NASA's colossal Artemis II moon rocket, stretching nearly the length of a football field, is poised to send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar journey. This mission, a crucial step towards returning humans to the moon, faced a delay due to hydrogen leaks detected during a recent countdown rehearsal. The launch is now targeted for at least March.

SpaceX is now prioritizing a lunar settlement over Mars, according to Elon Musk, aiming for a self-sustaining city on the Moon within a decade. This strategic shift, driven by logistical advantages like more frequent launch windows, aligns with US lunar exploration goals. While Mars remains a long-term objective, the Moon offers faster progress for establishing a permanent human presence.

AI researcher Dr. Roman Yampolskiy warns that artificial general intelligence could automate nearly all jobs by 2027, driving unprecedented unemployment. Unlike past revolutions, few human roles would remain, limited to oversight, AI intermediaries, counseling, or niche human-made crafts. He predicts society may reach a technological singularity by 2045, where AI progress outpaces human comprehension, fundamentally challenging the relevance of human labor.