Meta ihas announced to launch Prometheus, its first AI supercluster, by 2026 in a high-stake push into generative AI. Fueled by billions of dollars of investment, tent-based data centers and aggressive hiring of top researchers, the effort is a sign of Meta's desire to outdo OpenAI and Google. Hyperion and Superintelligence Labs are other products that Meta has in the works as it attempts to be a potential AI giant.
Google has roped in talent from AI coding startup Windsurf in a surprise move that put it ahead of rival OpenAI. Rather than acquiring the company, Google is paying $2.4 billion in licensing fees to use Windsurf's tech in a non-exclusive manner. Windsurf stays separate, but its primary team—including CEO Varun Mohan—comes on board at Google DeepMind to develop next-level AI coding tools.
Microsoft has unveiled BioEmu, an advanced AI tool that can simulate protein behavior in mere hours—work that usually takes years. This major leap could transform drug development and disease research by accelerating protein analysis and uncovering new treatment possibilities.
Japan has broken internet speed records with a data transfer of 1.02 petabits per second, which is fast enough to download Netflix's entire library in just a second. With sophisticated 19-core fiber-optic cables, the reearch team sent data over a distance of 1,800 km at the speed of light without any sort of loss. The development enables faster AI, cloud computing and, in the distant future, 6G networks — although it will likely be years before we see it in consumer applications.
Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grok 4, an advanced AI model designed to rival ChatGPT and Gemini, claiming PhD-level intelligence. The model introduces powerful reasoning, coding, and real-time search abilities, starting at $30/month.
OpenAI has hired four senior engineers from rival companies—Tesla, xAI, and Meta—strengthening its backend scaling team that powers its AI infrastructure. The new recruits will support major initiatives like Stargate, OpenAI's high-performance compute project. As competition intensifies in the AI sector, this move signals OpenAI's push to stay ahead in the race for artificial general intelligence.
America Party (AP), a new meme coin on the Solana blockchain,went up over 537% in the 24 hours following its launch. While it is loosely associated with Elon Musk's political fantasy, the token has no official backing. Driven purely by speculation and social media buzz, AP remains a high-risk investment
"The most important thing," says Alvin Lee, founder of Castles Can Fly. "Is that every leader takes it personally. It is a personal experience, with personal impact."
Ruoming Pang, who currently leads Apple's foundation AI models, is leaving to join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. Pang's departure underscores challenges in Apple's AI division and Meta's aggressive bid for AI supremacy. Pang's move and more high-profile hires have helped Meta evacuate its position in AI leadership — as Apple has had to take a step back and sort out its own AI story in the shadow of internal shifts and a stagnation in innovation.
TikTok is working on a follow-up to its hit app, internally known as "M2," which will release to the U.S. on September 5. It comes as a deal to sell TikTok's American operations to a group of non-Chinese investors ears completion. Oracle is also expected to play a central role. The modification was made under strong US legal pressure and amid concerns over privacy, but China's approval is still needed.
Khushboo Gulabani said I designed and implemented a centralized, real-time reporting dashboard that consolidates key campaign data, including statuses, deliverables, pacing, and KPIs, across all accounts within a market.
Ishneet Dua is particularly excited about the potential intersection of AI and quantum computing, as well as the opportunities that remain untapped in developing cloud-native, agentic AI
China will soon roll out its national digital identity system (CDID) for the Chinese Cyberspace, called the "Cyberspace ID, which tethers people's offline IDs to their online presence.
OpenAI is pausing operations s for one week, citing employee burnout following a frenetic period of work. But the break comes at a time of fierce competition from Meta, which is offering huge incentives to pry away OpenAI's best and brightest. With internal morale under some pressure and rivals circling, this is not so much a regrouping as it is damage control.
NASA partners with Netflix to start livestreaming of its mission on the OTT platform. This will include liev streaming of rocket launches, spacewalks, and views from ISS. The agency aims to reach and inspire wider global audiences.