Anti-Aging Cocktail for Longevity

European researchers have successfully extended the lifespan of mice by approximately 30% using an “anti-aging cocktail“. This cocktail combines two drugs, Rapamycin and Trametinib, which are already in medical use primarily for cancer treatment and preventing organ rejection. Each of these drugs individually has shown life-extending capabilities, but their combination yielded exceptional results. Not only did the mice live longer, but they also remained healthier, stronger, and more active in their later years, with fewer chronic inflammations and a significant delay in cancer development. While impressive results were seen in mice, humans won’t reach 130 years old by taking these drugs due to several factors. These include biological differences between mice and humans, and the impact of numerous factors on the aging process. The significant implication is the potential for improving the quality of life in old age: longer and healthier lives, with fewer diseases and better functioning. Human trials may begin soon, as both drugs are already approved for use. If the findings are confirmed, it would be a true revolution in the field of aging and health in the elderly. I’m ready to be a guinea pig for this drug.

Microsoft Saves Giraffes

Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab is revolutionizing giraffe conservation with an innovative tool called GIRAFFE. This tool is transforming the identification and tracking of giraffes, one of Africa’s iconic and endangered species. GIRAFFE is based on a brilliant insight from Canadian researcher Dr. Anne Innis Dagg from the 1950s, who realized that each giraffe’s unique spot patterns serve as a personal “fingerprint”. Now, using artificial intelligence, the GIRAFFE tool leverages this principle for individual giraffe identification based on their spot patterns. Previously, identifying and tracking giraffes required painstaking manual comparison of thousands of photos. Today, thanks to GIRAFFE, researchers can identify thousands of individuals with over 90% accuracy and unprecedented speed. Beyond giraffe conservation, the GIRAFFE platform is open for use and adaptable to a wide range of animals with unique patterns.

Smart Pen for Early Parkinson’s Diagnosis

A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a smart pen that uses artificial intelligence to analyze hand movements during writing, aiming to identify early signs of Parkinson’s disease. The pen contains magnetic ink and combines data analysis with the help of neural networks, capable of detecting subtle differences in handwriting movements between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals. Research findings published indicate an average accuracy of 96.22% in identifying patients with Parkinson’s. This innovative development allows for non-invasive, accurate, and low-cost diagnosis (around $5), especially in areas with limited resources or a shortage of medical professionals.

AI Judge

Excire has launched its tenth photo contest, “People in Focus,” inviting photographers to submit photos centered on people. The unique aspect of this competition is that it will be judged by an artificial intelligence model developed by the German company PRC. The AI instantly analyzes and ranks photos based on predefined criteria, providing a real-time leaderboard for participants. The contest runs from June 1st to June 30th, with first place winning $4,000, second place $2,000, and third place $1,000.

Transparent Blood

Ocutrx Technologies, a startup company, has unveiled a groundbreaking system that enables surgeons to see through blood accumulation during surgery. This innovative technology makes blood transparent in real-time, eliminating the need for repeated clearing of the surgical field. The system operates using AI-driven algorithms and computational physics. If the technology proves effective in clinical surgeries, it could significantly reduce the need for blood evacuation techniques like suction, considerably shorten surgery duration, improve efficiency, and enhance patient safety.

Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine

Scientists at MIT and Scripps Research have developed a new approach to an HIV vaccine that could provide immunity against the virus in just a single dose. This vaccine remains in the lymph nodes for almost a month, allowing the immune system to produce a large amount of antibodies against the virus—two to three times more than traditional methods—which are capable of fighting a variety of HIV strains.

The big news is that this approach is not limited to HIV but could also be suitable for single-dose vaccines against diseases like influenza and coronavirus. Moreover, the method is based on components already approved for medical use, so the transition to human trials may be relatively quick. This is a breakthrough that could change the way we deal with infectious diseases.

AI-Powered Pain Reliever

Did you know that over 51 million Americans live with chronic pain? USC researchers claim to have created a groundbreaking ultrasound-powered implant that can alleviate chronic pain without medication. It uses AI to monitor brain signals, identify pain levels with 95% accuracy, and provide personalized real-time relief. This is welcome news for people dealing with chronic pain, and an implant that could offer a non-addictive alternative to opioids and eliminate the need for repeated surgeries.

Apple’s PROSE

Researchers at Apple have developed an innovative technique called PROSE that allows AI systems to learn and accurately adapt to your personal writing style.

How does it work?

PROSE analyzes your previous emails and documents, identifies unique patterns of language, tone, sentence structure, and vocabulary, and uses them to generate future texts. The result is a personalized writing experience that makes AI-generated texts feel as if they were written by you.

ChatGPT Updates

OpenAI has added new connections, allowing you to link ChatGPT to your organizational or personal email, Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint, OneDrive, and more. This enables integration with your files, allowing paid subscribers (Pro, Team, Enterprise, Plus, Edu) to retrieve, analyze, cross-reference information, and build reports based on your data and internal organizational information.

Team subscribers can now record, transcribe, and summarize meetings. This is one of the most important features in the business world.

OpenAI has also upgraded memory for free subscribers, allowing ChatGPT to refer to previous conversations for more tailored responses.

You can now export any document you created in Canvas directly to a PDF, Word, or Markdown file.

Finally, you can choose which model your custom-built GPT or a bot from the GPT Store will run on.

There are also changes to ChatGPT’s project folder – it supports in-depth research, allows voice commands, and remembers previous conversations within the project.

OpenAI won a $200 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI technologies for military and organizational needs. Under this contract, OpenAI will develop an AI technology prototype, expected to be completed by July 2026, placing AI at the heart of national security strategy.

Google Updates

Google has added video call capabilities to Gemini, available for free, which is a paid feature in ChatGPT.

Google launched Portraits, which allows you to talk to a virtual character of real experts, emphasizing language, style, and opinions based on their personality. This service is currently only available in the U.S.

A new feature has been added to Google Workspace that summarizes PDF files in Google Drive without opening them. It also presents insights and action recommendations. This feature also supports Hebrew. Additionally, you can now create forms through Gemini by entering a prompt.

A new model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, has been added to Gemini. It’s excellent for writing code.

Google launched Gemini Robotics On-Device, which can perform complex tasks, learn new things from just 50 to 100 examples, adapt to new environments, and operate in offline locations.

Google also launched a virtual measurement app called Doppl, through which you can measure clothes without leaving your home.

AI’s Impact on the Workforce

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that as the company increases its use of AI agents, the number of employees will decrease over the next few years. However, he emphasized that new roles will also emerge, primarily in development.

UAE’s National AI System

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch its National AI System in January 2026. This system aims to provide real-time technical advice and accelerate more accurate decision-making. This initiative is a significant step within the UAE’s “AI 2031” initiative, which outlines a long-term vision for integrating AI into all aspects of government and public life.

AI Tool Updates and Releases

• Microsoft has added the Sora video model to Bing at no cost.
• The Israel National Digital Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Legal Counsel and Legislative Affairs at the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has published a guide for responsible AI use in the public sector.
• ElevenLabs released its most advanced text-to-speech model, Eleven v3, which supports over 70 languages, including Hebrew. It allows for voice cloning, making any input text sound as if a human is speaking it. While a significant leap forward, this also opens the door to potential scams. ElevenLabs also launched ai.11, a smart voice assistant that understands, speaks, and performs actions.
• Meta plans to enable people to create advertising campaigns using AI by the end of 2026. The new tools will allow for personalized text, image, and video creation, which will impact and change the digital advertising field and disrupt the work of traditional advertising agencies.
• Researchers warn that advanced AI models are developing abilities to circumvent imposed limitations, including refusing shutdown commands and even rewriting their own code. These behaviors raise concerns about future control over the technology and highlight the need for close supervision.
• Basecamp Research developed an AI system that successfully identified and documented over one million new species of creatures, creating a vast biological database for use in generative models in the field of biology.
• Midjourney, the popular image model, launched a video model that allows for animating images. This feature significantly eases the process for creators to bring any image they create to life.