India and France have strengthened their partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron launching a roadmap for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism. The two leaders agreed on reforming the United Nations Security Council and expressed support for India's permanent membership. They also discussed long-term global challenges and current international developments, including technological advancements. France reiterated its support for India's UNSC membership and welcomed continued defence cooperation between the two nations.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/tribute-to-india-france-friendship-french-embassy-shares-ghibli-art-of-pm-modi-8045066As people age, they become increasingly vulnerable to digital risks such as scams and fraud, with experts warning that older adults are five times more likely to lose money in a scam than younger people. Scammers often target seniors through AI deep fakes online or on the phone, making it difficult for them to distinguish reality from fiction without proper knowledge. To avoid falling prey to scams like phishing, Kamber recommends checking websites and email addresses to ensure they are trusted and reputable, while also developing skills in password protection and recognizing deep fakes.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/americas-seniors-vulnerable-digital-threats-experts-warnChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, has experienced a surge in requests for Studio Ghibli images on the OpenAI platform, leading to its temporary shutdown. The incident occurred as users flooded the platform with requests for the iconic anime studio's characters and imagery. This unexpected demand caused the system to become overwhelmed, resulting in ChatGPT being taken offline until further notice.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/chatgpt-down-amid-surge-in-studio-ghibli-image-requests-on-openai-platform-11743333550311.htmlChatGPT's animated character, Ghibli, has sparked a "biblical demand" for its images, prompting Sam Altman to ask users to slow down their requests. The craze began in Bangkok, Myanmar, where the character was featured in a video that went viral on social media. As a result, the app experienced an overwhelming surge in downloads and usage, with many users clamoring to get their hands on the popular images.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/our-team-needs-sleep-sam-altman-calls-for-a-pause-on-ghibli-style-images-amid-biblical-demand-11743317348773.htmlCloud infrastructure spending is expected to grow 25.7% year over year to $213.7 billion in 2024, with dedicated cloud infrastructure projected to increase by 71.8% to $57.8 billion in 2025. The market for GPU-based accelerated cloud infrastructure is forecasted to grow 46.8% to $157.8 billion in 2025. According to Juan Pablo Seminara, director of IDC's Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Trackers, the industry expects cloud infrastructure growth of 17.8% CAGR over the next five years despite initial doubts about AI investments.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/global-cloud-infrastructure-spending-to-grow-333-pc-in-2025/Google has quietly released Gemini 2.5 Pro, a free version of its AI chatbot platform, amid the viral success of ChatGPT. The update is aimed at users who want to experience the capabilities of Gemini without committing to a paid subscription. This move by Google comes as ChatGPT continues to gain popularity and attract attention for its conversational abilities.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-rolls-out-gemini-2-5-pro-to-free-users-amid-chatgpt-s-viral-ghibli-moment-sundar-pichai-openai-image-11743310967573.htmlThe National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have jointly organized a hackathon to encourage students to develop innovative solutions utilizing large language models and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The event aims to foster creativity and expertise in this emerging field, with participants working on cutting-edge projects.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/nfra-iit-kanpur-jointly-organise-hackathon-on-large-language-models-generative-ai/Nvidia and xAI have joined a $30 billion AI Infrastructure Fund backed by BlackRock, Microsoft, and MGX, aiming to raise up to $100 billion for the technology. The fund's goal is to support the global buildout of AI infrastructure, which will benefit companies and countries seeking economic growth and tackling global challenges. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that "AI factories" built on their full-stack AI infrastructure will accelerate industries and lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs.
https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2025/elon-musks-x-and-xai-intertwined-in-45-billion-deal/Researchers from Inserm, Paris Cite University and AP-HP developed a network of artificial neurons that can identify patients at risk of serious arrhythmia capable of triggering cardiac arrest within two weeks in over 70% of cases. The algorithm analyzed data from 240,000 ambulatory electrocardiograms collected in six countries and was able to detect at-risk patients with 70% accuracy and no-risk patients with 99.9% accuracy. Dr. Laurent Fiorina explained that the algorithm can identify weak signals that herald the risk of arrhythmia by analyzing electrical signals for 24 hours, which can lead to fatal cardiac arrest if left untreated. The artificial neural network is currently in the evaluation phase but has potential applications in monitoring at-risk patients in hospitals and detecting hypertension risks through devices like ambulatory Holters or smartwatches.
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