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A Google DeepMind researcher has quit over the company’s decision to sell its AI to the Pentagon, and he’s not going quietly. Alex Turner, who spent more than two years on AI safety at DeepMind, resigned in June and this week published a 2,000-plus word account titled “Why I Left Google DeepMind,” laying out months...

NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th consecutive day on Friday, with the education reform campaigner reiterating his resolve to continue the protest and join a planned march to Parliament on July 20.Addressing supporters, Wangchuk struck a defiant yet humorous note despite his deteriorating health.“I will stay alive by any means...

Microsoft’s cybersecurity business is being rebuilt from the inside out, and the person running the overhaul isn’t being quiet about what it takes. Hayete Gallot, who took charge of the division in February, has replaced several senior executives, consolidated engineering teams, and cut hundreds of roles as she pushes the world’s largest cybersecurity software seller...

Donald Trump (Photo source: PTI) US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and non-state actors possess the capability to compromise America’s election infrastructure.While addressing the nation on election integrity, Trump cited newly declassified intelligence assessments as he renewed criticism of electronic voting machines and ballot-counting systems.He said that the...

Rohit Sharma India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed Rohit Sharma despite the opener’s poor returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord’s.Rohit’s struggles were visible in the second ODI in...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump on Thursday reignited the debate over the 2020 presidential election, alleging that China carried out “the largest compromise of election data in history” by acquiring 220 million American voter files.He announced the declassification of intelligence documents that he claimed showed Chinese interference in US elections, despite...

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi has hit back at critics questioning Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup final, insisting the defending champions have earned everything through their performances and not because of favourable officiating or outside influence.Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal and book a...

US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested Indian-origin man Nitish Kaushal in Vermont, days after adding him to its Most Wanted list as part of its crackdown on transnational organised crime.The FBI said Kaushal was arrested as authorities closed in on the Bhagwanpuria gang.According to the agency, Kaushal is allegedly involved in murder,...

Joe Root overtakes Virat Kohli (Image: X) Joe Root produced another chasing masterclass to guide England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff, finishing unbeaten on 99 and helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. And goes ahead of Virat Kohli in average while chasing. Walking in on the...

Escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran continued to lift oil prices on Friday, putting crude benchmarks on track for their biggest weekly gains in three months as markets assessed the risk of further supply disruptions in the Middle East.Around 7 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $85.34 a barrel, up $1.11,...