The Times of India
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Elon Musk feels 'chess will be fully solved one day'; what does Carlsen think?
Elon Musk believes chess will eventually be fully solved by AI, drawing comparisons with checkers. Magnus Carlsen was less certain, saying he isn't a computer expert but noting chess is already “semi-solved” as a likely draw. Carlsen also praised AI for making chess more accessib...
Mathematicians around the world are very angry with Sam Altman's OpenAI
OpenAI has pulled its backing for a mathematics event at Caltech after facing backlash from mathematicians. They voiced worries about AI's impact on research integrity and the tendency of AI firms to announce discoveries without validation. Concerns were raised about the unpaid w...
Methane leak formed 1km plume; bacteria and worms built a bed within 2 years
A South China Sea drilling incident caused a significant methane leak in 2018. Ocean scientists observed an ecosystem rapidly responding to the underwater gas release. Bacteria and worms quickly formed a methane-munching 'worm bed' within two years. This new biofilter degraded me...
Spielberg’s $5.75m LA horse ranch is now seeking $29.9 million
Steven Spielberg and his wife are selling their stunning Los Angeles ranch for $29.9 million, a significant increase from the $5.75 million they invested in 1999. This gorgeous property features premium equestrian facilities and lavish living quarters. Earlier dreams of a five-st...
Kansas student lost class ring in snowball fight; 53 years later, it was found
In 1973, a Kansas student misplaced his class ring during an epic snowball fight. Fast forward fifty-three years later, campus workers discovered the ring while tending to the grounds. Interestingly, the owner and his wife were driving through the city that same day, having just ...
US-based couple flags ‘scam’ at Delhi airport, authorities respond
A US-based Indian couple alleged passport scanning of their young children at Delhi airport. Staff scanned multiple family passports after one purchase, claiming to check for offers. The couple raised concerns about data collection and potential misuse of personal information. Ai...
Watch: Fed up over poor network, villagers tie technician with mobile tower
Villagers held a mobile tower technician captive for two hours in Fatehpur district. They were frustrated with poor mobile connectivity for approximately two years. Police intervened and rescued the technician after being alerted by another villager. An FIR was registered against...
'Promised to boost followers': Delhi influencer 'raped' by ASI’s associate
A troubling situation has emerged involving an SSB assistant sub-inspector, who stands accused of fraud and exploitation by three women. One of them alleges she was raped and then blackmailed with a video recording. She claims she was pressured to modify her statement following h...
80s retro AI trend: Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma get stunning makeovers
The AI-generated pictures have given MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer vintage hairstyles, colourful outfits and classic 1980s settings. The trend has now spread across the cricket world, with IPL teams and several cricketers joining in and sharing their own 19...
Miami flight overrun: Plane touched down at nearly 300 kmph despite high-speed warning
A 21 Air Boeing 767 touched down at Miami International Airport at an alarming speed of nearly 300 kmph. As the crew attempted to execute a go-around following the landing, they had neglected to deploy the speed brakes, leading to automated alerts about the steep descent and prox...
1,700 passengers boarded Alaska cruise; 2 days later, sailing was cancelled
Royal Caribbean cancelled an Alaska cruise after around 1,700 passengers had already boarded the ship in Vancouver. The seven-night sailing was delayed because of an unspecified technical issue and was later cancelled after passengers spent two days waiting on board. Guests were ...
Catastrophic failure: Bangladesh tank blast puts Chinese military hardware under spotlight
A Chinese-origin tank exploded during an exercise, killing two soldiers and injuring another. This incident follows other nations reporting issues with Chinese military equipment. Several countries have expressed dissatisfaction with Chinese defense system capabilities. China rem...
'He shouldn't be here': Nasser Hussain bashes Pakistan with Sehwag example
Saim Ayub’s return to the Pakistan Test team ended in a nightmare as he was dismissed for a duck in both innings of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The young opener faced only 11 balls across the two innings, with England pacer Ollie Robinson dismissing him on both o...
Indian in Kuwait sent Rs 1.09cr, no ITR; ITAT deletes Rs 5.52L, checks Rs 2.5cr
The absence of an original ITR became a key issue. Although the department had information about the substantial sums held in his Indian accounts, there was no tax return on record explaining their nature and source.