The new head of NASA, AI wins at weather forecasting, two satellites will work to create artificial eclipses, Clone Robotics builds an android, oncolytic viruses treat cancer...and a whole lot more.
I've heard exactly 2 people in this life use the words c'est la vie, you and my son. Very nice.
This newsletter keeps me from looking at technological advancement as a scary prospect and reminds me of all the weird and wonderful things it will bring.
Great wide-ranging overview of tech happenings around the work.
Crazy that xAI is planning a 1 million GPU data center. Any word on when Grok 3 will be released or what it's capabilities will be?
As to the Long Match 12 rocket from China, I don't understand why China needs so many medium lift rockets…Long March 2,3,7,8, and now 12…?
Nonetheless, the LM-12 is testing Chinas yf-100k engine, which will be evolved into the reusavle yf-100n. 21 of these reusable engines will power the LM-10, Chinas answer to the Falcon Heavy.
Sounds like Grok 3 could be released this month, but that was an estimate from back in July. My guess is sometime in Q1 next year. A little scanty on details, except that it could leap past its rivals according to Elon Musk, and be able to fully analyze long pieces of legislation, which would be very helpful!
I wonder if China is treating the various Long March rockets a bit like SpaceX does with versions of theirs. A form of quick iteration probably. China is not slacking off on their space ambitions!
I've heard exactly 2 people in this life use the words c'est la vie, you and my son. Very nice.
This newsletter keeps me from looking at technological advancement as a scary prospect and reminds me of all the weird and wonderful things it will bring.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Great issue of the techno-optimist!
Great wide-ranging overview of tech happenings around the work.
Crazy that xAI is planning a 1 million GPU data center. Any word on when Grok 3 will be released or what it's capabilities will be?
As to the Long Match 12 rocket from China, I don't understand why China needs so many medium lift rockets…Long March 2,3,7,8, and now 12…?
Nonetheless, the LM-12 is testing Chinas yf-100k engine, which will be evolved into the reusavle yf-100n. 21 of these reusable engines will power the LM-10, Chinas answer to the Falcon Heavy.
It will also take Chinese astronauts to the Moon.
Exciting times.
Thanks J.K., always appreciate it!
Sounds like Grok 3 could be released this month, but that was an estimate from back in July. My guess is sometime in Q1 next year. A little scanty on details, except that it could leap past its rivals according to Elon Musk, and be able to fully analyze long pieces of legislation, which would be very helpful!
https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1815468237901189565?t=bHs3sPNGMD2sowQrBLVXiQ&s=19
I wonder if China is treating the various Long March rockets a bit like SpaceX does with versions of theirs. A form of quick iteration probably. China is not slacking off on their space ambitions!