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• [New] If SpaceX can seamlessly route inference requests from Earth to orbital clusters via the existing Starlink laser-mesh constellation, xAI will possess a structural cost advantage that no terrestrial competitor (Amazon, Microsoft, Google) can replicate. Klover.ai - Klover.ai
• [New] Google deployed RCS-based deepfake call detection on Android 12+ this week, recognizing that AI voice cloning has crossed an infrastructure-level threat threshold. Tech Jacks Solutions Security Command Center
• [New] The study tested multiple frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, showing that indirect prompt injection remains a serious operational risk for enterprise agents. Champaign Magazine
• [New] Voltus will aggregate batteries, smart thermostats, electric vehicles, and other flexible assets from homes and businesses into a Google-funded Virtual Power Plant. Technocracy News
• [New] Planet has partnered with Google on a phased orbital compute demonstration set for early 2027, flying on Planet's new Owl next-generation EO satellite constellation. Via Satellite
• [New] Android is getting a major overhaul, with Google recently announcing sweeping changes that will end anonymous app distribution starting in 2026 while simultaneously creating streamlined pathways for legitimate alternative app stores. Gadget Hacks
• [New] If Google keeps pushing Gemini across Android, Search, YouTube, Docs, and premium reasoning tiers, then founder habits formed in 2026 will compound. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] European users can opt for either a standard Android experience or a de-Googled version of Android called e/OS, though expect some compatibility issues with apps that rely on Google Play services. BGR
• [New] The Phone by Google app will automatically end spoofed banking scam calls on Android 11 and newer devices in the coming weeks. Android Authority
• [New] According to Blocknow, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are expected to collectively spend $725 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026. The Cool Down
• [New] Google announced five AI data center water commitments, including a goal to become water-positive by 2030, local infrastructure investments, and greater transparency around water usage. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Executives and researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Meta, Google DeepMind, and biotech companies signed a letter urging U.S. lawmakers to strengthen safeguards against AI-aided biological threats. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Google appears to be betting that users will accept identity verification requirements in exchange for improved security and easier access to alternative app stores that can compete more effectively. Gadget Hacks
• [New] Google and Blackstone plan to build 500 MW of US data center capacity by 2027 to offer TPU-powered compute-as-a-service for AI workloads. Verdict
• [New] SpaceX on Friday signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket company $920 million per month for access to a massive cluster of AI chips.

Last updated: 14 June 2026