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Forbes
2 hours ago
- Science
- Forbes
See The ‘Planet Parade' On Monday As Venus And Jupiter Twin
Early risers this month can see a 'planet parade' building in the eastern sky before sunrise featuring Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury. Best seen about an hour before sunrise, on Monday, Aug. 11, Saturn will be visible in the south, with bright planets Jupiter and Venus in the east. Mercury may also be glimpsed below Venus and Jupiter as sunrise nears, but the 'Swift Planet' will be easier to see later this week. Uranus and Neptune will also be in the sky — making a six-planet parade — but neither is visible to the naked eye. A spectacular 'planet parade' (also called an alignment) featuring six planets is visible during August 2025. getty About an hour before sunrise, Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets in the solar system — will appear to be very close to each other, while Saturn will be easily visible in the southern sky. The highlight of this week's 'planet parade' will come on Tuesday, Aug. 12, when the two planets will be just 0.9 degrees apart. Jupiter will be on the left, slightly higher in the sky than Venus. Mercury will join the "planet parade" on or around Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to Sky & Telescope, becoming visible just above the eastern horizon about 45 minutes before sunrise. It will be farthest from the sun — so highest in the sky — on Aug. 19 and remain visible until around Aug. 26. Saturn is currently brightening as it nears its annual bright 'opposition' on Sept. 21, when Earth will be between Saturn and the sun. The next 'planet parade' isn't until October 2028, when five planets will be visible together before sunrise. The planets an hour before sunrise on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, during the "planet parade." Stellarium If you're outside while it's dark — or you return after dark later in the day — keep your eyes peeled for "shooting stars" from the Perseid meteor shower. It peaks overnight on Tuesday, Aug. 12 through Wednesday, Aug. 13, when 50-75 "shooting stars" are typically visible each hour, with activity high on the nights either side. Bright moonlight will restrict visibility this year, but the Perseids are known for their occasional very bright fireballs. This 'planet parade' will become more visible and easier to see as the days pass during August. After this week's Venus-Jupiter conjunction, Mercury will become easier to see as it rises higher. Next week, as Mercury reaches its highest point in the morning sky, a waning crescent moon will move through the planets, creating a beautiful scene. Here are the key dates: Monday, Aug. 18: A 26% crescent moon will glow near Venus and Jupiter. Tuesday, Aug. 19: Mercury will be at its highest in the morning sky as the moon wanes to 16%-lit and forms a curve with Venus and Jupiter. Wednesday, Aug. 20: A 9%-lit crescent moon will appear very close to Venus, with Mercury below and Jupiter above: Thursday, Aug. 21: a slender 4%-lit waning crescent moon will be beneath Jupiter and Venus, close to Mercury. What's Next In The Night Sky The 'planet parade' will draw to a close around Aug. 26 as Mercury disappears from view, leaving Saturn and Jupiter to gradually brighten as Venus begins to fade. However, Venus has one last act — before sunrise on Aug. 31, it will pass across the Beehive Cluster, one of the closest open clusters of stars to the solar system, which should be a fabulous sight through binoculars. Further Reading Forbes A Six-Planet Parade Is Coming — When To See It By Jamie Carter Forbes Perseid Meteor Shower Begins Next Week — When To Get The Best View By Jamie Carter Forbes Don't Miss This Week's Dazzling Venus-Jupiter Encounter By Jamie Carter
Leaders
3 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
Economic Family Association Unveils 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
The Economic Family Association has officially launched its 2025–2030 strategy during a ceremony in Riyadh, attended by key figures from both the social and economic sectors. The new strategy is built on five foundational pillars: alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, commitment to societal values, addressing current challenges, leveraging available opportunities, and strengthening the nonprofit brand while reinforcing trust in the association's capacity for growth and expansion. Nasser bin Faleh Al-Gharbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasized that the strategy reflects the association's ambition to lead a transformative shift that boosts the resilience and sustainability of economic families. A central goal is to raise the nonprofit sector's contribution to Saudi Arabia's non-oil GDP to 5%. Al-Gharbi also highlighted that the strategy will empower economic families and drive change through five key focus areas: raising awareness, fostering empowerment, inspiring motivation, building trust, and enhancing innovation and competitiveness. Related Topics: ZATCA Announces 19th Wave of E-Invoicing Integration Hajj 2025: SDAIA Boosts Makkah Route Initiative with Technical Services Ivorian Hajj Pilgrims Applaud Makkah Route Initiative Makkah Route Initiative: Saudi Arabia Streamlines Luggage Handling for Pilgrims – Video Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Staying Human Amid AI: The Double Alignment Strategy You Need Now
We have entered the next stage of the accelerating journey toward a hybrid world. Artificial intelligence systems are transitioning from passive tools that wait for our commands to autonomous actors that can make decisions and take actions in our world. This isn't just a technical evolution; it's a transformation that demands us to rethink how we align both natural intelligence and artificial intelligences in our increasingly hybrid digital-physical reality. The question isn't whether AI will influence human behavior — it already does. From recommendation algorithms shaping our news consumption to AI assistants scheduling our meetings, these systems are becoming active participants in our decision-making processes. But as AI agents gain the ability to act independently, form relationships and operate across multiple domains of our lives, their influence becomes exponentially more relevant. We're moving from AI that responds to us, to AI that anticipates, suggests and sometimes acts on our behalf — whether we're consciously aware of it or not. Hijacked Agency: Why Double Alignment Matters Traditional AI alignment focused on making sure artificial systems do what we want them to do. But as AI becomes more autonomous and socially integrated, we face a more complex challenge: ensuring alignment works in both directions. We need AI systems aligned with human values, and we need humans equipped to maintain their agency and values in AI-rich environments. This double alignment challenge is urgent because we're amplifying everything, including our misalignments, at a hybrid scale. When AI systems learn from human behavior online, they absorb not just our knowledge but our biases, conflicts and dysfunctions. The old programming principle "garbage in, garbage out" has evolved into something deeper: "values in, values out." The values embedded in our data, systems, and interactions shape what AI becomes, which in turn shapes what we become. Consider how social media algorithms influence our behavior, attention and beliefs. Now imagine AI agents that can form intensive, long-term relationships with users, make autonomous decisions and operate across multiple aspects of our lives. Without proper alignment, both technical and human, we risk creating systems that optimize for engagement over well-being, efficiency over wisdom, or short-term gains over long-term flourishing. Remember the paper-clip analogy? Building AI That Actually Helps Humanity: ProSocial AI This is where prosocial AI comes in, artificial intelligence systems that are designed not just to be helpful, but to actively promote human and planetary well-being. ProSocial AI goes beyond following commands to consider broader principles: user well-being, long-term flourishing and societal norms. It embodies an ethical codex of care, respecting user autonomy while serving as a complement to, not a surrogate for, a flourishing human life. But building prosocial AI isn't just a technical challenge, it's a human endeavor. We can't program our way to better outcomes if humans lose their agency in AI-rich environments, the capacity and volition to make meaningful choices, based on critical thinking even as AI becomes more prevalent and sophisticated. Hybrid Intelligence Needs Double Literacy Maintaining human agency in an AI world depends on hybrid Intelligence, the seamless collaboration between natural and artificial intelligences that leverages the strengths of both. This isn't about humans versus machines, but about humans working with machines in ways that enhance our capabilities. Hybrid Intelligence requires double literacy, proficiency in both traditional human skills and AI collaboration skills. Just as the printing press required literacy to be truly democratizing, the AI age requires us to understand both how to work with AI systems and how to maintain our distinctly human contributions. Double Literacy means understanding how AI systems work, recognizing their limitations and biases, knowing when to trust or question their outputs, and maintaining skills that complement rather than compete with artificial intelligence. It means being able to prompt AI effectively while also knowing when to step away from AI assistance entirely. Double Alignment In Practice Consider a student using AI tutoring systems. Without double literacy, they might become overly dependent on AI explanations, losing the struggle and confusion that often leads to deeper learning. With double literacy, they use AI as a cognitive sparring partner while building their mental muscles. Rather than outsourcing they are building their analytical skills. Or think about professionals using AI for decision-making. Without deliberate agency amid AI, they might defer too readily to algorithmic recommendations. With proper agency, they integrate AI insights with human judgment, contextual knowledge and ethical considerations. The stakes are particularly high for social AI agents that can form emotional bonds with users. Research by teams at Google DeepMind shows how these relationships introduce new risks of emotional harm, manipulation and dependency. ProSocial AI can counteract that trend, with design that is tailored to strengthen rather than substitute human relationships and personal growth. Transforming Society Through Systematic AI Investment Individual mindsets matter. But the ongoing transition requires large-scale change. We need educational systems that teach double literacy alongside traditional subjects. We need workplace policies that preserve human agency in AI-augmented environments. We need social platforms designed for human flourishing rather than just engagement. And all of this must be undertaken with a holistic understanding of the interplay between people and planet. Pro-social AI means pro-planetary AI, because only if the latter thrives the former survives. Technical AI safety and human agency aren't separate problems, they're interconnected challenges that must be addressed together. The future isn't about choosing between natural intelligence and artificial intelligence; it's about creating hybrid systems where both can thrive with planetary dignity. Your 4-Step Guide To Thrive Amid AI Understanding the double alignment challenge is just the beginning. Here's a practical framework, the A-Frame, for moving toward ProSocial AI and stronger human agency: Awareness: Start by honestly assessing your current relationship with AI. Where do you rely on AI systems? When do you feel your agency is enhanced versus diminished? Notice how AI influences your attention, decisions and relationships. Appreciation: Recognize both the potential and the genuine risks of our AI-hybrid future. Appreciate that building beneficial AI isn't just about better algorithms , it requires active human participation and continuous learning. Acceptance: Accept that this transition requires effort from everyone. We can't passively consume AI services and expect optimal outcomes. The quality of our AI future depends on our engagement with shaping it. Accountability: Take responsibility for developing your double literacy skills. Learn how AI systems work, practice using them as thinking partners rather than replacements and maintain relationships and skills that keep you grounded in human experience. Advocate for prosocial AI principles in your workplace and community. The agentic turn in AI isn't happening to us, it's happening with and because of us. Our choices about how we develop, deploy and interact with AI systems today determine whether we create a future that is human and humane. The time to pick up this challenge is now, while we still have the opportunity to shape the trajectory.
UAE Moments
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Daily Affirmation for August 6, 2025 to Kickstart Your Vibe
✨ Today's Affirmation: 'I don't chase. I attract. What belongs to me flows easily.' Vibe Check: Feeling like you're doing all the things but nothing's clicking? You're not lazy — you're just tired of forcing what doesn't fit. Hustling nonstop can sometimes pull you further from alignment. Today's vibe is about calling your power back. You don't have to run after what's meant for you — you just have to clear space for it to arrive. Why This Works: This affirmation flips the script from hustle mode to magnet mode. Instead of pushing, it reminds your nervous system to relax and trust your own pull. You become a magnet for what you're aligned with — not what you chase in desperation. Calm is your superpower today. Your Mini Mission: Here's how to step into magnet energy today: – Say no to one thing that drains you. – Set a timer for 10 minutes and just do nothing. Yep, stillness. – Write down: 'Here's what I'm calling in,' then list 3 things — no limits, no logic. Just vibes. Attraction Mode Playlist: Press play and let the energy flow to you: – 'Telepatía' – Kali Uchis – 'Dreams' – Fleetwood Mac – 'Lotus Flower' – Radiohead – 'All Mine' – Brent Faiyaz – 'Pink + White' – Frank Ocean Bonus Energy Tip: Keep rose quartz on you. This stone is all about love, attraction, and self-worth. Hold it and repeat: 'What's meant for me knows the way. I don't chase, I receive.'
UAE Moments
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♐ Sagittarius Daily Horoscope for August 6, 2025
Today's vibe is all about alignment—between your heart, your hustle, and your higher self. The stars are nudging you to bring your energy back into balance and focus on what really lights your fire. As the Moon continues its journey through Capricorn, you're feeling a unique combo of ambition and responsibility. It's not your usual wild-child energy, but that's a good thing. This is where dreams start getting real. Career & Ambitions: You're channeling your inner CEO today. Whether you're in a leadership role or just leveling up, people are taking notice. Stay organized and make practical progress—don't let distractions pull you off course. That project you've been putting off? Tackle it. Love & Relationships: You may feel a little emotionally reserved, but that doesn't mean you're not craving connection. You want something real, stable, and reliable. Couples should talk about long-term goals today. Singles might find themselves attracted to someone older or wiser. Body & Wellness: Your energy may be more mental than physical, so don't overcommit to intense workouts. A long walk, a yoga flow, or even tidying your space can help release pent-up tension. Don't underestimate how good a clean space can feel. Mental Health Check: Today is a call to slow down and get grounded. You're usually go-go-go, but checking in with your emotional body is just as important. Journaling or reflecting can help you process what's brewing under the surface.
