Wednesday January 29, 2025
Technology
"Microsoft and OpenAI Launch Investigation into Potential Data Breach Linked to Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek"

Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether data output from OpenAI's technology was obtained in an unauthorized manner by a group linked to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek.

"SpaceX Capsule Awaited for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's Routine Return Despite Unusual Circumstances"

Soni Williams and Butch Wilmore will fly home on a SpaceX capsule as part of a scheduled crew. Their return trip will be pretty routine, as they were already slated to fly home.

"DeepSeek Disrupts Market: $108 Billion Lost by World’s Richest as AI Firm Shakes U.S. Stocks"

DeepSeek upended the U.S. stock market Monday. Five hundred of the world's richest people collectively lost $108 billion.

"Vatican Unveils Comprehensive Ethical Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Across Key Sectors"

A Vatican document offers wide-ranging ethical guidelines for the application of artificial intelligence in sectors from warfare to healthcare.

"Doomsday Clock Set to 2025: Scientists Warn Humanity Is Closer to Catastrophe Than Ever"

The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for how close the world is to being inhabitable for humanity. Scientists just set the new time for 2025.

"Newly Discovered Planet HD 20794d: A Promising Earth-Like Candidate Just 20 Light Years Away!"

HD 20794d could potentially be one of the most Earth-like planets found so far, despite its extreme climatic variability. Located less than 20 light years away, the planet is thought to have a similar climate to Earth.

"Umer Unveils Groundbreaking Drone Technology: 'Very Efficient' and Resilient Against Electronic Warfare"

Umer says the drone is ‘very efficient’ and safe from electronic warfare unless it’s physically destroyed by cutting the cable.

"DeepSeek Sparks Optimism Among Investors for AI Startup Growth Amid Setbacks for OpenAI and Anthropic"

Investors tell Fortune that DeepSeek could spur AI startup growth.

"DeepSeek AI Emerges from China, Promises Superior Performance Over Leading Models from OpenAI, Google, and Meta"

DeepSeek AI is a new open source AI model out of China. It claims to be outperforming OpenAI, Google and Meta.

"Elevated Heavy Metal Levels Detected at Elkhorn Slough Reserve Following Vistra Moss Landing Fire, Scientists Warn"

Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve.

"After Moss Landing Power Plant Fire, San Jose State Researchers Detect Alarming Heavy Metal Levels in Elkhorn Slough Soil"

San Jose State University scientists reported unusually high concentrations of heavy metals in the soils of Elkhorn Slough.

"Ancient Fossil Misidentified for Decades Resurfaces in German Museum as Groundbreaking Discovery"

45-million-year-old fossil long forgotten in a German museum collection has emerged as groundbreaking discovery.

"DeepSeek's Disruption: $108 Billion Lost by World's Wealthiest as U.S. Stock Market Reacts"

DeepSeek upended the U.S. stock market Monday. Five hundred of the world's richest people collectively lost $108 billion.

"USDA Halts Mexican Cattle Imports After Screwworm Discovery, Texas Officials Issue Public Health Warning"

The U.S. Department of Agriculture banned Mexican cattle imports after a screwworm was found on a cow near the Mexican-Guatemala border. That discovery has led Texas officials to warn the public to stay away from Mexican

"Block Unveils Goose: An Open-Source AI Agent for Customizable Development"

Goose is an open-source AI agent that allows developers to customize the tool for different purposes and using different language.

"Doomsday Clock Reset to 2025: Scientists Warn Humanity Closer to Catastrophe"

The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for how close the world is to being inhabitable for humanity. Scientists just set the new time for 2025.

"Solar Eruptions: High-Speed Material Racing from Sun's Corona Towards Earth at Over One Million MPH!"

Solar material is gusting out of the dark patch in the Sun's corona towards Earth at more than a million miles per hour.

"DeepSeek Launches Innovative AI Image Generation Tool Following Viral Success of New Model"

DeepSeek has released an image based on its new AI model. The Chinese startup is already back with another launch.

"Visa Partners with Elon Musk's X to Launch Direct Payment Solutions for Social Media Users"

Payments giant Visa and Elon Musk's X are partnering to offer direct payment solutions to customers of the social media app.

"OpenAI Safety Researcher Steven Adler Exits, Warns Global Race Toward AGI is a 'Very Risky Gamble'"

Another OpenAI safety researcher has left the company. Steven Adler called the global race toward AGI a ‘very risky gamble’