Anousheh Ansari
@AnoushehAnsari
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Imagine. Be the change. Inspire. I'm Curious George as the science officer aboard starship Enterprise, going where no one has gone before.
Somewhere in the Universe
Joined January 2010
Elon says the quiet part out loud: instead of focusing on controllable AI tools, AI companies are racing toward a future where machines are in charge. If you oppose this, please join about 100,000 of us as a signatory at
superintelligence-statement.org
“We call for a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is (1) broad scientific consensus that it will be done safely and controllably, and (2) strong public...
MUSK: “Long term, A.I. is going to be in charge, to be totally frank, not humans.” “So we just need to make sure the A.I. is friendly.” 👀 https://t.co/7PuIpsb5we
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What is really scary about this article is the fact that these models are now being built into autonomous killing machines for defense and military use. How smart is that? https://t.co/qqNConnCx2
techcrunch.com
AI researchers at Andon Labs embedded various LLMs in a vacuum robot to test how ready they were to be embodied. And hilarity ensued.
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What an amazing opportunity to experience the hospitality of Brazil and learn about their focus on innovation and science. After missing many annual meetings I have come back to see that seeds of commercial space we @xprize planted 30 years ago, have bloomed into a thriving
#ASE36 Day 1 (cont'd): The final panel, moderated by @Astro_CabanaBob, featured @astromarshburn, Tibor Kapu, @AnoushehAnsari & Eytan Stibbe on commercial cooperation & the @Space_Station! 2 takeaways: "The ISS is a place of peace" & "The experience of being in space changes you."
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#ASE36 Day 2: Yesterday, many of our Congress participants had the opportunity to tour the National Institute for Space Research! While there, they toured many facilities, including the Integration and Testing Laboratory (pictured here) and the Satellite Control Center.
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Have you seen our latest report? 🌎 ICYMI – we partnered with @BCG to analyze data from the 20 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Finalists, revealing six insights on how CDR companies plan to scale, and the risks they may face. Learn more below. ⬇️
xprize.org
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I’m excited to have my colleague Chris Lewicki speak @ITU about this important prize we are eager to launch!
$50M could prevent a $1 trillion problem. Speaking at @ITU's Space Sustainability Forum Wed, Oct 8 in Geneva about @XPRIZE Space Debris—designed and ready to launch, but waiting for funding. A thread on why this matters NOW 🧵
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jane Goodall, a pioneer in the conservation field. I had the pleasure of seeing Goodall speak for the last time when I was at the @Forbes Sustainability Leaders event last week and I was nothing short of inspired. Seeing how
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XPRIZE will be at UNGA and #ClimateWeekNYC! Will we see you there? 👀🌎 We’re meeting the moment on climate action. Take a look at some of the many activations we’re taking part in during Climate Week NYC below. #BusinessOfBreakthroughs
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WE GO WHERE OTHERS HESITATE 🌎 When others step back, XPRIZE steps in to solve our greatest climate challenges. #ICYMI - check out our 2025 XPRIZE Impact Report here and learn how XPRIZE alumni teams are reshaping industries. https://t.co/RKhN6V9NPX
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We're thrilled to announce the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams! 💧These teams have passed a rigorous judging process, demonstrating strong potential to develop scalable seawater desalination solutions. Learn about the teams here. https://t.co/lGQkNIsblT
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This is part of Disney’s legacy now
theverge.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension puts a dark stain on Disney’s reputation.
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Congratulations to all! So happy to see such diversity🙌🏼
.@NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were introduced Monday following a competitive selection process of more than 8,000 applicants from across the United States. The class now will complete nearly two years of training before becoming eligible for flight assignments supporting
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Here in Calgary with our wonderful partners @UCalgary watching the @calstampeders . I love how this city is celebrating its diverse citizens and culture. So inspiring! I hope as we celebrate the Independence Day today, we remember our anthem that the United States was built on
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Exciting time for a company I have witnessed grow and overcome great technical barriers. Onward and upwards!
Sceye, a company building 214-foot-long floating monitoring stations. has raised $15 million from SoftBank.
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What happens when students take on the challenge to map the ocean floor? 🌊 They help revolutionize deep-sea exploration and win the $1M NOAA Bonus Prize in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE! Learn more about alumni team Ocean Quest here. https://t.co/JYYI9CAdql
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A proud moment for XPRIZE launching our first Global Hub at University of Calgary, a global center for impactful innovation!
We are proud to announce that we have partnered with @UCalgary to launch our first international hub. #XPRIZECanada will drive research, innovation, and entrepreneurship while supporting innovators to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more: https://t.co/5zYQkZA0vO
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Join us in anticipating the next breakthroughs in healthy aging! As proud collaborators of the @xprize Healthspan, we'll be watching the announcement of the Top 40 Semifinalists and Top 8 FSHD Bonus Prize Finalists on May 12th. If you're interested in discussing investment
whova.com
May 12 – 14, 2025, New York, NY
(1/3) Celebrate innovation in human health! 🩺 Join us for a livestream as we announce the #XPRIZEHealthspan Semifinalists and FSHD Bonus Prize Finalists. Now is your chance to meet the teams revolutionizing the future of aging. Register today: https://t.co/05aakIBxy3
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A brilliantly insightful interview. Must watch. Full interview: "Godfather of AI" shares prediction for future of AI, is... https://t.co/Wb0ivsEacF via @YouTube
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