Half of Americans view AI with skepticism; survey finds growing concern over its impact on trust and creativity

A new Pew Research Center survey reveals a nation standing at the crossroads of progress and preservation. Half of Americans (50%) say they feel more concerned than excited about AI’s growing role in daily life, fearing its impact on creativity, trust, and human connection. While embracing convenience, they remain wary of surrendering autonomy to machines.

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Tripura gives 11,130 smartphones to anganwadi workers

Tripura is bolstering its Poshan Abhiyan with smartphones for anganwadi workers to enhance nutrition program monitoring. CM Manik Saha launched development projects, including working women’s hostels, with a Rs 61 crore investment. The state prioritizes welfare, providing allowances to divyangjans and sponsorships for children, aligning with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and ranking high nationally.

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Did the pandemic age our brains? New study reveals ‘shocking’ truth

A recent UK study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain aging, even in uninfected individuals. Brain scans from 2021-2022 showed signs of premature aging, like gray matter shrinkage, potentially linked to pandemic-related stress and lifestyle changes. The research highlights the impact of global crises on neurological health, emphasizing the importance of proactive brain…

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Bombay High Court orders for the removal of Akshay Kumar’s AI-generated Maharishi Valmiki video and other deepfake videos, calling it ‘truly alarming’

The Bombay High Court has ordered the immediate removal of AI-generated deepfake videos featuring Akshay Kumar as Maharshi Valmiki, deeming them ‘truly alarming.’ Justice Arif Doctor emphasized the urgent need to clamp down on such sophisticated and deceptive content, citing grave threats to the actor, his family, and public order.

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Four days of rain pushes season surplus to 7.3%

Goa experienced a significant boost in rainfall after a week of sluggish monsoon activity, with 332.2mm recorded in just four days. This surge pushed the overall total to 2865mm, exceeding the normal level by 7.3%. Despite causing property and agricultural damage, the recent heavy spells have contributed to a normal monsoon season, as predicted by…

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