Jaipur recently made headlines with the appearance of outdoor air purifiers at prominent traffic locations, including Rambagh Circle and Ajmeri Gate. This initiative, believed to be the first of its kind in India, comes amid rising pollution levels, as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached between 177 and 190 this winter. Videos of the […]
Research scientists at OpenAI, including Leo Gao, have emphasized the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into significant areas and the need for their safety as they evolve. A recent study introduces a new model known as a weight-sparse transformer, which is considerably smaller and less capable than leading models such as GPT-5, Claude
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UK government borrowing costs have increased following reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not raise income taxes in the upcoming Budget scheduled for 26 November. The yield on 10-year government bonds, also known as gilts, rose from 5.44% to 5.56%, reflecting higher borrowing costs for the government. Financial markets are expressing concern over the government’s
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Approximately 30 schools across Australia have been either fully or partially closed due to concerns regarding asbestos risks linked to children’s sand products. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall on Wednesday for specific colored sand products that were found to contain traces of tremolite asbestos. According to the ACCC, the risk
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Marathi actress Girija Oak Godbole, known for her roles in films such as *Taare Zameen Par* and *Jawan*, has expressed her concerns regarding the proliferation of inappropriate AI-morphed images of her on social media. In a recent Instagram video, she highlighted the overwhelming attention she has received following a viral moment featuring her in a
The BBC has issued an apology to former US President Donald Trump regarding an edited segment from its Panorama episode focusing on the events of January 6, 2021. The BBC stated that the edit created a “mistaken impression” of Trump’s speech, suggesting he called for violent action. However, the BBC has dismissed Trump’s demand for
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Rachel Reeves has reportedly decided against increasing income tax rates in the upcoming Budget scheduled for November 26, according to the Financial Times. The decision to abandon this plan comes as Prime Minister and Chancellor reconsidered their stance, fearing that raising taxes could provoke backlash from voters and Labour MPs, potentially violating a commitment made
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Over the past month, three new virtual and mixed reality headsets have been launched or announced: Apple’s M5 Vision Pro, Samsung’s Galaxy XR, and Valve’s Steam Frame. Despite this increased attention, experts caution that these devices are not yet positioned to replace mainstream technology like smartphones. According to Tuong Huy Nguyen of Gartner, the market
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An airport in Hanamaki, Japan, temporarily halted operations on Wednesday due to a bear wandering onto the premises. The bear was first observed on the tarmac at 1:00 PM local time, resulting in a flight suspension that lasted over an hour. This incident occurs amidst a notable rise in human-bear encounters in Japan, with reports
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The premiere of the musical fantasy film Wicked took place in Singapore recently, generating significant attention. The film features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, among others. A video from the event went viral, capturing an incident where a fan breached security to approach Grande. Incident at the Singapore Premiere The clip shows a fan aggressively
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