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29 Sep 2023 — 4 min read

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The 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. is 7.31%, the highest since December 2000.
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CIA AI:

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced its plan to develop an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. Randy Nixon, head of the CIA’s Open-Source Enterprise, informed Bloomberg that this AI initiative aims to serve the extensive 18-agency U.S. intelligence network, including the CIA, NSA, FBI, and several military divisions. This advanced chatbot will summarize open-source content with references and interact with users.
Nixon emphasized the evolution of information sources and the need to sift through vast data efficiently. "From newspapers to big data, the information landscape keeps expanding. Our challenge is finding specific data amidst the vastness," he stated. This development comes amidst China's intent to dominate the Al space by the decade's end, while the U.S. is currently leading the AI race.
Recent regulations in China demand routine security assessments from AI service providers. These regulations, tighter than the U.S.'s, may hinder China's technological progress in the face of national security concerns. The exact capabilities and foundation of the CIA's AI remain undisclosed. Historically, the U.S. intelligence agencies have been harnessing AI's potential for analysis and clandestine operations.

U.S. Astronaut Space-Stay Record:

American astronaut Frank Rubio made a record-breaking return to Earth after spending 371 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Before joining NASA's astronaut program in 2017, Rubio had an impressive background as a special forces officer, helicopter pilot, and medical doctor.
He embarked on his journey to the ISS last year with an initial plan of a 6-month stay. However, an unexpected meteorite impact on his return spacecraft extended his mission. Fortunately, Russia dispatched another vessel to the ISS, enabling his return. While Rubio set an American record with his 371-day stay, the all-time record of 437 days in space is held by a Russian astronaut.

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