Artificial Intelligence

Models, uses and infrastructure: what artificial intelligence makes possible, at what cost and within which limits.

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Eight NVIDIA DGX Sparks, 1TB of memory: giant AI models reach the desktop, but how fast?

A 753-billion-parameter AI model can now run across eight compact NVIDIA DGX Spark computers. On October 22, 2026, NVIDIA published benchmarks covering large-model inference, multi-model orchestration and distributed training on its desktop-scale platform. With approximately one terabyte of combined unified memory, the cluster can accommodate models previously impractical for small local installations. But the results also expose the limitations of distributed computing: eight machines do not automatically deliver eight times the performance.

By Adri
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Tesla and SpaceX merger: Musk steps away from negotiations but keeps final approval power

Elon Musk is not directly negotiating a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, yet the transaction cannot proceed without his approval. On October 22, 2026, SpaceX clarified that any combination would require authorization from its special committee, board of directors and controlling shareholder. The disclosure highlights a central governance dilemma: independent directors are supposed to protect shareholders from conflicts of interest, while the executive who controls both companies remains essential to the final decision.

By Adri