Donald Trump accused China and Vietnam of conspiring to undermine the United States following Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi, where he met with Vietnamese President To Lam and signed 45 cooperation agreements. Trump claimed President Biden had lost trillions in trade to China but expressed a continued liking for Xi.
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OpenAI's updated policy restricts creating Studio Ghibli-style photos from real-world images on ChatGPT. The change addresses concerns about using artists' work without permission. OpenAI is refining its policies based on user feedback and high demand has delayed the rollout of its image tool to free users. This follows Google's similar AI image feature release.
Elon Musk supports Poornima Ramarao's appeal for an FBI investigation into her son, Suchir Balaji's death. Ramarao disputes the suicide ruling, providing evidence of a struggle and demanding justice. The case has garnered support from AI ethics advocates and tech industry figures.
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber following complaints about price differences for identical rides on Android and iOS devices. Investigations found higher fares on iOS. Experts suggest these disparities might be due to how ride-hailing apps access hardware data with user consent during app installation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an Indian labor camp in Kuwait, highlighting his commitment to the diaspora's welfare. He has consistently engaged with Indian workers abroad, addressing their concerns and implementing initiatives like the e-Migrate project to ensure safe and legal migration. Bilateral agreements and relief efforts further demonstrate his focus on protecting Indian workers' rights and well-being.
An initial group of Indian cricketers and support staff gathered in Mumbai, preparing to travel to Dubai for the Champions Trophy. Key players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, were seen at the airport. Changes in the squad include Harshit Rana replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy in for Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Indian-origin MIT graduate Tushar Shah, part of a six-person crew, completed an 11-minute space journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin NS-30 mission from West Texas. Shah, a supporter of philanthropic causes, is also a hedge fund partner. The spacecraft traveled past the Von Karman line, returning safely after experiencing weightlessness and offering views of Earth. This mission reflects growing India-US space collaboration.
Elon Musk reiterated his $1 billion offer to Wikipedia, asking it to change its name to 'Dickipedia.' He also made fun of Wikipedia's financial assistance requests and urged his followers to stop donating to the organization due to its spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
PM Modi will visit Washington DC for a brief 36-hour trip, culminating in a meeting with President Trump. Key discussions will include tariffs, immigration, and strategic concerns, although larger strategic considerations are expected to take precedence over these issues. Modi is the fourth foreign leader to meet Trump in such a short period.