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Rivian has begun delivering the R2, its more affordable EV, with plans for a $50,000 base version by 2027. CEO RJ Scaringe argues the R2 will broaden choice and avoid copying rivals, while production scales in Illinois and Georgia expand capacity.
SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in history, valuing the company at about $2.1 trillion and elevating Elon Musk to the world’s first trillionaire. The move expands Musk’s empire across SpaceX, X, Starlink, xAI and more, drawing fresh scrutiny over wealth concentration and the influence of tech giants on US policy and economy.
Memory chip prices have surged as AI data‑centre demand has drained supply, forcing device makers to absorb higher costs. Tim Cook has said Apple has found price increases "unavoidable," and Micron's earnings report tonight will test whether the market sustains lofty valuations for memory names amid a recent, sharp pullback.
Anthropic has said it has disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the U.S. Commerce Department has ordered the company to suspend foreign‑national access on national security grounds. Anthropic is complying while disputing the governments evidence of a narrow "jailbreak" and is working to restore access; other Anthropic models remain available.
Amazon engineers are under investigation after criticizing rapid AI data-center expansion and urging greater government oversight. Seattle hearings prompted a moratorium on new centers; the company says it is reviewing potential policy violations and stresses it supports employees speaking up within guidelines.
Slate Auto has unveiled a bare-bones EV pickup starting at $24,950, with a 205-mile range and modular design that can convert into an SUV. The two-seat base model omits an infotainment system and relies on over 200 accessories for personalization. Full delivery is slated for late 2026 as pre-orders begin; higher trims with two rows are priced around $29,950.
Tech leaders from Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft, and others urge US lawmakers to tighten rules on selling synthetic DNA and RNA, citing biosecurity gaps amid cheaper, more accessible AI tools. The open letter calls for mandatory screening of orders and better record-keeping to track undetected threats.
OpenAI has won a portion of the Musk v. Altman litigation, with a judge dismissing xAI’s trade secrets case against OpenAI with prejudice. The ruling reaffirms OpenAI’s legal position, while Musk has signaled intent to appeal. The case underscores ongoing tensions in AI development and corporate governance.
The Shelbyville mayor says only people who live in “shitty houses” oppose the data center. City residents say Furgeson was disrespectful.