As Sam Altman’s OpenAI bans hundreds of ChatGPT accounts, it warns Americans: China is trying to influence ‘data center debate’ by lying about …

FILE – Representative Image. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, file) Sam Altman‘s OpenAI has banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts that it says are operating from China. In a blog post, the company said that these ChatGPT accounts used its models for covert influence campaigns targeting US tech and policy debates, including one called “Data Center Bandwagon,”…

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Karnataka power play: Failing to get Rahul Gandhi’s ear, DK Shivakumar sought Priyanka’s help for CM push | Bengaluru News

D.K. Shivakumar’s bid for the Chief Minister post gained traction after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened, persuading Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. BENGALURU: D K Shivakumar‘s push to succeed Siddaramaiah gathered momentum after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened, sources said. Shivakumar, despite multiple visits to the national capital in recent months, struggled to get Rahul’s ear on the…

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E20 Fuel Policy: ‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab Assembly opposes E20 policy, alleges Centre acted under US pressure | India News

File photo: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House NEW DELHI: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, expressing concern that the use of E20 fuel could damage vehicles that are not compatible with the higher ethanol blend.Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema moved the resolution…

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Who are the Japanese? Massive DNA project uncovers a forgotten ancestral population |

For decades, the accepted explanation for the origins of the Japanese people was relatively straightforward. Modern Japanese populations were understood to descend from two major ancestral groups: the Jomon, ancient hunter-gatherers who inhabited the Japanese archipelago for thousands of years, and the Yayoi, migrants from continental East Asia who arrived bringing rice farming, new technologies,…

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The 5 loudest animals on earth

Type “loudest animal on earth” into any search bar and you’ll get a dozen confidently different answers, some articles say 230 decibels, others say 236, a few throw around 200-plus for a shrimp barely two inches long. Much of that confusion comes down to how the number was measured and reported, not genuine disagreement in…

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General Motors lays off hundreds from its technology team as the company says it is looking for engineers who can … |

General Motors (GM) has laid off more than 600 salaried employees from its IT division as the automaker accelerates a broader shift toward AI-focused hiring, underscoring how large companies are beginning to rebuild teams around artificial intelligence rather than simply adding AI tools to existing workflows. The layoffs, first reported by Bloomberg and later confirmed…

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Gaurang Das: How ‘high priority’, ‘ASAP,’ and ‘urgent’ have become workplace diseases: Mindfulness coach and IITian Gaurang Das shares why ‘fake urgency’ is destroying corporate culture

The modern workplace suffers from a “cult of false urgency,” where everything is labeled “urgent” or “ASAP,” blurring the lines between what’s truly important and what’s not. This constant state of perceived crisis hinders effectiveness, as decisions made in haste often create more problems. Pause for a second and think back over your last working…

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Iran to immediately open Hormuz, US to lift Naval blockade: Draft deal details emerge

Details of a draft memorandum between Washington and Tehran have begun to emerge, with a senior Iranian official telling Reuters that the proposed agreement includes Iran’s commitment not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.Under the draft framework, Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the United States would lift…

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“We’re told they…”: Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kolvet with ‘retraction’ demand in escalating Charlie Kirk feud

“We’re told they…”: Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kolvet with ‘retraction’ demand in escalating Charlie Kirk feud (Image via Getty) The public fight between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA has taken another turn after both sides clashed over a Daily Mail report linked to the 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk. On July 22, TPUSA spokesman…

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Mumbai schools, colleges closed for afternoon session today as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain

Mumbai schools, colleges closed for afternoon session today as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall across the city on Saturday, July 4.In view of the weather conditions, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been directed to…

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