in its future importance. These emails were revealed as part of a legal dispute involving Musk, Sam Altman, and OpenAI.
Valve boss Gabe Newell set up Hideo Kojima with a SpaceX tour after Death Stranding showcase because "he was talking about how much he wants to go into space"
Valve boss Gabe Newell arranged for Hideo Kojima to receive a tour of SpaceX facilities after Kojima expressed a strong desire to go to space. Emails revealed during a lawsuit show Newell offering to connect Kojima with Elon Musk, who agreed to the visit. Kojima has repeatedly stated his ambition to create games in space.
Into the Black
SpaceX has tied Elon Musk's compensation to achieving the company's goal of Mars colonization. The article also mentions the passing of Steve Maslow, a three-time Oscar-winning sound editor.
XChat, the standalone app for messaging on X, is available on iOS now
XChat, a new standalone messaging application for the social platform X, has been released on iOS. The app includes features such as message editing, screenshot blocking, disappearing messages, and end-to-end encryption. XChat will also support larger group chats, potentially replacing the soon-to-be-retired X Communities feature.
Elon Musk's aerospace and AI company reportedly plans to make its own GPUs, though I doubt you'll one day be enjoying a SpaceX graphics card in your rig
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning to manufacture its own Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), according to a review of its S-1 filing. While the article speculates these chips will be primarily for AI workloads rather than gaming, the move signifies a substantial capital expenditure in hardware development. This endeavor is part of a larger effort involving Tesla and Intel's Terafab project for advanced chip manufacturing.
Tesla to use Intel 14A for AI chips as Musk says it will be 'ready for prime time' when the multi-billion…
Tesla will utilize Intel's upcoming 14A process node for its AI chips, as announced by Elon Musk during a Tesla earnings call. This partnership is part of Musk's ambitious Terafab project aimed at producing custom chips for Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX to power vehicles, robots, and data centers. Intel's 14A node is expected to be mature by the time Terafab scales up.
SpaceX and Cursor strike partnership that might end in a $60 billion acquisition
SpaceX and AI company Cursor have announced a partnership that could lead to a $60 billion acquisition of Cursor by SpaceX later this year. The collaboration aims to leverage Cursor's AI coding tools and SpaceX's supercomputing infrastructure to advance AI model training. This potential deal follows SpaceX's earlier acquisition of Elon Musk's AI company, xAI.
The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after its third mission failed to place its payload into the intended orbit. The FAA is launching an investigation to determine the root cause of the mishap and ensure public safety before allowing the rocket to fly again. This grounding could impact Blue Origin's plans for launching Amazon Leo broadband satellites later this year.
Blue Origin landed its recycled New Glenn booster but failed to put payload in orbit
Blue Origin successfully landed and reused its New Glenn rocket booster for the second time on its third mission. However, the mission failed to place the AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into orbit due to an "off-nominal orbit" at too low an altitude. Despite the payload failure, the successful booster reuse marks a significant step for the company's reusability program.
NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks
NASA has resumed work to support the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars, with a planned launch no earlier than 2028 via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This partnership involves NASA providing launch assistance and specific hardware, while ESA supplies the rover and lander. The mission, aimed at searching for signs of ancient life, has faced numerous delays since its conception in 2001 due to budget constraints, technical issues, and geopolitical events.
NAACP sues xAI over data center pollution
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's AI startup xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech, alleging the operation of unpermitted methane gas turbines to power their Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. The lawsuit seeks to have the company cease using the turbines, pay financial penalties, and declare violations of the Clean Air Act due to alleged pollution.
Morning Metaverse
Amazon has signed an $11.57 billion deal with Globalstar to utilize its satellite network, positioning itself as a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. Separately, YouTube announced it will reduce the number of ads shown during livestreams.
The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon
The Artemis II astronauts have successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day mission around the Moon, splashing down off the coast of San Diego. This test flight, carrying NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, paves the way for future lunar surface missions like Artemis III, which will involve landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability
Amazon's satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, is slated for a mid-2026 launch, according to CEO Andy Jassy. The service aims to offer download speeds up to 1 Gbps, potentially surpassing competitors like Starlink. While initial testing with enterprise customers has begun, consumer availability details are pending, and the project faces challenges in scaling its satellite constellation.
An astronaut rolled a D20 in space, so yes, you can play D&D in zero gravity
Astronaut Rabea Rogge demonstrated that playing Dungeons & Dragons is possible in zero gravity during a SpaceX mission. While rolling dice requires a specific technique, Rogge confirmed that roleplaying in space is feasible. The article also briefly mentions the increased player count for Kerbal Space Program following NASA's Artemis 2 mission.
Intel gets on board with Musk's Terafab project
Intel has partnered with Elon Musk's companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, to help design and build his proposed Terafab in Austin, Texas. This joint venture aims to manufacture the chips necessary for powering various AI projects, with a goal of producing 1 terawatt of computing power annually. The collaboration leverages Intel's expertise in chip fabrication to accelerate Musk's ambitious AI and robotics initiatives.