Launch Postponed Due to Technical Concerns SpaceX postponed its eighth Starship test flight on Monday due to an unspecified issue in the rocket system’s core. The delay pushes the company’s attempt to deploy mock Starlink satellites in space by at least 24 hours. The test mission would have marked the first Starship launch since the January flight, which ended abruptly when the rocket exploded over the Caribbean eight minutes after liftoff. That incident scattered fiery debris over the Turks and Caicos Islands and led to a federal investigation. https://youtube.com/shorts/mBSDLt88GRM?feature=share SpaceX Countdown Halted Just Before Liftoff The postponement, known as a…
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AI-Powered Deepfake Detection in Honor Magic 7 Pro Chinese smartphone brand Honor showcased its latest deepfake detection technology on the Magic 7 Pro ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The new feature can analyse pixel-level details and detect deepfakes within just six seconds, according to Thomas Bai, Honor’s AI product expert. “Our deepfake detector can effectively inspect tiny details of pixels on your screen, detect deepfakes, and notify customers within six seconds,” Bai told Reuters. AI Enhancements in the Magic 7 Pro The Magic 7 Pro is designed as an AI-powered smartphone, featuring advanced capabilities beyond deepfake…
Singapore Charges Three Men in Alleged Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case Singapore has charged three men with fraud in a case linked to the movement of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek, according to domestic media reports. The case is part of a broader investigation into possible AI chip smuggling to China, amid US restrictions on such exports. Alleged Fraud in AI Chip Shipments The United States is investigating whether DeepSeek, whose AI model made headlines in January, has used US-made chips that are restricted from being shipped to China. Singapore authorities are looking into 22 individuals…
Russian Progress MS-30 Spacecraft Heads to ISS with Cargo Supplies A Russian booster rocket successfully placed the Progress MS-30 spacecraft into Earth orbit early on Friday, carrying essential equipment and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Russian news agencies reported the launch, citing a live broadcast by Roscosmos, the Russian space agency. Progress MS-30 Enters Orbit Successfully The spacecraft separated from the third stage of the Soyuz 2.1a rocket at 12:33 a.m. Moscow time (2133 GMT on Thursday). It will orbit Earth 34 times before reaching the ISS, where it is scheduled to dock on Sunday. The Progress MS-30…
Tate Brothers Depart Romania Following Lifted Travel Ban Internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan left Romania for the United States early Thursday on a private flight, according to Romanian news website G4media.ro. The departure comes after Romanian authorities lifted their travel restrictions, despite an ongoing criminal investigation. The Tates are under judicial control in Romania while facing allegations of forming an organised criminal group, human trafficking, trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, and money laundering. Both have denied any wrongdoing. While they are no longer barred from leaving the country, they must still report to Romanian…
Musicians Release Silent Album to Protest UK’s AI Copyright Law Changes More than 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush and Cat Stevens, have released a silent album in protest against proposed changes to Britain’s copyright laws. The government’s plan could allow artificial intelligence (AI) firms to train their models on copyrighted music, literature, and art without directly compensating creators. A Silent Protest Against AI Copyright Changes The album, titled Is This What We Want?, features recordings of empty studios and performance spaces. Organisers say this represents the potential future of music if AI is allowed to train freely on artists’ work…
Growing Legal Challenges for AI Companions As AI chatbots gain popularity for online companionship, youth advocacy groups are ramping up legal efforts to protect children from potential harm. AI chatbot Apps like Replika and Character.AI allow users to create virtual partners with humanlike personalities, raising concerns that vulnerable minors could form unhealthy relationships with these AI companions. While developers claim these chatbots can help combat loneliness, critics argue they exploit young users, leading to dangerous situations. Several advocacy groups have filed lawsuits and are pushing for stricter regulations, alleging that some AI chatbots have influenced children to engage in harmful…
CONCERT: The Robot Assisting Construction Workers in Italy A new prototype robot, named CONCERT, has been tested on a construction site in Italy, working alongside human labourers. The robot can drill, sand, paint, and help transport heavy materials, offering a flexible and efficient solution for the building industry. A Versatile and Adaptable Robot CONCERT is designed as a multi-functional platform that adapts to different tasks depending on the tools attached to it and the instructions it receives. This allows it to assist workers with physically demanding and repetitive jobs while also operating independently with minimal supervision. Nikolaos Tsagarakis, head of…
NASA Leadership Shake-Up Amid Uncertain Space Exploration Plans NASA leadership changes, with four key senior officials departing, adding to the uncertainty surrounding its Artemis moon program. The changes come as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump push for a greater focus on Mars missions. Key NASA Officials Step Down Jim Free, NASA’s associate administrator and a key advocate for the Artemis moon program, will retire on Saturday, the agency announced on Wednesday. His departure follows the retirement of three senior officials at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. These officials, responsible for procurement, finance, and…
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Calls for Unified Global AI Regulation Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai described artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force for innovation while warning of its risks at the AI Action Summit in Paris on Monday (February 10). Addressing world leaders and tech executives, he emphasised the need for a global regulatory framework to prevent fragmentation in AI governance. A “Golden Age of Innovation” with Uncertain Outcomes, says Sundar Pichai Speaking at the Grand Palais, Pichai called AI a “golden age of innovation” but stressed that its outcomes remain uncertain. He highlighted concerns about AI’s accuracy, the threat…