Edition: May 23, 2026

Elon Musk appears to be shifting focus away from terrestrial solar power, instead emphasizing space-based solar energy for powering data centers, as outlined in SpaceX's recent IPO filing. Musk's company xAI is currently using natural gas turbines to power its data centers, with plans to expand. The move marks a significant departure from Musk's earlier emphasis on clean energy and electrification of the economy.

Google has introduced a new anything-to-anything AI model that can generate realistic videos with minimal effort and know-how. The model was tested by creating a deepfake video of a stuffed deer participating in various activities. This technology has the potential to blur the line between harmless fun and reality.

Nemotron-Labs introduces a new diffusion language model that generates text in parallel and refines it in multiple steps, offering significant runtime performance benefits and the ability to revise generated tokens. This model supports three generation modes, including autoregressive, diffusion, and self-speculation, allowing for flexibility in speed and accuracy. The model is available in various sizes and licenses, including the NVIDIA Nemotron Open Model License.

Ferrari has partnered with IBM to enhance its fan engagement using AI, overhauling the technology powering the Ferrari fan app to create a more personalized experience for fans. The app now features games, AI-written race summaries, and behind-the-scenes stories, with a focus on storytelling to keep fans engaged year-round. The partnership aims to make each fan feel like the team knows them, using data and AI to deliver tailored content.