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GenZ Believes They Could Marry AI, Replace Human Connections: Report
A survey found that 83 per cent of GenZ respondents believe they could develop a meaningful connection with a chatbot.
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This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
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Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
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India's Human Development Index Makes Progress, Ranks 130 Out Of 193 Countries
India continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released on Tuesday by the UN Development Programme.
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OpenAI Can’t Dodge Elon Musk’s Fraud Claims in Restructuring Suit
US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, on Thursday ruled that Elon Musk can pursue fraud claims in the complaint he filed against OpenAI last year. She also declined to dismiss an unjust enrichment claim against OpenAI and Microsoft Corp., a major investor in the startup.
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India's Elephant Warning System Tackles Deadly Conflict
An app, developed by Indian firm Kalpvaig, crunches the data and then triggers warnings about movement of elephants to nearby villagers.
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Group of Ex-OpenAI Employees Back Elon Musk's Lawsuit to Halt OpenAI Restructure
A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI. In their federal court filing on Friday, the former employees contended that stripping the nonprofit of its controlling role would "fundamentally violate" its mission, as it would lose oversight of t...
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DeepSeek and Tsinghua Developing Self-Improving AI Models
DeepSeek has collaborated with researchers from Beijing-based Tsinghua University to develop a way to make AI models better adhere to human preferences by offering rewards for more accurate and understandable responses. DeepSeek will release the GRM models on an open source basis.
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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Judge Denies Musk's Bid to Halt OpenAI's For-Profit Shift, Fast Tracks Trial
A US judge has denied Elon Musk's request seeking to pause OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model. Musk does not have "the high burden required for a preliminary injunction" to block the conversion of OpenAI, said US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California.
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Will APPSC Group 2 Mains Be Postponed? Minister Responds To Aspirants' Plea
APPSC Group 2 Mains: State Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that all possible avenues would be explored to find a solution.
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Microsoft Muse AI Model Unveiled; Can Generate Game Visuals and Controller Actions
Microsoft researchers introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model on Wednesday that can generate 3D gameplay environments. Dubbed the World and Human Action Model (WHAM) or Muse, the new AI model was developed by the tech giant’s Research Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios...
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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GenZ Believes They Could Marry AI, Replace Human Connections: Report
A survey found that 83 per cent of GenZ respondents believe they could develop a meaningful connection with a chatbot.
-
This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
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Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
-
India's Human Development Index Makes Progress, Ranks 130 Out Of 193 Countries
India continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released on Tuesday by the UN Development Programme.
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OpenAI Can’t Dodge Elon Musk’s Fraud Claims in Restructuring Suit
US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, on Thursday ruled that Elon Musk can pursue fraud claims in the complaint he filed against OpenAI last year. She also declined to dismiss an unjust enrichment claim against OpenAI and Microsoft Corp., a major investor in the startup.
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India's Elephant Warning System Tackles Deadly Conflict
An app, developed by Indian firm Kalpvaig, crunches the data and then triggers warnings about movement of elephants to nearby villagers.
-
Group of Ex-OpenAI Employees Back Elon Musk's Lawsuit to Halt OpenAI Restructure
A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI. In their federal court filing on Friday, the former employees contended that stripping the nonprofit of its controlling role would "fundamentally violate" its mission, as it would lose oversight of t...
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DeepSeek and Tsinghua Developing Self-Improving AI Models
DeepSeek has collaborated with researchers from Beijing-based Tsinghua University to develop a way to make AI models better adhere to human preferences by offering rewards for more accurate and understandable responses. DeepSeek will release the GRM models on an open source basis.
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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Judge Denies Musk's Bid to Halt OpenAI's For-Profit Shift, Fast Tracks Trial
A US judge has denied Elon Musk's request seeking to pause OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model. Musk does not have "the high burden required for a preliminary injunction" to block the conversion of OpenAI, said US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California.
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Will APPSC Group 2 Mains Be Postponed? Minister Responds To Aspirants' Plea
APPSC Group 2 Mains: State Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that all possible avenues would be explored to find a solution.
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Microsoft Muse AI Model Unveiled; Can Generate Game Visuals and Controller Actions
Microsoft researchers introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model on Wednesday that can generate 3D gameplay environments. Dubbed the World and Human Action Model (WHAM) or Muse, the new AI model was developed by the tech giant’s Research Game Intelligence and Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios...
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
