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Perils of AI: US teen falls in love with AI chatbot, shoots himself to be with her

Sewell Setzer III from Florida used to be secluded and spent hours in conversation with the life-like chatbot on various topics, which were often romantic or sexual in nature.

Union government to launch new initiative to equip Maharashtra students with industry-relevant skills in AI and Robotics

On behalf of the Maharashtra government, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education in New Delhi signed an agreement with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).

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John Hopfield & Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering work in AI development

Ellen Moons, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics said they were honored "for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks."

Comet C/2023 A3 to light up sky, visible to naked eye starting Oct 9

The long-period comet C/2024 S1 (Atlas) was discovered on Sep 27, 2024, by astronomers at the ATLAS survey in Hawaii. It is a member of the Oort Cloud, a sphere that surrounds our solar system and is home to millions of comets.

Earth's temporary mini-moon

Everything you need to know about mini-moon currently orbiting Earth

The asteroid, or mini-moon called 2024 PT5 was discovered on Aug 7 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), a NASA-funded automated system to monitor near-earth objects.

Brazil Supreme Court denies X's request to reactivate services in country over fine payment error

The social media giant was asked by the Supreme Court to take action against accounts associated with disinformation and far-right individuals who are said to have harmed Brazil's elections. It further pointed out that X did not designate a legal representation within the nation, which is a prerequisite for foreign-based businesses.

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Apple to launch four new stores in India, begin sales of ‘Made in India’ iPhone 16 pro this month

Apple announces plans to expand its retail footprint in India with new stores in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. The company will also start manufacturing and selling its premium iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in India, marking a significant milestone in local production.