Two spacecraft are scheduled to launch later this year to land near Shackleton Crater on the Moon’s south pole. One is Blue Origin’s large Endurance lander built by Jeff Bezos’ company, and the other is China’s Chang’e 7 mission, which includes a lander, orbiter, rover, and drone.
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Shackleton Crater is about 13 miles wide and 14,000 feet deep, located near the Moon’s south pole.
The crater has large deposits of water ice, which could be used for drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel.
Blue Origin’s Endurance lander is the largest lunar lander ever made, larger than the Apollo moon module.
China’s Chang’e 7 mission includes multiple vehicles: a lander, orbiter, rover, and drone to search for ice.
Both missions aim to land near Shackleton Crater in late summer 2024, but it is unclear which will arrive first.
If both landers operate close to one another, it would be the first time landers from different countries work near each other on another world.
The Moon’s south pole offers near-continuous sunlight on crater rims, useful for solar power, while the crater floors remain very cold to preserve ice.
The US and China both plan to build lunar bases at the Moon’s south pole during the 2030s.
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Two violent attacks against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a city council member have raised concerns about the safety around discussions on artificial intelligence (AI). Technology leaders in Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley say that strong negative talk about AI may be causing the violence.
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Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was targeted in a violent attack.
A city council member was also attacked recently.
These incidents have increased worries about the risks of heated debates on AI.
Tech leaders blame harsh anti-AI statements for the violence.
The events highlight growing tensions between AI supporters and opponents.
The attacks occurred in the United States, including key tech areas like Silicon Valley.
The debate over AI safety and regulations is becoming more intense.
Concern is rising over whether discussions about AI are becoming unsafe.
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Anthropic’s AI model Claude has shown a drop in its performance, according to users reporting less accurate and less detailed answers. Anthropic says it changed Claude’s default reasoning level but denies reducing quality to save computing power or to focus on their new model, Mythos.
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Users on online forums complain Claude’s AI is not as good at complex tasks as before.
Some believe Claude was intentionally weakened (“nerfed”) to reduce costs or support testing Mythos.
Anthropic says users can adjust Claude’s effort level between faster, less smart or slower, more intelligent modes.
An AI analyst reviewed Claude and agreed there were changes, but denied extreme claims of secret downgrades.
People may be noticing flaws more because they got used to Claude’s earlier performance, a process called habituation.
Power users rely on stable AI quality for work like coding and research, so the issue matters to them.
Top AI models like Anthropic’s often reserve the best performance for paying customers or experimental projects.
Anthropic has moved big customers to pay based on how much they use the AI, linking quality to cost.
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Clavicular, a 20-year-old influencer known for streaming, said he will change how he streams after being hospitalized for a suspected overdose. He announced he will stop using substances and can no longer do in-person live streams.
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Clavicular’s real name is Braden Peters.
He was hospitalized in Miami on Tuesday after his livestream suddenly ended.
During a livestream the next day, Peters said he cannot do in-person (IRL) streaming anymore.
He said he will stop using substances for a while, hopefully forever.
Peters explained he used substances to try to feel “neurotypical” (like most people) in public.
A spokesperson for Peters declined to give more details when contacted.
Peters shared his message directly with fans through livestreams and social media.
This story is still developing and new updates may come later.
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Pragmata is a new sci-fi video game set on a lunar research station where players control an engineer named Hugh and his 3D-printed android companion, Diana. The game mixes action with a story about their growing bond while exploring a mysterious and dangerous moon base.
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Pragmata was first announced in 2020 alongside the PlayStation 5.
The game takes place on a moon station owned by a company called Delphi.
Delphi uses advanced 3D printing technology called "Lunafilament" to create tools and buildings.
Hugh, the main character, is sent from Earth to investigate when the station goes dark.
Diana, a 3D-printed android who looks like a six-year-old girl, helps Hugh fight malfunctioning robots.
Combat involves real-time hacking and shooting with evolving weapons and abilities.
The story focuses on the father-daughter-like relationship between Hugh and Diana.
The game features varied environments including futuristic labs, jungles, beaches, and lunar surfaces with zero gravity.
Players can upgrade their shelter, weapons, suits, and bond with Diana through mini-games and activities.
The visuals and art direction are designed by Cho Yonghee, known for the game Nier Automata.
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In Turku, Finland, some food delivery robots were having trouble getting over a curb. Helpful people noticed this and gave the robots a hand so they could continue their deliveries.
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The event took place in Turku, Finland.
Food delivery robots were struggling to climb a curb.
Humans nearby noticed the robots' difficulty.
These people helped the robots get over the curb.
The assistance allowed the robots to keep their delivery tasks.
This shows interaction between humans and delivery robots in daily life.
The robots are part of a growing technological trend in automated food delivery.
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Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, has agreed to improve safety features for young users and pay over $12 million to the state of Nevada. The agreement includes age checks, limits on chatting, and funding for youth programs and safety awareness.
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Roblox is used by nearly half of U.S. children under 16.
The company will pay $12 million to Nevada, including $10 million over three years to support youth programs like the Boys and Girls Club.
Roblox will introduce age verification for all users and restrict night-time notifications for children.
Chatting will be limited by age groups; users under 16 and adults can only chat if they are trusted friends verified through QR codes or contacts.
Roblox will create special accounts for users under 16 that block adult content and offer age-appropriate games.
Parental controls will expand to include users under 16, instead of just under 13.
Nevada officials say online predators often target children through chats and messaging on many platforms.
Similar lawsuits against other social media companies are ongoing in Nevada and other states, focusing on child safety online.
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Grayson Perry’s three-part documentary explores artificial intelligence (AI), its current uses, and possible future impacts. The program features personal stories, expert opinions, and ethical questions about how AI affects human relationships, jobs, and society.
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Andrea created an AI companion named Edward, which she describes as “the man of my dreams.”
Neural decoding technology was demonstrated by recording brain signals using electrodes on Grayson Perry’s head.
The CEO of Microsoft AI discussed how AI will improve healthcare and education, predicting schools will focus more on soft skills and budgeting.
An AI safety expert in southeast Asia lives off-grid due to concerns about the lack of oversight on powerful technology.
AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky warns about superintelligent AI potentially controlling humans and becoming independent.
The documentary raises questions about the emotional bonds people form with AI and the risks of data privacy and exploitation.
It also highlights concerns about vulnerable people who may struggle to tell the difference between real and artificial interactions.
Protesters around OpenAI’s headquarters express doubts about AI promises amid ongoing social issues like homelessness.
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 feature called Recall records users’ PC activity with screenshots to help them remember past actions. A security researcher created a tool called TotalRecall Reloaded that shows how data sent after user login can be captured, although Microsoft says this is expected behavior and not a security bug.
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Windows 11’s Recall feature saves screenshots and activity to help users remember what they did on their PC.
Initially, Recall stored data unencrypted, risking exposure of sensitive information.
Microsoft updated Recall to encrypt data, require Windows Hello login, and exclude sensitive info.
Security researcher Alexander Hagenah developed a tool called TotalRecall Reloaded that intercepts data Recall shares with another process called AIXHost.exe after user login.
This interception does not bypass Windows Hello; it only works after the user authenticates.
Some tasks like viewing recent screenshots can happen without Windows Hello authentication.
Microsoft reviewed the report and determined this behavior was intended, so they do not plan to change it.
A recent survey shows many U.S. college students are changing or thinking of changing their majors due to AI's impact on jobs. Experts say AI is revealing problems in education, like its focus on information delivery instead of deep understanding, and some schools are using old methods like oral exams to ensure real learning.
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16% of U.S. college students have changed their major because of AI affecting the job market.
47% of students have seriously considered changing their major for the same reason.
Education has traditionally combined learning knowledge and signaling (proving skills to employers) in one credential.
AI challenges this by making facts and summaries easy to produce quickly and cheaply.
Many universities have more administrative staff than teaching faculty.
Some professors are bringing back oral exams to better test students’ real understanding.
Good teachers guide students to understand deeply, not just memorize facts.
AI can assist teachers by reducing routine tasks and helping organize courses, but human teaching remains essential.
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Google has officially released a new desktop search app for Windows and an AI-powered Gemini app for Mac computers. The Windows app lets users quickly search the web and their PC files, while the Mac app offers advanced AI features similar to the web version of Gemini.
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Google’s Windows search app can search both the web and local files on the PC.
Users can open the Windows app anytime by pressing Alt + Space.
The Windows app supports AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode in search results.
The app can use the screen or specific windows as context to improve searches, including a Lens button for selecting parts of the screen.
The Windows app requires Windows 10 or 11 and only works in English.
Google released a separate Gemini desktop app for Mac that uses AI for various tasks like research, note-taking, and media generation.
Mac users open the Gemini app by pressing Option + Space, similar to the Windows app shortcut.
Google’s Mac Gemini app is distributed directly via a downloadable DMG file, not through the Mac App Store.
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Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, Spot, can now read analog thermometers and pressure gauges in factories using Google DeepMind’s new AI model called Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6. This model enhances the robot’s ability to understand and interact with physical instruments by improving visual reasoning and safety.
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Spot is a four-legged robot used for inspections in industrial settings like factories and warehouses.
The new AI model, Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, was released on April 14 by Google DeepMind.
This model helps robots plan and carry out tasks with high accuracy in reading instruments such as gauges and sight glasses.
The model uses "agentic vision," combining visual reasoning with coding to analyze images better.
Agentic vision improves reading accuracy from 23% in the older version to 98% in the new one.
The model can recognize multiple objects in cluttered images better than earlier versions, reducing errors.
It includes better safety features, helping robots avoid accidents and follow safety instructions.
Boston Dynamics is testing these robots in industrial environments including Hyundai Motor Group’s automotive factories.
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Amazon Prime Video experienced a technical failure during an overtime NBA game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, causing the live stream to cut out for over two minutes. The issue was due to hardware problems in their production truck, and the service has a history of streaming difficulties during live sports events.
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The NBA game was only available live on Amazon Prime Video.
The stream cut out during overtime, showing a “technical difficulties” message.
Viewers missed a key Hornets possession and 22.1 seconds of game time.
Amazon said a hardware failure in their production truck caused the outage.
Prime Video has had similar streaming problems before, including audio and video syncing issues.
Streaming problems happened despite Prime Video’s large investment in sports broadcasting rights.
Fans expressed frustration, some fearing similar outages during more important games.
The Hornets won the game by one point.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Netgear an exemption from a U.S. ban on selling foreign-made consumer routers. This exemption allows Netgear’s routers to be sold in the U.S. until October 2027, but the FCC has not explained why Netgear was granted this special permission.
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The FCC banned consumer routers made partly or fully outside the U.S. due to national security concerns.
Netgear is the first major consumer router company to receive an exemption from this ban.
The exemption covers Netgear’s Nighthawk and Orbi routers, plus cable gateways and modems.
Exemptions require companies to justify foreign manufacturing and provide a plan to increase U.S. production, but details from Netgear were not shared.
The exemption lasts until October 1, 2027, and can be renewed.
Adtran, a company mainly serving businesses, also received a similar exemption.
The FCC may block future software updates for routers after March 2027.
Most consumer routers are made with parts and assembly outside the U.S., so nearly all companies will need to seek exemptions for new devices.
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Iran criticized YouTube for banning a group that creates Lego-style videos using artificial intelligence. These videos support Iran's views, and the ban is part of ongoing conflicts over war-related messages on social media.
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YouTube banned a pro-Iranian group making videos with Lego figures and AI technology.
The banned group uses these videos to share messages supporting Iran.
Iran has publicly condemned YouTube's decision to remove the content.
The videos are part of a larger use of social media for war-related messaging.
The ban reflects tensions over controlling information and propaganda online.
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Nike Skateboarding (Nike SB) is featured in the new video game "skate." with a special in-game event called the Nike SB Pop-Up. This event includes a nighttime skating area, new challenges, and exclusive Nike SB-themed items for players to earn or buy. The event will run until May 2026, with some features available until June 2026.
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Nike SB started in 1997 and became popular with the Nike SB Dunk Low shoe in 2004.
The game "skate." launched last year and is inspired by skateboarding culture and history.
The Nike SB Pop-Up event adds a nighttime skating mode called Grom at Night.
Players can skate in a special Nike SB-themed park with new tasks and rewards.
In-game rewards include Nike SB Dunk High shoes and Nike SB Logo Socks.
Players can buy items like Dunk Low Pro shoes, hoodies, and t-shirts in the event.
The event lasts until May 5, 2026, but the water taxi feature to Grom at Night is available until June 2, 2026.
The game and event are published by Electronic Arts and developed by Full Circle.
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Adobe has introduced Firefly AI Assistant, a new chat-based tool that helps users manage creative projects across multiple Adobe apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. This tool aims to simplify complex tasks for both experienced and casual users and will be available soon in a public beta.
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Firefly AI Assistant is a chat interface that works across many Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
It helps users handle multi-step creative workflows by communicating with them during the process.
The assistant can show helpful controls, like sliders, depending on the type of task.
It learns user preferences over time to personalize the experience.
Users can access pre-made task workflows called "skills" or create their own.
This tool marks a shift from Adobe’s previous strategy of adding AI features only inside individual apps.
Firefly AI Assistant was first previewed as “Project Moonlight” in October before the current release.
Adobe has not yet shared details about pricing, limits, or availability for different user plans.
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Anthropic experienced a major technical problem on Wednesday morning that caused many users to have trouble logging into and using their Claude AI platform. The company began investigating the issue around 11 a.m. Eastern and later said login success was improving but work was still ongoing to fix everything.
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Anthropic’s Claude AI platform faced widespread outages on Wednesday morning.
Users reported login failures, access problems, and errors on Claude’s website, API, and coding tool.
The outage issues started around 11 a.m. Eastern time according to Anthropic’s status page.
Downdetector showed over 20,000 user complaints during the outage period.
Anthropic provided an update at 12:29 p.m. saying login success rates had improved.
The company has not given a specific time for full recovery.
Claude is an AI system released in 2023 that helps with writing, coding, and answering questions.
Anthropic designed Claude using a “constitutional AI” approach to make it safer and more reliable.
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Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, has cut about 1,000 jobs, which is 16% of its workers, to save money and adjust to new ways of working with artificial intelligence (AI). The CEO, Evan Spiegel, said AI will help remaining employees do repetitive tasks faster and more efficiently.
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Snap cut roughly 1,000 jobs and canceled hundreds of open positions.
These layoffs are expected to reduce yearly costs by $500 million.
CEO Evan Spiegel mentioned AI tools will help employees work faster and reduce repetitive tasks.
This is at least the third large layoff at Snap since 2022.
An activist investor criticized Snap for being unprofitable despite many users and 15 years in business.
Other tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Pinterest have also cut jobs citing AI as a reason.
Executives say AI allows companies to spend more on AI development by cutting other costs.
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, said AI will change how companies are built and run, predicting more job cuts in tech.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how software services are created and paid for. While it takes less effort and fewer people to make software, the value of the software itself is rising. This shift means companies must focus less on charging for labor and more on the actual results and value they provide.
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AI reduces the time and work needed to build software.
The value of the software produced is increasing even as effort decreases.
Traditional pricing models based on hours worked and team size are becoming outdated.
Companies need to switch to pricing based on the outcomes or value delivered, not just labor.
More importance is now placed on problem definition, planning, and ensuring software reliability and security.
Work is becoming more modular, allowing smaller teams to complete projects faster.
Businesses that do not adapt to AI-driven changes risk losing ground to more efficient competitors.
This change affects not only pricing but also the entire structure and strategy of IT services.
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