Meta's Superintelligence Labs, recently in the news for offering $100 million AI researcher packages, has now laid off 600 employees. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang stated the move aims for agility and impact, with affected North American staff notified. Meta insists this doesn't signal reduced investment, vowing to continue hiring top AI talent to accelerate progress towards superintelligence.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a substantial framework to prevent 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and defer rare earths export controls. High-level talks in Kuala Lumpur preceded this development, aiming for more balanced trade, agricultural purchases, and fentanyl crisis measures. The framework is expected to be finalized by Presidents Trump and Xi.
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India's Asia Cup victory remains marred by a trophy dispute, with ACC head Mohsin Naqvi refusing to release it to the BCCI. Despite requests from India, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, Naqvi insists on a BCCI representative collecting it from Dubai. The BCCI has rejected this, planning to raise the issue at an upcoming ICC meeting.
Ravi Shastri believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's immense contributions over a decade will ensure their legacies remain intact, regardless of when they retire. The legendary duo recently returned to international cricket after stepping away from Tests and T20Is, but both had a quiet outing in their first ODI against Australia in Perth.
Air India has scheduled a special flight on Sunday, October 19th, to bring 256 Delhi-bound passengers home from Milan in time for Diwali. The original flight, AI 138, was cancelled on October 17th due to a technical issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline has provided accommodation and meals to the stranded passengers.
Yuzvendra Chahal's cryptic Instagram Story about alimony follows his divorce from Dhanashree Verma, finalised with a Rs 4.75 crore payout. Earlier in the year, Chahal had revealed the couple maintained a public facade during their separation, citing differing ambitions and life goals. He also shared his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts post-divorce.
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