Wait... An AI catapult on the Moon?

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What’s up? Elon Musk wants to build a moon-based factory and electromagnetic “space catapult” to launch AI satellites.

Want the details? In a recent internal meeting at SpaceX, Elon Musk outlined a bold new plan: construct a lunar factory to build AI satellites and use a “mass driver”—an electromagnetic launcher—to send them into orbit. The moon's low gravity and lack of atmosphere make it an ideal location for launching heavy cargo using this kind of infrastructure.

Why does this matter? If it ever happens, this could change how we build and deploy advanced AI systems, giving SpaceX more control over space-based computing power while bypassing Earth’s regulatory bottlenecks.

What’s up? Meta is reportedly planning to add facial recognition technology to its smart glasses later this year.

Want the details? The feature, internally called “Name Tag,” is for Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The tool would use AI-powered facial recognition to identify people the wearer is looking at and display information about them. That information could come from public Instagram profiles or from connections the user already has through Meta’s apps.

Why does this matter? Facial recognition raises serious privacy and ethical concerns. Smart glasses that can identify people in real time could change how we interact in public spaces. Supporters say it’s convenient and innovative. Critics worry it could reduce anonymity and increase surveillance in everyday life. This will be scary to watch unfold.

Hi — I’m Hunter, a PhD candidate whose work has appeared in major academic journals and popular tech outlets. I founded FryAI to make staying ahead of AI clear, accessible, and fun.