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Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have sued YouTube and Google for $450,000, seeking to halt AI deepfake videos misrepresenting them. They also demand safeguards to prevent manipulated content from training AI models, citing examples of “egregious” and “sexually explicit” AI-generated content. The Delhi High Court is handling the case, with the next…

In today’s digital age, parents face challenges in cultivating reading habits in children. Interactive reading, judicious use of digital tools and a print-rich environment are crucial. Encouraging choice, connecting stories to real life and managing screen time can foster a lifelong love for reading, sparking curiosity and imagination in young minds.

Hazaribag police apprehended four individuals late Saturday night, seizing 8.2 kg of opium valued at approximately Rs 42.5 lakh. The smugglers, who procured the drugs from Chatra, were intercepted near a car showroom along NH-33. They confessed to planning to transport the opium to Haryana for sale.

Tata Consultancy Services is partnering with Sybyl and iXAfrica to launch a sovereign cloud infrastructure across Kenya and East Africa. This initiative aims to boost digital transformation by offering secure, locally hosted cloud solutions that comply with data residency rules. The collaboration promises to enhance regional digital independence, create local jobs, and position East Africa…

Four migrants died and about 20 were missing after their boat capsized off the coast of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, authorities said Friday. Seventeen migrants were rescued from the boat, which was carrying about 40 people and headed for Puerto Rico, a US territory, according to the Dominican civil defense authority.

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against AAP’s Punjab in-charge, Manish Sisodia, accusing him of advocating corrupt and violent tactics to win the 2027 Assembly elections.

In Princeton, New Jersey, the former homes of Presidents Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson are drawing significant attention. Cleveland’s Georgian mansion, Westland, recently sold for $5.28 million, while Wilson’s Tudor Revival residence, where he lived until his presidency, is on the market for $6.5 million. Both properties boast historical significance and unique architectural features, reflecting…

Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke supports Microsoft’s AI integration policy, where employee evaluations will include AI tool usage. Dohmke emphasizes cultural alignment and continuous learning over mere code generation metrics. He draws parallels to GitHub’s mandatory platform usage, highlighting the importance of AI proficiency for competitive advantage. The focus is on meaningful conversations about AI…

Denver Nuggets concluded their preseason with a close 94-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, decided by a last-second three-pointer from Ousmane Dieng. Despite resting key players, the Nuggets showed promise with strong performances from Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther. The team now gears up for their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors…

A major study of US college syllabi reveals professors mainly teach left-wing views on controversial issues like racial bias, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and abortion. This one-sided approach limits students’ exposure to opposing perspectives, raising concerns about the quality of liberal education and its role in preparing citizens for democracy. Scholars call for curriculum reforms to…