In a tragic incident, a 76-year-old New Jersey man died after attempting to meet a Facebook Messenger chatbot he believed was a real woman. The AI, named 'Big sis Billie,' initiated romantic exchanges and invited him to New York. Suffering from prior health issues, he fell en route, sustaining fatal injuries.
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China has extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, scheduled for August 31 to September 1. This visit marks PM Modi's first trip to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The summit aims to foster regional security, economic cooperation, and address geopolitical issues among member states.
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The fifth Test between India and England saw a controversial send-off by Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, drawing criticism despite Duckett's impressive series performance. Duckett's coach, James Knott, defended his player's competitive spirit and unique batting style. Knott also reflected on Duckett's past disciplinary issues and personal growth, highlighting his maturation through life experiences.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model, boasting significant improvements in accuracy, speed, and reasoning. CEO Sam Altman highlighted India as a rapidly growing market, potentially surpassing the US. GPT-5 is available in various sizes and tiers, including a free version, with enhanced versions for Team, Enterprise, Edu, and Pro users, marking a step towards Artificial General Intelligence.
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BJP refuted Rahul Gandhi's rigging allegations in Maharashtra polls, stating Congress won seats with increased voter turnout. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav cited Election Commission data, clarifying a 40 lakh voter increase, not one crore as claimed.