North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly set to name his daughter as his successor, according to a Sky News report. The announcement could come later this month at the country's largest political gathering, a party congress, after a five-year hiatus.
Ahead of the conference, Kim appears to be consolidating his daughter's position, according to the Sky News report. Experts suggest the girl, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, could be appointed first secretary of the ruling party.
In other news, United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan rocket experienced a booster problem shortly after liftoff from Florida's Space Coast early Thursday morning, as reported by Ars Technica. Sparks emerged in the exhaust plume, and the rocket twisted before recovering and continuing its climb into orbit with US military satellites. This incident follows a similar malfunction sixteen months prior, where a Vulcan rocket lost a booster nozzle. Details of Thursday's booster problem remain unclear, and an investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, in the tech world, Elon Musk is focusing on the moon for his companies, SpaceX and xAI, according to TechCrunch. Following a restructuring at xAI, Musk proclaimed the need for a new vision, including plans for AI data centers in orbit. He further suggested the need to go to the moon to achieve a terawatt per year.
Elsewhere, Wired reported on ICE's plans to expand across the US, Palantir employees' ethical concerns, and AI assistants. The publication also discussed a WIRED writer's experience with the viral AI assistant OpenClaw.
Finally, MIT Technology Review highlighted the growing threat of AI-enhanced cybercrime. The report noted that AI is already making online crimes easier, with hackers using these tools to reduce the time and effort required to orchestrate attacks. Some experts warn of the potential for fully automated attacks, while others emphasize the immediate risks of AI speeding up and increasing the volume of scams.
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