Artificial intelligence just decoded a black hole’s hidden signals and it’s more bizarre than we imagined
Published on Jun 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jun 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Artificial intelligence was just used to decode a black hole’s hidden signals and it’s more bizarre than we imagined.
Previously, data astronomers received using the Event Horizon Telescope was deemed too difficult to interpret and was discarded.
The new neural network that makes up the artificial intelligence has picked up the previously discarded data and run with it, giving us a wealth of new information about the secrets of some supermassive black holes.
The discoveries are finally giving us some enlightenment.
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What artificial intelligence has decoded about Black Holes
Before the invention and training of the Morgridge Research Institute in Wisconsin’s new Neural Network, astronomers and scientists have been relying on a telescope for answers on black holes and space itself.
The telescope is called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) and it has in the past been used to identify images of visualizations of radio waves come from supermassive black holes called Sagittarius A* and M87.
However, astronomers using the EHT had been struggling with a lot of the data output by the telescope, declaring the data too fuzzy and difficult to interpret, so they had to sadly discard a lot of information.
Now artificial intelligence has turned this on its head.
It is now able to make sense of the previously discarded data, giving us more insight into these supermassive black holes than ever before.
Decoding a black hole’s hidden signals
According to the press release from the Morgridge Research Institute, the neural network they’ve created has established a new size for the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, as well as the characteristics of the center.
Researchers now suspect that the black hole at the center of the Milky Way is ‘spinning at almost top speed’.
Previously, research suggested the Sagittarius A* was spinning at a moderate speed.
This discovery changes everything because researchers now believe the black hole could be far more unstable than previously believed.
The team will continue to work on improving and testing the artificial intelligence and hopefully it won’t be long before we know more about the secrets of the universe.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
