Making It Grow

Samsung has agreed to invest $1.0 billion in an AI infrastructure company backed by private equity firm KKR and chipmaker Nvidia. The investment, reported by the Wall Street Journal, adds Samsung to a growing list of major technology companies putting large sums into the computing infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence services.

The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States has weapons in space, a rare and direct admission about American military capabilities in orbit. The statement is drawing attention because the US has historically kept such programs classified, and it could sharpen debate over arms competition and norms in space.

Doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic face heightened health risks during the current heat wave. The drugs can contribute to dehydration, and patients may not feel thirsty or may experience nausea and vomiting, making it harder to stay hydrated. Medical experts are advising users to drink water regularly, avoid excessive heat, and seek medical attention if they develop dizziness or other symptoms of dehydration.

An American-developed battery is being touted as a potential challenge to China's dominance of the electric vehicle supply chain. According to InsideEVs, the technology could reduce Western automakers' reliance on Chinese-made battery components, a growing strategic concern for the US and its allies as EV production scales up globally.

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang in California, according to a statement from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California. Zhang is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China. The statement says Zhang came to the United States last year, reportedly to conduct activities on Beijing's behalf. The arrest adds to a series of recent US prosecutions targeting alleged covert Chinese influence operations on American soil.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has delivered a pointed public response to Donald Trump, saying 'the reality is' shifting when it comes to relations between Washington and New Delhi. The remark, made amid ongoing friction over tariffs and trade, has been widely circulated and debated, with commentators reading it as a signal of India's growing willingness to push back against US pressure.

An expert argues that the surge in AI investment is changing bond markets and making borrowing more expensive. Massive spending on data centres and AI infrastructure is competing for capital, putting upward pressure on interest rates and government debt costs, with effects rippling through the global economy and investment markets.

Activists are escalating their opposition to artificial intelligence companies with direct action tactics, under the banner 'Pull the plug'. The Guardian reports on protests targeting AI firms, reflecting growing public frustration with the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and its perceived environmental and social harms. The story is being shared widely in world news and technology circles.

US companies are reportedly making significant money from the war in Ukraine, through defense contracts, weapons supplies and reconstruction-related work. The report highlights how American arms manufacturers and other firms have seen revenues grow since Russia's full-scale invasion, raising questions about the financial interests tied to continued US support for Kyiv.

The executive who led Albertsons' retail media business has left the grocery chain, according to a report by Grocery Dive. The departure comes as retailers increasingly rely on retail media revenue, making leadership changes in these divisions closely watched across the grocery and advertising industries.

Laura Delano joins Blake Mycoskie on the No Magic Pill podcast to discuss whether psychiatric treatment can sometimes make patients worse rather than better. The conversation explores doubts about mainstream mental health care, including the effects of long-term medication. The episode is drawing large attention online, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with the discussion amid wider debate about psychiatric prescribing practices.

Analysts warn the AI industry must generate roughly $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive spending on data centres now underway. Tech companies are pouring hundreds of billions into computing infrastructure, and the calculation highlights the enormous gap between investment and current AI income. Commenters are debating whether the build-out is sustainable or a bubble in the making.

Engineer Agost Biro has published a detailed walkthrough breaking down a Lean proof step by step, aimed at software engineers rather than mathematicians. The post explains how the proof assistant's syntax and tactic system work in practice, translating familiar programming concepts into formal verification. Readers are discussing whether Lean's growing role in verified software makes it worth learning.

Liverpool are preparing a major transfer fight to sign an England midfielder, with Real Madrid and Chelsea also chasing the player. Reports say the club are gearing up for a competitive battle for his signature, making the upcoming Liverpool vs Real Madrid fixture a backdrop to growing transfer speculation between the two clubs.

Lola Vision Systems, a startup, is working to make it easier for developers to run AI models directly on chips. The company's approach targets the growing difficulty of deploying artificial intelligence on hardware, aiming to reduce the complexity involved. The news was reported by TechCrunch. Further details about funding, products, or the company's technology have not been made widely available, and reaction to the announcement remains limited so far.

Businesses are struggling to plan and control their AI expenses, according to reporting by the Wall Street Journal. The pay-per-use nature of AI services, where costs depend on token consumption, makes monthly bills highly unpredictable as usage grows. Companies and technology leaders are debating how to forecast, cap and justify these fast-scaling costs, with many saying traditional budgeting methods simply do not fit AI workloads.

The website noailist.org now lists more than 300 projects that have publicly committed to not using artificial intelligence in their work. The collection spans games, software development, tools, music, audio and social networks, and is being shared with hashtags such as NoAI and AntiAI. Supporters frame it as a way for developers and creators to signal to users that their products contain no generative AI components.

Luka Dončić is among the most searched topics in the United States. Interest comes alongside Los Angeles Lakers discussion, with Austin Reaves speaking about expected changes to the team's offense. Lakers fans are closely following how the roster's backcourt will be used, making Dončić a focal point of current basketball conversation in the US.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities across Spain on Sunday, demanding strict curbs on soaring urban rents. Protesters condemned sharply inflated rental prices in major metropolitan areas and called on the government to intervene. The demonstrations come amid a growing housing affordability crisis that has pushed rent costs beyond the reach of many residents, making housing one of the country's most pressing political issues.

Google has frozen its open source bug bounty program, citing a significant rise in submissions generated with the help of AI. The company says automated, low-quality vulnerability reports are overwhelming reviewers, making it harder to identify genuine security flaws. The move highlights a growing problem across the security industry as AI tools make it easy to mass-produce plausible-looking bug reports.