AI Unlocks Secrets of Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole: Near-Max Rotation, Defying Theory

Scientists used AI and data from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) to analyze the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). The study revealed Sgr A* is spinning near its maximum rate, with its rotational axis pointed towards Earth, and its glow generated by hot electrons. Surprisingly, the magnetic field around it behaves differently than predicted by current theory, suggesting our understanding of black holes may need revision. This research, utilizing millions of simulated black holes to train a neural network, marks a significant breakthrough in supermassive black hole research.