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ISRO set to achieve milestone with its 100th launch from Sriharikota in January 2025

Following the successful 99th launch of PSLV-C60 Space Docking Experiment on Dec 30, the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) will launch the NVS-02 navigation satellite in January 2025 from the Sriharikota space spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.

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.

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India tops charts with most mobile malware attacks

India accounts for 28% of all such incidents globally and 66% of all attacks in the Asia Pacific region, according to a Zscalor report.

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From gridlock to growth: Oxford University hails PM Modi's PRAGATI mission for digital governance

India's Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation Initiative symbolizes India's commitment to overcoming bureaucratic inertia and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency while offering a compelling case study of how digital governance can drive progress, according to a recent Oxford study.

Australia enacts social media ban for kids under 16, sets global standard

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook's owner Meta, and other digital firms are required by the legislation to prevent minors from logging in, or risk fines of up to A$49.5 million (US$32 million).