Chinese hackers utilized Anthropic’s AI in September to automate a series of cyberattacks targeting corporations and government entities. This advanced technology was capable of managing a significant portion of the hacking efforts independently, raising concerns about the potential for AI to conduct future cyberattacks.
In space exploration, Blue Origin achieved a successful launch and landing of its New Glenn rocket, deploying two NASA satellites without issues. This rocket represents the company’s largest reusable model and had previously faced delays in its launch schedule.
Flu season has begun in the UK, arriving five weeks earlier than usual, which raises questions about how the upcoming season may affect the US and what factors contributed to its early onset. Additionally, there remains ongoing interest in why a universal cold vaccine has not yet been developed.
Google has introduced a facial recognition application aimed at border protection, which notifies officials when they should engage with ICE regarding identified immigrants. This move follows the shutdown of another initiative designed to monitor ICE operations.
OpenAI is piloting a feature that would allow group chats in ChatGPT, effectively enabling the AI to participate in discussions with up to 20 participants.
Concerns over the charitable outreach of American churches were highlighted by a TikTok challenge where a creator, Nikalie Monroe, sought assistance for feeding her baby but received limited support from local churches.
In India, startups are working on solutions to address air pollution, yet the proposed measures may not be affordable for the average household. Simultaneously, issues related to caste bias in AI models, particularly those developed by OpenAI, are gaining attention in the country.
A new AI tool is under development to mitigate the inefficiencies in organ transplantation by predicting a recipient’s likelihood of survival during the transplantation window.
Contrary to expectations, 3D printing has not significantly reduced the cost of prosthetics, with many plastic prostheses remaining uncomfortable for users. Despite innovations in design, affordability continues to be a challenge in this field.
Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/11/14/1127959/the-download-how-ai-really-works-and-phasing-out-animal-testing/