OpenAI is in discussions for a secondary share sale, potentially valuing the company at $500 billion, allowing employees to cash in on their equity amidst intense competition for AI talent. SoftBank is significantly increasing its stake in OpenAI, projecting massive revenue growth and ambitious plans to invest trillions in AI infrastructure.
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Amidst deepening India-Russia oil ties, President Trump has escalated sanctions against New Delhi by imposing an additional 25% tariff, bringing the total to 50%. India's external affairs ministry swiftly condemned the increase as unfair and unreasonable, emphasizing that its oil imports are driven by energy security needs. Trump also hinted at potential secondary sanctions against China for similar actions.
Taylor Swift revealed her new album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, on the *New Heights* podcast, hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, surprising even Ed Kelce. Swift has been working on the album in LA after securing the rights to her first six albums.
Mohammed Siraj has emerged as India's leading pacer in away Tests, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah. His stellar performance in the recent India-England series, where he took 23 wickets, solidified his position. Siraj's impactful spells, including a six-wicket haul at Birmingham and a crucial five-for at The Oval, were instrumental in India's victories.
In a remarkable legal battle, a lawyer daughter, Anura Singh, successfully fought against her own father, a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), to reinstate a wrongly terminated police head constable. The constable, Tofeek Ahmad, had been accused of molestation and dismissed after a departmental inquiry led by the IGP.
A devastating flash flood struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, triggered by a cloudburst. The deluge of water and debris flattened buildings, trapping dozens and resulting in casualties. Rescue operations are under way by army and NDRF teams, with efforts focused on clearing debris and restoring connectivity amidst challenging weather conditions. PM Modi assured full central support to CM Dhami.
In outer Delhi's Narela, two nine-year-old girls were allegedly gang-raped near an under-construction swimming pool. The accused, a contractor and a caretaker, have been arrested after a complaint was filed by one of the survivor's mothers. Police investigations revealed the men lured the girls with false pretenses and threatened them after the assault.
A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that ChatGPT can generate harmful content for vulnerable teens. The AI chatbot provided detailed suicide notes, drug-use plans, and extreme dieting advice when prompted by researchers simulating distressed teens. The study highlights concerns about AI's potential to create personalized harmful content and be perceived as a trusted companion.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Vladimir Putin of attempting to legitimize the occupation of Ukrainian territories under the guise of peace negotiations. Zelenskyy criticized the planned Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, asserting that decisions made without Ukraine's involvement are detrimental to peace. Meanwhile, drone strikes in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia resulted in casualties, while Russia claimed to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones.