Artur Ślesik

Artur Ślesik is a technology and financial markets journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, technology stocks and emerging innovations. A graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, he combines a technical background with market analysis to explain how new technologies are shaping industries, businesses and investment trends worldwide.

Indonesia lifts Grok ban — but sets strict terms for Elon Musk’s chatbot
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Indonesia lifts Grok ban — but sets strict terms for Elon Musk’s chatbot

Jakarta, 00:17 WIB, February 3, 2026 Indonesia has lifted its ban on Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, allowing the service to restart after sexualised images appeared on the app, a government statement confirmed. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said access will return but under strict oversight and specific conditions, following a written commitment from X Corp. to improve compliance with Indonesian rules. Indonesia had suspended Grok three weeks ago over concerns about AI-generated pornographic content, marking the first time the tool was blocked by any country.
February 2, 2026
Novo Nordisk’s CagriSema tops Wegovy in new diabetes trial — 14.2% weight loss at top dose
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Novo Nordisk’s CagriSema tops Wegovy in new diabetes trial — 14.2% weight loss at top dose

On Monday, Novo Nordisk announced that its experimental CagriSema injection outperformed its blockbuster Wegovy in a late-stage trial involving adults with type 2 diabetes. At the top dose, patients lost 14.2% of their body weight after 68 weeks, compared to 10.2% with Wegovy. Blood sugar control also improved more with CagriSema, with HbA1c dropping 1.91 percentage points versus 1.76, the company reported. The outcome is critical now as Novo seeks a viable follow-up to Wegovy, with real consequences on the line. Eli Lilly and Co have entered the fray with Zepbound, while CagriSema’s prior data had already rattled investor confidence.
February 2, 2026
Viral Moltbook Leak: Wiz Finds Exposed Messages and Credentials
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Viral Moltbook Leak: Wiz Finds Exposed Messages and Credentials

On Monday, cybersecurity firm Wiz revealed that Moltbook, a new social network designed as a hub for AI agents, had a security flaw exposing private data from thousands of real users—including email addresses and a significant stash of credentials. Ami Luttwak, Wiz’s cofounder, said the problem was patched after they informed Moltbook, blaming it on “vibe coding,” where rapid development leads to neglecting basic security measures. Wiz, soon to be acquired by Alphabet, added that the flaw also meant “There was no verification of identity,” so anyone could post, whether bot or human. Moltbook has exploded online since its launch last week, reportedly attracting over 1.5 million AI agents by Monday. The site resembles Reddit, featuring topic forums and upvoting,
February 2, 2026
Oracle stock slides as investors digest plan to raise up to $50 billion for AI cloud buildout
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Oracle stock slides as investors digest plan to raise up to $50 billion for AI cloud buildout

Oracle shares tumbled about 4% in premarket trading Monday after the company revealed plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion by 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure. Led by billionaire Larry Ellison, the software giant is pushing for this massive funding round as investors worry about its rising debt levels. Big tech is still pouring resources into data centers for artificial intelligence, but investors are growing wary, unsure about the timeline and scale of any payoff. Spending is under pressure as a result.
February 2, 2026
Alibaba’s $431 million Lunar New Year giveaway blitz escalates China’s chatbot subsidy race
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Alibaba’s $431 million Lunar New Year giveaway blitz escalates China’s chatbot subsidy race

Beijing, February 2, 2026, 21:21 Alibaba said on Monday it will spend 3 billion yuan to lure users to its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday, a sum that tops rival budgets announced by Tencent and Baidu. The incentives start on Feb. 6. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/alibaba-spend-431-million-lunar-new-year-ai-push-chatbot-war-heats-up-2026-02-02/
February 2, 2026
India’s budget lure: tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using local data centres
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India’s budget lure: tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using local data centres

India is set to grant a tax holiday—exempting foreign companies from Indian income tax on cloud services—until 2047. This applies to businesses renting computing and storage over the internet to overseas customers, provided they use data centers with servers located in India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the government’s plan to “provide tax holiday till 2047” for qualifying firms. Vaibhav Gupta, partner at Dhruva Advisors, noted the move “helps in bringing clarity” and “lends stability” to foreign companies’ tax situations. Google announced a $15 billion investment in an AI data center project in Andhra Pradesh, with Microsoft and Amazon also pledging billions for data centers in India. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described data centers as “a major strength” for the
February 2, 2026
X Outage Strikes Again: Thousands in U.S. Report Problems Before Service Returns
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X Outage Strikes Again: Thousands in U.S. Report Problems Before Service Returns

Elon Musk’s social platform X went down briefly Sunday, sparking over 19,000 user reports in the U.S. on Downdetector. The outage lasted roughly 45 minutes, with service mostly restored by 12:04 p.m. ET. X has yet to comment on the disruption. The outage was brief, yet it struck a platform designed for instant updates. When X hiccups, both users and businesses that rely on it for real-time posts notice immediately.
February 2, 2026
Singapore forms National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) to chase the $1.8 trillion space economy forecast for 2035
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Singapore forms National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) to chase the $1.8 trillion space economy forecast for 2035

Singapore plans to launch its own space agency on April 1, 2026, consolidating efforts around national space capabilities and new regulations for the sector. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said this step will enable the country to “fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy.” Tan See Leng made the announcement during the inaugural space summit. Officials note that space-based systems already support digital connectivity, navigation, maritime monitoring, and climate resilience in this trade-reliant city-state. At the summit, Tan urged the agency to help Singapore “unlock the full potential of space technology applications for Singapore’s national and regional needs,” while safeguarding its assets amid a growing crowded space environment.
February 2, 2026
Capgemini puts Capgemini Government Solutions up for sale after ICE row as shares rise
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Capgemini puts Capgemini Government Solutions up for sale after ICE row as shares rise

Capgemini shares jumped as much as 2% Monday after announcing plans to sell its U.S. subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, amid backlash in France over a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The unit secured an ICE contract in December 2025 for “skip tracing,” which involves using data analysis to track individuals via financial records, phone data, and digital footprints. Roland Lescure called for transparency in parliament, while CGT criticized the planned sale, noting it didn’t address their concerns and highlighting Capgemini’s broader North American workforce of 6,000 still serving federal clients. This episode matters because it reveals how a seemingly minor contract can swiftly turn into a political battle over a major local employer. For Capgemini, the issue has
February 2, 2026
Sun fires 4 strong solar flares as NOAA tracks X8.1 blast and possible Earth brush-by
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Sun fires 4 strong solar flares as NOAA tracks X8.1 blast and possible Earth brush-by

BOULDER, Colo., Feb 2, 2026, 08:11 U.S. space-weather experts reported that an active sunspot group unleashed another powerful X8.1 solar flare. Modeling of the linked coronal mass ejection indicates most of the ejected material will pass to the north and east of Earth, with only potential glancing impacts expected late on Feb. 5 UTC. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center noted the same region has been firing off M- and X-class flares since early Monday, and it’s expected to remain active.
February 2, 2026
Memory chip prices could nearly double this quarter as TrendForce lifts DRAM forecast to 95%
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Memory chip prices could nearly double this quarter as TrendForce lifts DRAM forecast to 95%

Market researcher TrendForce on Monday sharply increased its forecast for memory chip prices, now predicting a 90% to 95% jump in conventional DRAM contract prices in Q1 compared to the prior quarter. This is a big step up from its earlier estimate of a 55% to 60% rise. The firm cited “persistent AI and data center demands” as key drivers that are intensifying supply shortages and strengthening suppliers’ pricing power. DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, serves as the primary working memory in PCs and servers. Contract prices refer to the rates that major buyers settle on with chipmakers in supply agreements, usually adjusted during periodic negotiations.
February 2, 2026
Japan pulls rare earth mud from 6,000-metre deep seabed as China export curbs bite
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Japan pulls rare earth mud from 6,000-metre deep seabed as China export curbs bite

Japan’s government announced it has successfully recovered rare-earth-rich seabed mud from depths near 6,000 metres. This test mission marks the first time the material has been continuously lifted to a ship, a feat officials say is a global first. This outcome is crucial now as Tokyo moves to secure rare earth supplies—a set of metals vital for powerful magnets in EV motors and electronics—amid tightening Chinese restrictions and mounting pressure on companies.
February 2, 2026
India Budget 2026 gives Apple a five-year tax shield for iPhone-making machines
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India Budget 2026 gives Apple a five-year tax shield for iPhone-making machines

On Sunday, India revised its income-tax rules in the 2026/27 budget to allow foreign companies to supply machinery to local contract manufacturers in select zones for up to five years without facing tax risks. This move clears a major hurdle for Apple’s manufacturing expansion in India. Arvind Shrivastava said the government would “exempt you for 5 years” to provide firms with “certainty.” This matters because Apple’s iPhones in India are mostly assembled by contract manufacturers—firms that produce goods for other brands—not in Apple’s own factories. Apple had been cautious about investing in expensive machinery, fearing it might be seen as a profit-generating operation in India, which could trigger taxes on iPhone earnings.
February 1, 2026
SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites
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SpaceX asks FCC to approve 1 million solar-powered AI data-center satellites

SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to deploy as many as 1 million solar-powered satellites. The company claims these would serve as orbital data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, according to the filing. The company presented the plan as a solution to surging demand for computing power, arguing that energy, not chips, is the main bottleneck on Earth. It referenced projections from the International Energy Agency showing that electricity consumption by data centers might more than double by 2035 as AI adoption expands.
February 1, 2026
Waymo’s $16B raise plan: Alphabet backs $110B valuation as safety scrutiny returns
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Waymo’s $16B raise plan: Alphabet backs $110B valuation as safety scrutiny returns

Waymo is aiming to raise roughly $16 billion in a funding round that could push its valuation close to $110 billion, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the plans. Alphabet is expected to contribute about $13 billion, while the remainder would come from investors like Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Dragoneer Investment Group. Waymo declined to comment on private financial details but emphasized its focus on “safety-led operational excellence” amid rising demand. The size of the proposed cheque matters—driverless taxi services aren’t cheap to operate. Cars cost money, mapping costs money, and regulators don’t cut fees just because there’s no driver behind the wheel.
February 1, 2026
Capgemini to Sell U.S. Unit After ICE Contract Row — Despite Tiny 0.4% Revenue Hit
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Capgemini to Sell U.S. Unit After ICE Contract Row — Despite Tiny 0.4% Revenue Hit

Capgemini announced it will sell its U.S. subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following pressure from French lawmakers over a contract tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The company plans to begin the divestment “immediately,” citing U.S. regulations on classified work that, according to Capgemini, hindered “appropriate control” of parts of the unit’s operations. CGS accounts for about 0.4% of Capgemini’s estimated 2025 revenue and less than 2% of its U.S. revenue. This shift is less about the cash and more about the politics. Even a minor, niche contract can quickly snowball into a corporate headache if the client agency faces intense public scrutiny.
February 1, 2026
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, mobbed in Taiwan, tells TSMC he needs “a lot of wafers” for AI chips
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, mobbed in Taiwan, tells TSMC he needs “a lot of wafers” for AI chips

TAIPEI, Feb 1, 2026, 21:27 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Taiwan’s leading chip and server makers to ramp up output to keep pace with soaring AI demand after hosting a dinner with top execs in Taipei. “TSMC needs to work very hard this year because I need a lot of wafers,” Huang told reporters, referencing the silicon discs used to make chips.
February 1, 2026
Starlink’s privacy policy now lets customer data train AI — and it’s on by default
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Starlink’s privacy policy now lets customer data train AI — and it’s on by default

SpaceX’s Starlink has revised its privacy policy to permit the use of customer data for training machine learning and AI models, unless users choose to opt out. The update also gives Starlink the ability to share this data with service providers and “third-party collaborators.” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/musks-starlink-updates-privacy-policy-230853500.html This change comes as SpaceX considers an initial public offering—their first public share sale—later this year and negotiates a merger with Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI, raising questions about the data Starlink gathers and its potential uses.
January 31, 2026
SpaceX’s $8 billion profit revealed as Starlink fuels record IPO plans
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SpaceX’s $8 billion profit revealed as Starlink fuels record IPO plans

SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit in 2025 on $15 billion to $16 billion of revenue, two people familiar with the company’s results said, offering a rare look at Elon Musk’s rocket-and-satellite business as it prepares to list its shares later this year. SpaceX did not return a request for comment. The figures, which have not been previously reported, have already shaped early banker estimates that SpaceX could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation above $1.5 trillion, the people said. They added that the timetable being discussed is close to Musk’s 55th birthday on June 28.
January 31, 2026
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