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White House Launches $10 Billion Genesis AI Initiative for National Security

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The White House launched the $10 billion Genesis AI Initiative to accelerate national security AI, fund 12 university research centers, and sponsor 10,000 annual graduate scholarships.

Editorial illustration of a large Louisiana data center under construction among wetlands, substations and cooling infrastructure.

Meta Breaks Ground on Largest AI Data Center in US History in Louisiana

Meta broke ground on a $10 billion AI data center campus in Louisiana — the largest in US history — creating 25,000 jobs and running on 100% renewable energy when completed in 2028.

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NASA Announces Crew for First Crewed Mars Mission Launching November 2028

NASA announced the four-person crew for Ares I, the first crewed Mars mission, launching November 2028 and landing at Jezero Crater in June 2029 after a seven-month transit.

Editorial illustration of an unbranded smartphone, translation bubbles and a medical scanner stopped at a regulatory barrier.

Apple iPhone 18 Unveiled with AI Translation and FDA-Cleared Health Scanner

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 with real-time AI translation in 72 languages and an FDA-cleared melanoma detection feature. Pre-orders open Friday with pricing starting at $1,099.

Editorial illustration of researchers validating artificial-intelligence outputs across biology, climate, astronomy, materials and code.

Google Unveils Gemini Ultra 3 with Real-Time Scientific Discovery Capabilities

Google unveiled Gemini Ultra 3 with real-time scientific discovery capabilities, identifying novel crystal structures in batteries within days instead of years of traditional research.

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White House Launches $10 Billion Genesis AI Initiative for National Security

The White House launched the $10 billion Genesis AI Initiative to accelerate national security AI, fund 12 university research centers, and sponsor 10,000 annual graduate scholarships.

19 July 2026

Meta Breaks Ground on Largest AI Data Center in US History in Louisiana

Meta broke ground on a $10 billion AI data center campus in Louisiana — the largest in US history — creating 25,000 jobs and running on 100% renewable energy when completed in 2028.

13 July 2026

NASA Announces Crew for First Crewed Mars Mission Launching November 2028

NASA announced the four-person crew for Ares I, the first crewed Mars mission, launching November 2028 and landing at Jezero Crater in June 2029 after a seven-month transit.

7 July 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Unveiled with AI Translation and FDA-Cleared Health Scanner

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 with real-time AI translation in 72 languages and an FDA-cleared melanoma detection feature. Pre-orders open Friday with pricing starting at $1,099.

5 July 2026

Google Unveils Gemini Ultra 3 with Real-Time Scientific Discovery Capabilities

Google unveiled Gemini Ultra 3 with real-time scientific discovery capabilities, identifying novel crystal structures in batteries within days instead of years of traditional research.

25 June 2026