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In today’s edition, we are tackling the following:

🚀 Musk accelerates SpaceX IPO plans amid pressure from early investors.
🩺 OpenEvidence doubles valuation as doctors adopt its AI tool.
🎥 YouTube prioritizes filtering AI slop and detecting deepfakes.
🧠 Anthropic updates Claude’s constitution and weighs AI's moral status.
💬 Apple plans to introduce a Siri chatbot interface in iOS 27.

TECHNOLOGY

• Anthropic Rewrites Claude's Guiding Principles—and Reckons with the Possibility of AI Consciousness (Fortune)
  _{^{More: TIME, AOL, Blockchain News}}

  • The new constitution teaches Claude how to behave rather than just what to do.

  • The document acknowledges uncertainty about whether Claude might have some kind of consciousness or moral status.

  • Anthropic genuinely cares about Claude's well-being, including psychological security and a sense of self, throughout development.

• YouTube CEO Neal Mohan's 2026 Letter: AI Slop (The Hollywood Reporter)
  _{^{More: CNBC, YouTube Blog, Tubefilter}}

  • Reducing AI slop and detecting deepfakes are named top priorities as the platform fights low-quality content.

  • Over one million channels used YouTube AI creation tools daily in December for various features.

  • Platform building on established spam systems to combat repetitive AI content while supporting legitimate creators.

• Apple Developing An AI Wearable Pin (The Information)
  _{^{More: Investing.com, Fast Company, Wearable Technologies}}

  • Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and speakers for voice assistant capabilities.

  • The device would compete in the emerging wearable AI market, following Humane's struggles and failures with its AI Pin.

  • Project explores combining on-device AI processing with sensor fusion to improve personal assistant functionality.

BUSINESS

• Why Elon Musk Is Racing to Take SpaceX Public (WSJ)
  ^{_{More: CNBC, Bloomberg, Nasdaq}}

  • Elon Musk accelerates SpaceX public offering plans amid growing pressure from early investors seeking liquidity options.

  • Company valuation reached $800B in recent private transactions; IPO could raise $30B.

  • A public listing would unlock billions for stakeholders while potentially complicating Musk's long-term operational control.

• OpenEvidence, ChatGPT for Doctors, Doubles Valuation to $1.2B (CNBC)
  _{^{More: TechCrunch, Fierce Healthcare, AI Magazine}}

  • Medical AI startup raises additional funding, reaching a $6B valuation, as 40% of U.S. physicians adopt the platform.

  • The platform helps doctors access evidence-based medical information via natural language queries powered by AI.

  • With over 15 million clinical consultations per month, the company launched the DeepConsult AI agent for advanced medical research.

• Apple Reportedly Replacing Siri Interface With Actual Chatbot Experience for iOS 27 (9to5Mac)
  _{^{More: MacRumors, TechRepublic, IBTimes UK}}

  • Apple is planning a major Siri overhaul with a conversational chatbot interface launching in iOS 27 next year.

  • New design features text-based interactions similar to ChatGPT, fundamentally replacing the current voice-first Siri experience.

  • Redesign powered by Apple's large language models, in combination with Google Gemini, aims to dramatically improve context retention.

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MARKETS

WORLD

• Trump Says He's Formed a 'Framework of a Future Deal' on Greenland (BBC)
  ^{_{More: NPR, Al Jazeera}}

  • Trump announces framework agreement on Greenland after NATO chief meeting; calls it an infinite deal without specifics.

  • The president rules out military force but could envision paying for the island; calls Denmark ungrateful for the refusal.

  • New tariffs on European nations opposing Greenland's ambitions are no longer needed following today's framework announcement.

• Colombia Sentences Ex-Paramilitary Leader Mancuso to 40 Years in Jail (BBC)
  _{^{More: Yahoo News}}

  • Tribunal sentences Salvatore Mancuso for murders and forced disappearances committed during Colombia's armed conflict period.

  • Former AUC commander found responsible for 117 crimes in La Guajira province between 2002 and 2006.

  • Mancuso returned to Colombia in 2024 after serving a 15-year US drug trafficking sentence previously.

• Chile Declares 'State of Catastrophe' as Wildfires Leave at Least 18 Dead (BBC)
  _{^{More: Al Jazeera, NBC News, CNN}}

  • President Boric declares a state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions; death toll expected to rise.

  • Over fifty thousand people evacuated as fires swept through dry forests near the coastal city of Concepción.

  • The most dangerous blaze destroyed approximately 250 homes; officials warn that the situation remains critical and ongoing.

FUTURISM

• Meta's New AI Team Has Delivered First Key Models Internally This Month, CTO Says (Reuters)
  _{^{More: The Star, DevDiscourse, Rappler}}

  • CTO Andrew Bosworth confirms that the restructured AI research team delivered initial models for internal testing.

  • Models codenamed Avocado and Mango focus on text, image, and video capabilities for the first-quarter launch.

  • New Meta Superintelligence Labs shows promise after six months of work; substantial post-training development remains ahead.

• Common Crawl's Impact on AI Training Data (Simon Couch)

  • Analysis reveals that the Common Crawl dataset comprises over 70% of the major AI model training data.

  • The study highlights data quality issues, including duplicate content and outdated information, that notably affect model performance.

  • Findings raise questions about the long-term sustainability of current AI training approaches relying on web scraping.

• Nvidia CEO Says AI Needs More Investment in Defiance of Bubble Fears (WSJ)

  • Jensen Huang dismisses bubble concerns, arguing that AI infrastructure spending remains insufficient to meet future demand.

  • The CEO emphasizes that continued investment is critical despite market anxieties about return on AI capital expenditures.

  • Comments come as Nvidia navigates slowing data center growth and increased competition from alternatives.

CONTENT

• Chuck Klosterman on Why Football Owns TV (Channels)

  • Chuck Klosterman explains how football became TV’s economic backbone, reshaping networks, scheduling strategy, and cultural attention.

  • He and Peter discuss scarcity, communal viewing, and why football remains uniquely resistant to streaming-era fragmentation.

  • The conversation explores what could break the cycle, from rights inflation to changing habits and generational priorities.

• Uncapped #40 | Vinod Khosla and Keith Rabois (Uncapped)

  • Vinod Khosla and Keith Rabois map their working styles and debate what today’s venture market rewards.

  • They compare Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, outlining founder traits, edge creation, and where alpha still exists.

  • They unpack AI as a structurally distinct company builder, plus emerging non-AI bets and politics’ growing VC influence.

• Microsoft begs for mercy (ThePrimeagen)

  • ThePrimeagen dissects Microsoft’s recent positioning, arguing it reflects pressure from developers, competitors, and shifting expectations.

  • He connects the moment to platform trust, tooling dependence, and why ecosystems succeed when engineers' incentives align.

  • The broader takeaway centers on leverage in modern software markets, where credibility and defaults matter more than marketing.

EXTRAS

• ElevenLabs Announces Eleven Album with Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel AI Music (Variety)
  ^{_{More: Deadline, Blockchain News, PR Newswire}}

  • AI voice company launches Eleven Album featuring EGOT winner Minnelli and Grammy winner Garfunkel collaborating willingly.

  • Artists retain full ownership and streaming revenue; the project uses the previously launched Eleven Music model.

  • The release sparks debate about AI music ethics, while the company emphasizes responsible artist partnerships and compensation.

• Ubisoft Cancels Six Games, Slashes Guidance in Restructuring (Bloomberg)
  _{^{More: Engadget, VGC, Variety}}

  • French publisher cancels Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, plus five unannounced titles, including a mobile game.

  • Company restructures into five creative houses while closing Stockholm and Halifax studios; delays seven games.

  • Decisions aim to save over 300M € as Ubisoft refocuses on fewer high-quality franchises.

• Sony Announces $230 LinkBuds Clip Earbuds Joining a Growing Style Trend (Bloomberg)
  _{^{More: Engadget, PR Newswire, TechRadar}}

  • Sony introduces clip-on wireless earbuds without ear tips, targeting fashion-conscious consumers seeking wearable audio.

  • The $230 device features an open-ear design, allowing ambient sound with a total battery life of 37 hours.

  • Launch joins the growing category of alternative earbud formats challenging traditional in-ear designs.

AND MORE

• Sundance opens its final Park City edition, honoring founder Robert Redford.

• Trump previews Davos remarks amid renewed push for U.S. control of Greenland.

• U.S. visa crackdown begins, affecting applicants from 75 countries worldwide.

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• Venezuela’s oil revival faces major hurdles from decay and talent flight.

• Russia’s sabotage campaign strains Europe’s security resources and public confidence.

• Birdfy’s Hum Bloom feeder records hummingbirds in slow-motion video.

• Chamberlain’s new smart lock uses face detection and ties into garage systems.

• House retirements surge early, reshaping the 2026 U.S. election battlefield.