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Intel has announced its participation in Elon Musk's Terafab project, aiming to revolutionize silicon fabrication technology. The company will collaborate with SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla on this initiative to refactor existing fab processes.
Surprise! Intel has teamed up with Elon Musk and his Terafab project, to 'help refactor silicon fab technology' to give SpaceX and Tesla 1 TW per year of AI compute
Intel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's Terafab project to advance silicon fabrication technology. The collaboration aims to leverage Intel's foundries and packaging facilities to support the massive AI compute demands of SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, with a goal of producing 1 terawatt of compute power annually.
The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories
The Artemis II mission has passed the halfway point to the moon with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft. Despite minor technical issues with a Surface Pro and a toilet, the mission is proceeding well, with the spacecraft completing its translunar injection burn. Separately, undergraduate students from the University of Chicago discovered a potentially ancient star, SDSSJ0715-7334, using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
AI Yi-Yi!
Reports indicate that banks involved in SpaceX's potential IPO are being urged by Elon Musk to subscribe to Grok. Separately, Arm chips are projected to power 90% of AI servers by 2029, driven by custom processor designs.
Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok
Banks and law firms working on the upcoming SpaceX Initial Public Offering are reportedly required by Elon Musk to subscribe to his AI chatbot, Grok. Some financial institutions have agreed to this condition, which involves significant financial commitment, as part of the privilege to participate in the IPO. SpaceX's IPO is expected to be a major financial event, potentially raising over $50 billion.
Engadget Podcast: How Apple keeps redefining personal computing at 50
This analysis discusses Apple's 50-year legacy in personal computing and its continued relevance in the industry. The article also touches upon the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX's potential IPO, alongside other tech news including a leak from Anthropic and an FCC ban on foreign-made WiFi routers.
The Morning After: NASA’s Artemis II is on a voyage around the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched, marking the first crewed flight around the Moon in the Artemis program. The mission aims to test the Orion capsule's capabilities for future lunar landers, despite minor issues like a malfunctioning onboard toilet. The article also briefly touches on other news including SpaceX's potential IPO, new EVs, Apple executive retirements, battery technology claims, and reviews of audio and projector equipment.
Evening Metaverse
SpaceX is attempting to persuade the FCC that Amazon's satellites were deployed at an incorrect altitude. Separately, Ofcom has reported a decrease in social media posting activity.
Morning Metaverse
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar, a move that would allow it to compete with SpaceX's Starlink in the satellite internet market. Separately, NASA's Artemis II crew experienced issues with Microsoft Outlook, requiring remote access from Earth to resolve.
Morning Tech Bits
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly planning a public share listing valued at approximately $1 trillion. The article also briefly mentions a new brain implant technology aimed at stroke patients.
The Artemis II mission has started its 10-day journey around the moon
The Artemis II mission, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has begun its 10-day journey around the moon. Launched from Kennedy Space Center, this marks the first crewed Artemis flight and a return to deep space exploration since the Apollo program. The mission includes testing the Orion spacecraft's manual piloting capabilities for future lunar landers.
SpaceX has reportedly filed for the biggest IPO in history
SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). This move indicates the company is preparing to become publicly traded, though details of its finances will not be immediately available to the public.
Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028
Delta has announced a partnership with Amazon to provide in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Amazon's satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, starting in 2028. This deal will equip 500 Delta aircraft with the service, promising high-speed internet for passengers. Delta already utilizes Amazon Web Services for its operational systems.
SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites
SpaceX has lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 following an unspecified anomaly on March 29. The satellite experienced a 'fragment creation event' at an altitude of approximately 348 miles, posing no risk to the International Space Station or upcoming missions. LeoLabs suggests the anomaly was likely caused by an internal energetic source rather than external factors.
Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, aiming to build the largest chip manufacturing facility ever. The project, estimated to cost at least $20 billion, will produce a terawatt of computing power annually to meet the companies' growing chip demands for terrestrial applications like Full Self-Driving and Optimus robots, as well as high-powered chips for space.
Blue Origin also wants to put AI data centers in space
Blue Origin has filed with the FCC for permission to deploy 51,600 satellites to create an orbital AI data center system called Project Sunrise. This initiative aims to provide computing capacity for artificial intelligence uses, complementing terrestrial data centers by leveraging solar power and avoiding land and grid infrastructure costs. Blue Origin joins SpaceX in proposing space-based data centers to meet the growing demand for AI computing power.
Morning Metaverse
SpaceX has successfully deployed its 10,000th Starlink satellite into orbit, following a recent Falcon 9 launch from California. This milestone highlights the rapid expansion of SpaceX's satellite internet constellation.
Sunday Mobilization
SpaceX's Starlink division has teased its next-generation V2 satellites, which are expected to deliver significantly improved 5G speeds and data density. This advancement has the potential to revolutionize mobile connectivity.