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Former Bezos Project Founders Pitch Physics-Modeling AI at Prometheus Universe

A cohort of founders who were previously associated with a Jeff Bezos-backed project have unveiled a new AI venture at Prometheus Universe, presenting a distinctly different approach to artificial intelligence development. Rather than building systems centered on language processing—characteristic of large language models—their new AI focuses on modeling

Betelgeuse's Turbulent Surface Revealed in Unprecedented Detail

Betelgeuse, one of the most recognizable stars in the night sky and a candidate for Earth's next visible supernova, has been mapped in unprecedented detail. Using advanced imaging techniques, astronomers have captured the star's turbulent surface, revealing a chaotic landscape of giant convection cells that churn

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Instagram Head Testifies He Was Unaware Staff Restricted His Access to Teen Safety Data

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified this week in the latest social media addiction lawsuit, telling the court that it was "news to me" when informed that employees had restricted the data on teen safety that he could see. The revelation emerged as part of the legal

MIT Researchers Warn AI Can Now Credibly Complete Most Undergraduate Assignments

MIT researchers have raised alarms about the advancing capabilities of AI systems in academic contexts. According to their findings, current AI tools have reached a point where they can credibly complete most undergraduate-level assignments. This development marks a notable shift in the landscape of higher education. Traditional assessments designed to

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Trump Administration Implements Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program and Asylum Policies

The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it would implement a fee exceeding $103,000 on H-1B visas, while the State Department revealed plans to revoke the visas of approximately 200,000 asylum seekers. According to reporting, the proposed revocation of asylum seeker visas would represent the largest

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: Ames' Key Role in Upcoming Mission

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope represents one of the most ambitious space-based observatories in development, and when it launches, it will draw on significant contributions from NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley. The Roman Space Telescope is designed to tackle some of the most

Study Finds It Nearly Impossible for Artists to Prove AI Systems Used Their Work Illegally

A recent study has highlighted a troubling gap in the ability of artists to hold AI companies accountable for alleged copyright infringement. Researchers examined the technical and legal challenges that creators face when trying to demonstrate that their work was included in training datasets used by large language models and