August 2025 was absolutely unhinged. Here’s what broke the internet this month.
AI Went Absolutely Bonkers
Google’s $9 Billion AI Data Center Investment
Google just announced a $9 billion investment to build advanced AI data centers in Oklahoma. That’s enough money to buy Twitter… again. These facilities will train AI models so powerful, they might start questioning why humans still exist.
The Plot Twist: 95% of companies‘ generative AI pilot projects aren’t delivering results. We’re spending billions on AI infrastructure while most can’t even make ChatGPT work properly.
Malaysia Enters the AI Chip Game
Malaysia introduced MARS1000 – their first domestically designed edge AI processor. Malaysia said „hold my teh tarik“ and decided to join the AI hardware race.
SpaceX is Breaking Space
SpaceX completed its 100th launch of 2025 in August – two months ahead of last year’s pace. Elon’s basically turning space into an Uber service.
„Falcon Launch #100 of 2025. For reference… we hit 100 on Oct. 20th in 2024“ – SpaceX VP
Meanwhile, I can’t even get my food delivery on time.
Money is Flying Everywhere
The Fusion Gold Rush
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863 million from investors including:
- NVIDIA
- Bill Gates
This makes them the best-funded fusion company in the world. We’re literally funding the sun in a box.
AI Startups Swimming in Cash
Cohere secured $500 million for their AI platform. Half a billion dollars for software that sometimes can’t tell a muffin from a chihuahua.
Gadget Madness
Google’s Pixel 10: AI Everything, Privacy Nothing
The Pixel 10 series focuses on AI-driven features that enhance user experience. Translation: your phone will know you better than your therapist.
The Trade-off: You get convenience, but Google gets your soul.
The Laptop That Unrolls Like a Scroll
Lenovo created a rollable laptop with a screen that extends like a space-age scroll. It costs $3,300 and has questionable battery life, but hey – it’s the future!
Cybersecurity: The Wild West of 2025
The Great Salesforce Hack Attack
China-linked APT ‚Salt Typhoon‘ has been attacking telecommunications, government, and military networks globally. Even cybersecurity company Zscaler got hacked through their Salesforce instance.
The Reality: Even the cybersecurity companies are getting hacked. It’s like hiring a bodyguard who gets mugged on the way to protect you.
The $4.44 Million Nightmare
Average data breach cost in 2025: $4.44 million globally. One tiny coding mistake and your company’s bankruptcy lawyer becomes your best friend.
The Weird and Wonderful
Malaysia’s AI Bank
Malaysia introduced Ryt Bank – the country’s first digital bank entirely powered by AI. Your loan application will now be processed by a robot.
WhatsApp’s Security Bug
WhatsApp had a security vulnerability that could have allowed remote URL processing. Someone could have Rick-rolled your phone remotely.
Gaming Gets Weird
Sony’s translucent controller concept looks like alien goo wrapped around electronics. Gaming controllers now belong in sci-fi horror movies, and I’m here for it.
August 2025 proved that tech is having a full-blown identity crisis while swimming in billions of dollars:
- AI everywhere (whether we want it or not)
- Space becoming an Uber service
- Fusion startups getting Netflix money
- Hackers living their best life
- Phones that know too much
The future is here, it’s weird, it’s expensive, and nobody knows what they’re doing. But at least the memes are good.
What was your favorite tech chaos moment from August 2025? Drop a comment below 👇