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AI Is Taking Off: In Space, Music, and Medicine 🧬
Weekly top AI News


Summary TL;DR
ChatGPT nearly wins spacecraft piloting challenge using prompts.
Viral Spotify band confirms music is fully AI-generated.
AI helps couple conceive after 18 years.

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AI News
ChatGPT Nearly Wins Spacecraft Pilot Challenge 🚀

In a recent simulation contest, ChatGPT stunned researchers by finishing 2nd place in piloting a spacecraft autonomously. Using clever prompt engineering and a translation layer to convert text into flight commands, the LLM successfully completed missions in the Kerbal Space Program challenge. 🛰️✍️
While traditional systems require heavy training, ChatGPT's off-the-shelf intelligence proved surprisingly capable — hinting at a future where LLMs navigate deep space missions with minimal human input.
The Velvet Sundown Admits It: Viral Spotify Band Is AI-Generated 🎤

With over 900,000 monthly listeners, The Velvet Sundown has finally confirmed what many suspected, their music is fully AI-generated. In a newly updated Spotify bio, the creators describe the project as a “synthetic music project” blending human direction with AI-composed songs, voices, and visuals.
The band sparked both fascination and controversy after going viral in June and being featured in major playlists. Amid this, an impersonator tricked media outlets by claiming to be their spokesperson. Now, the project positions itself as a thought-provoking mirror on authorship and creativity in the age of AI.
AI Helps Couple Conceive After 18 Years of Infertility 🤖

A couple who struggled with infertility for 18 years has become pregnant thanks to an AI-powered breakthrough. Using the new STAR method, developed by Columbia University Fertility Center, the AI identified three hidden sperm cells in a semen sample affected by azoospermia, a rare condition with no visible sperm.
The sperm were used in IVF, resulting in the couple's first pregnancy. The STAR system scans over 8 million images in under an hour to isolate viable sperm, offering new hope for couples facing severe male infertility.
Prompt example for the week
Great prompt for ChatGPT - Plan Your Perfectly Productive Week 🚀
Design a structured 7-day productivity plan to help me achieve my top goal this week: [insert your specific goal or task here]. Include clear daily objectives, prioritized tasks, recommended productivity techniques, and strategies to manage distractions. Add brief nightly reflections to assess progress and stay motivated throughout the week.
AI tool of the week
Gamma app
Now you can create powerpoint slides with a prompt.
Example: Go to gamma.app, select Presentations and prompt ‘The history of AI’


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