AI solves an 80‑year math mystery as Pope and markets fret
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Jun 1, 2026
AI solves an 80‑year math mystery as Pope and markets fret
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An AI model reportedly cracked an 80‑year‑old math problem, setting off a cascade of questions about how machines think — and who should steer them. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church, energy markets, and even everyday pet safety are all getting pulled into the AI story in surprisingly human ways.
Artificial Intelligence
From a solved math mystery to papal warnings — AI is reshaping power and purpose
An AI model reportedly cracked an 80‑year‑old math problem, a milestone experts say reveals AI reasoning that diverges from human insight — useful, unsettling, and a perfect dinner‑party anecdote for philosophers. [P]At the same time Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning about dehumanizing uses of AI, even as energy and infrastructure markets race to power data centers (nuclear and grid bets are now big plays) — meaning the technical breakthrough lands in the middle of politics, capital, and conscience. 80‑year problem meets Pope Leo XIV, and suddenly governance matters more than bragging rights.
Dogs
Dogs: lap hazards, tick threats, and a smarter AirTag for runaway furballs
States like Tennessee are rethinking laws after stories of distracted drivers with dogs on laps raised safety alarms (distracted driving), while the spreading lone star tick is increasing bite and allergy risks for pets and people in the Northeast. [P]For the escape‑artist set, Apple's new AirTag 2 promises better range and accuracy — small miracles for anxious owners and opinionated dogs alike.