Technology Investment Brief — August 13, 2026

Today's Developments

Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing¹ (CNA)

NEW YORK, Aug 12 : Bank of America said on Wednesday it plans to deploy $250 billion by July 2027 to support U.S. digital and infrastructure projects, a move it says will boost the country's economic growth and help create tens of thousands of jobs. The Wall …

US AI electricity boom faces a phantom project problem² (Crypto Briefing)

The phantom project issue in US AI electricity expansion risks misallocation of resources, leading to potential overbuilding and delayed real projects. The post US AI electricity boom faces a phantom project problem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The AI Revolution Is Winning the Software Race but Losing the Infrastructure Battle³ (Financial Post)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: The technology driving artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the physical systems required to support it. The International Energy Agency (“IEA”) estimates that worldwid…

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) MODEL FOR EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS⁴ (Globalsecurity.org)

The Government, through the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), has formulated a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework for the development, deployment and operation of Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellations, with…

The Primary Bathroom Remodel: What San Diego Homeowners Are Choosing⁵ (Ahouseinthehills.com)

The primary bathroom has become one of the most invested spaces in the San Diego home. What was once a purely functional room has evolved into something closer to a private retreat – a space where design decisions are made carefully, materials are chosen for …

AI Giants Are Quiet on Climate in Sign of Post-ESG Wall Street⁶ (Financial Post)

OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX have revealed little about their greenhouse gas emissions or sustainability plans. There was a time when that would have been unacceptable to many investors.

Nicolai Tangen says AI and robotics may drive productivity gains and deflation within three years⁷ (Crypto Briefing)

AI and robotics could reshape economic landscapes by enhancing productivity, potentially leading to deflationary trends and strategic market shifts. The post Nicolai Tangen says AI and robotics may drive productivity gains and deflation within three years app…

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SPACE STARTUPS⁸ (Globalsecurity.org)

As per the DPIIT Start-up India Portal, around 440 space technology startups are registered in India. IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 Non-Government Entities (NGEs) to carry out various space activities, out of which 18 are start-ups, the detail…