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SpaceX buys Cursor, Copilot Co-work pricing, Snap $2,200 Spectacles backlash

AIFriday, June 19, 2026· 19 videos

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SpaceX acquires Cursor for $60B

SpaceX has moved rapidly post-IPO to acquire AI coding platform Cursor in a deal valued around $60 billion. The company reportedly raised $75 billion, enabling aggressive expansion into software and AI tooling. Cursor is widely seen as a leader in AI-assisted development, with strong adoption among engineers. The deal builds on an existing partnership and signals SpaceX’s deeper push into vertically integrated AI capabilities.

Microsoft launches Copilot Co-work pricing

Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Co-work globally with a new usage-based pricing model built on credits costing about $0.01 each. The system enables agentic workflows that can analyze thousands of files or execute multi-step enterprise tasks autonomously. Early adopters like Accenture and Zurich Insurance report major productivity gains. Rising compute costs are driving the shift, with task complexity now categorized into light, medium, and heavy tiers.

Snap Spectacles face $2,200 backlash

Snap unveiled new Spectacles priced at roughly $2,200, drawing criticism over design and practicality. The bulky hardware, visible components, and comfort concerns have fueled skepticism about everyday usability. While features include AR maps, AI assistance, and collaborative tools, critics say there is no clear “killer app.” Cheaper alternatives like Meta Ray-Ban glasses highlight a steep pricing gap limiting mainstream adoption.

Midjourney enters medical imaging hardware

Midjourney has launched Midjourney Medical, introducing a full-body ultrasound system with 358,000 sensors. The device generates high-resolution 3D scans with detail down to 0.5 mm, processing up to 17 GB per second. Reconstruction requires petaflop-scale compute, producing dense diagnostic imagery in about 60 seconds. The move marks a major expansion from generative AI into healthcare hardware and diagnostics.

Musk pushes orbital data centers

Elon Musk is advancing plans for space-based AI data centers operating around 600 km above Earth. Initial targets aim for 1 gigawatt by 2027, with long-term ambitions reaching 1 terawatt. The approach leverages constant solar energy and natural cooling in space. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel-backed Pantalassa is exploring ocean-based alternatives with $140 million in funding, highlighting a race to bypass terrestrial constraints.

Claude gains connectors and artifacts

Anthropic’s Claude is evolving into a full workspace through connectors and Artifacts in Claude Code. These features enable live dashboards, cross-app automation, and real-time data integration from tools like email and codebases. Users can generate interactive outputs instead of static text and share them via persistent links. The shift positions Claude as an operational layer for teams rather than just a chatbot.

Codex learns workflows by demonstration

Codex can now learn tasks by observing user actions, turning workflows into reusable automated skills. This demonstration-based approach captures nuances that are difficult to express in prompts. Example use cases include automating YouTube uploads with metadata, thumbnails, and settings handled end-to-end. Once trained, Codex can execute tasks independently on new inputs with minimal supervision.

France drops Palantir for ChapsVision

France’s DGSI is replacing Palantir with domestic firm ChapsVision and its Argonos platform. The move reflects growing emphasis on data sovereignty and reducing reliance on U.S. technology. Palantir had been in use since 2016, but geopolitical tensions accelerated the transition. Argonos integrates multi-source intelligence analysis, including dark web data, within a European-controlled ecosystem.

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