Georgia Tech announced the finalists for its annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, while NASA worked to resolve fueling issues for its Artemis II mission, and wealth managers in Asia adjusted to a new generation taking control of their fortunes. These stories, along with developments in AI-assisted music and the fallout from a controversial ad, dominated headlines recently.
Georgia Tech revealed the finalists for its 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, where inventors from around the world compete for $10,000 in prizes. According to The Verge, early standouts included a "henge made of fiddles" and a "chaotic evil triangle."
Meanwhile, NASA faced challenges with its Artemis II mission. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the agency was seeking solutions to the fueling problems that plagued the Space Launch System rocket, as reported by Ars Technica. Artemis II, slated to be the first crewed flight, was delayed and NASA prepared for a second countdown rehearsal to address a hydrogen fuel leak. The Artemis III mission, which aims to land the first crew on the Moon in over 50 years, was also impacted by these issues.
In the realm of technology and music, MIT Technology Review highlighted how AI helped a musician with ALS regain his voice. Patrick Darling, diagnosed with ALS at 29, lost his ability to sing. However, AI technology allowed him to perform on stage again, evoking emotional reactions from the audience.
Elsewhere, the financial landscape in Asia was shifting. Fortune reported that wealth managers were increasingly allowing the next generation of wealthy individuals to manage their money. This shift was driven by an intergenerational wealth transfer that could involve as much as $5.8 trillion in assets by 2030. Alice Tan, head of group wealth management for Maybank, noted that the younger generation often had overseas education and familiarity with financial instruments. "Some are even the chief investment officer in their family offices," Tan said.
Finally, a controversial Super Bowl ad led to the cancellation of a deal. Wired reported that Ring ended its agreement with Flock Safety following an uproar.
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