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Live mannequin display of woman at Dubai mall sparks debate over ethical marketing: Viral Video
A Dubai clothing store, Manto Bride, sparked controversy by employing a live model, Angelina, to pose as a mannequin at its storefront in Dubai Festival City Mall. The stunt, which Angelina shared on Instagram and TikTok, quickly went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and generating mixed reactions online. Critics labeled the display as "inhuman" and "modern-day slavery," while others praised it as innovative marketing.
New PPI model in works, govt working on WPI base revision: DPIIT secretary
The industry department has developed a new Producer Price Index (PPI) model to better capture input prices, shared with the IMF, according to DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Moving towards PPI, consultations with MoSPI and necessary procedural clearances are ongoing, though no timeline has been provided.
US allies allege China is developing attack drones for Russia
Chinese and Russian companies are collaborating to develop an attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model, which has been used extensively by Russia in Ukraine, according to European officials. The companies began developing and testing this drone in 2023, preparing it for shipment to Russia. This move signifies a potential shift towards providing lethal aid, which Western officials have warned against. Despite Beijing's portrayal of neutrality, U.S. officials have expressed concerns about China’s indirect support for Russia through components and dual-use technologies. China's embassy in the U.S. denied providing weapons, urging dialogue and peace instead.
Corporates embrace more flexibility amidst the hybrid work model
About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.
Tesla deliveries set to fall for second straight quarter
The company is expected to deliver 438,019 vehicles for the April to June period, according to an average estimate based on forecasts from 12 analysts polled by LSEG, seven of whom slashed their expectations in the past three months. The EV maker is expected to announce the results on Tuesday.
Samsung India research unit adds Hindi to Galaxy AI, ramps up tech for rest
Samsung's cutting-edge Hindi AI model for Galaxy AI integrates colloquialisms, conversational speech data, and English word mix handling. The development showcases meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a seamless user experience. This advancement underscores Samsung's commitment to linguistic innovation and diverse language support, setting a new standard in AI technology.
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IMD plans 3 more radars in Delhi-NCR to improve forecasting capability
In the next two to three years, Delhi-NCR will receive three more Doppler radars, a flood warning model, additional weather stations, and rain gauges to enhance weather forecasting, as announced by IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He clarified that recent heavy rains were not a cloudburst but approached the threshold, attributing the extreme weather event to multiple monsoonal systems and thermodynamic instability.
AI companies train language models on YouTube's archive − making private videos a privacy risk
Exploring the intricate nexus of big tech self-regulation, privacy concerns, and legal safeguards in AI development underscores the imperative for ethical AI model training and deployment.
No more licensed biz, Paytm to focus on distribution model
Digital payments major Paytm wants to stay away from getting into any regulated businesses and would rather focus on building distribution heft. The senior leadership have taken a conscious call to not go after regulatory licenses but rather work with licenced entities and distribute products better.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces International airport at Hosur
The Tamil Nadu government will build a new international airport in Hosur for socio-economic development altogether in Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced in an assembly on Thursday.
AI's hunger for power can be tamed
Tech firms investing in AI must prioritize energy-efficient algorithms to combat environmental impact and rising power consumption, shifting away from current energy-intensive models towards more sustainable practices.
Bharat Forge's Amit Kalyani on what's wrong with India's EV model and whether green hydrogen is the silver bullet
The London session emphasized innovative EV approaches, green financing, and electrification for energy transition. It celebrated the London Stock Exchange's role in supporting Indian companies and capital flows, showcasing financial expertise for India's growth.
Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world's biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza. "If you look across the chip history, we really have for the most part focused on more general chips," Rebecca Parsons, CTO at tech consultancy Thoughtworks, told AFP. Providing more specialized processing for the many demands of AI is an opportunity seized by Groq, a hot startup that has built chips for the deployment of AI as opposed to its training, or inference -- the specialty of Nvidia's world-dominating GPUs. that Nvidia won't be the best at everything, even if they are uncontested for generative AI training.
Anthropic launches newest AI model, three months after its last
Anthropic, backed by Google, released the updated AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, offering improved performance at a lower cost. CEO Dario Amodei highlighted the advancements, emphasizing the faster speed and affordability compared to Claude 3 Opus.
Infosys’ flexi stance helps staffers avail more remote work options
Infosys, India's second largest IT company, has embraced a flexible approach to returning to office post-pandemic. Employees leveraged remote working options in FY24, as per the ESG report. In FY24, 84% of Infosys employees worked remotely, compared to 75% in FY23 and 97% in 2022 during the pandemic.
Centre urges states to align labour rules with model guidelines, WB asked to draft rules for all labour codes
The Centre has urged West Bengal to expedite the drafting of rules under the four Labour Codes, emphasizing the benefits for all societal sections, including women and migrant workers. The Centre reassured Delhi and Tamil Nadu that existing state schemes will remain unaffected post-implementation. Labour secretary Sumita Dawra led discussions on state readiness and rule alignment.
Flexibility, salary key jobseeker parameters for new roles in India: Report
Indian workers are demanding higher salaries to cope with rising living costs and to feel valued. Flexibility is another key concern, as per Michael Page India's Talent Trends 2024 report. Employers need to focus on broader aspects like workplace culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion to attract and retain talent. The report highlighted workplace discrimination in India and emphasised the need to address various generational priorities and challenges in different sectors.
Flight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end
The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
After setback in Lok Sabha polls, AAP now focuses on Delhi assembly elections
AAP is focusing on the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi after setbacks in Lok Sabha polls. The party is galvanising MLAs and volunteers for public outreach and development works. A meeting of party councillors and volunteers will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
As work-from-home trend declines, flexible office spaces work for employees and companies
Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike as companies tighten return-to-office rules.
Build your superstructure
As generative AI continues to evolve, the debate over its development and release models becomes important. Across the foundation models driving the explosion of GenAI are two broad philosophies for the development and release of this tech: open- and closed-source models.
OpenAI says it has begun training a new flagship AI model
The San Francisco startup, which is one of the world's leading AI companies, said in a blog post that it expected the new model to bring "the next level of capabilities" as it strove to build "artificial general intelligence," or AGI, a machine that can do anything the human brain can do.
Companies become stricter on return-to-office mandates, but considerate on employee needs
As the market shifts from being an 'employees' to an 'employer's market', return to office calls have been getting louder, with some companies even penalising employees who don't toe the line. However, while expanded flexibility is discretionary, there are several such examples across organisations.
Govt saying aye to laying strong AI foundation
The government may rope in higher education institutes, key researchers for the model that can be customised for wide range of applications. It will be trained on publicly available data, digitised records of books, journals and research papers from public libraries.
Shipping Ministry working to reach 80 pc landlord model at major ports by 2030: TK Ramachandran
Speaking at CII Annual Business Summit 2024, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary TK Ramachandran said Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) has become the first major port of the country to become 100 per cent landlord port, having all berths being operated on PPP model.
India is in line for a major AI platform shift: Google Labs VP
Google Labs is an incubator created by US technology firm Google to test and publicly demonstrate new projects.
Here is why the US ‘keeps trying to cap visas for Indians’
Harbir K Bhatia, CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significant role of skilled Indian immigrants in America's tech industry, stating that the sector heavily relies on them for innovation and talent. She emphasized that Indians excel in various professions, including technology, farming, and healthcare.
OpenAI working on search product to rival Google and Perplexity
The feature would allow users to ask ChatGPT a question and receive answers that use details from the web with citations to sources such as Wikipedia entries and blog posts, according to the person, who asked to remain anonymous discussing private information. One version of the product also uses images alongside written responses to questions, when they're relevant. If a user asked ChatGPT how to change a doorknob, for instance, the results might include a diagram to illustrate the task, the person said.
IG Drones secures work order to conduct drone survey at NMDC Diamond Mining Project, Panna
IG Drones conducts drone surveys at the diamond mining project in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. The company aims to establish India as the global drone hub by 2030.
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