AI And Digital Plant Records Transform Biodiversity Research, Kew Report Finds Artificial intelligence and the large-scale digitisation of plant and fungal collections are transforming how scientists monitor biodiversity loss. However, significant gaps in global data mean the true scale of species extinction is still likely underestimated, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026 report draws on research conducted by more than 400 scientists across 40 countries. The study found that digital technologies are enabling researchers to identify species more efficiently, analyse historical specimens and detect…
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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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NTA Welcomes Telegram Restrictions Ahead Of NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday welcomed the Centre’s decision to impose temporary restrictions on Telegram in India. The agency described the move as a necessary step to curb examination-related fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. According to an NTA statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) acted on recommendations made by the agency. As a result, the ministry directed a temporary restriction on access to Telegram in India until June 22. In addition, the government instructed the platform to disable…
Mark Zuckerberg Admits Meta Made Mistakes During AI Workforce Overhaul As Meta accelerates its investment in artificial intelligence (AI), Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the company has made mistakes while reshaping its workforce around the technology. In an internal memo, Zuckerberg admitted that the scale and complexity of the transformation have created challenges and that further mistakes may occur as the process continues. The memo, accessed by Reuters, outlined Meta’s approach to navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape. While the company remains committed to its AI strategy, Zuckerberg stressed that Meta intends to provide as much stability…
Why You Might Not Be Able To Use Anthropic’s Fable 5 Days after unveiling Fable 5, its latest AI model with Mythos-level capabilities, Anthropic faces a growing dispute that could affect access to some of its most advanced systems. The company announced on Friday that it is disabling access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 following a US government export control directive that requires the suspension of access for foreign nationals over national security concerns. The development has raised questions about the future availability of frontier AI models and the extent to which governments may seek to regulate access to…
Google Rolls Out Information Agents To Deliver Proactive AI-Powered Search Updates Google has started rolling out a new generation of AI-powered Search agents that can monitor information on behalf of users and automatically deliver updates. The move marks a significant step in the company’s effort to make Search more proactive rather than reactive. First introduced at Google I/O 2026, the feature is now becoming available to Google AI Ultra subscribers through AI Mode. Known as Information Agents, the tools are designed to continuously track topics across the internet and notify users when relevant developments emerge. Rather than requiring users to…
Bharat Innovates 2026 Showcases India-France Innovation Partnership in Nice Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the growing innovation partnership between India and France. Organised by the Ministry of Education under the India-France Year of Innovation, the event served as a major platform for connecting Indian start-ups, researchers and innovators with global investors, industry leaders and technology partners. The inauguration took place during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to France, where he also held bilateral discussions with President Macron. The two leaders reviewed progress made…
Ukraine Sees AI Transforming Future Warfare Artificial intelligence is set to reshape warfare over the coming years as militaries increasingly integrate AI into weapons systems, battlefield networks and command structures, according to a senior Ukrainian defence official. Ukraine, now in the fifth year of resisting Russia’s full-scale invasion, already relies on AI across a wide range of military functions. These include drone operations, combat planning and the analysis of missile and drone attacks. However, officials believe the technology’s role will expand dramatically as military systems become more interconnected. Ukraine Pursues AI-Driven Battlefield Network Danylo Tsvok, who leads Ukraine’s Defence Ministry…
SpaceX IPO Soars As Valuation Nears $2 Trillion SpaceX was poised for a spectacular stock market debut on Nasdaq on Friday, with shares expected to surge around 30% above their initial public offering price. The strong opening could push the company’s market valuation beyond $2 trillion, placing it among the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. The highly anticipated listing marks a major milestone for the aerospace company led by Elon Musk and represents the largest IPO ever completed. Shares Set For Strong Market Debut SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion and…
BlackCore Interference Allegations Expand Beyond France France’s disinformation detection service has alleged that Israeli firm BlackCore may have carried out digital interference operations in several countries, extending beyond its suspected involvement in France’s municipal elections earlier this year. Speaking alongside French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Thursday, Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant said investigators had linked the company to a broader pattern of online influence campaigns. According to Viginum, the same methods detected during the French municipal elections appear to have been deployed in other regions, including Angola, Togo, Scotland and New York City. The allegations follow reports that French authorities…
Bangladesh Tests Agrivoltaics To Grow Food And Generate Solar Power In a rice field in central Bangladesh, workers are cultivating crops beneath elevated solar panels as part of an innovative effort to address two pressing challenges at once: food production and clean energy generation. The experiment reflects the country’s search for solutions that can maximise limited land resources while reducing dependence on imported energy. Bangladesh, home to 175 million people, imports around 95% of its energy needs. Rising energy costs, partly driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, have increased the urgency of diversifying the nation’s energy supply. Although…