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▲ SpaceX invests $2 billion in xAI to fuel AI-driven innovation.

AND: Perplexity AI and OpenAI launch AI-powered browsers

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Matt Lok
July 15, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Welcome future tech & AI enthusiasts — this week’s highlights:

SpaceX invests $2 billion in xAI to fuel AI-driven innovation.

Perplexity AI and OpenAI launch AI-powered browsers

Microsoft commits $4 billion to train millions in AI skills.

Nvidia hits a historic $4 trillion market cap, driven by AI chip demand.

I’ll also share how you can create your own AI animation with Google VEO

Let’s get into it.

In today’s issue:

▲ AI INVESTMENTS

A major bet on AI-driven scientific discovery.

What you need to know

  • SpaceX announced a $2 billion investment in xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company focused on accelerating human scientific discovery.

  • The funding aims to advance xAI’s mission to build AI that supports breakthroughs in fields like physics and biology, strengthening its competitive edge.

  • This move highlights growing links between space exploration and AI, with potential applications in enterprise analytics and research automation.

Key Ideas

▲ SpaceX’s investment in xAI signals a focus on AI as a catalyst for innovation, offering businesses opportunities to leverage AI for advanced R&D.

▲ AI BROWSERS

Perplexity AI and OpenAI challenge Google Chrome’s dominance.

What you need to know

  • Perplexity AI launched Comet, a Chromium-based browser integrating its AI-powered search for enhanced research efficiency and automated summaries.

  • OpenAI is reported to be developing an AI-native browser leveraging ChatGPT’s 400 million weekly active users, aiming to redefine web navigation with intelligent features.

  • Both browsers could disrupt Google’s ad ecosystem, impacting businesses reliant on digital marketing and web analytics.

Key Idea

▲ AI-driven browsers are poised to transform web interactions, offering businesses smarter tools for research and customer engagement while challenging established players.

▲ AI EDUCATION

Training millions to meet AI workforce demands.

What you need to know

  • Microsoft pledged over $4 billion in cash and tech services to train millions in AI skills through the Microsoft Elevate Academy, targeting schools and nonprofits.

  • The program aims to certify 20 million people in AI, addressing the global need for AI-literate professionals.

  • Businesses can benefit from a growing pool of AI-skilled talent to drive digital transformation and innovation.

Key Idea

▲ Microsoft’s investment underscores the urgency for businesses to upskill employees in AI to stay competitive in an AI-driven economy.

▲ AI MARKET

A historic market cap driven by AI chip demand.

What you need to know

  • Nvidia became the first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market cap, fueled by its dominance in AI chips and data center technology.

  • The surge reflects the critical role of AI hardware in enterprise infrastructure, from cloud computing to generative AI applications.

  • Businesses investing in AI solutions must prioritize robust hardware to support scalable deployments.

Key Idea

▲ Nvidia’s milestone highlights the centrality of AI hardware in enterprise strategies, pushing businesses to invest in high-performance infrastructure.

▲ EVEN MORE NEWS

Other big ideas from the past week.

The Lab

▲ AI EDUCATION

Creating a Short Anime Animation with Google VEO 3: A Complete Tutorial

Creating a Short Anime Animation with Google VEO 3: A Complete Tutorial

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I had extra Google AI video credits to use, so I decided to create a short 45-second animation and document the entire process. What started as an experiment turned into a fascinating journey through AI-powered animation creation. Here's everything I learned, step by step so you can create your own short animation too.

Note: You will need a paid Google AI Pro subscription for this tutorial.

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▲ AI IMAGE SHOWCASE

Create this transparent phone with Midjourney

Midjourney Prompt: high tech transparent phone where you can see all the components underneath. floating in the air, profile view, product design, minimalism, Y2K style, matte plastic surfaces, plain gray background, studio lighting, hyper-realistic, Octane render.

Image Usage Suggestion: Product photography

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Stay curious,
Matt Lok, Editor

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