• Tue, December 24, 2024

by: news10nbc

Movie Review: Nicole Kidman commands the erotic office drama 'Babygirl'

The demands of achieving both one-day shipping and a satisfying orgasm collide in Halina Reijn's "Babygirl," a kinky and darkly comic erotic thriller about sex in the Amazon era.

by: decrypt

Emerge's 2024 Person of the Year: AI Visionary Yann LeCun

Emerge's Person of the Year Yann LeCun's opposition to AI fearmongering drives his vision for the future of artificial intelligence.

by: Gizmodo

Webb Telescope Solves a 20-Year-Old Planetary Mystery Sparked by Hubble

Perplexing data in the early 2000s raised questions about how planetary formation began in the universe, and new data from Webb provides some answers.

by: Yahoo

Trump appoints Charlotte native, ex-congressional candidate Bo Hines to crypto role

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Charlotte native Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate from North Carolina, to a national leadership role on cryptocurrency.

by: Politico

The Digital Future Daily books of the year

Below are some of the books DFD read in 2024 that offer insight into the digital future, whether they're tackling the artificial intelligence hype machine, explaining how tech gives one society a leg up over another or reimagining our fundamental relationship with "progress."

by: IFLScience

Burt, A Gigantic Crocodile And Beloved 80s Movie Star, Has Died

B urt, perhaps one of the most famous crocodiles in the world, has died at the ripe old age of around 90. The beast-come-celebrity was the reptilian star of the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee about an eccentric Aussie bushman's antics in New York City.

by: Indiatimes

Removing H-1B caps for Indians? David Sacks and Elon Musk back Sriram Krishnan's view on green cards

The recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan at the White House has ignited discussions on immigration reform, specifically the removal of country-specific caps on green cards. Elon Musk and David Sacks defend Krishnan against criticisms from far-right commentators,

by: Forbes

10 AI Predictions For 2025

Meta is the world's standard bearer for open-weight AI. In a fascinating case study in corporate strategy, while rivals like OpenAI and Google have kept their frontier models closed source and charged for their use, Meta has chosen to give its state-of-the-art Llama models away for free.

by: MSN

Trump 2.0 nominee backs Sriram Krishnan in Green card showdown with far-right journalist: 'He's no career Leftist'

Far-right journalist Laura Loomer attacked Sriram Krishnan's views on immigration policy, particularly regarding H-1B visas.

by: MSN

Far-right activist schooled for slamming Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Trump advisor

American far-right political activist Laura Loomer has criticised the appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as Donald Trump's AI advisor.

by: Indiatimes

Cochin professor's Pushpa 2 dance moves light up the internet

Pushpa 2 has captivated audiences, breaking box office records and sparking a viral video of a university HOD dancing to the popular song "Peelings."

by: Forbes

Ukranian Startup Is On A Mission To Scale Biodegradable Packaging

A Ukrainian startup, S.Lab is working to scale their biodegradable packaging made from mycelium and ag waste through advanced technology, robotics and sensors.

by: Indiatimes

Year ender: Top 5 US universities across several global rankings in 2024

The US is a top destination for higher education, boasting globally renowned universities like MIT, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. Each year, countless

by: Forbes

Can Innovation Unify Across Divides? Three Israeli-Palestinian Initiatives Say Peace Is Possible

Startups are trailblazing a new path that demonstrates "coexistence can lead to prosperity, safety, and self-determination for all."

by: MSN

Fun, intriguing, interactive installations light up in Exploratorium's 'Glow'

Art, science and technology bend the boundaries of perception in dazzling, immersive installations in the Exploratorium's annual "Glow" exhibition on view through Jan. 26 in San Francisco. Interactive and for all ages,

by: MSN

IT Jobs In India In 2025: AI, Data Science... - Top Employment Opportunities Next Year

India's IT hiring landscape is poised for a significant turnaround in 2025, driven by advancements in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. After a year of decline in 2024,

by: MSN

British Army successfully tests radio wave-based drone defence system

The British Army has conducted "successful" trials of a radio frequency-directed energy weapon (RFDEW), which can neutralise drone swarms using radio waves. The system is designed to detect, track, and engage various threats on land,

by: MSN

Game-changing eye drops could soon replace painful injections for macular degeneration

Korean scientists have developed a revolutionary eye drop treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially eliminating the need for regular eye injections that millions of elderly patients currently endure.

by: MSN

Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.

by: MSN

NATO Ally's 'Game-Changing' Radiowave Drone Killer Passes Key Test

The United Kingdom has successfully trialed the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) that can take down a swarm of drones.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan, who worked for Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, is now Trump's AI advisor

Indian American Sriram Krishnan has been picked by Donald Trump as his senior policy advisor on AI or Artificial Intelligence. Born in Chennai, Sriram Krishnan journey in the tech world began at Microsoft in 2005.

by: MSN

Removing H1B caps? David Sacks and Elon Musk back Sriram Krishnan's view on green cards

Loomer's accusations prompted swift rebuttals from prominent figures like David Sacks and Elon Musk. Sacks clarified the nuances of Krishnan's views, stating, "Point of clarification: Sriram didn't say he wants to remove all caps on green cards.

by: MSN

From online chat to forever: The heartwarming love story of Sriram Krishnan and his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Adviser for AI at the White House OSTP. Krishnan, a seasoned tech professional with experience at Microsoft and various Silicon Valley giants,

by: MSN

'People feel grief as after a loss': How emotions can spark pro-climate action

Anger, resignation, guilt - according to recent research, emotions felt about climate change have a significant impact on our climate decisions. View on euronews

by: MSN

NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to the Test

With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.

by: MSN

Barcelona consolidates its position as the high-tech capital of the world

Beyond tourism, Barcelona is paving the way to become a tech city. And tech in the strictest sense of the term, delving into quantum and supercomputing, which is quite different from the online marketplaces that have dominated the scene so far.

by: MSN

Applying for JEE? Here are some other Engineering admissions tests you can consider

Candidates can consider VITEEE, AEEE, SRMJEEE, and BITSAT for admission to reputable engineering institutes ranked among the top 100 in India.

by: MSN

The Best Ways To Make Money In Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeper is a management simulation game with a dark twist; you are thrown into a timeless world, suddenly surrounded by odd entities. As you progress throughout the game, you'll realize that although you are transported into a different dimension,

by: MSN

Donald Trump's AI head Sriram Krishnan bats to remove country caps for green cards; here's why it is good news for Indians

Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan, newly appointed Senior Policy Advisor for AI by President-elect Trump, advocates for the removal of country caps for green cards, emphasizing skill-based immigration. David Sacks clarified Krishnan supports merit-based criteria over an unlimited program.

by: MSN

Trump announces new tech policy picks for his second term

The President-elect nominated his former chief technology officer, Michael Kratsios, among other picks who will help guide tech policy under 'crypto czar' David Sacks.

by: MSN

Underwater robot drone packed with 100-year-old tool unravels secrets of Arctic algal blooms

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology are using a blend of cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and tried-and-tested water sampling tools to study the spring-formed phytoplankton blooms in the Arctic,

by: MSN

Indian software tycoon wanted to hire Trump's new AI advisor Sriram Krishnan, but Microsoft beat him

Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy": Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Korean conglomerates move to strengthen ties with Trump ahead of inauguration

Korean conglomerates are having a busy year-end as they prepare for the second inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump next month. They are focusing on building connections with the incoming administration and aligning their corporate strategies with expected policy shifts in Washington.

by: MSN

YouTuber Zara Dar drops out of PhD to become OnlyFans model: 'I've made over $1 million'

YouTuber Zara Dar recently announced her decision to drop out of her PhD programme to pursue a career as an OnlyFans model

by: MSN

NASA awards contracts for Near Space Network's science work

Space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond often get the most attention, but NASA's Near Space Network does a lot of heavy lifting for humankind's reach for the stars.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan reacts to being tapped as Donald Trump's AI advisor: 'Honored'

Sriram Krishnan was a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz till recently and a personal investor in over two dozen companies including SpaceX.

by: MSN

Sriram Krishnan: SpaceX investor becomes Donald Trump's AI policy advisor - Details

Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Donald Trump's policy advisor for Artificial Intelligence. Sriram Krishnan, is also one of the investors in SpaceX, as per his website. Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

by: MSN

Donald Trump appoints top tech advisers; signals shift with pro-crypto stance

President-elect Donald Trump appointed key figures to lead his digital assets and AI initiatives. Bo Hines will helm the Crypto Council, while Sriram Krishnan will advise on AI policy. Michael Kratsios and Lynne Parker will support these efforts,

by: MSN

Who Is Sriram Krishnan? Indian -American Elon Musk Aide And Trump's Senior Policy Advisor For AI

President-elect, Donald Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. "Working closely with David Sacks,
  • Wed, December 25, 2024

by: Forbes

What Does Google's Willow Chip Mean For Startups In 2025

This leap in quantum computing has profound implications for startups, particularly those positioned well to tackle problems and opportunities presented by the new technology.

by: MSN

Man's green card rejection cites role at Apple, he claims 'never worked' there

Yuchen Jin also appealed to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal initiative created by US President-elect Donald Trump comprising Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to reform the high-skilled immigration system.

by: MSN

ISRO FREE START TRAINING 2025: Online training details at jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/START

The START 2025 programme registration will be closed on January 7, 2025. The students who wish to apply for the START 2025 programme can do so on the official website- jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/START. ISRO START 2025 online training is likely to be held from January 9 to 31,

by: MSN

Women are breaking into core sectors, but how fast can their numbers rise?

As the core sectors see participation of women across levels, their proportion will only increase. But how quickly will that happen?

by: MSN

Absolute Superman's 10 Biggest Changes to the Character, Ranked

DC's Absolute Superman has already captured readers' attention due to a few differences that separate the character from his mainstream counterpart.

by: MSN

Dalit Professor Faces Exclusion at IIM Bangalore: How Dalits are Shut Out from Equal Opportunities at IIMs

India's premier educational institutions, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), continue to exclude Dalits and other marginalised communities despite Constitutional reservation mandates.

by: MSN

Ro Khanna defends Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Trump's AI advisor; calls it 'American exceptionalism'

Ro Khanna defends Indian-born Sriram Krishnan's appointment as senior policy advisor for AI by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing America's ability to attract global talent. He highlights Krishnan's distinguished career and the importance of continued American leadership in AI.

by: MSN

Study Abroad: UCL's collaboration with IISc, IIT Delhi & AIIMS to open more doors for Indian students

UCL's collaboration with Indian institutions is opening opportunities for students including collaborative PhDs, faculty exchanges, research fellowships.

by: MSN

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Congratulates Trump's New AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan: 'I Wanted to Hire Him in 2004'

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu extended his congratulations to Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump. Vembu revealed that he had hoped to recruit Krishnan back in 2004,

Who Is Sriram Krishnan? Indian -American Elon Musk Aide And Trump's Senior Policy Advisor For AI

President-elect, Donald Trump appointed Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. "Working closely with David Sacks,
Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American tech entrepreneur, has emerged as a key figure in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) policy, serving as a senior policy advisor for AI under former President Donald Trump. Born in Chennai, India, Krishnan moved to the U.S. for higher education, earning degrees from IIT Madras and Stanford University. His career spans significant roles at major tech companies like Microsoft, where he worked on Bing, and Twitter, where he was involved in product development. Krishnan's expertise in AI and technology policy has made him a notable figure, especially after his involvement with Elon Musk, where he advised on various tech initiatives. His appointment by Trump highlights his growing influence in shaping AI policy, aiming to foster innovation while addressing ethical concerns and regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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