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Reddit User Asks Indians About The Appeal Of Moving To The US: "Racism, Gun Violence"
Many users said that the US offers diverse career opportunities, especially in fields like technology, healthcare, and finance.
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Trump Says His Tariff Policy Aimed At "Making Tanks And Ships, Not T-Shirts"
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday his tariff policy was aimed at promoting the domestic manufacturing of tanks and technology products, not sneakers and T-shirts.
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UPSC Prelims 2025: High-Yield Topics For General Studies Paper 1
Here are the high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims 2025, including economics, current affairs, science and technology, environment, history, and geography.
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NASA Cuts Jobs, Shuts Key Offices Under Trump's Executive Order
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has initiated a workforce reduction, leading to the closure of several key offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Turns to Blockchain, AI to Curb Sophisticated Crimes
Azam Baki, MACC chief commissioner, stated that AI and blockchain can help detect criminals involved in sophisticated corruption. The agency's intelligence unit has integrated these technologies into forensic and financial analysis to enhance threat detection.
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Trump's Inauguration Marks New Era For Cryptocurrency
Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence US policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday.
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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US Tightens Norms On AI Chips Export: All You Need To Know
The Joe Biden-led administration on Monday unveiled a new set of regulations to further limit access to the United States' Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and technology to other nations.
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Top Trends Of 2024: How Indian Students Are Adapting To Global Education Shifts
The evolving landscape, driven by technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting student priorities, is paving the way for a dynamic and interconnected world of education in 2025 and beyond.
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'Was Ahead Of His Time': Professor To NDTV On Trump's Indian-Origin Pick For AI
Indian-origin genius Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the incoming Trump administration, was ahead of his time when he was in college, Mr Krishnan's professor Dr G Vadivu told NDTV.
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"Honoured": Chennai-Born Sriram Krishnan, Donald Trump's Pick For AI Advisor
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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AI Tool Helps People with Opposing Views Find Common Ground in Public Policy Deliberations
A new AI tool developed by Google DeepMind helps people with opposing views reach consensus by summarising viewpoints fairly. Tested on UK residents, the AI-generated summaries were preferred over those of human mediators, showcasing potential for improving democratic deliberation processes. The tool, named the Habermas Machine, could be crucial in...
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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El Salvador Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy, Set to Upskill Over 80,000 Civil Servants
Over 80,000 Salvadoran civil servants are set up to be trained in efficiently using Bitcoin-related technology and upon completion of the training, these officials will be provided with a certification.
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Karnataka Now Has A New Cyber Security Policy. Here Are The Highlights
Karnataka today launched a comprehensive cyber security policy 2024 to combat rising levels of cyber-crimes and promote awareness, skill building, public-private partnerships and technology integration to protect the state's digital infrastructure.
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Reddit User Asks Indians About The Appeal Of Moving To The US: "Racism, Gun Violence"
Many users said that the US offers diverse career opportunities, especially in fields like technology, healthcare, and finance.
-
Trump Says His Tariff Policy Aimed At "Making Tanks And Ships, Not T-Shirts"
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday his tariff policy was aimed at promoting the domestic manufacturing of tanks and technology products, not sneakers and T-shirts.
-
UPSC Prelims 2025: High-Yield Topics For General Studies Paper 1
Here are the high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims 2025, including economics, current affairs, science and technology, environment, history, and geography.
-
NASA Cuts Jobs, Shuts Key Offices Under Trump's Executive Order
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has initiated a workforce reduction, leading to the closure of several key offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
-
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Turns to Blockchain, AI to Curb Sophisticated Crimes
Azam Baki, MACC chief commissioner, stated that AI and blockchain can help detect criminals involved in sophisticated corruption. The agency's intelligence unit has integrated these technologies into forensic and financial analysis to enhance threat detection.
-
Trump's Inauguration Marks New Era For Cryptocurrency
Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence US policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday.
-
New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
-
US Tightens Norms On AI Chips Export: All You Need To Know
The Joe Biden-led administration on Monday unveiled a new set of regulations to further limit access to the United States' Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and technology to other nations.
-
Top Trends Of 2024: How Indian Students Are Adapting To Global Education Shifts
The evolving landscape, driven by technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting student priorities, is paving the way for a dynamic and interconnected world of education in 2025 and beyond.
-
'Was Ahead Of His Time': Professor To NDTV On Trump's Indian-Origin Pick For AI
Indian-origin genius Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the incoming Trump administration, was ahead of his time when he was in college, Mr Krishnan's professor Dr G Vadivu told NDTV.
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"Honoured": Chennai-Born Sriram Krishnan, Donald Trump's Pick For AI Advisor
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
-
AI Tool Helps People with Opposing Views Find Common Ground in Public Policy Deliberations
A new AI tool developed by Google DeepMind helps people with opposing views reach consensus by summarising viewpoints fairly. Tested on UK residents, the AI-generated summaries were preferred over those of human mediators, showcasing potential for improving democratic deliberation processes. The tool, named the Habermas Machine, could be crucial in...
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
-
El Salvador Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy, Set to Upskill Over 80,000 Civil Servants
Over 80,000 Salvadoran civil servants are set up to be trained in efficiently using Bitcoin-related technology and upon completion of the training, these officials will be provided with a certification.
-
Karnataka Now Has A New Cyber Security Policy. Here Are The Highlights
Karnataka today launched a comprehensive cyber security policy 2024 to combat rising levels of cyber-crimes and promote awareness, skill building, public-private partnerships and technology integration to protect the state's digital infrastructure.
