Google begins phasing out Google Assistant on Android devices in favor of Gemini

The ground-based VLT telescope detected an emission trail that appeared on the surface of the Moon. This trail was formed after the Falcon 9 rocket booster stage landed on the Moon.

This emission was registered by the VLT telescope and lasted no more than ten minutes. Elements of sodium and lithium were found in this trail. This information was published by the European Southern Observatory via its Instagram social media account*.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to become a fundamental tool in the search for life outside of Earth in the coming years. This prediction was made by Jill Tarter, founder of the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on investigating signals from alien civilizations.

During her participation in the Rio Innovation Week event, held this Tuesday (4th), the scientist mentioned that the institute's new generation of telescopes is already being adapted to operate with AI-based systems. These systems will have the capacity to automatically determine where the equipment should be directed and what data should be collected, following the latest scientific discoveries.

According to Tarter, general artificial intelligence (AGI) will also play a crucial role in processing the vast volume of information captured by radio telescopes. She stated: 'We are replacing the first agent telescope, so that pointing and data collection will be decided by a machine and assisted by the most recent information, according to our understanding of what science is doing.'

Challenges of the Research

Tarter emphasized that the main difficulty in the search is not merely technological. She pointed out that scientists still do not precisely know what types of signals should be sought or how an extraterrestrial civilization could establish communication. To illustrate this obstacle, she compared the search for alien intelligence to the efforts made to understand the language of dolphins, primates, and birds here on Earth.

Additionally, the immense scale of the Milky Way greatly complicates the work. According to her, to investigate a larger portion of ten or one hundred million stars in the Milky Way, it will be necessary to rely not only on more powerful telescopes but also on much more robust transmitters than those currently existing on the planet. Thus, technological evolution will be decisive in expanding this investigative capacity.

During the lecture, Tarter made a distinction between the scientific research conducted by the SETI Institute and reports related to UFOs (unidentified flying objects). She argued that such occurrences must be examined with skeptical rigor and detailed investigation, prioritizing physical and statistical explanations before any extraordinary conclusion.

Personal Journey

The astronomer also shared the adversities she faced at the beginning of her career because she was a woman. She reported losing a scholarship after getting married and studying engineering at a time when women represented a minority in universities. In 1965, less than 23% of students at Cornell University were women, and in the engineering faculty, female representation was less than 1%, including herself.

However, she observed a significant change in this landscape. Currently, Tarter stated, more than half of the students at Cornell University (USA) are women, a percentage that is also reached at the institution's School of Engineering.

The process of disabling the SIM card PIN is carried out through the security settings on both Android and iPhone. This setting allows you to deactivate the standard or custom operator code, such as from Claro, Vivo, and TIM, thereby eliminating the need to enter a password when turning on the device.

However, disabling this feature makes the line vulnerable if the SIM card is inserted into another phone after theft. Without verification, third parties can use the number to receive confirmation codes from banks or social networks without any obstacles.

It is important to note that the SIM card PIN is not related to the screen lock password of Android or iPhone. While the system password protects photos, applications, and documents stored on the device, locking the card itself serves solely to protect access to the mobile line services.

A step-by-step guide on removing the SIM card password from Android and iPhone is provided below.

One way to recover the PIN is to check the data on the plastic card that comes with the SIM card. If using an eSIM or losing the packaging, you must contact the operator. This will allow you to obtain the original factory codes: PIN and PUK key.

If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times, the card is blocked for security purposes and requires the PUK code to restore access.

Three consecutive incorrect entries of the SIM card password activate an automatic block in the operator's security system. To unblock the line and remove the PIN code from the card, you should enter the PUK code printed on the original plastic card of your line.

It is not recommended to guess the PUK combination, as ten incorrect attempts will lead to the irreversible failure of the card. If this happens, you will need to visit your operator's store to issue a new SIM card and restore the number.