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When AI Shashi Tharoor interviewed MP Shashi Tharoor – Deepfakes to possibilities, know what happened
11Feb By adminNo Comments
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When AI Shashi Tharoor interviewed MP Shashi Tharoor – Deepfakes to possibilities, know what happened

[ad_1] In a captivating turn of events at the Mathrubhumi International Literary Festival, viewers were treated to a unique encounter as an AI-generated replica of Shashi Tharoor took on the role of interviewer, engaging the real-life MP himself in a dialogue that blurred the lines between reality and technology. Here is what transpired at this engrossing encounter:Human and AI Face-OffThe AI-generated Tharoor, which was amazingly fully equipped with the MP's language and style, posed questions prepared in advance, seamlessly integrating with the real Tharoor in a video that left viewers astounded. The conversation delved into various topics, including the Motherland International Literary Festival, the nuances of multi-tonality, and the perils of deepfakes, showcasing both the advancem...
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iPhone threat notifications row: Apple team from US set to rush to India, meet CERT-In officials
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iPhone threat notifications row: Apple team from US set to rush to India, meet CERT-In officials

[ad_1] Earlier this month, at least nine political leaders from opposition parties received a shocking alert on their iPhones warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise” their device. It raised an alarm among leaders as they posted screenshots of the alerts on their X accounts, seeking clarification for the same. Eventually, nothing came of the iPhone threat notifications, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-in, under the department of MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), issued a show cause notice to Apple. As per reports, a team of cyber security executives from Apple are expected to meet with the agency.Apple to meet CERT-in over iPhone threat notificationsOn Friday, Minister of State for Electronics and Informa...
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What are Apple threat notifications on iPhones and how the company reacted to the row in India
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What are Apple threat notifications on iPhones and how the company reacted to the row in India

[ad_1] In an incident yesterday, October 31, that rocked the Indian political establishment, at least nine political leaders from opposition parties received a shocking alert on their iPhones warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise” their device. It raised an alarm among leaders as they posted screenshots of the alerts on their X accounts, seeking clarification for the same. The government also raised a query with the iPhone maker to share more details about the alerts and to work closely as an investigation is conducted.The leaders who received the alert include Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate, the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, the Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi, the CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury, the Trinamool Congress...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: From EU’s AI regulations pitch to impact on jobs and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: From EU’s AI regulations pitch to impact on jobs and more

[ad_1] EU has urged the US to join efforts in regulating AI to safeguard global interests; Israel has covertly integrated AI systems into its military operations; Shashi Tharoor highlights AI's impact on jobs, this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. EU urges US to join efforts in regulating AI to safeguard global interestThe EU's Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, is urging the US to take action in regulating AI, according to the Wired reports. Reynders, responsible for crafting and enforcing laws across the EU, believes that the US has outsourced the regulation of tech giants to the EU due to unproductive lawmakers and business-friendly courts. Ahead of his meetings with US officials, Reynders expressed his frustration with the lack of action from the US, d...
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Stung By Exits, Congress Tweaks Internal Poll Rules After 5 MPs’ Letter
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Stung By Exits, Congress Tweaks Internal Poll Rules After 5 MPs’ Letter

[ad_1] New Delhi: Ahead of the crucial election for the next Congress president, the party leadership has agreed to make a significant change to the polling process following a demand by a section of senior leaders.Anyone who wants to file nomination for the post of Congress president will be able to see the list of all 9,000 delegates who make up the electoral college. This list will be available at the office of the party's central election authority from September 20, Congress leader Madhusudan Mistry has said.The move comes after five MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, Karti Chidambaram and Manish Tewari, had written to Mr Mistry, demading "transparency, fairness" in the election process.The Congress President's election will be held on October 17 and nominations can be filed from Septem...
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Congress To Issue Delegates List For Party President Contenders On Sep 20
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Congress To Issue Delegates List For Party President Contenders On Sep 20

[ad_1] Only people with valid identity cards will be allowed to sign on the nomination papers.New Delhi: Anyone wanting to file a nomination for the post of Congress president will be able to see the list of all 9,000 delegates from the office of central election authority at the AICC office from September 20, Congress leader Madhusudan Mistry has said.Addressing the concerns of five MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, Karti Chidambaram, and Manish Tewari, over the electoral rolls and the "transparency, fairness" in the election process, Mr Mistry said those seeking to contest the poll can check the names of 10 delegates from the list.Once the nomination is signed and handed over to the Chief Returning Officer, they will get the entire list of the delegates, he said in a letter to the MPs."If...
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“Rename Rajasthan As Kartavyasthan”: Shashi Tharoor On Renaming Rajpath
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“Rename Rajasthan As Kartavyasthan”: Shashi Tharoor On Renaming Rajpath

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor also asked if Raj Bhavans will now be renamed Kartavya Bhavans.New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a swipe at the government over the renaming of Rajpath as Kartavya Path and asked if all Raj Bhavans should not also be rechristened as Kartavya Bhavans.He further went on to say that Rajasthan should be renamed Kartavyasthan."If Raj Path is to be renamed Kartavya Path, shouldn't all Raj Bhavans become Kartavya Bhavans," he said on Twitter."Why stop there? Rename Rajasthan as Kartavyasthan?" he also said.The government changed the name of Rajpath to Kartavya Path with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying Rajpath symbolised India's "slavery" and so has been consigned to history.TMC MP Mahua Moitra had also raised a similar question on Friday when s...
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Shashi Tharoor, 4 Other MPs Seek Transparency In Congress Poll: Report
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Shashi Tharoor, 4 Other MPs Seek Transparency In Congress Poll: Report

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor is contemplating running for the post of party president.New Delhi: Five Congress MPs have written to AICC central election authority chief Madhusudan Mistry expressing concern about the "transparency and fairness" of the poll process to elect the party chief, seeking that the electoral rolls should be securely provided to all electors and potential candidates.In a joint letter to Mistry dated September 6, Congress's Lok Sabha members Shashi Tharoor, Karti Chidambaram, Pradyut Bordoloi and Abdul Khaleque said it was unfortunate that an erroneous interpretation was being given to their demand of releasing electoral rolls."We are not suggesting that any internal document of the party should be released in a manner that may give an opportunity to those who wish us ill ...
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Video Of Hijab-Wearing Students’ Spirited Dance On Onam Cheered By Twitter
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Video Of Hijab-Wearing Students’ Spirited Dance On Onam Cheered By Twitter

[ad_1] Malappuram: A short video clip of Hijab wearing students celebrating Onam in a high school in Malappuram in northern Kerala has been widely shared on social media with veteran Congress leader Shashi Tharoor 'liking' a tweet about it.The video, which is being widely circulated and viewed on various social media platforms, shows several Hijab wearing students of Wandoor Government Girls Higher Secondary School here wearing sarees and dancing to music, along with their other school mates, as part of the Onam celebrations held in their institutions.It is being appreciated and highlighted by thousands on social media with some even comparing it to the Hijab row in the neighbouring state of Karnataka earlier this year when girls wearing the headgear were denied entry into some instituti...
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Shashi Tharoor-Ashok Gehlot Meet Amid Congress Chief Poll Run Buzz: Report
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Shashi Tharoor-Ashok Gehlot Meet Amid Congress Chief Poll Run Buzz: Report

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor, Ashok Gehlot were present at Congress's 'Mehengai Par Halla Bol' rally. (FILE)New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Delhi on Sunday and discussed party's future as well as the upcoming AICC president polls, sources close to PTI said.The meeting comes amid both leaders being seen as prospective contenders for the post of AICC president.Sources said the two leaders discussed the party's future going ahead as well as the upcoming polls for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) president during their meeting that lasted for about half-an-hour.Mr Gehlot last week had sought to play down reports about him being the frontrunner for the Congress president's post and said efforts will be made till the last mi...
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