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xAI's Grok AI chatbot happily pointed out that CEO Elon Musk has a strong tendency to spread misinformation to "billions" of people.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Blasts Elon Musk as Huge Spreader of Misinformation

Not his own digital son!

It seems that OpenAI has hit the wall when it comes to computing power for its much-hyped large language models (LLMs).
OpenAI

OpenAI Reportedly Hitting Law of Diminishing Returns as It Pours Computing Resources Into AI

This could be a major problem.

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Chloe Fineman says that Elon Musk made her cry after trashing the script she wrote.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Was Apparently So Mean on “SNL” He Made a Cast Member Cry

"You stared at me like you were firing me from Tesla."

Scientists are baffled after the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, which was launched in 1969, moved to a different position in its orbit.
Off-World

Scientists Puzzled by Military Satellite That Appears to Have Been Moved to a Distant Location

What the heck?

As one Cybertruck owner found, removing vinyl adhesives after several months leaves plenty of evidence behind.
Advanced Transport

There’s an Unpleasant Surprise When Owners Peel the Vinyl Cover Off Their Cybertrucks

This is so ridiculous.

Officials are still struggling to recapture monkeys that escaped a research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, last week.
Science & Energy

Monkeys Evade Capture After Escape From Research Facility, Attempt to Contact Monkeys Still Trapped Inside

Well, that's heartbreaking.

During his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump decided to include his number one campaigner, Elon Musk.
Elon Musk

Donald Trump Put Elon Musk on the Phone With Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Apparently you can buy anything, if you're rich enough.

Microplastics have once again been detected somewhere jarring as scientists reveal that these tiny plastic bits may be changing the weather. 
Science & Energy

Microplastics Are Infesting Clouds, Affecting Weather

They could be making rainstorms fewer and worse, too.

Most people's New Year resolutions include going to the gym — but for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the new year means ushering in AGI.
OpenAI

Sam Altman Says the Main Thing He’s Excited About Next Year Is Achieving AGI

He mentioned achieving AGI before mentioning that he's becoming a parent soon.

The reasons behind a NASA astronaut's October hospitalization, along with three of their crew members, are still unclear.
NASA

NASA Still Trying to Figure Out Why Astronaut Was Hospitalized After Return to Earth

"Everyone’s different, and that’s the part you can’t predict."

Across the United States, Black Americans are getting horrible text messages telling them that they're going to be enslaved.
Future Society

Black People Across the Country Are Getting Racist Text Messages Saying They’re Going to Be Enslaved

"I knew it was a prank, but to see that so early after the election I was shook."

China's military is working on an experimental weapon system that converges multiple streams of microwaves into a powerful energy beam.
Energy

China Working on Energy Weapon That Converges Multiple Beams

Where have we heard this one before?

Scientists disagree when the Thwaites or Doomsday Glacier will fully melt, but they are starting to weigh up large scale interventions.
Climate Change

Scientists Consider Drastic Action as Doomsday Glacier Threatens to Flood Entire Islands and Coasts

"It's not a solution to climate change — at best, it's a painkiller."

An ink enthusiast was mighty peeved when she learned mid-session that her tattoo artist had used AI to "draw" her massive leg piece. 
Artificial Intelligence

Woman Furious When Tattoo Artist Admits Her Half-Finished Tattoo Is AI-Generated

"It doesn't have a soul."

SpaceX is planning to fire the engines of its Dragon cargo spacecraft this week to practice for the eventual retirement of the ISS.
SpaceX

SpaceX Activating System to Practice for Destroying Space Station

SpaceX's Dragon is flexing its muscles.

The interstellar tunnel, a feature of an enormous structure called the Local Bubble, could lead to nearby stars.
Off-World

Astronomers Discover “Interstellar Tunnel” In Our Solar Neighborhood

It may be part of an entire, galaxy spanning network.

The upcoming SpaceX test, scheduled for next year, will see a Starship rendezvous with another Starship to refuel it in orbit.
Advanced Transport

SpaceX Working on Orbital Refueling Test Between Two Starships

And it's scheduled to happen sooner than you might think.

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged trans daughter, is once again illustrating why she wants nothing to do with her famous father.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Says He’s a “Delusional and Grubby Little Control Freak”

"That's not my fcking problem."

A secret recording obtained by the BBC shows the organizer of this year's COP29 climate change conference trying to strike a fossil fuel deal.
Climate Change

Secret Video Shows Top Climate Change Conference Official Promising to Facilitate Fossil Fuel Deals

"We have a lot of gas fields that are to be developed."

Monkeys That Escaped Research Facility Still on the Loose, Authorities Say
Future Society

Monkeys That Escaped Research Facility Still on the Loose, Authorities Say

"These animals are highly sensitive and easily startled."