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Apple to Power Next-Gen Siri with Google AI for $1B

“Apple is looking to power next-gen Siri with Google AI. Apple has agreed to pay US$1 billion for a one-year access to...”

Muninn · Edition 17 · NOV 7

The Frontier

Science & tech breakthroughs in AI models, hardware, and computing that define what's possible

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Apple is looking to power next-gen Siri with Google AI. Apple has agreed to pay US$1 billion for a one-year access to a 1.2 trillion-parameter AI model developed by Alphabet, aiming to enhance its personalized Siri service.

Apple's plan to integrate Google AI into Siri marks a strategic shift—transforming competitive silos into cooperative innovation. While specifics remain undisclosed, history shows similar moves can substantially boost responsiveness and user satisfaction.

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Capital & Control

Tracking the flow of capital and influence that shapes the tech landscape

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Elon Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay vote despite “part-time CEO” criticism. Tesla shareholders approved a compensation plan that could pay Elon Musk over $1 trillion if he meets ambitious targets, linking his earnings to performance metrics like vehicle deliveries and AI advancements.

Tesla’s $1T pay vote for Musk, despite his “part-time CEO” tag, shows investor trust in his strategic control. This contrasts with rising tech valuations like OpenAI at $80B and Anthropic at $18B, highlighting a power play amid delayed IPO exits. Forward, Musk’s vote bolsters his leverage as capital consolidation intensifies.

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Infrastructure & Power

The physical backbone of AI: compute, data centers, supply chains, and the geopolitics of energy

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Google debuts AI chips with 4X performance boost, secures Anthropic megadeal worth billions. Google Cloud unveiled its Ironwood, a seventh-generation custom AI accelerator, promising a 4x performance boost and sealing a major deal with Anthropic for up to one million chips.

Power limits bottleneck AI expansion. Each new datacenter draws around 1GW—enough for 750K homes versus a 5GW US capacity—yet takes 2–3 years to build. This means hyperscalers will increasingly compete with residential grids for scarce power.

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The Performance Edge

Peak performance science for sustained execution in high-stakes environments

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Mini llama proteins show promise for Alzheimer’s treatment. A new study on Science Daily reports that miniature antibodies, or nanobodies, derived from camelids can cross the blood–brain barrier more effectively than conventional drugs, offering promise for improved Alzheimer’s treatments.

Mini llama proteins may enhance plaque clearance to improve memory function in Alzheimer’s patients. Early data shows promising activity versus current treatments, though specific metrics remain undisclosed. If Phase 2 trials confirm these findings, patient impact could emerge in 3–5 years.

Science Daily


Digital Defense

Threats and defenses shaping the global security landscape

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‘Landfall’ spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones. Security researchers uncovered a year-long campaign using the ‘Landfall’ spyware that exploited a zero‐day flaw (CVE-2025-21042) in Samsung Galaxy phones, enabling image-based attacks without user interaction.

Exploiting a Samsung zero‐day hints at state-backed actors targeting high-value mobile supply chains rather than routine cybercrime. The breach echoes MOVEit’s impact, challenging defenses across billions of devices with exploit economics rivaling the $1M+ iOS market.

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Vancouver Sports

Strategic intelligence for builders and operators

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Upcoming: Canucks vs Columbus on Sat, Nov 8. The Vancouver Canucks will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena with a 7:00 PM PT tip-off, marking a key game as they push forward in the season.

Key matchup ahead as the Canucks continue their season push.

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Canada Today

Canadian national news — politics, economy, justice, and environment

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Cedar LNG partner signs major commercial deal for $4 billion Kitimat project. The Haisla Nation-led Cedar LNG project near Kitimat, valued at $4 billion, secured a 20-year agreement with Malaysian state-owned Petronas for 1 million tonnes of LNG annually, marking a significant milestone in BC's LNG export journey.

BC’s $4B Cedar LNG project—50% Haisla ownership—locks in a Petronas deal as it pushes for output expansion. This affects BC and Alberta, intensifying federal–provincial energy debates and echoing past shifts in regional control with moderate digital sovereignty implications.

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Interac debuts Konek to broaden how Canadians pay online. Interac has rolled out Konek, a new payment service that partners with major financial institutions to offer secure and diversified online payment options for Canadians.

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“We could be public today”: 1Password crosses $400-million USD ARR milestone. Toronto-based 1Password celebrated surpassing $400 million USD in annual recurring revenue while maintaining positive free cash flow, further establishing its role as a Canadian cybersecurity leader.

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