Here's a quick look at some of the top tech stories making headlines this week. From bringing back extinct species to the evolving world of AI art and persistent tech glitches, there's plenty to unpack.
Woolly Mouse: A Step Towards Mammoth Revival?
Colossal Biosciences, known for its ambitious goal of resurrecting the woolly mammoth by 2028, is claiming significant progress. Their evidence? A woolly mouse. Yes, you read that right.
The company's scientists engineered mice to have mammoth-like fur by identifying mouse versions of mammoth genes and using CRISPR technology to edit mouse embryos. Dr. Beth Shapiro, chief science officer at Colossal Biosciences, is a key figure in this research. While a woolly mouse might seem like a small step, it demonstrates the company's capabilities in genetic engineering.
AI Art Auction Defies Critics
Despite facing protests from nearly 6,500 artists, Christie's held its first auction dedicated solely to works created with AI. The "Augmented Intelligence" show reportedly exceeded expectations, bringing in over $700,000.
Many lots sold for prices above their high estimates, indicating a growing interest in and acceptance of AI-generated art, even amidst concerns from traditional artists. "This shows the market is ready," said one attendee, "and that the debate is far from settled." 
Spotify Premium Users Hear Ads: Bug Identified
Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber suddenly hearing ads? You're not alone. Spotify has acknowledged a bug that's causing some paid subscribers to encounter ads while trying to play music.
The company addressed the issue in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that they are investigating the problem and directing users to their Community website for updates and documented cases. Hopefully, a fix is on the way soon!
Russian Crypto Exchange Seized
In other news, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has seized the official website of Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange. Garantex had previously been sanctioned by the U.S. and E.U. governments.
This action highlights the ongoing efforts to regulate and control the cryptocurrency space, particularly concerning exchanges operating outside of established legal frameworks.