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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate economic inequality, leading to job losses and increased profits for the wealthy. He anticipates routine tasks being automated, while skilled roles and healthcare may benefit. Hinton also disagrees with universal basic income proposals and expresses concerns about AI’s potential misuse, including the risk of superintelligence…

A temple priest from Uppunda fell victim to an online fraud, losing approximately Rs 6.16 lakh after clicking a deceptive link disguised as the National Stock Exchange. The priest was lured into completing tasks and transferring money via QR codes with promises of refunds and account unfreezing.

In Iraq’s southern region, a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Karbala-Baghdad route, resulting in at least two fatalities and several injuries. Rescue teams worked overnight, extricating seven individuals and recovering the deceased from the debris. Among the injured were Syrian and Afghan nationals, highlighting concerns about safety protocols in Iraq’s burgeoning construction…

Despite Meta’s massive $14.3 billion investment in ScaleAI for crucial AI infrastructure, its TBD Labs are reportedly facing data quality issues. Researchers are now turning to alternative vendors like Mercor and Surge, signaling a problem with the data used to train Meta’s advanced AI models. Leadership chaos is also contributing to the struggle to launch…

Jackie Shroff, the iconic ‘Sexy Shroff,’ recently confessed his discomfort filming kissing scenes early in his career. He revealed that he needed ‘brandy’s shots’ to overcome his embarrassment while kissing Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla. Despite his macho image, Jackie admitted to innocent crushes on several co-stars, including Dixit, Chawla, and Dimple Kapadia.

Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty celebrated his birthday, reminiscing with a throwback photo featuring Amitabh Bachchan from a past film event. He expressed gratitude for the continued love and support from fans. Mammootty, who has acted in Bollywood films like ‘Dhartiputra’ and ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’, is set to appear in the thriller ‘Kalamkaval’ and the multistarrer…

Mark Zandi of Moody’s warns that the US economy is nearing recession, with states comprising a third of the nation’s GDP at high risk. Sluggish consumer spending, tariffs, and housing market struggles contribute to this vulnerability. Revised job reports reveal a hiring slowdown, adding to concerns about rising inflation and eroding consumer purchasing power.

Roshini Prakash, Kushee Ravi , Sangeetha Bhat, and Sindhu Murthy on why female perspectives matter on screen

Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese Prime Minister, resigned due to pressure from his party after election losses. He cited progress in US tariff negotiations as the reason for his departure. The Liberal Democratic Party will hold a leadership contest to choose a successor. Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are potential candidates.

Amid loss and joy, I hold on to gratitude for my little one: Bhavana