Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is reportedly upset with the French IT company Atos. Reason is said to be delay in the delivery of two supercomputers by the French company to Indian weather forecasting institutes. According to a report in news agency PTI, the Earth Sciences Ministry had ordered two supercomputers worth $100 million from…
Making films with human actors versus AI actors is a monumental question. getty In today’s column, I examine the ongoing job struggles facing human actors when it comes to the increasing use of AI-generated synthetic actors. AI is getting so good at devising human-like video actors that it is nearly impossible to discern whether the…
The Buzz ■ ComfyUI raised $30 million at a $500 million valuation, according to TechCrunch reporting ■ The platform offers node-based workflows for precise control over AI image, video, and audio generation ■ Funding reflects growing demand for professional-grade AI tools that prioritize customization over simplicity ■ ComfyUI competes in a crowded generative AI market…
Bobby Kotick, the former head of Activision Blizzard, is reportedly considering buying TikTok, as the app could be banned in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kotick has talked to ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, about buying the app, which could cost hundreds of billions of dollars.This comes as US lawmakers…
If you’re looking for some spring-time thrills, look no further than Universal Studios Hollywood’s second-ever Fan Fest Nights. This limited-time event caters to the fandoms out there who love movies, anime, animation, gaming, and books. During Fan Fest Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood gets transformed in the evenings into a place where cosplay is encouraged and…
Connecticut’s Senate on April 21, 2026 passed one of the most structurally detailed AI regulatory proposals seen from a US state legislature, voting 32-4 to approve an amended Senate Bill 5 after hours of floor debate. The legislation spans 64 pages and 37 sections, touching nearly every dimension of how artificial intelligence intersects with commercial…
Apple‘s Find My app has cost the city of Denver, US $3.76 million in compensation and damages. In 2022, the city’s police wrongly raided and ransacked an elderly woman’s home looking for a stolen truck and guns. According to a report by CNN, Denver police were seeking to recover a stolen truck loaded with guns,…
Last month, Ryan Gosling addressed an audience about to see his new movie. “It’s not your job to keep cinemas open,” he told them. “It’s our job to make things that make it worth you coming out. This movie’s for you. Enjoy the trip!” Small wonder they applauded. This is a strategy radically different to…
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If you have been planing to purchase a budget smartphone, then you can consider buying the Moto G54. Launched last year, the Moto G54 comes in two variants and both of them have receives a price cut. The Moto G54 features an FHD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. New priceMotorola launched…