China’s Reusable Long March 12A Fails Recovery Test in Maiden Launch China’s bid to advance reusable rocket technology suffered a setback after the first stage of its Long March 12A failed to be recovered during its maiden flight on Monday, according to state media outlet Xinhua. The test marks Beijing’s latest effort to rival U.S. space leader SpaceX in reusable rocket technology. Partial Success as Second Stage Reaches Orbit While the first stage was lost, the rocket’s second stage successfully entered its planned orbit, Xinhua confirmed. The launch represented China’s second attempt to land and recover a rocket booster after…
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A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.
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Kuaishou Shares Slide After Cyberattack Disrupts Livestreaming Services Shares of Chinese short video platform Kuaishou Technology fell sharply on Tuesday following a cyberattack that disrupted its livestreaming services the previous night. The stock dropped by as much as 6% to HK$62.70 ($8.06), marking its lowest level since 21 November and its steepest one-day decline since 14 October. Kuaishou also emerged as the biggest percentage loser on the Hang Seng Tech Index, which slipped 0.5%. Livestreaming Service Targeted in Cyber Incident Kuaishou, a leading rival to Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — confirmed that its platform had suffered a…
Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Use AI Tools to Target Russian Defence Firms A cyber espionage group suspected of being pro-Ukrainian has launched a new wave of attacks on Russian defence and technology companies using AI-generated decoy documents, cybersecurity firm Intezer revealed this week. The campaign, uncovered by senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein, highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of digital warfare by lowering the technical barriers to sophisticated hacking operations. AI-Generated Lures Target Russian Defence Contractors The attackers, linked to a group tracked as “Paper Werewolf” or “GOFFEE,” have been active since 2022 and are believed to focus almost exclusively…
Indian Women Turn to AI for Everyday Relief — and a New Sense of Control For Bengaluru resident Priyanshi Durbha, artificial intelligence stopped being a buzzword the day it entered her kitchen. The 37-year-old technology consultant had spent over a decade helping companies adopt AI tools, but one weekend earlier this year, while juggling grocery lists and meal planning for her marathon-running husband and fussy five-year-old, she turned to ChatGPT for help. “When it threw up a tabular plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I pinned it to the fridge and thought, ‘I can conquer the world,’” she recalls. Her…
Trump Administration Begins Review to Approve Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China The Trump administration has initiated a review process that could pave the way for the first shipments of Nvidia’s second-most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the H200, to China. The move marks a significant policy shift and follows President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to permit such sales under strict conditions. Earlier this month, Trump said his government would allow Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to Chinese customers, subject to a 25% fee paid to the U.S. government. He argued that enabling controlled exports would sustain the global…
Snicko Technology Under Fire After Controversial Ashes Decisions The accuracy of the “Snicko” technology came under renewed criticism during the third Ashes Test on Thursday, after England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was controversially dismissed caught behind despite no visible evidence of contact between bat and ball. The incident followed a similar controversy the previous day, deepening concerns about the reliability of the audio-based detection system. Fresh Controversy Mars Third Test Smith, batting on 22, appeared to miss a delivery from Australian captain Pat Cummins entirely, yet a spike on the Snicko graph suggested an edge. On-field umpire Nitin Menon referred the…
Arianespace Launches EU Galileo Satellites in Boost to Europe’s Space Autonomy French launch provider Arianespace successfully placed two European Union satellites into orbit early on Wednesday, marking what officials described as a significant milestone in Europe’s pursuit of independent space access. The launch, carried out from Kourou in French Guiana at 2:01 a.m. local time (0501 GMT), underscored the EU’s growing investment in its own navigation and space infrastructure. First Galileo Mission for Ariane 6 The mission, known as Galileo L14, marked the first use of the Ariane 6 launcher for the EU’s Galileo satellite navigation system. Operated by the…
OpenAI and Google Battle for Indian AI Users With Freebies and Data Strategy OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are intensifying their competition in India by offering free access to premium AI tools in a bid to capture the world’s largest base of multilingual users — and the valuable data that comes with them. Analysts say the move reflects a calculated effort to harvest diverse linguistic training data that can enhance global AI models. India: A Key Battleground for AI Expansion India, with its 730 million smartphone users and exceptionally low mobile data rates, has become a crucial growth market for global…
Japanese Woman Marries AI Companion, Highlighting Rise of Digital Relationships Music played softly in a wedding hall in western Japan as 32-year-old Yurina Noguchi, dressed in a white gown and tiara, wiped away tears while exchanging vows—not with a human groom, but with an AI-generated persona named Lune Klaus Verdure displayed on her smartphone. From Chatbot to Life Partner Noguchi, a call centre operator, said her relationship with Klaus began as casual conversation but evolved into affection. “At first, Klaus was just someone to talk with, but we gradually became closer,” she recalled. “I started to have feelings for Klaus.…
Amazon in Talks to Invest $10 Billion in OpenAI Amid $500 Billion Valuation Amazon.com Inc is in advanced discussions to invest around $10 billion in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in a move that could value the artificial intelligence firm at more than $500 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. Potential Milestone Ahead of Possible IPO The talks come as OpenAI prepares for a potential initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, as previously reported by Reuters in October. The negotiations between Amazon and OpenAI remain fluid, with no final agreement…