AI startup helps systems avoid dangerous hallucinations with new platform
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming integrated into decisionmaking in critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and energy. While this technology offers remarkable benefits, it comes with a significant risk: AI systems often produce outputs with high confidence even when their predictions are based on flawed, incomplete, or misleading data. These high-confidence errors, often referred to as hallucinations, can be harmless in casual applications but dangero
AI startup helps systems avoid dangerous hallucinations with new platform
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming integrated into decisionmaking in critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and energy. While this technology offers remarkable benefits, it comes with a significant risk: AI systems often produce outputs with high confidence even when their predictions are based on flawed, incomplete, or misleading data. These high-confidence errors, often referred to as hallucinations, can be harmless in casual applications but dangero
Pakistan's Bid to Block India Delegation in Malaysia Fails
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s
Pakistan's Bid to Block India Delegation in Malaysia Fails
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s
Cursor Removes India from Free AI Student Subscription
In a move that has sparked controversy across the Indian tech community, viral AI-based coding platform Cursor has quietly excluded India from its free one-year Pro subscription plan for students. The offer, which allowed students to access powerful AI tools including GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and Grok-3 for free over a 12-month period, was initially available in India but has now been silently removed without any formal announcement. Cursor, developed by US-based tech startup Anys
Cursor Removes India from Free AI Student Subscription
In a move that has sparked controversy across the Indian tech community, viral AI-based coding platform Cursor has quietly excluded India from its free one-year Pro subscription plan for students. The offer, which allowed students to access powerful AI tools including GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and Grok-3 for free over a 12-month period, was initially available in India but has now been silently removed without any formal announcement. Cursor, developed by US-based tech startup Anys
Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 AI Models: Features, Pricing, and Availability
Baidu has unveiled two powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) models — Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 — marking a significant advancement in the company's AI capabilities. While Ernie 4.5 is the latest foundation model designed to excel in multimodal understanding, Ernie X1 is Baidu’s first “deep-thinking” AI model focused on complex reasoning and logic. The company has also announced that its popular chatbot platform, Ernie Bot, will now be free to access without
Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 AI Models: Features, Pricing, and Availability
Baidu has unveiled two powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) models — Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 — marking a significant advancement in the company's AI capabilities. While Ernie 4.5 is the latest foundation model designed to excel in multimodal understanding, Ernie X1 is Baidu’s first “deep-thinking” AI model focused on complex reasoning and logic. The company has also announced that its popular chatbot platform, Ernie Bot, will now be free to access without
JioHotstar Launched: A New OTT Platform with Exclusive Content and Subscription Plans
JioHotstar’s Launch and Content Offering: JioHotstar is a new OTT platform created from the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The platform will feature content in 10 languages, including movies, TV shows, and original programming from both merging companies. It will also aggregate content from international studios like NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros., HBO, and Paramount, offering something unique that no other streaming
JioHotstar Launched: A New OTT Platform with Exclusive Content and Subscription Plans
JioHotstar’s Launch and Content Offering: JioHotstar is a new OTT platform created from the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The platform will feature content in 10 languages, including movies, TV shows, and original programming from both merging companies. It will also aggregate content from international studios like NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros., HBO, and Paramount, offering something unique that no other streaming
Mumbai to Get Unified Ticketing System for All Public Transport Services
Mumbai’s urban mobility is set for a major transformation with the introduction of a unified ticketing system called Mitra. The new platform, announced by the Maharashtra government, will allow commuters to use a single card or mobile application to access various public transport services, including local trains, BEST buses, Metro rail, and even app-based cabs. The initiative was revealed after a meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Railway M
Mumbai to Get Unified Ticketing System for All Public Transport Services
Mumbai’s urban mobility is set for a major transformation with the introduction of a unified ticketing system called Mitra. The new platform, announced by the Maharashtra government, will allow commuters to use a single card or mobile application to access various public transport services, including local trains, BEST buses, Metro rail, and even app-based cabs. The initiative was revealed after a meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Railway M
Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam
A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh
Woman Defrauded of £92,300 by 20-Year Friend in Catfish Scam
A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh
Rising Wheat Flour Prices Impact FMCG Growth in Rural India, Slow Urban Market Growth
The surge in wheat flour (atta) prices, which have reached a 15-year high, is significantly affecting the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in rural India. According to a recent Kantar report, the rise in atta prices is slowing growth in rural FMCG consumption, which recorded just a 4% increase in the quarter ending October, lower than urban growth at 4.5%. Wheat flour prices have remained elevated for several months, despite government efforts to control food inflation. In December, t
Rising Wheat Flour Prices Impact FMCG Growth in Rural India, Slow Urban Market Growth
The surge in wheat flour (atta) prices, which have reached a 15-year high, is significantly affecting the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in rural India. According to a recent Kantar report, the rise in atta prices is slowing growth in rural FMCG consumption, which recorded just a 4% increase in the quarter ending October, lower than urban growth at 4.5%. Wheat flour prices have remained elevated for several months, despite government efforts to control food inflation. In December, t
Government Blocks 18 OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
On Wednesday, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, informed the Lok Sabha that the government had blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content. This action is in line with the IT Rules of 2021, which impose specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to ensure they take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of such content. The IT Rules also set out a Code of Ethics for publishers
Government Blocks 18 OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
On Wednesday, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, informed the Lok Sabha that the government had blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content. This action is in line with the IT Rules of 2021, which impose specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to ensure they take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of such content. The IT Rules also set out a Code of Ethics for publishers
Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media
In response to concerns over abusive and vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that existing laws need strengthening. He attributed the problem to cultural differences between India and Western countries, where these platforms originate. Vaishnaw emphasized that the lack of an "editorial check" on content, which previously ensured proper oversight, is a key factor contributing to the spread of i
Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media
In response to concerns over abusive and vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that existing laws need strengthening. He attributed the problem to cultural differences between India and Western countries, where these platforms originate. Vaishnaw emphasized that the lack of an "editorial check" on content, which previously ensured proper oversight, is a key factor contributing to the spread of i









