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The United States’ new military strategy is a case of ‘AI peacocking’

Sydney: The United States is set to become “the world’s undisputed [artificial intelligence-enabled] fighting force”. At least that’s the view of the country’s Department of War, which earlier this month released a new strategy to accelerate the deployment of AI for military purposes. The “AI Acceleration Strategy” sets an unambiguous objective of setting up the…

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Honey Trap: An Organized Web of Fear, Infamy, and Crime

(In reference to the case reported in Bhilwara district) The exposure of an organized gang in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district that honey-trapped and blackmailed civilians not only exposes a criminal network but also raises serious questions about the deepening fear, silence, and stigmatization of society. This case demonstrates how certain gangs are systematically exploiting human vulnerabilities,…

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EC seeks report from WB chief secy on steps taken against officials for ‘adding voters illegally’

Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday sought a report from the West Bengal chief secretary within 72 hours on action taken against four state government officials accused of illegally adding names to voter lists in two districts, a senior official of the poll body said. The EC had earlier recommended that Electoral Registration Officers…

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British Hindus in Parliament Square protest against attacks in Bangladesh

London: British Hindus and Bangladeshi diaspora groups gathered at Parliament Square in London on Wednesday to protest against the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, calling on the British government to ensure the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government acts to protect innocent lives. The ‘Stand against persecution of minorities in Bangladesh’ mass demonstration brought together a diverse…

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AI, telecom infra vital for each other, concerns remain on AI-based system’s impact: Trai Chair

New Delhi:  Artificial Intelligence and telecom infrastructure have become vital for each other, but concerns remain around the working of AI-based systems as it can affect millions of users, a top official of telecom regulator Trai said on Wednesday. While speaking at Trai–STPI Pre-Summit Event on ‘AI in Telecommunications’, Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said…

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