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A mysterious object was released into Earth’s orbit by China’s top-secret spaceplane at an altitude of nearly 372 miles. The US Space Force is closely monitoring the situation, though the purpose of the object’s release on May 24 remains unclear. The object was first noticed by Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, who speculated it could be either a subsatellite deployment or …

A man with advanced liver cancer has made history as the first recipient of a liver transplant from a genetically modified pig. According to Chinese doctors, this groundbreaking procedure represents a significant advancement in xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting animal organs into humans. On May 24, Anhui Medical University’s First Affiliated Hospital announced on WeChat that a 71-year-old man with …

OpenAI announced on Tuesday the formation of a new committee dedicated to making safety and security recommendations to the company’s board. This move comes weeks after OpenAI disbanded a team focused on AI safety. In a blog post, OpenAI revealed that the new committee will be led by CEO Sam Altman, board chair Bret Taylor, and board member Nicole Seligman. …

Customers of the crypto platform Gemini are set to recover over three times the value of their digital assets that were affected by the FTX collapse, a unique outcome for creditors in a bankruptcy situation. Gemini, the exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced on Wednesday that it has secured a 232% recovery for customers who participated in its …

Imagine asking Apple’s Siri to find an old photo from your child’s second birthday or to summarize long emails and draft responses for you. Picture Siri learning your schedule, preferences, and personality, enabling it to communicate more effectively with you throughout the day. Generative AI, a form of artificial intelligence capable of providing detailed and thoughtful responses, could significantly enhance …

Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has secured an additional $6 billion from investors, including prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, bringing its valuation to $24 billion. This second round of funding was provided by Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, as announced by xAI in a blog post on Sunday. Musk, who …

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has committed to a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Monday, May 27. The Spanish coach has been recognized for leading the Birmingham-based team to a fourth-place finish and securing a spot in the Champions League last season. Emery, 52, has significantly turned Villa’s fortunes around since joining in October 2022 when …

Scientists have raised concerns that the merging of different viruses, referred to as ‘crossbreeding,’ could result in the creation of entirely new and potentially more dangerous viruses. Virologists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) warn that these new viruses could lead to another pandemic similar to COVID-19. This natural evolution happens when various virus species combine to form new …