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January 13, 2025 3:27 PM

Global experts to converge on Delhi for R&D conference

The National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), a key constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is organizing a two-day international conference on "Aligning Science-Technology-I...

January 13, 2025 2:40 PM

Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin called off the launch of its New Glenn rocket after "a few anomalies" during the mission countdown on Monday, postponing by at least a day an inaugural attempt to reach orbit and compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch mar...

January 12, 2025 10:46 AM

ISRO SpaDeX docking mission: Satellites come within three metres in trial attempt

Two satellites came as close as three metres during a trial attempt for space docking and are now moving back to a safe distance, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Sunday. Providing an update on the SpaDeX Docking Mission, I...

January 11, 2025 6:04 PM

India joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

In a significant milestone, India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), created to further investigate the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including the potential for m...

January 14, 2025 6:04 PM

India’s first robotic system performs telesurgeries over a distance of 286 km

In a groundbreaking achievement, India's indigenous surgical robotic system, SSI Mantra, successfully conducted two robotic cardiac surgeries via telesurgery over a distance of 286 kilometers. The surgeries were remotely performed at Manipal Hospita...

January 10, 2025 11:58 AM

Meta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say

Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers. Ta-Nehisi Coates, comedian Sarah Silverman...

January 9, 2025 4:31 PM

Indian-origin researcher identifies gene linked to autism and seizures

A team of researchers, led by Indian-origin neuroscientist and researcher Viji Santhakumar, has identified a gene that contributes to the behavioural changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy. The gene, called neuropilin2, encode...

January 9, 2025 12:17 PM

Never sold users’ Siri data to anyone for any purpose: Apple

Apple has reiterated its stance on privacy, asserting that it has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, sold the data to third parties, or made it available for advertising purposes. The statement follows the tech giant's decision to pay ...

January 8, 2025 4:42 PM

Microsoft partners with govt’s India AI Mission to skill 5 lakh people by 2026

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday announced a series of AI initiatives in India, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government's ‘India AI Mission’ to skill 500,000 people by 2026. The partnership with Ind...

January 8, 2025 10:46 AM

Las Vegas Cybertruck suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast, police say

The suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day used popular chatbot ChatGPT to plan the blast, officials told reporters on Tuesday. The suspect used ChatGPT to try and ...

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