LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman has defended AI firm Anthropic and tech giants like Google and OpenAI against accusations of regulatory capture. He praised these companies for deploying AI responsibly, contrasting them with others he claims disregard safety. The debate intensified with responses from White House AI czar David Sacks and Elon Musk, while Anthropic's CEO also issued a rebuttal.
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Canada is witnessing a sharp rise in deportations of Indian nationals, impacting professionals and students. Nearly 2,000 Indians were removed in 2024, with numbers escalating. This crackdown, driven by immigration reforms, creates uncertainty for work permits, study prospects, and post-study opportunities, urging vigilance and proactive planning for those in Canada.
Four thieves executed a swift heist at the Louvre, stealing $102 million in crown jewels. Experts warn the real crime is the impending dismantling and sale of these historical treasures on the black market. This brazen theft highlights a growing international criminal economy targeting cultural heritage for its commodity value, making recovery unlikely.
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An Indian nurse at Singapore's Raffles Hospital received a jail sentence of 14 months and two strokes of the cane for molesting a male visitor in a hospital toilet. The 34-year-old nurse, Elipe Siva Nagu, claimed he intended to 'disinfect' the victim. The incident, which occurred in June, caused the victim significant emotional distress.
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