GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke advocates for early coding education in schools, likening it to core subjects. He highlights AI's role in democratizing software development, enabling smaller teams to achieve significant results. While acknowledging concerns about job displacement, Dohmke emphasizes continuous learning and adaptation for developers in the age of AI.
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Google mistakenly omitted Joe Biden's presidency from search results listing US presidents, showing presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump. The error, attributed to a 'data error' in Google's knowledge graph, was quickly resolved. This incident follows Google's commitment to providing accurate information, emphasized by CEO Sundar Pichai amid criticisms over search result inaccuracies.
DMK MP Kanimozhi accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of misrepresenting Tamil Nadu's stance on PM-SHRI schools, clarifying they never agreed to the three-language policy or NEP fully. This follows Pradhan's claim of TN staging the language controversy to gain political points. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also weighed in, criticizing the DMK's perceived hypocrisy.
In Dhaka, madrasa students attacked a book fair stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's works, demanding their removal. Police controlled the situation and are investigating the incident. Nasreen condemned the government's alleged support for extremists. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair annually celebrates the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and features a wide array of literary works.
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18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history, becoming the youngest world chess champion by defeating Ding Liren. Overwhelmed with emotion, Gukesh celebrated his victory with a unique gesture, resetting the pieces on the board. His 7.5 points to Ding's 6.5 secured the title in the 14th game, surpassing Garry Kasparov's record. Gukesh graciously acknowledged Ding's valiant fight.
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