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
Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease: Study
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Swapping animal-based food such as red and processed meat with plant-based foods such as nuts or legumes may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and overall mortality, a new study
X may lose up to $75 mn of ad revenue as more brands pull out: Report
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Elon Musk-run X could lose as much as $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pull out their marketing campaigns after the tech billionaire endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory
Autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy: Study
London, Nov 25 - A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.
Spotify to end service in Uruguay due to bill requiring fair pay for artists
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Music streaming giant Spotify said it will phase out its service in Uruguay after the passing of a new music copyright bill requiring "fair and equitable remuneration" for authors, composers, performers, directors and screenwriters.
AI can better recognise tempo, stages of embryonic development
London, Nov 25 - Researchers are now developing and using methods based on artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise the tempo and stages of embryonic development.
Musk to visit Israel, meet PM after antisemitism controversies: Report
San Francisco, Nov 25 - X Corp owner Elon Musk will reportedly visit Israel next week and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a sign of solidarity amid antisemitism controversies.
Liberal media more negative towards AI than conservative media: Study
New York, Nov 25 - Articles from liberal-leaning media have a more negative sentiment toward AI than articles from conservative media, new research has found.
HSBC apologies for outage in UK during Black Friday sale
London, Nov 25 - Banking services giant HSBC has apologized after thousands of customers in the UK were unable to access mobile and online banking for hours during an outage on Black Friday.
Elon Musk meets father after 7 years as family cried
San Francisco, Nov 25 - SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met his father Errol Musk after seven years during the launch of the Starship rocket, according to reports.
Thanksgiving Day clocks $5.6 bn online sales in US, smartphones lead
San Francisco, Nov 25 - Online sales touched $5.6 billion on Thanksgiving Day in the US, an increase of 5.5 per cent from last year.
Misinformation super-spreaders on X sharing ads revenue: Report
New Delhi, Nov 25 - Some super-spreaders of misinformation on X, who are verified premium users with blue badges, are sharing Elon Musk’s ads revenue even after making conspiratorial claims about the Israel-Hamas war, a new report has revealed.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from Taiwan presidential race
Taipei, Nov 25 - Terry Gou, founder of contract manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (better known as Foxconn) has withdrawn from Taiwan's 2024 presidential election.