Tech Pulse Daily - December 21, 2025
Dillip Chowdary
Tech Entrepreneur & Innovator
December 21, 2025 | 5 min read
Today's Top Highlights
- PC Gaming faces a challenging year with potential GPU supply cuts and rising RAM prices.
- Shield AI, a defense tech startup, gains momentum with its autonomous aircraft software.
- The environmental "water cost" of AI becomes a significant topic of discussion.
- Japan's government plans a massive 1 trillion yen aid for domestic AI development.
- Marvel Snap developers release an update addressing card-specific questions.
2025: A Tough Year for PC Gaming
The year 2025 is being called "The Worst Year for PC Gaming (so far)" by some industry analysts. Rumors of significant cuts in Nvidia's GPU supply for early 2026, coupled with an ongoing RAM crisis, are leading to concerns about increased prices and hardware shortages for PC gamers and developers.
Shield AI Reaches "Inflection Point" in Defense Tech
Defense tech startup Shield AI, valued at $5.6 billion, is experiencing a surge in success. The company's autonomous aircraft software, Hivemind, has been effectively deployed in Ukraine and by the U.S. military, marking a significant "inflection point" for the company and for AI in defense applications.
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The Hidden Water Cost of AI
As AI development accelerates, its environmental impact is coming under greater scrutiny. A significant concern is the "hidden water cost" associated with the massive data centers required to train and run AI models. The cooling needs of these facilities consume vast amounts of water, raising questions about the sustainability of current AI development practices.
Japan to Invest 1 Trillion Yen in Domestic AI
The Japanese government has announced a plan to provide approximately 1 trillion yen in aid over five years for domestic AI development. This major initiative aims to bolster Japan's position in the global AI race. A new company, with expected investments from SoftBank Corp., is anticipated to be a primary recipient of this funding.