Satya Nadella declared Microsoft's need for reinvention in the age of AI, moving beyond Bill Gates' software factory vision. Despite record financial performance and workforce reductions, Microsoft aims to empower 8 billion people with AI tools. The company is restructuring around security, quality, and AI transformation, envisioning a future where everyone has access to AI agents.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded India's enthusiastic adoption of AI, predicting it could become their largest market soon. He highlighted the nation's proactive integration of AI across various sectors, foreseeing significant societal and economic advancements. Altman emphasized India's shift towards becoming an AI producer, praising the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation.
Kwena Maphaka, a 19-year-old South African bowler, delivered a remarkable performance against Australia, claiming 4 for 20. His impressive spell, the best by a South African against Australia in T20Is, helped restrict the opposition. Despite Tim David's resilient 83, Maphaka's early breakthroughs ensured Australia never fully recovered, showcasing his potential as a future star.
Microsoft is aggressively poaching talent from Google DeepMind, promising a more agile, startup-like environment. Led by DeepMind co-founder Suleyman, Microsoft's AI division offers competitive packages and greater autonomy, attracting key figures with the allure of smaller teams and less bureaucracy.
Despite India's Test dominance against England, several key players from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy are set to miss the Asia Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is rested due to workload, while KL Rahul is overlooked despite a strong IPL. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are committed to the Duleep Trophy, and Rishabh Pant is injured and out of contention.
The 'Jolly LLB 3' teaser is out, receiving positive feedback. Jaya Bachchan confronted a fan attempting a selfie. Celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, reacted to the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs. 'War 2' advance bookings trail 'Coolie'. Aamir Khan was spotted with Gauri after Faisal Khan's recent statements. The entertainment world is buzzing with these updates.
Perplexity, an AI search startup, faces allegations from Cloudflare of using deceptive tactics to bypass website restrictions. Cloudflare claims Perplexity's bots disguised themselves as regular users to scrape content from blocked domains, raising concerns about unauthorized data usage. Perplexity denies wrongdoing, attributing the activity to third-party traffic and user-driven requests.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned Pakistan's escalating anti-India rhetoric, warning of severe repercussions for any miscalculated actions. This response follows inflammatory statements by Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, including threats against India's Jamnagar refinery. India has voiced concerns regarding the absence of civilian control over Pakistan's nuclear decisions, highlighting the military's collaboration with terrorist groups.
The US government released a human rights report noting abuses in India and Pakistan. The report stated India took minimal steps to combat abuses. Pakistan rarely took credible steps. The report documented instances in 2024. Rights groups fault Narendra Modi's government for its treatment of minorities. India denies discrimination and says its policies benefit everyone.
As Bihar gears up for elections, liquor smuggling intensifies. On the Lucknow-Barauni Express, authorities discovered 316 whisky bottles hidden in an AC duct after a passenger reported cooling issues. A coach attendant from Bihar, Ashish Kumar, was arrested; he confessed to smuggling liquor regularly from Uttar Pradesh to sell in Bihar's black market, exploiting prohibition laws.