Nvidia owns nearly 123 million SpaceX shares, which were worth about $21 billion at the end of June quarter, according to an SEC filing. The stake made SpaceX Nvidia's second-largest individual corporate holding, though the value of the shares has fallen to around $17 billion following SpaceX's June IPO. Nvidia previously backed Elon Musk's xAI before its merger with SpaceX.

On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced that one crore youth would be trained in AI skills over the next one year. PM Modi highlighted the rapid growth of AI, saying the initiative would help India's youth develop the skills needed to lead in the evolving AI landscape.

NASA scientists are using artificial intelligence to detect hidden magnetic activity beneath the Sun's surface. A machine-learning model developed by the Consequence of Fields and Flows in the Interior and Exterior of the Sun (COFFIES) team can predict emerging active regions up to 12 hours before they become visible. The research could provide earlier warnings of solar flares.

Google's new feature will allow users to remove visible watermarks from its AI-generated media, including images (Nano Banana), videos (Omni) and songs (Lyria). However, the invisible SynthID watermark and C2PA standard-related metadata would remain in place for transparency purposes. The option to disable the visible watermark will be available in Gemini and Google's video editor, Flow.

Binance will stop processing transactions involving HTX, EXMO and 14 other crypto platforms amid EU, US and UK sanctions targeting Russia and Iran-linked networks. Some restrictions are already in place while others begin on August 23. Transactions involving the listed platforms may face compliance reviews or temporary holds as authorities tighten controls on sanctioned crypto networks.

Amazon has reinstated binding arbitration for US customers, barring them from pursuing class-action lawsuits and making it harder to address grievances in court. It said the changes are effective immediately, and customers who agree to the terms can continue to use its services. Amazon had revoked binding arbitration five years ago after facing tens of thousands of costly individual cases.

Energy-efficient buildings could lower electricity use by improving insulation, glazing and thermal performance. Saint-Gobain's Sreedhar N said some new-construction use cases have shown energy bill reductions of up to 40%. He also pointed to waterproofing, corrosion protection and resilient materials as important for extending building life and reducing long-term costs.