Elon Musk explores SpaceX merger with xAI
Elon Musk is reportedly in advanced discussions for SpaceX to merge with xAI, as he aims to consolidate his business ventures. This potential merger would facilitate Musk's plans to establish data centers in space, which he considers optimal for the energy-intensive operations of AI. SpaceX is also expected to go public later this year, with a valuation projected above $1 trillion, while xAI recently raised $20 billion, reaching a valuation of $230 billion.
Data Center Power Capacity to Surpass Demand by 2030
Utilities analysts predict that data center power capacity will exceed demand, estimating a 160% increase in energy consumption by 2030, primarily driven by AI workloads. Despite a surge in demand, it is projected that twice as much energy will be generated than needed, raising concerns about grid stability and the environmental impact of these facilities.
AI Cognitive Competence Matches Humans in Recent Evaluations
Recent evaluations indicate that artificial intelligence has achieved a level of cognitive competence comparable to humans, as demonstrated by OpenAI's GPT-4.5, which was judged to be human 73% of the time in a Turing test conducted in March 2025. Despite this, a survey by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence revealed that 76% of researchers believe current AI approaches are unlikely to yield artificial general intelligence, highlighting ongoing debates about the definitions and implications of such advancements.
Pinterest launches feature to control AI content visibility
Pinterest has introduced a 'tuner' feature allowing users to adjust the visibility of AI-generated content in their feeds, responding to complaints that the platform has become inundated with low-quality digital material. This feature, initially rolled out on Android and desktop, enables users to reduce AI content in categories such as beauty, art, and fashion. Meanwhile, TikTok reports over 1.3 billion AI-generated videos on its platform and is testing a similar update to give users more control over AI content in their For You feeds.
Apple's Record Holiday Quarter Amid AI Challenges
Apple reported a record-breaking holiday quarter, but experts caution that this success should not overshadow the urgent need to address challenges related to artificial intelligence. The company is also planning a new MacBook Pro for the upcoming macOS 26.3 release and is exploring a clamshell design for its future foldable phone.
