Tech Brew Ride Home CES Day 3
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Jan 7, 2026 A staggering $20 billion investment fuels Elon Musk's xAI, raising questions about its implications. Controversy swirls around Polymarket as they refuse to pay out bets on a potential U.S. invasion of Venezuela. Meanwhile, the explosive growth of AI data centers faces local political backlash over resources. The latest from CES reveals exciting innovations like Wi-Fi 8 and foldable screens, capturing tech enthusiasts' interest. Join the discussion on how these developments might reshape the future!
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xAI's Meteoric Fundraise Signals Compute Race
- xAI raised a $20 billion Series E and may top a $230 billion valuation, signaling massive investor appetite.
- Brian McCullough notes the cash will expand compute and data centers for Grok5 training and research.
Polymarket Payout Dispute After Maduro Raid
- Polymarket refused to settle a $10.5M market about a U.S. 'invasion' of Venezuela after a raid and extraction of Maduro.
- Listeners expressed anger as the platform parsed definitions and delayed payouts on related contracts.
Data Center Boom Rivals Local Politics
- Large AI data center buildouts are provoking bipartisan local backlash over water, power, and land use.
- Brian McCullough highlights that community anger is blocking projects and could shape midterm politics.