FUTURE OF HUMANITY
India sees its future with America, America sees its future with India: US envoy
US envoy Eric Garcetti, at a USI defence conclave, stressed stronger India-US ties post-PM Modi's US visit. Emphasizing technology, climate, and military cooperation to counter global conflicts and security threats, he highlighted the importance of sovereign borders, describing America-India relations as crucial for maintaining global peace and halting aggressive war machines.
Discovering real purpose
Most of us rarely consider our true purpose in life. Is there a supreme reason for our existence? Can we have a fulfilling destiny regardless of our current situation? Can we be certain of future happiness, joy and peace? Or are we living a transient, purposeless existence?
Under Paris 2: Will there be a sequel? Director reveals the future of the franchise
After release, Under Paris initially earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes before settling at 63%. Critics praised it as "tremendously enjoyable," with some drawing comparisons to Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
Humans on Venus and mass destruction in coming years: Here're Baba Vanga's predictions for the near future
Baba Vanga, a blind Bulgarian mystic, captivated the world with her prophecies, including the 9/11 attacks. Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' she predicted significant future events up to the year 5079, such as major conflicts in Europe, climate crises, extraterrestrial contact, and the end of the world. Her detailed predictions continue to intrigue and provoke discussion.
Criminals not born out but made: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in India has acknowledged the various factors that contribute to criminals committing crimes, stating that they are not born out but made. The court emphasized that human potential is good and that no criminal is beyond redemption. The court also noted that every saint has a past and every sinner a future. The court granted bail to an accused in connection with a counterfeit currency case, challenging the Bombay High Court order that declined to release the accused on bail.
Crypto Aliens: Harvard study claims extraterrestrials from outer space are living among humans
A Harvard University study suggests that alien beings, termed "cryptoterrestrials," might live covertly among humans on Earth. These entities could exist underground, on the moon, or disguised as humans. The study explores various forms of cryptoterrestrials and calls for open-minded consideration despite skepticism. The paper is pending peer review, continuing the intrigue about extraterrestrial life.
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Now, any Indian citizen can register for a chance to fly to Space
Any Indian citizen can enroll in the programme by paying a fee of $2.50 (Rs 207.5) to cover the costs of verification checks aimed at ensuring safe and fair voting. Joshua Skurla, cofounder, Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) told ET they are excited to have India as part of its human spaceflight programme.
Good designs need a human touch: Why emotion-driven design matters
Prioritizing emotional connections in design leads to successful products, evoking feelings of fulfilment and joy in consumers. This approach fosters brand loyalty, enhances user experience, and drives repeated interactions. Designers must balance technology with emotional appeal to create delightful experiences and establish lasting relationships with customers.
US passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections; Islamabad terms it "incomplete understanding"
The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan, urging a "thorough and independent investigation" into claims of interference in Pakistan's 2024 elections. Passed with 98% support, HR 901 emphasizes upholding democratic values amidst economic and security challenges. It condemns efforts to suppress democratic participation, such as harassment and internet restrictions.
ET Explainer: Decoding the hype over building an AI brain smarter than humans
While some, like OpenAI, are striving for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a new frontier in AI is generating debate: Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). This hypothetical technology would surpass even AGI, fundamentally changing humanity. What exactly is ASI, and how would it impact people? ET explains.
Nagarjuna apologises after netizens ask ‘where has humanity gone?’ Nag & Dhanush’s airport video go viral
Telugu superstar Nagarjuna faced embarrassment when his bodyguard mistreated a differently-abled fan. In a viral video, the 'Geetanjali' star's bodyguard is seen roughly pushing the fan aside at an airport. Later, as Nagarjuna walked, a frail, elderly café staff member approached him. His bodyguard quickly intervened, shoving the staff member away and causing them to stumble and fall.
New-age job roles: How India can engineer a future beyond software
With nearly 1,600 international corporations operating captive units, 1.7 million highly educated professionals are employed. It might theoretically increase its pool of relevant talent if it made a concerted effort to improve both the number and calibre of the more than 2.5 million Ph.D.s and graduates in science, technology, engineering, and medicine that India produces each year.
AI will eliminate certain roles, but will create more jobs than it eliminates: Deloitte AI exec
In an interview with PTI, Tandon, Managing Director, AI and Insights Practice Leader, Deloitte LLP, said AI will not snatch jobs, but will simply do away with some of the easier jobs, and create new roles.
'Dead' author predicts humanity's future, understands the value of life
Author Julie Poole who spent three days as 'dead' sees humanity's future. She attempted suicide at the age of 21 and later realized the value of life.
Till we get proof of E.T., keep reading ET
A Harvard paper suggests that there are alien residents among, well, Americans. The paper suggests four types of CTs: (1) member of an ancient human civilisation who has returned, (2) non-human that lives quietly among terrestrial non-humans, (3) aliens from the future, and (4) aliens that are 'magical', like elves, fairies, etc.
Pope Francis calls at G7 for ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons'
Pope Francis called on Friday for a ban on "lethal autonomous weapons", when he addressed the G7 leaders' summit in Italy on the perils of artificial intelligence. "In light of the tragedy that is armed conflict, it is urgent to reconsider the development and use of devices like the so-called 'lethal autonomous weapons' and ultimately ban their use," the pope said.
Can ChatGPT beat humans in picking stocks? Study says 'Yes'
A study by scholars from the University of Chicago found that ChatGPT can outperform human analysts in predicting stock earnings, as reported by The Financial Times.
Are aliens living among us? Know about 'cryptoterrestrials' and Harvard University’s study
Harvard University’s Human Flourishing program suggests that aliens might live among people. The study explores four theories about aliens living close to humans.
Human-caused global warming hits record high, scientists report
Climate experts gathered in Bonn to prepare for COP29 in Baku, emphasizing the urgent need for global cooperation in mitigating climate change impacts, highlighted by the Climate Change Tracker's new data dashboard. The report reveals that human-induced warming has reached 1.19°C, with an unprecedented rate of 0.26°C per decade due to high greenhouse gas emissions.
Pill for China plus one
Indian pharma CEOs met senior officials in FDA and other key agencies to start a conversation. Even if a little late, given the looming presidential election, the proposal deserves attention. The basic idea is to capitalise on India's expertise and infra for manufacturing through financial incentives, tech sharing, collaborative research and tech transfers to expand production in both countries. Pursue onshoring in America and friendshoring in India to reduce dependence on China. And aggregate US, Indian and European demand for certain drugs, as IPA secretary general Sudarshan Jain told me.
The new ChatGPT offers a lesson in AI hype
OpenAI highlighted ChatGPT-4o's improved reasoning abilities but tests showed mixed results. The bot struggled with logic puzzles like the Where's Waldo? puzzle and made errors in reasoning.
Japanese man spends $14,000 to transform into 'human dog', wants to imitate other animals
In a rather bizarre incident, a Japanese national has spent a whopping $14,000 on a hyper-realistic dog costume to live as a dog, a dream he has had for a long time. Now he wants to imitate other animals.
Pakistan: Rights Group condemns blasphemy allegations, mob attack on Christian family in Sargodha
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the violent mob attack on Nazir Masih and his son, Sultan Masih, in Sargodha following false blasphemy accusations. The Masih family, owners of a shoe factory, were brutally assaulted after being falsely accused of desecrating the Quran. The mob vandalized their business and home, and even attacked the ambulance transporting the injured family. HRFP called for justice, protection, and the repeal of blasphemy laws, highlighting the recurring nature of such false accusations against Christians in Sargodha.
Innovation challenges faced by businesses in the age of AI
With regards to gen AI, 41 per cent of Indian businesses feel the pace of its adoption has been too quick, which has given rise to a number of challenges for decision makers, business owners and employees, Anil Sethi, vice-president, infrastructure solutions group, Dell Technologies India, told ET.
Cruel Summer: Rethinking how to live, work in a world that is getting warmer
As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in South Asia 45 times more likely and 0.85o C hotter. Experts say we need to rethink the kind of houses we live in and offices we construct, how we grow our crops and the way we look at the impact of heat on our bodies, even as we tackle reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Humans have been utilising natural resources to create a sustainable future since antiquity
Notre Dame is nearly 1,000 years old and has been damaged and repaired many times. Its last major renovation was in the mid-1800s. The massive beams that framed the structure were fashioned from European oak trees harvested 300 to 400 years ago.
Lecturing India on human rights would not work; conversation will: Indian-American lawmakers
Indian-American lawmakers, including Congressman Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar, Pramila Jayapal, and Dr Ami Bera, have emphasized the importance of having a conversation with India's leadership to raise concerns about human rights. Khanna argued that lecturing India on the issue of human rights is not productive and that a Trump presidency is not the same as Prime Minister Modi being in power. He also emphasized the need for a vibrant democracy with freedom of speech, press, and the ability to push back.
NSCN-IM warns of human rights crisis in Nagalim amid talks
Emphasising the urgency of concluding the prolonged Indo-Naga political dialogue in an honorable manner, NSCN-IM referenced the signed Framework Agreement. In this agreement, the Government of India officially acknowledged the distinctiveness of Naga history and recognised the independent nature of the Naga people. The agreement also outlined the coexistence of the Nagas and Indians, sharing sovereign power.
This AI tide ain't ebbing
In the world of private equity, AI stands out as path-breaking in its potential. Goldman Sachs had put AI investment burgeoning to $200 bn by 2025. This now appears conservative. All that optimism is widening the arena of impact and extending to allied industries like semiconductors, servers, storage, networking, data management and analytics.
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