xAI lays out interplanetary ambitions in public all-hands
Elon Musk’s xAI has publicly released its full 45-minute all-hands presentation on X, detailing the company’s roadmap and its specific ambitions for interplanetary artificial intelligence. This rare public disclosure outlines how the startup intends to integrate AI into future space exploration and broader scientific advancement.
Spotify says its best developers haven’t written a line of code since December, thanks to AI
Spotify reports that some of its most productive developers have not written manual code since December, attributing the shift to the use of AI tools like Claude Code and an internal system named Honk. By leveraging these technologies to handle technical implementation, the company aims to significantly accelerate development speeds and improve overall engineering efficiency.
Anthropic raises another $30B in Series G, with a new value of $380B
AI startup Anthropic has secured $30 billion in Series G funding, elevating the company’s total valuation to $380 billion. This massive capital injection is intended to strengthen its competitive position against OpenAI as the two firms vie for market dominance and public attention.
A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip
OpenAI has released an updated version of its Codex coding tool, which is now powered by a custom-designed dedicated chip. This integration marks a significant milestone in the company's partnership with the chipmaker, aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of AI-driven programming assistance.