Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are collaborating on a project called Starmind, which aims to build AI data centers that operate in orbit. Musk described the system as far better than expected, with volume production set for 2027. The effort could eventually expand to include up to one million satellites forming an orbital computing network, pushing AI infrastructure into space.
Compute usage across leading AI companies has shifted dramatically. Data from Semi Analysis shows that pre-training work at Anthropic and OpenAI fell from 67 percent of compute to just 7 percent between 2024 and 2026. Post-training and reinforcement learning rose from 5 percent to 55 percent over the same period, while inference remained relatively steady between 29 and 39 percent.
Memory chip stocks saw sharp declines recently, but analyst MS Hwang says it is too early to conclude that AI growth is slowing. SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and Micron all posted large drops. Hwang points to inflation and interest rates as bigger drags on AI investment than supply issues, and does not see Chinese memory chip progress as the main cause of the sell-off.
China's national intelligent computing capacity reached 2,185 EFLOPS by June 2026. The government released a blueprint for 2026 to 2030 that targets 9,800 EFLOPS of computing power and 1,700 EB of advanced storage by 2030. The plan calls for large GPU clusters, high-speed networks and green infrastructure, though regional gaps and coordination challenges remain concerns.
ISACA CEO Erik Prusch highlighted weak AI governance across many organizations. A 2026 poll found that 82 percent of European firms allow AI use, but only 42 percent have full AI policies in place. Prusch stressed accountability, control, explainability and culture as key areas to measure, calling for stronger governance beyond basic compliance with rules like the EU AI Act.
An opinion letter addressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the role of AI in medicine. Writer John Morey emphasized that physicians and scientists create the knowledge that AI systems rely on, and that human doctors consider a patient's full context in ways AI may not. The letter urged Kennedy to recognize the people behind AI-driven health information.
Industry leaders in Northwest Montana discussed how automation and AI are being used in local operations. Weyerhaeuser's Nick Sparagna said vision systems help check plywood quality, freeing workers for other tasks. Applied Materials' Bryon Riotto cited safety hazards as a strong reason to automate. Clint Finlayson advised companies to study metrics carefully before investing in automation technology.
Questions about AI and welfare have surfaced in recent research. The study examines model welfare and whether AI systems can have morally relevant experiences. It references Anthropic's November 2026 anti-cruelty policy for Claude, and notes concerns that poorly curated harmful examples could shape future model behavior. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warned in September against granting AI models rights.
China is using AI-enabled cognitive warfare to shape Taiwan's information environment, supercharging its reach through social media and non-kinetic strategies. Taiwan is responding with its own AI tools to build societal resilience, and experts are discussing what other democracies can learn from Taiwan's digital defense efforts.
An AI-assisted tool called the Detainee Gharwapsi Yojana helped a 19-year-old protester who was detained during antigovernment protests in New Delhi and left 50km from the protest site with no cash and a dead phone. Developed by 25-year-old Rajiv Choudhary, the tool uses a digital dashboard with live mapping and a network of over 130 volunteers who track police buses carrying detainees and arrange rides home. The initiative focuses on helping minors, elderly people and women who are stranded after detention.
Key Takeaways
- <ul><li>Elon Musk and Nvidia are developing Starmind, an orbital AI data center project expected to reach volume production in 2027 with up to one million satellites.</li><li>Pre-training compute at Anthropic and OpenAI dropped from 67% to 7% between 2024 and 2026, while post-training and reinforcement learning rose from 5% to 55%.</li><li>Analyst MS Hwang says memory chip stock declines do not necessarily signal slowing AI growth, pointing to inflation and interest rates as bigger factors.</li><li>China's intelligent computing capacity reached 2,185 EFLOPS by June 2026, with a target of 9,800 EFLOPS and 1,700 EB of storage by 2030.</li><li>A 2026 poll found 82% of European firms allow AI use, but only 42% have full AI policies, according to ISACA CEO Erik Prusch.</li><li>An opinion letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stresses that physicians and scientists create the knowledge AI relies on in healthcare.</li><li>Montana industry leaders report using AI and automation for quality control and safety, while advising careful metric review before investment.</li><li>Anthropic's November 2026 anti-cruelty policy for Claude and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's September warning against AI model rights highlight growing welfare debates.</li><li>China is deploying AI-enabled cognitive warfare against Taiwan, which is responding with its own AI tools to build societal resilience.</li><li>The Detainee Gharwapsi Yojana tool in New Delhi uses live mapping and over 130 volunteers to help stranded detainees find their way home.</li></ul>
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang team up on space AI data centers
Elon Musk praised Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as SpaceX and Nvidia work together on AI computers for space. The system is called Starmind and is designed to operate in orbit. Musk said it is far better than expected and will reach volume production in 2027. The project may eventually involve up to one million satellites as an orbital computing network.
AI memory chip sell-off may not mean growth is slowing
Memory chip stocks fell sharply recently, but analyst MS Hwang says it is too early to say AI growth is slowing. SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and Micron all dropped big percentages. Hwang says inflation and interest rates may be slowing AI investment more than supply issues. He believes Chinese memory chip progress is not the real cause of the sell-off.
AI compute shifts from pre-training to post-training
A Semi Analysis chart shows AI compute use has changed a lot from 2024 to 2026. Pre-training dropped from 67 percent to just 7 percent of combined Anthropic and OpenAI compute. Post-training and reinforcement learning rose from 5 percent to 55 percent. Inference stayed steady, moving only between about 29 and 39 percent.
Letter urges Kennedy to remember doctors behind AI health info
An opinion letter addresses Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about AI in medicine. The writer says physicians and scientists create the knowledge that AI uses. The letter points out that second opinions consider a patient's full context, which AI may not know. It was written by John Morey of Littleton.
Montana leaders discuss automation and AI in local industry
Industry leaders in Northwest Montana shared how they use automation and AI. Weyerhaeuser's Nick Sparagna said vision systems help check plywood quality so workers can move to other tasks. Applied Materials' Bryon Riotto said safety hazards are a good reason to automate. Clint Finlayson advised companies to study metrics before investing in automation.
China Expands Intelligent Computing and Storage for AI Era
China's national intelligent computing capacity reached 2,185 EFLOPS by June 2026. The government released a blueprint for 2026 to 2030 targeting 9,800 EFLOPS of computing and 1,700 EB of advanced storage by 2030. The plan calls for large GPU clusters, high speed networks, and green infrastructure. Regional gaps and coordination challenges remain key concerns.
ISACA CEO Urges Stronger AI Governance and Trust
ISACA CEO Erik Prusch says many organizations allow AI use without proper oversight. A 2026 poll found 82 percent of European firms permit AI but only 42 percent have full AI policies. He stresses accountability, control, explainability, and culture as key areas to measure. These ideas support stronger governance beyond basic compliance with rules like the EU AI Act.
Study Examines Whether AI Systems Can Experience Suffering
The article explores model welfare and whether AI systems can have morally relevant experiences. It focuses on Anthropic's November 2026 anti cruelty policy for Claude. The author suggests poorly curated harmful examples could shape future model behavior. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warned in September against granting AI models rights.
China Uses AI Cognitive Warfare Against Taiwan
The article examines how China uses AI enabled cognitive warfare to shape Taiwan's information environment. AI supercharges China's reach through social media and non kinetic strategies. Taiwan is responding with its own AI tools to build societal resilience. Experts discuss what other democracies can learn from Taiwan's digital defense efforts.
AI Is Changing Motherhood in Harmful Ways
The article highlights growing concerns about AI use in childcare and parenting. Experts warn that AI may reduce human connection and empathy in children. Some see AI as a helpful tool for parents, but risks are still being studied. The debate over AI's role in raising children continues as families and policymakers weigh the effects.
AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital
A 19-year-old protester was detained during antigovernment protests in New Delhi and left 50km from the protest site with no cash and a dead phone. She was rescued by volunteers using an AI-assisted tool called the Detainee Gharwapsi Yojana, developed by 25-year-old Rajiv Choudhary. The initiative uses a digital dashboard with live mapping and a network of over 130 volunteers who track police buses carrying detainees and arrange rides home. The tool focuses on helping minors, elderly people and women who are left stranded after detention. Volunteers coordinate through WhatsApp, sharing police bus numbers and locations to provide transport, legal assistance and medical support.
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- While Share Of Inference Has Held Steady Over The Last 2 Years, Pre-training Compute Has Moved To Post-Training: Semi Analysis
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- From vision systems to robotic dogs, local industry leaders share thoughts on automation and AI
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- China's AI Cognitive Warfare: Manipulating Taiwan's Reality?
- AI is changing motherhood for the worse
- AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital
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