Half dose of Covid-19 booster delivers similar immune response as full: Study
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Decreasing the widely used Covid-19 booster vaccine dose produces a similar immune response in adults as compared to a full dose with fewer side effects, a new study has found.
E. coli bacteria more capable at evolving antibiotic resistance than previously thought
New York, Nov 25 - E. coli bacteria may be far more capable at evolving antibiotic resistance than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
Rajasthan: 55.63% votes polled till 3 pm; LS Speaker says it reflects strong democracy
Jaipur, Nov 25 - Rajasthan Chief Electoral Officer said that at least 56.63 per cent votes were polled in Rajasthan till 3 pm on Saturday.
‘The first sign of transfer fees in cricket like football?’ says Michael Vaughan on Hardik Pandya trading
New Delhi, Nov 25 - Former England cricketer turned commentator Michael Vaughan said “first sign of transfer fees in cricket like football” after rumors grew around Hardik Pandya to return to his old home Mumbai Indians for a whooping INR 15 crore ($1.8
Uday Saharan named captain of India U19 squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The Junior Cricket Committee has picked Uday Saharan as the captain of India’s U19 squad set to play in the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will be played in the UAE from December 8-17.
Delhi HC quashes PMLA proceedings based on FIRs quashed post settlement
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The Delhi High Court has quashed proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an accused.
New AI tool identifies non-smokers at high risk for lung cancer
New York, Nov 24 - A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool can identify non-smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer using a routine chest X-ray image, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Union Minister recommends CBI probe into midday meal ‘irregularities’ in West Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 25 - Union Minister of State for Education Dr Subhas Sarkar on Saturday said that he has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in implementation of the midday meal scheme in state-run schools in West Bengal.
Enactment of laws in English will not harm growth of regional languages: Kerala HC
Kochi, Nov 25 - The Kerala High Court has pointed out that the enactment of laws in English would not harm the growth of regional languages.
When Vidhu Vinod Chopra lent his voice to a dog in ‘12th Fail’
Mumbai, Nov 25 - Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared a funny anecdote about his release '12th Fail' and said that he lent his voice to a dog’s character in the film.
2 crypto firms linked to Justin Sun lose $115 mn after hack: Report
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Two cryptocurrency firms associated with high-profile digital entrepreneur Justin Sun were hacked in two exploits that might have stolen up to $115 million to date, the media reported.
OpenAI fiasco triggers serious calls for guardrails around AI industry
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The nail-biting drama around Sam Altman being sacked from OpenAI, joining Satya Nadella-run Microsoft and then returning to OpenAI -- all within a span of six days -- has alerted governments and regulators and the call to apply
Absence of dedicated legal framework a challenge for AI regulations
New Delhi, Nov 25 - In recent years, India has seen a surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, transforming its technological landscape.
How Microsoft goes around seeking unfettered ownership of AGI
New Delhi, Nov 25 - Microsoft, which already has a considerable ownership stake in OpenAI owing to its billion-dollar investment in the company, now aims to take full control of the momentum around artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Microsoft’s role in OpenAI fiasco could raise anti-trust concerns in US
Washington, Nov 25 - Sam Altman’s firing at OpenAI was steeped in just the kind of opacity that’s troubling policymakers around the world about the ongoing rush to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and makes them worry if companies can be trusted to regulate themselves
India to play key role in shaping responsible AI: Wipro Global Privacy Officer
New Delhi, Nov 25 - As the global debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and user harm gains momentum – amid the week-long Open AI saga – India is going to play a crucial role in shaping responsible AI with the first-of-its-kind data privacy
Generative AI is an answer to the prayers of Chinese propagandists
New Delhi, Nov 25 - Generative AI is a dream come true for Chinese propagandists, and this technology will likely be quickly adopted, and push into hyperdrive China's efforts to shape the global conversation, wrote Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga, policy researcher at Rand Corporation.
L’affaire OpenAI sparks fears of AI apocalypse sans regulation
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The OpenAI debacle has proved one thing: The AI industry needs to be regulated, and fast.
Exit & return of Sam Altman: This is how tech honchos reacted
New Delhi, Nov 25 - The dramatic set of events in the exit and return of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO began on November 17 when the company's Board of Directors fired him in a sudden development, saying, "It no longer has confidence
521 candidates in Telangana have criminal cases, 85 from Congress: Report
New Delhi, Nov 25 - Out of the 2,290 candidates analysed, who are in the election fray in Telangana this year, 521 candidates have criminal cases registered against them with a maximum of 85 candidates of the Congress facing the cases, a report