Year: 2023

Deep fake is a big concern: Prime Minister Modi

Manish Kumar

Deep fakes are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used to create fake images, videos, and audio recordings. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect, and they have the potential to be used for a variety of malicious purposes, such as spreading misinformation, damaging reputations, and even inciting violence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his concern about the use of deep fakes and has called for more to be done to combat this threat. He has asked ChatGPT, a language model from OpenAI, to develop…

KCR wants his son to be CM, Sonia wants Rahul to be PM: Amit Shah

Manish Kumar

The political aspirations of K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR), the Chief Minister of Telangana, and Sonia Gandhi, the former President of the Indian National Congress, have been a topic of much discussion in recent years. KCR has repeatedly expressed his desire for his son, K T Rama Rao, to succeed him as Chief Minister of Telangana. KTR, who is currently the Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, is widely seen as KCR’s political heir apparent. Sonia Gandhi, on the other hand, is said to be grooming her son, Rahul Gandhi,…

Over 5,000 Myanmar Refugees Enter Mizoram, fleeing from the violence-hit nation

Manish Kumar

Over 5,000 Myanmar nationals have taken shelter in Zokhawthar in Mizoram’s Champhai district after fleeing from the violence in the junta-run nation.  The Young Mizo Association (YMA), other non-profits, and the village council have provided food, clothes, and medicines to the refugees who living in tents in Zokhawthar.  The fresh rush of refugees happened after an airstrike by the Myanmar army along the Indo-Myanmar border.  Media reports said the intense fighting between the Myanmar army and the PDF started after the latter attacked military bases at Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar in…

Heavy rainfall in Dubai, Authorities alerted people to stay clear of beaches

Manish Kumar

Heavy rainfall in Dubai, thunderstorms hit UAE as safety alert issued. in the morning, Dubai Police issued an alert, cautioning the public to steer clear of beaches and areas susceptible to flash floods. Simultaneously, the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology issued yellow and orange alerts, heightening awareness about the severe weather conditions. The adverse weather conditions didn’t spare transportation networks, causing disruptions in both road traffic and flight operations in the Emirates. The Dubai Police took swift action to regulate traffic, ensuring observation of order amid the challenging circumstances due…

Know a bit more about Mira Murati the New OpenAI CEO, and learn her view on Deepfakes

Manish Kumar

Promoted to the role of Chief Technology Officer in May 2022, Mira Murati, 34, has been instrumental in steering OpenAI’s strategy to test its tools publicly. She has effectively operated as the company’s head of operations, according to current and former employees. She ensured the timely development of ChatGPT versions by the engineering team, managed OpenAI’s relationship with Microsoft, an investor, and partner deploying its technology, and played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s artificial intelligence policy in Washington and Europe. While advancements in AI research, particularly in understanding…

Israel ordered ‘just leave in the next hour’; 450 patients left behind at Al-Shifa hospital

Manish Kumar

Israel ordered the evacuation of the Al-Shifa hospital “in the next hour” over loudspeakers.  Hundreds leave Gaza’s Al-Shifa on foot as IDF says ‘no evacuation’, order is given.  Gaza health officials said that 450 patients were left behind at Al-Shifa hospital.  About 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and about 240 people have been taken hostage, Israel has said. In Gaza, around 12,000 people, including 5,000 children, have been killed.   Hundreds of civilians and health workers fled Gaza’s largest hospital on foot today as Israeli troops issued the order…

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Cofounder Greg Brockman Fired Over Google Meet Call

Manish Kumar

ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Friday sacked CEO Sam Altman as it “no longer had confidence in his ability” to head the Microsoft-backed firm.   OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman on Saturday issued a joint statement, hours after the ChatGPT-maker sacked its CEO and top executive, respectively.  Altman helped start OpenAI as a non-profit research laboratory in 2015.  He predicted AI will prove to be “the greatest leap forward of any of the big technological revolutions we’ve had so far.”   OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman said he…

Apple, Disney, and IBM to pause ads on X after antisemitic Elon Musk tweet

Manish Kumar

Elon Musk, who regularly engages with antisemitic users on X, agreed with a post that said Jewish people hold a “dialectical hatred” of white people.  The White House called Musk’s reply an “unacceptable” act that endangers Jewish communities.  Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, attempted to do damage control as Paramount and Warner Bros among others also pulled ads.  Meanwhile, several Tesla Inc. shareholders also spoke out against Musk, with some saying he should be suspended from his post.  The European Commission advised staff to stop advertising on X due…

ICC reveals contenders for Player of the Tournament, four Indians nominated; BCCI is al set to host the final clash at Ahmedabad

Manish Kumar

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced nine contenders for the Player of the Tournament award.  The list features four Indians, two Aussies, two Kiwis, and one South African player.  The tournament will conclude with a final on November 19 between India and Australia.  Bumrah, Shami, and Zampa only bowlers on the list.  PM Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese or his deputy could be present at the stadium to watch the final.  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced nine contenders for the Player of the Tournament award. The…

Hamas uses hospitals to store explosives and weapons for terror activities; Israel Shares Video

Manish Kumar

IDF Claims Al-Shifa Used As ‘Terror Store’; Hamas’ Weapons ‘Hidden Behind MRI Scanners Found’  The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) claimed that Hamas uses the MRI building at Al-Shifa Hospital as an operational headquarters.  Israel Defence Forces  IDF released a video showing weapons stored by Hamas militants inside the al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip.   Israel has long said that Hamas uses hospitals as command centres and ammunition depots to conceal its military operations.   Israel’s ‘video proof’ came amid international criticism that the IDF has targeted medical facilities in…