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Demis Hassabis discusses the distinction between AI in creative industries and scientific progress at Cannes Lions, arguing that true AI creativity requires generating new concepts rather than extrapolating existing knowledge. He links imagination to simulation, suggesting AI must understand the physical world to advance in science, similar to how it creates art.

A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran surprised observers due to unfavorable conditions, including disputes over Iran's nuclear program, regional influence, sanctions, and military activity. Simulations suggested such an agreement was low-probability, but the deal emerged amid potential factors like hidden concessions, shifting priorities, or misunderstandings about its purpose.

New simulations suggest the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets, potentially aiding in the search for missing planets. The findings highlight the moons' role in preserving evidence of planetary formation.

Simulations show shockwaves from dying stars in magnetized molecular clouds create spoke-like filaments, funneling gas into a central hub for star formation, resembling a 'cosmic wagon wheel' structure.

New simulations suggest Mercury's water ice may have been delivered by a massive asteroid impact, similar to the one forming the Hokusai crater, which transported water across the planet in a single Mercurian day (176 Earth days) and trapped it in polar craters.

Google has upgraded its Gemini AI to generate interactive 3D models and simulations in response to user questions. The feature allows real-time adjustments via sliders and toggles, demonstrated through a Moon orbiting Earth simulation. The Verge reports on the development.