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intelligence (ASI) is said to be the next – and final – frontier of AI technology, going even beyond artificial general intelligence or AGI which AI major OpenAI aims to create. But what is ASI, which the likes of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever have been talking about, and what would it mean for humanity? ET explains. What is ASI?

Snapchat is introducing a suite of new safety tools designed to shield teenagers from the dangers of sextortion, enhancing the platform's commitment to user protection, as per a report on CNN. On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled a series of new safety features, including enhanced warning pop-ups. These alerts will activate when a teenager receives a message from someone who is not a mutual friend or listed in their contacts, aiming to bolster user security.

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliate central trade union, demanded that the Centre extend the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for 200 days for each family from 100 now, include agriculture and allied sector work under the scheme and restore the old pension scheme. In its pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, BMS general secretary Ravindra Himte demanded a five-fold increase in the minimum pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, to ₹5,000, along with enhancement of honorarium of scheme workers, especially for accredited social health activists as well as Anganwadi, Midday Meal Scheme and National Health Mission workers.

character-driven chatbots mark a departure from existing models, with the focus on engaging, conversational interactions rather than just providing information. The development process has been underway for some time, and Google is exploring the potential to model these bots after well-known figures or allow users to create unique personas based on their own imagination.The report further suggests that Google might collaborate with social media influencers to develop chatbots that reflect their personalities.

Canada’s Conservative Party won a special election in a district in central Toronto, dealing a substantial blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party ahead of a national vote expected next year.

Ramsey Solutions personality Jade Warshaw breaks down how to get the most out of your Social Security check and more on The Bottom Line.

Manipur government has clarified that there has been no additional deployment of security forces in the state. The security personnel who were requisitioned outside Manipur for the conduct of the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha are merely returning to their original bases.

Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal from the Tata Sons to build a 'museum of temples' in Ayodhya at a cost of Rs 650 crore. Sharing details about the decision, Tourism Minister Jaivir Singh said the tourism department would provide the company land for the international-level museum on a 90-year lease for a token money of Re 1. «Tata Sons had proposed the project through the Central government, offering to build the museum at a cost of Rs 650 crore under its corporate social responsibility fund,» Singh said at a press meet here after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The cabinet also okayed the company's proposal for other development works in the temple town for additional Rs 100 crore, he added.

₹19.38 crore on Facebook and Instagram, and the Congress spent at least ₹10.88 crore. Similarly, the BJP spent at least ₹85.8 crore, and the Congress at least ₹45.4 crore on Google, including YouTube. The ad repositories of Google and Meta, which are not as transparent as they should be, and only tell part of the story, show that the two companies earned 9-10 digit figures from just two major political parties between February and May 2024.

June 25 is the day the capital gains inclusion rate increase comes into effect. Even though the particular legislation is not yet in a bill and thus not passed into law, it’s quite clear it will become so later this year with legal effect as of that day.

Roshan Agarwal highlighted the risks associated with Futures and Options (F&O) trading in India, which has seen a significant increase in trading volume in recent years. Agarwal shared the case of a third-year BTech student who had incurred substantial losses through F&O trading, a situation that came to light during the filing of the student's Income Tax Return (ITR). Agarwal disclosed that the student had no income but had suffered a loss of 26 lakhs in F&O trading this year, following a Rs 20 lakh loss the previous year. Despite Agarwal's efforts to dissuade the student from pursuing quick income through F&O trading, the student returned with even bigger losses, according to the post. The student admitted to being addicted to trading, borrowing money from banks, friends, and even taking funds from his parents' accounts without their knowledge to finance his trading activities, the CA said. Agarwal's post highlighted the role of influencers on social media platforms like Instagram and Telegram, who promote unrealistic dreams of quick riches, enticing naive individuals into risky trading without understanding its complexities. Many netizens were astonished by the extent of the student's losses and questioned how he managed to secure such funds without his parents' awareness.

over 10 sets of nominations were filed in support of Om Birla's candidature, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda, and BJP allies like TDP, JD(U), JD(S) and LJP (R). Three sets of nominations were filed in support of Dalit leader and Congress candidate K Suresh.Om Birla was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha after he won from Kota in Rajasthan.

Confluencr in navigating these waters.Generation Z, the digital natives born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, stands out for its unique set of characteristics and preferences. This generation has grown amidst an explosion of technology and information, which has shaped their values and consumer behaviour profoundly.

Also Read: Holding company shares jump after Sebi's special auction planSebi had issued a discussion paper earlier this month which said that the stock derivatives should have sufficient liquidity and trading interest from market participants.Derivatives trading has been gaining momentum among retail traders and the notional value of options traded in India more than doubled in FY24 to $907.09 trillion from the year before.Meanwhile, the number of influencers giving financial advice on social media platforms has also increased drastically due to the increased retail investors’ participation in equity markets.Also Read: Quant Mutual Fund: What investors should do after Sebi's action to probe front-running?Sebi has proposed that brokers and mutual funds stop associating with unregistered influencers in order to ensure these influencers do not mislead investors.The regulator has formed a group of exchanges, brokers and mutual funds this week “to suggest any additional changes needed to remove risk of manipulation and ensure retail investors are protected against risks in options contracts," the Reuters report added quoting one of the sources.Moreover, Sebi board is also expected to consider changes and simplify the delisting rules for companies from stock exchanges, the report said.

Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin was granted bail on Tuesday by a city court for his 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remark. The DMK leader appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate following a notice to him based on a petition by social activist Paramesh for his remark. Udayanidhi Stalin, who holds sports and youth affairs portfolio, got the bail with a surety of Rs one lakh. The case has been posted to August 8.

United Nations on Monday published principles for fighting online disinformation, including an overhaul of the advertising model of social media networks. «At a time when billions of people are exposed to false narratives, distortions and lies, these principles lay out a clear path forward, firmly rooted in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and opinion,» Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

NDA government in Bihar has cancelled 350 contracts worth Rs 826 crore, which were awarded during the previous RJD-led 'Mahagathbandhan' dispensation in the state for supplying drinking water in rural areas, a minister said on Tuesday. The decision to cancel the contracts was taken after an inquiry by the Public Health Engineering Department revealed that there were "irregularities in the process of selecting contractors", he said. «During the previous RJD-led grand alliance regime in the state, many contracts were awarded by the department. An inquiry by the department revealed that due process was not followed in awarding 350 contracts worth Rs 826 crore. These were related to the rural water supply, including the installation of hand pumps and mini water supply systems,» PHED Minister Niraj Kumar Singh told PTI. The department has handed over the preliminary inquiry report to the competent authority in the state government for a thorough probe, he said.

A U.S. bankruptcy court trustee is planning to shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars media platform and liquidate its assets

Kate Middleton in the sixth and final season of Netflix's "The Crown," actress Meg Bellamy, 21, has been the target of online bullying because of her weight. During an interview with 'Mail' on Sunday's 'You' magazine, Bellamy disclosed that she was subjected to body shaming and bullying on social media, with some even stating she was «too fat to play Kate.» When she checked her phone, she claimed to have received a lot of remarks criticizing her appearance, as per the reports of the New York Post. Negative comments

Prime Video's hit series, The Boys, features a major crossover with Gen V. The new teaser trailer reveals exciting developments and new characters.

Ameesha Patel, renowned for her straightforward demeanor, recently made a triumphant return to the silver screen with the blockbuster 'Gadar 2,' starring opposite Sunny Deol. In a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly known as Twitter), Patel addressed a variety of fan questions, including a cheeky suggestion about marrying Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.