Thirteen Rhesus macaques remain at large after escaping from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, with authorities capturing five more of the 43 that initially escaped. The monkeys, described as young females, escaped due to a caretaker's error in securing an enclosure. Police have urged the public to avoid the area and refrain from using drones, as efforts to safely capture the remaining monkeys continue.
Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from a research facility in South Carolina after a keeper left their pen open. Authorities are searching for the monkeys, urging residents to secure their homes and report sightings. The young monkeys, not yet tested on or carrying diseases, are being lured back with food. The escape is not the first for the facility, which has seen similar incidents in the past. Police assure the public that the monkeys pose little danger, and efforts to recapture them are ongoing.
In Yemassee, South Carolina, 43 young rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center after an employee left their enclosure door open. Authorities have advised residents to secure their homes and avoid approaching the animals, which are not used for testing and are disease-free. Police are using thermal imaging to locate the monkeys, believed to be near the research center, and are working with the lab to recapture them. Local officials, including Rep. Nancy Mace, are monitoring the situation closely.
Microsoft is debating the future of its advanced research lab in Beijing amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. The lab, which has been a pioneer in A.I. research, has faced scrutiny from U.S. officials over its operations in China. While the company has implemented guardrails and opened an outpost in Vancouver, it continues to support the lab in Beijing, citing its critical technological breakthroughs. The debate reflects the challenges faced by U.S. tech firms in navigating geopolitical tensions while maintaining a presence in China.
Microsoft is relocating its top artificial intelligence (AI) experts from China to a new research lab in Canada. The move comes amid rising tensions between the US and China, and concerns over intellectual property theft. The new lab will focus on basic research in AI and natural language processing, and will be led by Geoffrey Gordon, a renowned AI researcher.
