OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has critiqued Elon Musk's Grok, envisioning a future where some companies might create anime sex bots, while OpenAI focuses on beneficial applications. Altman also cautioned about an AI bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era, and warned startups about potential financial losses amid the current investment frenzy, despite anticipating an overall economic benefit.
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Independence Day celebrations at the Indian consulate in Melbourne faced disruption from Khalistani protesters, but attendees countered with patriotic songs. The consul general hoisted the flag amidst calls to strengthen India-Australia ties. This incident follows other Khalistani-linked activities in Australian cities, including temple vandalism and attacks on Indian students, raising concerns and prompting monitoring by local authorities.
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Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann with "political death" starting August 31, the anniversary of Beant Singh's assassination. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had previously threatened Mann and the Punjab DGP.
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While the new income tax regime eliminates many deductions, some tax-saving investments remain crucial. PPF's tax-free returns and term insurance's risk coverage are still valuable. Health insurance protects against medical inflation, and employer-linked NPS contributions offer tax benefits. However, ELSS should be replaced with diversified equity funds, and traditional insurance policies should be re-evaluated.