The Obtain: offshore rocket launches, and the way DOGE plans to make use of AI

2 We’re attempting to get AI to run earlier than it will probably stroll
AI brokers aren’t actually prepared but. However the logic of competitors means they’re being unleashed anyway. (Vox $)
Lots of people will strive utilizing AI brokers for the primary time this yr. (IEEE Spectrum
Anthropic’s chief scientist on 4 methods brokers might be even higher in 2025. (MIT Know-how Overview)

3 TikTok is again on Apple and Google app shops within the US
After a virtually month-long standoff since a legislation banning the app took impact. (NPR)

4 Anthropic is on the point of launch a brand new AI mannequin
It’s utilizing a special method to others, combining the power to motive and execute easier duties in a single go. (The Data $)
Why OpenAI’s reasoning mannequin is such an enormous deal. (MIT Know-how Overview)

5 The DOGE web site has been defaced 
As a result of, fairly than utilizing authorities servers, it pulls from an insecure database that anybody can edit. (The Verge)
+ The DOGE staff is heading to NASA subsequent. (Enterprise Insider $)
DOGE staffers would possibly want a crash course in COBOL. (Quick Firm)

6 It’s solely a matter of time till there’s a Starlink disaster 
Scientists warn we’re not doing sufficient to mitigate collisions or environmental points. (CNET)
Bolivians are illegally smuggling in Starlink(Remainder of World)
How Antarctica’s historical past of isolation is ending—due to Starlink. (MIT Know-how Overview)

7 Apple is mysteriously teasing a brand new product 
We’ll discover out what it’s subsequent Wednesday. (Engadget)

8 You’ll be able to now not evaluate the Gulf of America on Google Maps
Apparently Google can’t deal with even a tiny little bit of criticism. (BBC)

9 How a pc that ‘drunk dials’ movies is exposing YouTube’s secrets and techniques
It’s 20 years outdated, and utilized by over a 3rd of the world, however we all know remarkably little about it. (BBC Future)

10 Generate some AI music to your lover this Valentine’s Day 🎵😘
No abilities wanted. (The Dialog $)

Quote of the day

“I need you to shush your mouth.”

—One in all many bonkers issues Elon Musk’s 4-year-old little one named X Æ A-Xii appears to have stated to President Trump throughout their look within the Oval Workplace this week, Gizmodo studies.