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SpaceX's AI Chip Deal, Deno Desktop Launches

Today's top tech news includes massive AI infrastructure investments, new developer tools, and critical security alerts.

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CHIPS — SpaceX signs $6.3B deal for Nvidia GB300 AI chips at Colossus 2▪STARTUPS — Upscale raises $190M at $2B valuation for AI networking infrastructure▪DEV — Deno Desktop launches, enabling cross-platform apps with web technologies▪SECURITY — OpenAI Codex logging bug fills local SSDs with terabytes of data▪AI — Apertus launches as open foundation model for sovereign AI initiatives▪CHIPS — SpaceX signs $6.3B deal for Nvidia GB300 AI chips at Colossus 2▪STARTUPS — Upscale raises $190M at $2B valuation for AI networking infrastructure▪DEV — Deno Desktop launches, enabling cross-platform apps with web technologies▪SECURITY — OpenAI Codex logging bug fills local SSDs with terabytes of data▪AI — Apertus launches as open foundation model for sovereign AI initiatives▪

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01SpaceX signs $6.3B deal for Nvidia GB300 AI chips at Colossus 202Upscale raises $190M at $2B valuation for AI networking infrastructure03Deno Desktop launches, enabling cross-platform apps with web technologies04OpenAI Codex logging bug fills local SSDs with terabytes of data05Apertus launches as open foundation model for sovereign AI initiatives
ViralVault · The Daily Briefing▪Slide 01 / 05
01CHIPS

SpaceX signs $6.3B deal for Nvidia GB300 AI chips at Colossus 2

SpaceX has reportedly entered a monumental computing power agreement, valued at up to $6.3 billion, with Reflection AI. This deal grants Reflection AI access to advanced Nvidia GB300 GPUs located at SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center. The agreement stipulates monthly payments of $150 million through 2029 for this crucial AI infrastructure.

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SpaceX signs $6.3B deal for Nvidia GB300 AI chips at Colossus 2

SpaceX has reportedly secured a massive computing deal with Reflection AI, potentially worth $6.3 billion.

The agreement provides Reflection AI with access to Nvidia GB300 GPUs housed within SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center.

This significant contract underscores the soaring demand and investment in high-performance AI compute infrastructure.

Reflection AI is committed to paying $150 million per month for this access, continuing until 2029.

The deal highlights SpaceX's expanding role beyond aerospace into critical AI resource provision.

SpaceX has signed a major computing power agreement with Reflection AI, making the open-source art platform a key tenant in its Colossus 2 data center.
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ViralVault · The Daily Briefing▪Slide 02 / 05
02STARTUPS

Upscale raises $190M at $2B valuation for AI networking infrastructure

Upscale, a startup focused on building AI-optimized networking infrastructure to challenge industry giants like Cisco, has successfully closed a $190 million Series A-1 funding round. This latest investment elevates the company's valuation to $2 billion, a doubling from its previous $1 billion valuation achieved after a $200 million raise in January. Upscale posits that fundamental shifts in computing necessitate entirely new networking solutions.

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Upscale raises $190M at $2B valuation for AI networking infrastructure

AI networking startup Upscale has secured $190 million in a Series A-1 funding round.

The company is now valued at $2 billion, a significant increase from its $1 billion valuation in January.

Upscale aims to develop next-generation AI networking infrastructure, positioning itself as a rival to Cisco.

The firm believes that each major computing paradigm shift requires a new approach to networking.

This substantial funding highlights investor confidence in the need for specialized networking solutions for AI workloads.

Every time computing has fundamentally changed, a new networking company has risen with it.
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ViralVault · The Daily Briefing▪Slide 03 / 05
03DEV

Deno Desktop launches, enabling cross-platform apps with web technologies

Deno, the secure JavaScript and TypeScript runtime, has officially launched Deno Desktop. This new platform empowers developers to build native-like, cross-platform desktop applications utilizing familiar web technologies. It aims to offer a streamlined and performant alternative for creating desktop experiences with Deno's inherent security and tooling advantages.

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Deno Desktop launches, enabling cross-platform apps with web technologies

Deno, known for its secure JavaScript and TypeScript runtime, has released Deno Desktop.

This new offering allows developers to create cross-platform desktop applications using existing web skills.

It presents a compelling alternative to frameworks like Electron or Tauri, leveraging Deno's native capabilities.

The platform promises a streamlined development experience for building performant desktop apps.

Deno Desktop aims to bring the benefits of web development to the native desktop environment.

Deno Desktop offers a comprehensive solution for building native desktop applications using web technologies.
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ViralVault · The Daily Briefing▪Slide 04 / 05
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OpenAI Codex logging bug fills local SSDs with terabytes of data

A critical logging bug has been identified in OpenAI's Codex, the underlying AI model for tools like GitHub Copilot. Reports indicate that this flaw can cause Codex to write terabytes of data to local SSDs, leading to rapid disk space exhaustion and potential system instability. The issue underscores the importance of rigorous error handling and logging management in AI-powered developer tools.

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OpenAI Codex logging bug fills local SSDs with terabytes of data

A significant logging bug in OpenAI's Codex has been reported by developers.

The flaw causes Codex to write an excessive amount of data, potentially terabytes, to local SSDs.

This can quickly consume disk space, leading to performance degradation and system issues.

The bug affects users of AI coding assistants powered by Codex, such as GitHub Copilot.

It highlights the need for robust logging and resource management in AI development environments.

A critical flaw in OpenAI's Codex is causing developers' local SSDs to fill up at an alarming rate.
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ViralVault · The Daily Briefing▪Slide 05 / 05
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Apertus launches as open foundation model for sovereign AI initiatives

Apertus has been introduced as an open foundation model specifically tailored for sovereign AI applications. This initiative aims to provide a transparent and controllable AI framework for nations and organizations desiring full autonomy over their AI infrastructure, data, and ethical guidelines. It signifies a growing trend towards localized and decentralized AI development, prioritizing national or organizational control.

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Apertus launches as open foundation model for sovereign AI initiatives

Apertus has been unveiled as a new open foundation model focusing on 'sovereign AI'.

The project aims to offer a transparent and controllable AI solution for various entities.

It is designed for nations and organizations seeking full autonomy over their AI infrastructure and data.

This initiative reflects a broader movement towards decentralized and localized AI development.

Apertus positions itself as a key player in enabling self-reliant AI ecosystems.

Apertus aims to empower nations and organizations with greater control over their AI infrastructure and data.
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