At its re:Invent conference, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched new AI models and chips, including the Trainium2 and Nova, to compete with rivals like Microsoft and Google. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized AWS's customer-centric approach to AI, aiming to solve practical problems rather than chasing technological feats.
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Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honor. Modi's visit highlights the strong ties between Mauritius and India, coming soon after his trips to Paris and the United States.
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Badar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar in the US, faces detention amid a crackdown on alleged Hamas supporters. His family and friends in India insist on his innocence, highlighting his research-focused life and lack of political involvement. Suri's situation raises concerns about the broader scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism in the US.
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