SpaceX Ambitious
Investors are currently focused on SpaceX’s valuation following its record-setting IPO. Elon Musk’s rocket, communications, and AI company is currently valued at roughly $2 trillion, despite not being expected to generate free cash flow for a decade or more.The incredible optimism reflects the incredible scale SpaceX has planned, which investors overly focused on early trading
Apple to skip high-end version for next-generation M-series chips
Apple is reportedly breaking away from tradition by skipping the higher-end versions of its upcoming M6 processor lineup. Instead of finishing the M6 family with its expected premium variants (the Pro, Max, and Ultra.Apple has already started ‘taping out’ the M7, which is the crucial phase where a chip’s final design is locked in for
China’s private space firms eye IPOs to challenge SpaceX
China’s private space industry is preparing for a new phase of expansion, with several companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs) after recent breakthroughs in reusable launch technology, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The fundraising push comes as Beijing seeks to build a stronger private space ecosystem capable of competing with Elon Musk’s
Meta withdraws Instagram’s Muse Image AI feature after privacy backlash
Meta has rolled back a new Instagram AI feature just days after introducing it in the US, following widespread criticism over privacy and consent. The feature, part of the company’s new Muse Image AI model, allowed users to generate customised AI images by referencing public Instagram accounts, inviting concerns that people’s photos could be used
AI generated women spreading misinformation about Singapore
With their perfect hair, polished makeup and poised demeanour, the women could not be more ready for the bright lights of social media. Using TikTok as their stage, they speak confidently in Mandarin about weighty issues concerning Singapore and Malaysia, from the economy to geopolitics and foreign relations.Between October 2025 and June 2026, they repeatedly
OpenAI and Google found selling AI models to blacklisted Chinese companies
Silicon Valley giants OpenAI and Google have confirmed they have been supplying advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent – three massive Chinese tech companies explicitly blacklisted by the US Pentagon over alleged ties to China’s military. OpenAI and Google both defended their international business practices while outlining how they monitor
Meta appeals verdict in social media addiction lawsuit
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury’s determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.The case centred on a 20-year-old woman who said she became addicted to social media
The ripple effect of this week’s mass Telstra outage
The ripple effect of this week’s mass Telstra outage exposes how vulnerable Australia is to future potential attacks on critical infrastructure, cyber security experts warn. The outage not only left millions of customers without mobile phone coverage but also shut down huge sections of regional passenger rail networks, and crippled business operators relying on digital
Record companies push for AI music to be labelled
American Association of Independent Music, the Grammys, SAG-AFTRA, and the Human Artistry Campaign. They want two different classifications: 1) AI-Generated. 2) AI-Assisted, which would mean it was created primarily by humans but used AI for some elements. They have designed a symbol too, which they would expect to be on the cover art like an
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing its trade secrets. In its complaint, the tech giant claims that OpenAI encouraged Apple employees to share information, components, drawings and other confidential materials related to upcoming products. This legal battle marks a major turn in the relationship between the two companies.