Merge 104.8 | 25 January 2026
Elon Musk is stirring up online debate after declaring medical school “pointless.” He claims that within three to five years, A1 will outperform human doctors — and deliver medical care better than what even world leaders get today. If he’s right, Musk says, years of medical training could soon be obsolete.
You can now reserve a spot in what’s being billed as the world’s first lunar hotel. Stays are expected to start at $250,000 (travel not included), with testing expected in 2029. It has been said inflatable moon habitats will welcome guests as early as 2032. If you are interested, you will need to put down a $1 million deposit to secure a place among the stars.
South Korea is rolling out what they call the world’s most comprehensive set of laws to regulate A1. Under the new rules, companies will be required to keep humans in the loop when using “high-impact” AI — especially in sensitive areas like nuclear safety, drinking water production, transportation, healthcare, and financial decisions such as credit checks and loan approvals.