US President Donald Trump hosted tech CEOs, including Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, and Sundar Pichai, at the White House, calling them a "high IQ group." Discussions centered on AI, with Pichai praising the administration's 'AI Action Plan.' Google pledged a $250 billion US investment, while Microsoft invests $75-$80 billion annually.
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The Congress party on Friday intensified its conflict with the Election Commission, alleging inconsistencies in the poll body's statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in poll-bound Bihar. Citing RTI responses, Congress claims the EC lacks records of an 'independent appraisal' cited in court, questioning the transparency of the SIR decision.
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