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Nov 26, 2025 Trump is strategizing to enhance AI innovation with a new executive order, aiming to unify supercomputing and government data. Polymarket is back in action with CFTC approval for regulated prediction markets. Google faces the challenge of doubling its AI capacity every six months to keep pace with demand. The satellite internet race heats up as Amazon prepares to launch a formidable competitor to Starlink. Meanwhile, RAM prices are soaring, drawing comparisons to luxury seafood. Plus, intriguing Weekend Longreads on humanoid robots and quantum-navigation alternatives.
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Government-As-AI-Innovation Catalyst
- The Genesis Mission will pool U.S. supercomputers and federal datasets to speed scientific discovery.
- Brian McCullough says the program aims to cut research timelines from years to days or hours using AI-driven experiments.
Prediction Markets Go Fully Regulated
- Polymarket received an amended CFTC designation to operate a regulated U.S. prediction market.
- Brian McCullough notes this brings enhanced surveillance, clearing, and brokerage access to prediction betting.
Prediction Sites Steal The Vegas Spotlight
- Brian recounts Calchi's and Kalshi's explosive growth at Goldman Sachs' Vegas conference, drawing investor attention.
- He says Calchi reported 6x volume growth and Kalshi is raising funds at an $11B valuation.