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V Narayana to succeed ISRO head S Somnath

V Narayanan, currently the head of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), will serve a two-year term as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Space Commission Chairman. He is recognized for his crucial role in advancing India's cryogenic engine technology.

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Scientists develop brain-inspired MovieNet AI model that mimics brain function

The model detailed in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is an innovative Artificial Intelligence that processes videos much like how our brains interpret real-life scenes as they unfold over time. "The brain doesn't just see still frames; it creates an ongoing visual narrative," said senior author Hollis Cline, PhD, the director of the Dorris Neuroscience Center.

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Amit Shah emphasizes use of tech for implementation of new criminal laws

It will enable the generation of alerts for all criminal cases at pre-defined stages and timelines — right from registration to disposal — for the benefit of victims and complainants, Union Home Minister said after chairing a review meeting on the implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam with National Crime Records Bureau officials.

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World’s most expensive Indo-US Nisar satellite set for launch in March 2025: NASA

The 2.8-ton satellite, whose development started after India and the US signed an agreement in 2014, will scan nearly all of the Earth’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days to measure changes in the planet’s ecosystems, its land and sea ice, and its solid earth.

Tokyo-based Ispace to launch second lunar mission with SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2025

Ispace's Mission 2, set for mid-January 2025, will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket alongside Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost. It aims to land the Resilience lander on the Moon, advancing lunar exploration and sustainable economic development.

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in US

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee found dead in a San Francisco apartment in November, had raised serious concerns about copyright infringement and unethical use of data to train generative AI like ChatGPT.

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Columbia University researchers collaborate with MediaTek to shape the future of smart cities powered by AI

Columbia University’s Data Science Institute, in collaboration with MediaTek, is developing AI architectures for smart cities that distribute tasks across local devices, edge servers, and cloud servers. Tested in West Harlem’s COSMOS testbed, this system optimizes urban functions like traffic management and emergency response. It also paves the way for 6G networks, enhancing AI applications and connectivity.