Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as paid adviser; told he must not …

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic as a paid advisor, focusing on artificial intelligence policy and global strategy. His appointments come with strict ethical conditions from ACOBA, including a two-year lobbying ban and restrictions on using privileged information. This move signifies Sunak’s continued influence in shaping AI’s future…

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‘I’m okay being abused at,’ says Deepika Padukone as she talks about being unbothered amidst criticism for 8-hour shift demand, exit from ‘Spirit’, ‘Kalki 2’

Deepika Padukone addressed reports of her exit from ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, clarifying her advocacy for work-life balance as a new mother. She highlighted the industry’s brutal environment and pointed out that male superstars have long worked 8-hour shifts without media scrutiny. Padukone credits her upbringing and athlete mentality for her resilience in pushing…

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Asian stocks today: Markets mostly in red amid tech bubble concerns; HSI down over 300 points, Kospi adds 1.3%

Asian markets closed mostly lower as the week concluded, despite positive AI investment news and a Middle East ceasefire. Investor sentiment was dampened by potential US government shutdown concerns and fears of a tech bubble. Gold and Bitcoin reached record highs, but experts caution about overvalued companies and a possible market correction.

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Zubeen Garg death case: Assam SIT freezes festival organizer’s accounts; wife says ‘don’t politicise issue’

Assam Police’s SIT investigating Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore has uncovered multiple frozen bank accounts belonging to arrested festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta. The probe also involves Zubeen’s two personal security officers, recently suspended due to significant unexplained transactions in their accounts, as the investigation into financial irregularities intensifies.

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