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image generator, OpenAI has revealed plans to launch a new open language model—its first since GPT-2. To shape its development, the company is seeking input from developers, researchers, and the wider AI community through a feedback form. Open-source language models (OS LLMs) are designed to understand, generate, and manipulate human language, leveraging large datasets and sophisticated algorithms to perform a variety of language-based tasks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the news, stating, “We are planning to release our first open-weight language model since GPT-2. We've been thinking about this for a long time, but other priorities took precedence. Now it feels important to do.” Altman added that before the model is released, OpenAI plans to evaluate it using its preparedness framework, the same process applied to all its models. “And we will do extra work given that we know this model will be modified post-release,” he stated in the post.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A POLITICIAN promised to open his poor country for foreign investment and wean it off aid, while Tony Blair nodded sagely. Standard fare for Davos—except that two months earlier the politician, Asaad al-Shaibani (pictured), was a member of a jihadist group blacklisted by the UN.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A few years ago, someone got in touch with me asking if I would agree to be part of an interview series where authors are interviewed in front of a live audience by a person who has never read a book. I immediately agreed because I knew that this interviewer had to be interesting just for admitting that he doesn’t read books.

Reason: the seasoned civil servant apparently had no idea that there was such a facility as a 'reply' button which would result in paperless interlocution. Much water has flowed down the sluggish Yamuna since then, but many of those in government, both politicians and bureaucrats, remain unfamiliar with technology.

Car rally for road safety: The Constitution Club of India organised its annual car rally on Sunday, with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju flagging off participants, along with civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu. BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who initiated this programme in 2010, underlined that the theme of the rally is road safety. The guests paid homage to prominent leaders, including former president Giani Zail Singh, Rajesh Pilot and Yerrain Naidu, who had lost their lives in road accidents. Others present on the occasion were former BJP MP Anurag Thakur and JDU leader KC Tyagi.

Conor McGregor, never one to shy away from the spotlight, made waves on March 17, 2025, by securing an unprecedented Oval Office meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The timing—St. Patrick’s Day—was no coincidence. It was a power move, a statement, a calculated bid for attention on both sides of the Atlantic. But this was no mere handshake-and-photo-op affair. McGregor, the brash and outspoken MMA superstar-turned-aspiring politician, came with an agenda. Immigration, government transparency, Ireland’s economic trajectory—these were the topics he thrust into the conversation, positioning himself as a nationalist voice for Ireland’s future. His meeting, however, ignited immediate controversy, leaving many to question not just how he secured such a high-profile audience but why he sought it in the first place.

Rajanna’s admission followed accusations from former BJP Minister V Sunil Kumar, who accused the Congress government of orchestrating what he called a «honey trap factory,» reported TOI. BJP legislator Basanagouda Patil Yatnal further said that a senior Congress politician was involved in the matter. According to the Oxford dictionary, 'honey trap' or 'honey trapping' refers to «a strategy where an attractive person, often a woman, uses romantic or sexual relationships to gain information or influence from a target, potentially for political, monetary, or personal gain.» Rajanna’s statements caused an uproar in the assembly, and during the debate, BJP lawmakers stormed into the well of the House, demanding a judicial inquiry into the matter. Rajanna claimed that not only had he been targeted, but other politicians were also victims of similar traps, leading to the claim that 48 politicians from different political parties, including Congress, BJP, and JDS, had been involved in the scandal.

Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, saying he upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha through a Zero Hour mention, the TMC leader said Seshan was the 10th chief election commissioner and he redefined the way the Election Commission of India (ECI) functioned. «Seshan was a fiercely independent election commissioner. His famous quote 'I eat politicians for breakfast' showed that he worked without fear or favour and upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission,» he said. Giving reasons for his demand for Bharat Ratna for Seshan, Gokhale said that his strong image gave independence to the ECI. «Today the election commissioners are appointed directly by the government with a majority vote of Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and Home Minister (Amit) Shah on the selection panel. Neither the Chief Justice of India, which is the judiciary, nor the Leader of the Opposition, which is the legislature, have any say in the appointments,» he said. The TMC leader said «the ECI has now become a government-appointed body».

Raphaël Glucksmann, a French lawmaker, has called on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, claiming the country has abandoned its ideals of freedom and democracy. His fiery speech sparked debate on both sides of the Atlantic. His comments, fueled by concerns about political shifts and scientific suppression, sparked debate and elicited mixed reactions in France and America.

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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designated South Korea as a 'sensitive' country. The U.S. department has not explained why South Korea was added to the list, which can cause curbs on cooperation, though a DOE spokesperson said Seoul faced no new limits on bilateral cooperation in science and technology from the designation. In a statement relayed by the finance ministry after a ministerial meeting, Choi called on South Korean agencies to actively foster understanding with Washington, and for the industry minister to meet with the U.S. Secretary of Energy this week. Despite the DOE assurances over bilateral cooperation not being impacted, politicians in Seoul have traded blame over the sensitive country designation. The main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday criticised the current South Korean government, calling the U.S. move a «perfect diplomatic failure» which is feared could limit cooperation between the countries in the high-tech field.

Catch all PM Modi Podcast Live Updates here Reportedly, Lex Fridman, known for his long-form discussions, prepared for the interview by fasting for 48 to 72 hours, as he noted that Prime Minister Modi observes multi-day fasts.Fridman had announced the interview with PM Modi on January 19, saying he planned to visit India for the first time.Narendra Modi's conversation with Lex Fridman marks the second time that the Indian PM has appeared in podcasts, since his last appearance with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.PM Modi Podcast Live: Lex Fridman and PM Modi's podcast is likely to be released around 5:30 pm IST, Sunday, March 16.PM Modi Podcast Live Updates: PM Modi said Fridman and he discussed about a wide range of topics, including his childhood, years in the Himalayas, and the PM's journey in public life.PM Modi Podcast Live Updates: Lex Fridman is a US podcaster and a computer scientist, who has previously done interviews with several notable politicians and leaders, including Ukraine President Zelensky and others.PM Modi Podcast Live:PM Modi last appeared in Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's podcast.PM Modi Podcast Live: PM Modi wrote that his conversation with Lex Fridman was indeed a fascinating one, “covering diverse topics including reminiscing about my childhood, the years in the Himalayas and the journey in public life."

Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticized Tamil Nadu politicians for what he called «hypocrisy» regarding the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state. He pointed out that while these leaders oppose Hindi, they allow Tamil movies to be dubbed in the language for financial gain. «I do not understand why some criticize Sanskrit. Why do Tamil Nadu politicians oppose Hindi while allowing their movies to be dubbed in Hindi for financial gain? They want money from Bollywood but refuse to accept Hindi--what kind of logic is that?» Kalyan asked while addressing the party's 12th foundation day at Pithampuram in Kakinada. Kalyan's comments come amid Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accusing the Union government of 'Hindi imposition' and refusing to implement the three-language formula laid out in the NEP as a protest. Emphasizing India's linguistic diversity, Kalyan said that the country needs multiple languages, including Tamil, rather than just two dominant ones. «India needs multiple languages, including Tamil, not just two. We must embrace linguistic diversity — not only to maintain the integrity of our nation but also to foster love and unity among its people,» Kalyan said.

US government agency that runs the Voice of America has moved to terminate contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse, and told its journalists Friday to stop using material from the wire services, as per a report. Kari Lake, the former broadcaster turned Republican politician who was selected by President Donald Trump to run VOA, estimated the move would save $53 million, AP reported. The new administration has quickly asserted its authority at VOA, which has delivered news from an American perspective to countries across the world. While awaiting official approval to take over, Lake was brought on as special adviser at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA and sister organizations like Radio Free Europe. She announced via social media on Thursday that she was ending the «expensive and unnecessary contracts» with the wire services. «We should not be paying outside news organizations to tell us what the news is,» said Lake, who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor. «With a nearly billion-dollar budget, we should be producing news ourselves. And if that's not possible, the American taxpayer should demand to know why.»

Russia's foreign intelligence service calling Britain «a warmonger.» And a threat from a top ally of Vladimir Putin to seize UK assets inside Russia. As the U.S. under Donald Trump seeks to reset ties with Moscow and broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, Britain has been granted the status of Russia's public enemy number one. It's a mantle it has held on and off over the past two centuries. «London today, like on the eve of both World Wars of the last century, is acting as the main global 'warmonger',» Russia's foreign intelligence service said in an unusually charged public statement on Monday. It accused London of trying to derail Trump's efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. «The time has come to expose them and send a clear message to 'perfidious Albion' and its elites: you will not succeed,» the agency, known as SVR, said.

Thangam Thenarasu is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 today in the Assembly Hall at Fort St. George. The budget, expected to outline key financial policies and welfare measures, has, however, been overshadowed by a controversy surrounding the removal of the Indian rupee symbol (₹) from the budget’s official logo. In a move that has sparked a political storm, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s government replaced the Devanagari-scripted rupee symbol with the Tamil letter ‘Roo’ (‘ரூ’), representing ‘Roobai’—the Tamil term for rupee. The new logo, accompanied by the slogan “Ellarkum Ellam” (Everything for Everyone), was unveiled on Thursday, drawing sharp reactions from opposition leaders and Union Ministers.

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has been cautioned by a Mumbai court to exercise restraint during interviews as any «irresponsible» statement by a senior politician like him can spark riots. Additional Sessions Judge V G Raghuwanshi schooled Azmi while granting him anticipatory bail on Tuesday in a case filed against the SP legislator for his remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The offence concerns some statements made during an interview and it means police do not need custody for seizure of any article or interrogation, the court said in the order, a copy of which was made available on Thursday. Noting that Azmi is a politician and businessman and it was improbable that he would run away from the course of justice, the judge said it was a «fit case to exercise discretion» in his favour. «Before parting with the order I would like to caution the applicant (Azmi) to exercise restraint on himself while giving interviews, having regards to prevailing circumstances. Any irresponsible statement can flare riots and create law and order problems,» the court said. «I hope the applicant, being a senior politician, will understand his responsibility,» it added.

trade balance and revive domestic manufacturing. This provides trading partners with a sense of Trump's threshold for domestic economic pain. Internally, too, business and consumer reaction to inflation are setting limits on Trump's agenda. Within the administration, there is resistance to Elon Musk's shock'n'awe-meets-slash 'n'burn spending cuts that have made Trump see reason on how far such 'economisation' can be pushed.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Although Donald Trump came to office riding a wave of hostility against ‘elites,’ his enablers are leading members of the establishment and plutocracy. As was true during his first term, Trump has surrounded himself with a mix of conventional Republican politicians, Wall Street financiers, and economic nationalists.