Over the moon: Artemis II launches

人类重返月球

The Intelligence from The Economist

2026-04-02

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NASA has successfully launched its first crewed space mission in over a decade. Our correspondent explains why America wants to build a moonbase. AI models underperform in languages other than English. And meet China’s social-media stars: influencer-officials.  Guests and host: Oliver Morton, senior editorDeena Mousa, science writerGabriel Crossley, China correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Artemis II, moon, NASAAI, LLMs, languageChina, Chinese Communist Party, influencers, social media  Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Economist.

  • Hello, and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.

  • I'm your host, Rosie Blau.

  • Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

  • We keep being told that AI models are getting better and better,

  • and they are, up to a point.

  • But their use and accuracy may depend on what language you ask for help in.

  • And most Chinese officials try to avoid publicity.

  • But now there's a surprising trend.

  • Social media is turning civil servants into video stars.

  • We consider the influencer official.

  • GLS go for A left.

  • Great call out.

  • The rocket is on its own, four brave explorers ready to ride

  • the most powerful rocket NASA has ever launched.

  • 10, 9, 8, 7, RS25 engines ignite.

  • 4, 3, 2, 1, booster ignition.

  • And lift off.

  • The crew of Artemis 2 now bound for the moon, humanity's next great voyage begins.

  • On Wednesday evening, at around half past six local time,