When brains do more, who owns us?
Discover how Neuralink, a brain-chip startup, is revolutionizing brain-computer interface technology. Learn about the ethical concerns and regulations surrounding the use of implants and the need for transparency and collaboration in its development. Key Points
Times Of IndiaFew passengers were tourists, didn't want to return: 'Donkey' flight lawyer
A lawyer for Legend Airlines has said some passengers on the flight grounded in France were tourists and hence did not want to return to India. He also denied the airline's role into the possible human trafficking. Key Points
India TodayPlane stuck for days in France for a human trafficking investigation leaves for India
French authorities are still investigating the aim of the original flight. The Legend Airlines A340 plane stopped Thursday for refueling in Vatry en route from Fujairah airport in the United Arab Emirates for Managua, Nicaragua, and was grounded by police based on an anonymous tip that it could be carrying human trafficking victims. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia and France probe suspected human trafficking case
India and France are investigating a suspected case of human trafficking involving a Nicaragua-bound flight detained by French authorities during a technical halt. The flight, carrying mostly Indian passengers, was grounded at Vatry airport, east of Paris. Two men have been taken into custody, and sources suggest it is a significant case of attempted human trafficking. Key Points
Economic TimesWhat Legend Airlines said after France grounds plane over suspected 'human trafficking'. 6 things we know so far
Officials in France grounded a plane carrying 300 Indian passengers on suspicion of human trafficking. The aircraft was detained after an anonymous tipoff. Key Points
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UN chief warns human rights under attack, praises rights defenders
Guterres said in the past year, "almost 450 human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists were killed. Forty percent more than the previous year." | World News Key Points
Hindustan Timeshuman Rights Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need know
Human Rights Day, on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of human Rights in 1948. From theme to history, all details inside. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe written word is too important to risk an AI takeover of it
We are at an inflection point in language deployment and must do all we can to retain its purpose. It has served humankind well all through our evolution so far and there may be a way to keep it this way. Key Points
mintWhy do we behave the way we do? The secret lies deep within.
An almost negligible proportion of our brain’s processing takes place at a conscious level. This is amply clear, but too many are taking too long to acknowledge it. Key Points
mintFamilies of missing in Mexico urge authorities to dig at spot where dogs were seen with body parts
Kin of missing people concerned that the police would leave the clandestine burial site and more evidence could be lost at the site which has already been disturbed by dogs. After dogs were seen nibbling at human body parts, activists in western Mexico demanded Friday that authorities keep digging at what appears to be a clandestine burial site. Key Points
The Tribune India
NHRC's image crisis has peaked. In 30 years, 'toothless tiger’ to ‘not even ornamental’
The NHRC’s 30-year legacy has been marred by accusations of it being a ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations. Now it’s at risk of losing its top-level accreditation. Key Points
ThePrintAI has many dangers and could be a threat for the entire human race, says historian Yuval Noah Harari
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari said that AI could be a threat for the entire human race in future and has "many dangers". He added that global cooperation was needed to "rein in the most dangerous potential of AI". Key Points
India TodayShould aim to send first Indian to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set new goals for the country's space program, including the establishment of an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. The progress of the Gaganyaan Mission, which aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability, was discussed during a meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia fails to win a seat on UN's top human rights body; gets sizeable minority
Russia has claimed that it has support from a silent majority, and even though 83 votes came from less than half the 193 U.N. member nations | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMaui, Hawaii's scorching tragedy: How human actions stoke the flames of disaster
Uncontrolled fires ravage Maui, sparking concerns over human impact on fire frequency. Unmanaged grasslands and development under scrutiny. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times
Godfather of AI says AI will surpass human intelligence but that won't happen anytime soon
Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, says that AI will surpass human intelligence but that is not happening anytime soon. He added that AI won't be taking over the world and that keeping research locked away will be a 'huge mistake'. Key Points
India TodayHow genome sequences tracked down an ancient disease
Scientists have traced the prehistoric trail of many major human pathogens in recent years, providing an unparalleled view of the evolution and adaptation of human pathogens. This article takes a closer at the origins of the cause of the bubonic plague. Key Points
The HinduLearning, thinking, artistic collaboration and other such human endeavours in the age of AI
The boundary between human and computer cognitive capabilities has blurred considerably in the past six months. Creativity, across domains, no longer appears a uniquely human attribute. ChatGPT is arguably already better than its human counterparts at several jobs. What does this mean for our innate humannes? Key Points
The HinduU.N.-recognised Global Alliance of National human Rights Institutions keeps NHRC waiting over ‘political meddling’
The U.N.-recognised Global Alliance of National human Rights Institutions has deferred accreditation of National human Rights Commission, India (NHRC-India) over political interference in appointments, involving police in probes into human rights violations, and poor cooperation with civil society Key Points
The HinduGenerative AI like ChatGPT is creating waves, but is it crippling our ability to process knowledge?
Every disruptive technology has spawned some controversy, none more so than ChatGPT. And, while the world of business is in tumult over the implications of its use, it is in the field of learning that it may have its most far-reaching impact. Key Points
The Economic Times
Regularly engage with India on human rights: White House
In the run-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the U.S. next month, the White House has said that the Biden administration regularly engages with India on human rights and that U.S. President Joe Biden “never shies away” from having conversations on rights issues with other leaders. Key Points
The HinduPaytm founder says AI will do a lot of humans’ work, company to use AI for fraud detection and customer care
Paytm will be using AI for various purposes, including fraud detection, customer care, onboarding, and so on. The company's founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, confirmed the same and said that a lot of human being's work will be done by AI. Key Points
India Today‘There is nothing that can beat the human mind,’ says Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy on ChatGPT replacing human
At the end of the day, I am a great believer in the theory that the human mind is the most powerful imagination machine. There is nothing that can beat the human mind, says Narayan Murthy. Key Points
mintWill AI chatbots replace human jobs in future? This is what ChatGPT said
We asked ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, if AI chatbots can really replace human jobs, and it gave a very politically correct answer. It didn’t accept the AI chatbot could replace human jobs, nor did it deny it. Key Points
India TodayCan AI chatbots replace human jobs in future? This is what ChatGPT said
We asked ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, if AI chatbots can really replace human jobs, and it gave a very politically correct answer. It didn’t accept the AI chatbot could replace human jobs, nor did it deny it. Key Points
India Today
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy reveals one quality that helped him soar in his career
Infosys founder NR Narayan Murthy revealed the quality that helped him soar in his career and attain great heights. He also said that wealth-sharing can be a powerful motivation tool. Key Points
India TodayNew US envoy may get love from Jaishankar but should beware of Amit Shah
One of the predecessors of Eric Garcetti got a royal cold shoulder from then BJP chief Amit Shah after he raised human rights issue during Narendra Modi 1.0. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesU.S. will continue to strongly urge India to uphold its human rights obligations and commitments
2022 Country Reports on human Rights Practices U.S. will continue to strongly urge India to uphold its human rights obligations and commitments Key Points
The HinduWill ChatGPT really replace human jobs? This is what OpenAI founder thinks and it is scary
OpenAI founder Sam Altman has said that ChatGPT has the potential of eliminating various jobs. He further added that he is concerned about how quickly this change might come. Key Points
India TodayChatGPT creator Sam Altman says he is scared of his creation, admits it can eliminate human jobs
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI, has said that the chatbot can bring a major change in the society and can reshape it. He admits that AI comes with some dangers and admits that it can also eliminate some human jobs. Key Points
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ChatGPT creator Sam Altman says he is little bit scared of his creation, admits it can eliminate human jobs
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI, has said that the chatbot can bring a major change in the society and can reshape it. He admits that AI comes with some dangers and admits that it can also eliminate some human jobs. Key Points
India TodayUN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
Most of the abuses highlighted by the investigation were already well known, but the findings come with the imprimatur of the international community: The experts work under a mandate overwhelmingly created last year by the human Rights Council, which brings together the governments of 47 U.N. member countries. Key Points
Economic Times