National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s perseverance rover has successfully completed its first artificial intelligence (AI) driven drive on another planet.

The perseverance used an AI model, Claude, developed by Anthropic, to design a 400-meter safe route across the rocky terrain of Jezero Carter. The plan was executed on December 8 and 10, 2025.

Previously, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) performed this manually.

As Mars is, on average, 140 million miles away from Earth, it creates a communication delay of about 20 minutes, which makes it unable to drive rovers in real-time.

Instead of it, operators meticulously plan a series of way points also known as “breadcrumb trail” with the help of orbital images and rover data, which the rover then follows autonomously between points.

For this test, engineers gave Claude years of mission data in context. 

The AI system analysed high-resolution orbital imagery, detected dangers such as boulder fields and sand ripples, and produced a continuous path. 

It even produced the commands in the rover’s specialised programming language.

Before application, JPL engineers verified it via standard verification simulation, checking over 500,000 variables.

One minor adjustment was needed after tests. Resultantly, perseverance drove 689 ft and then 807 ft on the two sols (Marian days), completing the AI-planned route without issue.  

Just in time for love filled February moments, Meghan Markle has unveiled a special limited edition chocolate collection through her lifestyle brand As Ever on Saturday. 

The new As Ever x Compartés Valentine’s Day box brings together gourmet flavours and beautifully designed packaging.

“Our Valentine’s Day As ever x @compartes collection is here!” she wrote.

Created in collaboration with Los Angeles luxury chocolatier Compartés, the collection features four handcrafted bars.

Think rich Strawberry Spread Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Spread Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate with Flower Sprinkles and Milk Chocolate with Shortbread Cookies and Bee Pollen, all wrapped in cheerful floral-inspired boxes. 

The duo’s holiday chocolate trio in 2025 flew off shelves in record time, selling out in under an hour and fans are already anticipating another quick disappearance this season too, especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner.

It first started with small-batch spreads, teas, baking mixes and sweet treats, and has expanded into wines, candles and now premium chocolates. 

In fact, the brand’s name, As Ever, represents her desire to build something timeless and warm that feels like home.

Prince William’s wife Princess Kate is back on track as she highlighted the beautiful connection between nature, creativity, and craft.

Kensington Palace injected fresh excitement among royal fans by sharing Princess Kate’s latest video on her and William’s official Instagram account, featuring Kate’s personal message.

The Princess wrote: “Thanks to the team at The Arc in Winchester. It was inspiring to see how they have placed creativity at the heart of the community and made art widely accessible.

The statement contiued: “The Beauty of The Earth exhibition was a powerful reminder of the connection between nature, creativity and craft. C”

ARC reacted to the 44-year-old roya;s messgae, writing: “We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales to Beauty of the Earth: The Art of May, Jane & William Morris at The Arc, Winchester.”

It continued: “This exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of the Morris family, highlighting the artistic contributions of May and Jane Morris alongside William Morris. We are proud to see this important exhibition recognised in this way.”

Kate’s message comes hours after Andrew was spotted for the first time since the latest release of Epstein files.

He was seen driving his Range Rover, saying goddbye to the Windsor home. Andrew’s appearance comes just hours after the US Department of Justice released three million documents from the Epstein files.