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Tech Titans and Space Races: A Week in Review
In a week marked by both technological advancements and strategic maneuvering, several key developments emerged across the tech and space sectors. From autonomous vehicles expanding their reach to a subtle social media jab between industry rivals, the landscape continues to evolve. Meanwhile, political figures are grappling with the energy demands of artificial intelligence, and China is making strides in reusable rocket technology.
Waymo, a leader in the autonomous vehicle field, is expanding its commercial operations. According to Ars Technica, the company currently operates in six U.S. cities and is planning to add a dozen more, including London. Waymo's sixth-generation Waymo Driver, using upfitted Zeekr Ojai minivans, will soon be deployed.
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of the space company Blue Origin, made a rare social media appearance on X, formerly Twitter. He shared a black and white image of a turtle, a move that Ars Technica suggests was a reference to Blue Origin's coat of arms, which features two turtles. This is a nod to Aesop's fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare," implying a slow-and-steady approach to space exploration.
China is rapidly catching up to the United States in reusable launch technology. Ars Technica reported that a subscale version of the Long March 10 rocket successfully launched and executed a perfect ocean landing. This development signals a significant advancement in China's space capabilities.
The increasing energy demands of data centers, particularly those powering artificial intelligence, have become a point of contention for politicians. Fortune reported that politicians, including President Donald Trump, are seeking bipartisan agreement to ensure that tech companies, not the public, bear the costs of the electricity required for AI. However, there is little consensus on what constitutes a "fair share."
In other news, one individual has been keeping a spreadsheet of their first dates. According to Time, the individual has been on 76 first dates in the past three and a half years.
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