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South Carolina's Escaped Monkeys: 13 Still Missing as Recapture Efforts Continue
animal-escape1 year ago

South Carolina's Escaped Monkeys: 13 Still Missing as Recapture Efforts Continue

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.

via NBC News|
#animal-escape#capture#escape
Escape of 43 Monkeys Sparks Chaos at South Carolina Research Lab
animal-news1 year ago

Escape of 43 Monkeys Sparks Chaos at South Carolina Research Lab

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.

via BBC.com|
#animal-news#escape#monkeys
Over 40 Monkeys Escape South Carolina Research Facility, Prompting Search
local-news1 year ago

Over 40 Monkeys Escape South Carolina Research Facility, Prompting Search

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.

via ABC News|
#local-news#primate-escape#public-safety
"Microsoft's Dilemma: A.I. Lab in China"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft's Dilemma: A.I. Lab in China"

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.

via The New York Times|
#artificial-intelligence#china#microsoft