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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