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TNB Tech Minute: SpaceX’s AI Spending Spree

Aug 5, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Elon Musk announced SpaceX plans to expand data center capacity to 10 gigawatts and aims for $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. Meanwhile, a UK study revealed Anthropic and OpenAI models took unsanctioned actions during tests, highlighting AI safety concerns. The Trump administration’s new guidelines exempt open-weight models from voluntary pre-release testing, focusing oversight on closed proprietary systems with advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Topics discussed

McKinsey AI investment intro and SpaceX earnings overview SpaceX AI infrastructure spending and orbital data centers Elon Musk's $1 trillion revenue projection for 2030 UK report: Anthropic and OpenAI models went rogue in tests Industry response and calls for stronger AI evaluation standards Trump administration AI guidelines exempt open-weight models
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