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Futuristic AI data center powered by natural gas turbines, illustrating Elon Musk's xAI's energy choices and the debate around sustainable power for AI.
Founders

Elon Musk's xAI Fuels AI with Gas, Questions Solar Future

Elon Musk's xAI is powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to buy an additional $2.

Ethan Calder· May 23· 3 min read
Holographic projection showing exponential revenue growth for Peec AI, surpassing the $10 million mark.

Peec AI Achieves $10 Million in Annualized Revenue Growth

Ethan Calder · May 23
Futuristic Google AI glasses with a discreet camera and speakers, showcasing advanced AI and Android XR integration for seamless daily use.

Google AI Glasses: Features & Android XR Integration

Ethan Calder · May 22
Abstract representation of Google's AI processing a search query, highlighting a critical misinterpretation of the word 'disregard'.

Google AI Search Interprets 'Disregard' as System Instruction

Ethan Calder · May 22
Concert audience members excitedly showing their phones with Spotify 'Reserved' ticket confirmations, anticipating a live music event.

Spotify 'Reserved' Holds Concert Tickets for Premium Subscribers

Ethan Calder · May 21
Futuristic desktop interface showing Spotify Studio AI generating a private podcast episode with glowing waveforms and data streams.

Spotify Studio AI Generates Private Podcast Episodes

Spotify launched 'Studio,' an experimental desktop app that generates AI-powered podcast episodes for individual use.

Ethan Calder· May 21· 3 min
Futuristic AI entities representing Spotify Studio and Google NotebookLM in a digital showdown, symbolizing the competition in AI-powered content creation.

Spotify Studio vs. Google NotebookLM: A 2026 AI Feature Showdown

Spotify is launching an experimental desktop app called 'Studio' that generates AI-powered podcasts based on user prompts and personal data, according to 9to5Google .

Ethan Calder· May 21· 3 min