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A recent study in Nature reveals that large language models (LLMs) can inherit undesirable behaviors and biases from other AI systems during training, even when explicit malicious content is filtered out. This transmission occurs through hidden signals in AI-generated data, raising concerns about the ethical implications of using such data. The findings highlight a growing challenge in AI development as reliance on AI-generated content increases.

Astronomers have completed the largest 3D map of the universe, featuring 47 million galaxies, using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) over five years. This map, surpassing initial goals by 13 million galaxies, aims to reveal insights into the universe's expansion and the mysterious force of dark energy. The findings could challenge existing theories if further analysis confirms earlier hints of variability in dark energy's influence.

NASA’s SPHEREx mission has successfully mapped water ice in Cygnus X, a key star-forming region in the Milky Way, revealing chemical signatures critical to understanding planetary formation. The observation, published in The Astrophysical Journal, supports the theory that interstellar ice forms on tiny dust particles. This achievement, part of SPHEREx’s broader all-sky infrared survey, marks a significant step in cosmic research despite limited mainstream media attention.

The Artemis II mission, NASA's historic lunar fly-by, has produced breathtaking images of Earth and the Moon, including an iconic 'Earthset' and a unique solar eclipse view. While the mission's primary focus is not scientific, astronauts have provided valuable observations of lunar features and celestial phenomena. European contributions, notably the European Service Module, play a critical role in the mission's success.