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📦 AP issues AI guidelines, OpenAI acquires Global Illumination, Russia reaches lunar orbit
It's just another regular Thursday with AI stealing the spotlight: The Associated Press embraces AI integration; however, it sets clear boundaries between employees and AI-generated content. OpenAI takes a creative approach to its products through the acquisition of Global Illumination. And, for those not focusing on AI but on the lunar race: Russia has finally reached lunar orbit.

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AI 🤖
OpenAI's latest move (1 min)
Global Illumination has left its creative mark on notable companies. Now, OpenAI announces its acquisition, hinting at a potential collaboration that could elevate core products like ChatGPT.
Choose the best model (2 min)
Arthur has unveiled Arthur Bench. This open-source tool measures the effectiveness of different LLMs against a specific set of data, allowing you to find the right match for your requirements.
AI in the newsroom (4 min)
The Associated Press has released guidelines that embrace AI's potential while maintaining journalistic integrity. This includes the prohibition of AI-generated content from being published.
Mckinsey introduces Lilli (5 min)
The company wants to demonstrate the potential of AI in consultancy. Based on more than 100,000 internal documents, this tool has already reduced research and planning times drastically.
Spooky or glitchy? (2 min)
A video snippet uploaded by a glitch on Snapchat's "My AI" chatbot gave users a sci-fi movie experience, as if technology had gained its own consciousness.
Aria AI has become available on iOS within the Opera app. With a million users already on desktop and Android, get ready to upgrade your browsing experience.
Science ⚗️
The future of visuals (3 min)
MIT engineers are making progress in integrating quantum rods into LED displays and virtual reality systems, through the use of DNA scaffolds, aiming for more vibrant and immersive visuals.
One step closer to saving lives (4 min)
A genetically modified pig kidney, successfully transplanted into a brain-dead man, has functioned normally for over a month. An achievement that brings hope to organ transplant patients.
Rocket science 🚀
Off to the ISS! (2 min)
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-7 mission is scheduled to fly on August 25. Four astronauts are headed to the ISS and you can witness every moment through a live stream.
Back to the moon (2 min)
Russia reaches lunar orbit for the first time since 1976 with the Luna-25 spacecraft. With communication stable and systems functioning, all eyes turn to the current lunar race.