SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day:
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
SpaceX blasts off with a record-breaking $75 billion IPO:
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, raised $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters:
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light:
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters.
AI development is driving economic inequality, says tech critic Karen Hao:
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Karen Hao about the Pope's recent warnings that AI companies represent a new form of colonialism.
Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update:
At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety — and critiquing the company's AI competitors.
Kalshi and Polymarket crack down on paid influencers claiming election fraud:
Influencers are using prediction market odds to sow doubt in vote counting, in some cases in posts paid for by the companies themselves.
Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers:
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it:
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
What do you actually get when you pay for AI?:
Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.
