Elon Musk warns ‘Working may soon become optional’: Robots and AI may replace jobs, giving people time to grow vegetables

Elon Musk envisions a future where AI and robotics automate jobs, freeing humans for personal growth and creative pursuits. He suggests this could lead to universal high income, allowing people to focus on hobbies and self-sufficiency rather than traditional employment. While optimistic, this vision faces challenges in economic restructuring and human motivation.

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After hiring AI researchers at $100 million-plus pay packages, Mark Zuckerberg’s Superintelligence Labs unit is laying off 600 employees; read full memo

Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, recently in the news for offering $100 million AI researcher packages, has now laid off 600 employees. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang stated the move aims for agility and impact, with affected North American staff notified. Meta insists this doesn’t signal reduced investment, vowing to continue hiring top AI talent to accelerate…

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Cuttack canal road plagued by garbage dumping: Health hazards and commuter safety at risk

Heaps of garbage are accumulating along Cuttack’s Taladanda Canal road, creating a health hazard and traffic danger. Residents complain of unbearable stench and frequent accidents caused by cattle feeding on the waste. Despite multiple complaints, civic authorities have failed to act, leading to public outcry over negligence and its impact on the city’s image.

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