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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it is doubling down on preventing AI from ‘going rogue’
"The vast power of superintelligence could … lead to the...
New WHO guideline on policies to protect children from harmful impact of food marketing
Food marketing remains a threat to public health and continues to...
XE variant of Covid-19 not more severe than Omicron’: Dr Gagandeep Kang
Variants will come because people are travelling. Of what we know of the variant (XE) is that it is not a point of concern, XE variant of Covid-19 not more severe than Omicron': Dr Gagandeep Kang. Professor at Christian Medical College in Vellore, said on Thursday The...
Musk promises ‘dedicated robotaxi’ with futuristic look from Tesla
Elon Musk,Chief Executive, Tesla Tesla now sells the advanced driver assistance systems for $12,000, with a promise of more features. It says the software does not make its vehicles autonomous, and requires driver supervision Tesla will start production next year of...
British insurer Aviva becomes second FTSE firm with female CEO, CFO
Jones' appointment adds to a growing list of women taking up senior executive positions at British firms. Natwest Group is the other FTSE 100 firm with a female CEO-CFO duo London: British insurer Aviva on Monday named Charlotte Jones as its next chief financial...
Sharp fall in marriages heightens China’s concerns over declining birth rate
Early this year National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said China's population grew by less than half a million last year to 1.4126 billion as the birth rate fell for the fifth consecutive year, stoking fears of a looming demographic crisis and its adverse impact on the...
Brazil and Indonesia lead the world in crypto adoption: Study
Brazil and Indonesia lead the world in crypto adoption, Gemini found, with 41% of people surveyed in those countries reporting crypto ownership, compared with 20% in the United States and 18% in the United Kingdom Gemini found that 79% of people who reported owning...
Demographic dividend may turn into liability sans enough jobs, skilled workforce: Report
The report points out that India will add another 183 million people to the working age group of 15-64 years between 2020-50 as per the UN Population Statistics database New Delhi; As the country is expected to add another 183 million people to the working age group...
NMC recommends replacing Hippocratic Oath with ‘Maharshi Charak Shapath’
According to new guidelines, "Modified 'Maharshi Charak Shapath' is recommended when a candidate is introduced to medical education." The guidelines also recommend a 10-day yoga "foundation course", beginning June 12 every year and culminating on the International...
Russia registers nasal version of Sputnik V, world’s first nasal vaccine against COVID-19
"Laboratory tests show the Sputnik V protects against the Omicron in its ordinary injection form, and it will certainly be efficient in the nasal form," he added, according to TASS Moscow: Russian Health Ministry has registered the nasal version of Sputnik V, the...
New COVID-19 variant: No need to push panic button, but keep close watch, says TIGS Director
"It is unfortunate that a certain section of the society seems to be eager to declare that the pandemic is over. People should take care by using masks, administering vaccines as per rules and boosters wherever allowed and avoiding unnecessary clustering in crowded...
New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026 under US standards
The new requirements increase gas mileage by 8% per year for model years 2024 and 2025 and 10% in the 2026 model year Officials said under the new standards, owners would save about $1,400 in gasoline costs during the lifetime of a 2029 model year vehicle. Carbon...