Author: Frank Salvato

SpaceX’s record-setting public offering is not merely about rockets, satellites, or even broadband internet. The company is increasingly positioning itself as a dominant player in artificial intelligence infrastructure by pursuing the development of orbital AI data centers powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. Company executives have reportedly accelerated plans for demonstration missions as early as 2027, while seeking regulatory approval for an enormous constellation of computing satellites. Supporters argue that moving AI workloads into orbit could solve mounting terrestrial challenges involving electricity demand, cooling requirements, and permitting delays. Skeptics counter that launch costs, communications limitations,…

The emergence of “agentic commerce” marks the next stage in the evolution of online shopping, where artificial intelligence systems move beyond simply recommending products and begin acting on behalf of consumers to research, compare, select, and even complete purchases. Rather than browsing websites and manually evaluating options, consumers may increasingly delegate shopping decisions to AI agents operating across platforms and payment systems. Proponents argue this will reduce friction, improve efficiency, and personalize purchasing decisions, while critics warn it could diminish consumer control, weaken brand relationships, concentrate power in large technology platforms, and create new security and accountability challenges. As major…

Apple’s incoming chief executive, John Ternus, is reportedly making the revitalization of the company’s design organization a top priority as he prepares to succeed Tim Cook in September 2026. According to multiple reports, Apple’s once-dominant design culture has steadily lost influence since the departure of Jony Ive, while operational efficiency and supply-chain management became the company’s primary strengths. Ternus, a longtime hardware engineering executive who has already been given oversight of Apple’s design teams, is expected to elevate design back to a central role in product development. The move comes as Apple faces mounting pressure to produce breakthrough products, regain…

JPMorgan Chase has reportedly removed access to Anthropic’s Claude AI models for employees in Hong Kong, making it the second major Wall Street institution to do so after Goldman Sachs. The move appears to stem from licensing restrictions, growing U.S. national-security concerns surrounding advanced artificial intelligence, and increasing fears that cutting-edge American AI capabilities could be exploited by foreign adversaries. While Hong Kong has long served as a bridge between Western finance and China, the decision underscores a broader shift in which U.S. corporations are increasingly treating advanced AI as a strategic asset rather than a globally available commercial product.…

New research examining Anthropic’s Claude coding system offers a revealing look at where modern artificial intelligence actually derives its power. Contrary to the popular narrative that increasingly advanced AI models are doing all the heavy lifting, the findings show that the overwhelming majority of Claude’s functionality comes from the surrounding software infrastructure, orchestration systems, and operational tooling that allow the model to interact with users and perform useful tasks. The research found that only about 1.6% of Claude Code’s codebase consists of AI decision-making logic, while roughly 98.4% is dedicated to operational infrastructure. The findings reinforce a growing view in…

For decades, the trajectory of technological progress has followed a predictable path: more data, more computing power, and more strain on the physical infrastructure that supports it. What once fit inside a server closet now demands sprawling campuses the size of small towns, consuming vast quantities of electricity and water. The modern data center has become one of the most energy-intensive components of the global economy, and its growth shows no signs of slowing. Against that backdrop, the idea of moving data centers—and their power generation—into space has shifted from science fiction to a serious strategic consideration. At first glance,…

Prince William is highlighting a new generation of large-scale energy storage technology as Britain confronts growing concerns about maintaining a reliable electricity supply while increasing its dependence on renewable energy. American company Form Energy plans to bring its iron-air battery systems to the United Kingdom, with facilities capable of storing enough electricity to power major population centers for multiple days during periods when wind and solar generation fall short. The initiative, tied to the Earthshot Prize network championed by the Prince of Wales, reflects a growing recognition that renewable energy alone cannot sustain modern economies without massive investments in dependable…

A Chicago after-school initiative is taking a different approach to artificial intelligence education by teaching children how AI works, what its limitations are, and how to think critically about emerging technology without requiring them to spend more time staring at screens. The program reflects a growing concern among educators and parents that children need AI literacy to succeed in the modern economy, while also recognizing the mounting evidence that excessive screen exposure can negatively affect attention spans, social development, and learning outcomes. Rather than immersing students in AI-powered devices, organizers are emphasizing hands-on activities, discussion, creativity, and real-world problem-solving to…

One of Wall Street’s most profitable and least understood firms is stepping out of the shadows as artificial intelligence reshapes the financial industry. Jane Street, the quantitative trading powerhouse known for its proprietary algorithms, flat organizational structure, and culture of secrecy, is aggressively expanding its AI capabilities while simultaneously becoming more public in order to attract top engineering talent and investment opportunities. The firm has grown to roughly 3,500 employees, plans to hire more than 500 additional workers this year, maintains a private-company portfolio valued at approximately $20 billion, and recently committed $1 billion to AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave while…

Israeli entrepreneur Shalev Hulio, best known as the co-founder of the controversial NSO Group and its Pegasus surveillance software, is attempting a dramatic reinvention through Dream, an artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity company focused on defending governments and critical infrastructure from nation-state cyberattacks. The rapidly growing firm recently secured $260 million in new funding at a $3 billion valuation and claims to have helped thwart sophisticated cyber threats originating from adversarial states including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Hulio argues that future geopolitical power will be determined as much by control and protection of data as by traditional military strength, positioning…