The Download: how the World Cup ball will fly and OpenAI’s “super app”

MIT Technology Review covers the design of the new FIFA World Cup ball and reports on major tech industry shifts, including OpenAI's 'super app' ambitions and Google's massive computing deal with SpaceX. The newsletter also highlights concerns regarding the rising energy costs associated with AI development.
Why it matters
These developments signal a significant consolidation of AI infrastructure and a shift in how major tech firms are integrating AI into consumer-facing products.
Plus: OpenAI plans to turn ChatGPT into a ‘super app’ before its IPO.
The content provides a factual summary of tech industry news and sports science without taking a political stance.
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