London-based Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5 billion and backed by Microsoft, has shockingly filed for bankruptcy after revelations showed its “AI-driven” software development was actually being performed by 700 human engineers in India. Builder.ai's supposed AI assistant “Natasha” was marketed as a revolutionary tool that could automatically create apps. But internal documents and whistleblower reports revealed Natasha was little more than a scripted chatbot interface—while real humans did the heavy lifting. To make matters worse, Builder.ai allegedly inflated revenues through a shell partnership with VerSe Innovation, falsely claiming $220 million in 2024 sales, when in reality the figure was closer to $50 million, according to auditors. The scandal has sparked broader concern about how startups are overhyping AI capabilities to attract funding and valuation—without delivering actual automation. This collapse serves as a wake-up call for investors and regulators to demand more transparency in the AI space and verify whether “artificial intelligence” claims are genuinely backed by technology—or just a human-powered illusion. #AIHype #BuilderAI #StartupScandal #TechFraud #AIvsHumans #NatashaScam #TransparencyInTech #Microsoft #FakeAI

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Neuroscientists and futurists alike are increasingly entertaining the idea that one day we may upload our minds—memories, thoughts, and personalities—into machines. The concept, known as mind uploading, involves digitally mapping the human brain at the synaptic level and recreating it in a computer simulation, enabling a person to potentially live on beyond their biological form. The challenge? The human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons and trillions of synaptic connections. To accurately replicate consciousness, we’d need to scan, map, and model every signal pathway with extreme precision—something current technology cannot yet do. Still, progress in neural interfaces, brain-computer mapping, and AI is fueling optimism. While some optimists predict breakthroughs by 2045, most experts believe full mind uploading may take over a century to achieve—if ever. But the implications are staggering: immortality, digital consciousness, and even interstellar travel through information rather than biology. For now, it remains a captivating pursuit at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and computing. #MindUploading #DigitalImmortality #Neuroscience #FutureOfConsciousness #BrainSimulation

Astronomers Discover the Hottest Brown Dwarf Ever! Meet WD0032-317B — a record-breaking brown dwarf orbiting a white dwarf 1,400 light-years away, with a blazing day-side temperature between 7,250–9,800 K — hotter than the Sun’s surface (5,778 K)! Spotted in a tight 2.3-hour orbit, this object is tidally locked, with a wild temperature swing of nearly 6,000 K between its day and night sides — far more extreme than even the famous exoplanet KELT-9b. Key Highlights: Mass: 75–88 Jupiter masses Orbit: Just 2.3 hours around its white dwarf star Host Star: 37,000 K, only 40% the mass of the Sun Night Side: Cools to 1,300–3,000 K Extreme UV Radiation is stripping its hydrogen-rich atmosphere apart Why It Matters: This discovery provides a rare window into how ultra-hot environments affect giant planets and brown dwarfs. It also shows how compact white dwarfs offer a unique observational advantage over larger stars like blue supergiants. Published in Nature Astronomy (2023) Title: “An irradiated-Jupiter analogue hotter than the Sun” By: Na’ama Hallakoun et al.

Arietid Meteor Shower Incoming – June 7, 2025! Get set for one of the most powerful daytime meteor showers of the year! Peaking on June 7, the Arietid Meteor Shower could produce an impressive 50–60 meteors per hour, making for a dazzling celestial event. While it’s officially a daytime shower, early birds have a shot at spotting bright meteors just before sunrise—especially if you're in a dark, rural spot with clear skies. Where to look? Face east before the sun rises for the best chance of seeing the show! Visible in: Most parts of the Northern Hemisphere Prime time: Just before sunrise Did you know? These meteors may come from asteroid 1566 Icarus or the Comet 96P/Machholz. So set your alarm, grab a blanket, and get ready to make a wish — this is one morning light show you won’t want to miss!