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SpaceX reported Q2 2026 revenue of $7.8 billion, up 92% from last year, driven by Starlink expansion and AI compute contracts with Anthropic and Google contributing nearly $2B; the company targets $100B ARR by year-end after its record IPO.
Anthropic is recruiting a dedicated team to design its own AI chips, aiming to optimize hardware and software together for greater efficiency and speed amid surging demand for its models and competition for infrastructure.
Startup WindBorne Systems secured $37M Series B funding at a $250M valuation to expand its AI-driven weather prediction platform, using high-altitude balloons for superior data in remote areas and targeting private sector applications like commodity trading.
The latest Forbes AI 50 list shows OpenAI and Anthropic leading with massive funding and revenue growth, while newcomers like Gamma, Chai Discovery, and Reflection highlight breakthroughs in presentations, drug discovery, and open-source models.
August features a total solar eclipse on Aug 12 visible in parts of Europe and the Arctic, peak Perseid meteor shower under new moon conditions, bright Venus, and a partial lunar eclipse later in the month.
The latest AI Index reveals AI performance is not plateauing but accelerating, with industry producing most frontier models; U.S. and Chinese models are nearly tied while the U.S. leads in high-impact patents.
As of August 2, 2026, the EU AI Act's transparency requirements and enforcement mechanisms by the AI Office and member states are in effect, focusing on high-risk systems and trustworthy AI development.
Bitcoin stabilizes above $60K supported by institutional ETF buying and improving U.S. regulatory outlook despite seasonal weakness; analysts offer mixed but generally constructive forecasts for the month.
A massive biodiversity survey across hundreds of Amazon sites suggests a small area alone may contain 40,000 insect species, highlighting the rainforest's untapped biological richness.
A new telescope guided by artificial intelligence has started astronomical observations, promising faster discovery and analysis of celestial phenomena through automated targeting and data processing.
Researchers developed an AI-powered noninvasive interface that decodes brain activity into coherent text, advancing brain-computer interface technology without surgical implants.
Institutional interest returns to Ethereum, Solana expands institutional use cases beyond memecoins, and decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid shows strong revenue as fundamentals drive the August crypto market.
Inspired by long-lived animals and centenarians, scientists are exploring ways to mend damaged DNA to extend healthspan and combat aging-related decline.
China's upcoming Chang’e-7 probe aims to land near the lunar south pole to scout for water ice, study the environment, and support future base development, with launch possible this month.
New AI models for energy grids offer more accurate forecasting to reduce blackout risks as renewable integration increases, according to recent research.
NASA's upcoming wide-field infrared telescope will survey billions of galaxies, study dark energy, and hunt for exoplanets, marking a major advancement in space astronomy.
Research from Imperial and Emlyon links venture capital funding pressure to increased fraud incidence among startups, raising questions for investors in the current tech funding environment.
Latest open-weight models are rapidly catching up to closed frontier AI in performance, but researchers warn the safety and alignment gap remains significant.
Scientists achieved efficient electricity generation using a hydrogen-fueled turbine that creates its own pressure via controlled detonation waves, potentially advancing clean energy tech.
New frameworks help humans avoid over-dependence on AI by providing calibrated confidence signals, improving overall decision quality in high-stakes environments.