This week, the tech world brought us 2 big surprises: an AI startup keeping human skin tissue alive in a lab, and a transforming camera drone that just got banned in the US.
First, a company called Outer Biosciences is using artificial intelligence, or smart computer programs, to study real human skin. The company is run by Michael Polansky, a Harvard graduate who finished his studies in 2006. He is also the partner of pop star Lady Gaga, who sits on the startup's board. Polansky's team has found a way to keep living human skin alive in a lab for over 30 days so they can train AI models on it. This research could help scientists understand how our skin ages and how to make better skincare products.
Meanwhile, gadget fans in the US just got some bad news about a new flying camera. A Chinese company launched a device called the HoverAir Versa on a fundraising website. It is a pocket-sized camera that can fly once you snap on its detachable wings. However, just 3 days after its online debut, the US government stopped the sales. The US has strict bans on drones made by Chinese firms, and the federal agency that regulates wireless tech withdrew its approval. Now, US buyers cannot get the flying kit, and the camera itself is in limbo.
This matters to you because tech is rapidly changing our daily lives in unexpected ways. In the future, the beauty products you buy might be designed using AI. At the same time, strict trade rules mean some of the most exciting new gadgets might never reach your doorstep.
It is clear that the tech landscape is moving in some very wild directions. We will keep watching to see what actually makes it to store shelves next.
