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ISS astronauts sheltered in SpaceX's Dragon capsule due to persistent air leaks. Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warned AI could develop without humans, calling for a pause option. Cambridge scientists tested the world's first AI-designed vaccine successfully. Tencent's AI chief framed the AI race as a 'long-term game.' AI agents are increasingly mediating social interactions on dating apps and messaging platforms.

ISS Astronauts Shelter in SpaceX Dragon Amid Air Leak

ISS Astronauts Shelter in SpaceX Dragon Amid Air LeakAstronauts aboard the International Space Station were briefly ordered to shelter in place inside SpaceX's Dragon capsule due to ongoing air leaks. The precautionary measures underscore persistent issues with the ISS's aging life support systems. NASA and Roscosmos continue to investigate the source of the leaks while maintaining crew safety protocols. The incident highlights the growing reliance on commercial spacecraft as emergency safe havens.

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NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks (TechCrunch)
ISS astronauts had to shelter in place in the SpaceX Dragon capsule because of an air leak (Engadget)
ISS Astronauts Told to Shelter in Place as Air Leak Saga Continues (Gizmodo)
Astronauts take shelter on the International Space Station because of air leaks (Scientific American)

Anthropic Co-Founder Calls for Option to Pause AI Development

Anthropic Co-Founder Calls for Option to Pause AI DevelopmentAnthropic co-founder Jack Clark warned that AI systems could soon develop without human input, urging the world to maintain the option to pause frontier AI development. Speaking on BBC's Newsnight, Clark emphasized the need for precautionary measures as models advance faster than expected. The call has sparked debate across the tech industry about the pace of AI progress and regulatory frameworks.

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10 hrs agoWe need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founderJack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.10 hrs ago (BBC)
Anthropic says the world should have option to ‘pause’ on AI (The Guardian)
Anthropic (Sorta) Calls for Pause on AI Development. You Should (Sorta) Take It Seriously (Gizmodo)
Anthropic warns Claude AI is building itself faster than expected, calls for option to halt frontier developmentpublished5 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Cambridge Scientists Test World's First AI-Designed Vaccine

Cambridge Scientists Test World's First AI-Designed VaccineCambridge researchers have successfully tested a vaccine featuring an antigen designed entirely by artificial intelligence, marking a world-first milestone. The achievement demonstrates AI's potential to accelerate vaccine development dramatically. The AI-designed antigen could pave the way for faster responses to emerging diseases and pandemics.

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17 hrs ago'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligenceCambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.17 hrs ago (BBC)
The University of Cambridge says it successfully tested a vaccine with an AI-designed antigen (Engadget)
Researchers Are Using AI to Create Vaccines—and It’s Working (Gizmodo)

Tencent AI Chief Says AI Race Is a 'Long-Term Game'

Tencent AI Chief Says AI Race Is a 'Long-Term Game'Tencent's chief AI scientist Yao Shunyu dismissed concerns about the company lagging in the AI race, calling it a 'long-term game' where new opportunities will inevitably emerge. Speaking at the Tencent Cloud AI Industry Applications Summit, Yao emphasized that current dominant models won't be the only players. The comments reflect China's patient approach to competing in the global AI landscape.

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Tencent’s AI chief dismisses lag concerns, says race a ‘long-term game’Yao says he does not think ChatGPT and Claude Code will be the only super apps, as ‘new opportunities will inevitably emerge’. (SCMP)
Yao Shunyu, Tencent’s chief AI scientist, speaks at the Tencent Cloud AI Industry Applications Summit on Friday. Photo: Handout (SCMP)
10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now (MIT Review)

AI Agents Transform Dating Apps and Social Platforms

AI Agents Transform Dating Apps and Social PlatformsHinge's CEO revealed that Gen Z singles increasingly rely on AI to make the first move on dating apps. Meanwhile, Apple approved Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform. WeChat has also opened up to smartphone AI assistants following pressure from ByteDance. The trend signals a broader shift toward AI-mediated social interactions.

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Gen Z singles need AI to make first move on dating apps, says Hinge boss (BBC)
Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform (TechCrunch)
US startup bets on Japan with AI agents that tap live web data (Nikkei Tech)
WeChat opens up to smartphone AI assistants after ByteDance phone backlash (Nikkei Tech)