NVIDIA launched a 64GB DGX Spark starting at $4,999, which costs $1,000 more than the original 128GB model's $3,999 MSRP despite having half the memory. The system uses the same GB10 chip and supports models up to 100 billion parameters, compared to 200 billion on the 128GB version, and will be available through multiple OEM partners starting October 23.
The author compares computing power across four decades, noting that a modern Dell Pro Max GB10 would require between 10 and 50 billion Commodore 64s to match its processing power, illustrating dramatic technological advancement since the 1980s.
The U.S. Treasury auto-enrolled over 60 million American children under 18 in Trump Accounts (530A accounts) following proposed regulations, expanding participation beyond previous opt-in structures. Eligible children born 2025–2028 may receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution, and the accounts now permit stock donations alongside traditional fund investments. The initiative aims to boost savings and philanthropic giving, with tech leaders like Michael Dell pledging additional funds for lower-income beneficiaries.
The U.S. Treasury announced that over 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts (530A accounts), which launched July 4 and offer eligible children a one-time $1,000 government contribution. The accounts now permit stock donations and require families to claim accounts to access funds, addressing previous low participation rates among lower-income households.
Japan's JERA power generator partners with Dell Technologies and UK-based RHAELM to develop AI infrastructure in Japan, starting with a $15 billion hyperscale data centre in Chiba. The three companies signed an MoU to create a standardized framework for building AI infrastructure at national scale, with operations beginning in phases in 2028 and full capacity reached by 2029.
Apollo Global Management is providing financing for a $15 billion AI infrastructure project in Japan, partnering with RHAELM Holdings, Jera, and Dell Technologies. The Chiba Prefecture facility aims to support growing AI computing demand as data center infrastructure becomes an attractive asset class for institutional investors.