Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg blamed former COO Sheryl Sandberg for fostering an inclusive workplace culture at Facebook during a meeting with Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller. Zuckerberg indicated his support for Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. He announced upcoming layoffs and new guidelines to 'reset the company', emphasizing his future focus on building tech products.
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Steve Smith commends Virat Kohli's Australian-like competitive spirit and camaraderie amidst the India-Australia rivalry. With both teams showcasing dominant wins and inconsistencies, the upcoming third Test in Brisbane holds no clear favorite. Australia boasts a strong record at the Gabba, while India aims to replicate their historic 2021 victory at the venue.
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Elon Musk highlights that AI models have consumed almost all available human knowledge, leading to a scarcity of real-world data for further training. AI experts, including Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, suggest using synthetic data generated by AI itself. This approach is already employed by industry leaders like Microsoft, Meta, and Google DeepMind to continue advancing AI capabilities.
Shardul Thakur has defended bowlers against criticism from commentators, emphasising the increasing prevalence of high scores in modern cricket. He highlighted the team's successful defense of scores despite missing key players, attributing their success to nerve and belief. Thakur also suggested commentators should review their own records before criticising players.
President Trump dismissed concerns of a security breach after a journalist was accidentally included in a group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes, calling it a minor glitch. Trump defended National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the administration's overall stringent communication protocols were emphasized.
ITC Limited's Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC's commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.
Sai Varisth Kandula, a 20-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to overthrow the US government by attacking the White House with a rented truck. Kandula, who suffers from schizophrenia, intended to establish a dictatorship fueled by Nazi ideology. He must also undergo three years of supervised release and pay nearly $57,000 in restitution.
Alerts from three Pune hospitals about Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases led to the discovery of an unprecedented cluster of 73 cases by Friday. Experts linked the outbreak to Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. An investigation commenced, with authorities conducting door-to-door surveys and increasing awareness. The Union health ministry is sending a team of doctors to assist local efforts in controlling the spread.
Mumbaikars are facing intense heat as temperatures reached 37.4°C, 4.4° above the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts temperatures to rise further, peaking at 38°C by Sunday. The latest spike is attributed to strong easterly winds and could last through March 11.