Former Meta employees filed a federal lawsuit alleging AI-driven discrimination during recent mass layoffs. The suit claims the company’s internal system unfairly targeted vulnerable workers for termination. These workers argue automated performance metrics disadvantaged those with medical conditions. Meta denies these claims, stating human decisions, not AI, guided the workforce changes. CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted
India’s government has launched a new Index of Services Production. Fourteen of nineteen formal services sub-sectors showed double-digit growth in April. Accommodation and food services expanded significantly, leading the growth figures. Air and railway transport were the only sub-sectors to record declines. This index will now be released monthly to track economic activity.
The market drew support from declining bond yields after data showed US consumer prices rose 3.5 per cent in June compared with a year earlier, reflecting higher costs for gasoline, food and other everyday items.
MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon attended the India versus England ODI match. England collapsed from a strong start to a low total. Jasprit Bumrah and Gurnoor Brar took key wickets. Joe Root and Liam Dawson led a spirited recovery for England. Axar Patel’s late spell restricted England to 258 runs.
Rekha Gupta accused the Aam Aadmi Party of political patronage to Tahir Hussain. She demanded answers from the party leadership regarding their association with him. Hussain was convicted for his role in the 2020 Delhi riots and murder. The conviction brought justice to victims and their devastated families. The chief minister stressed accountability and punishment
An assistant professor was reinstated after nearly two decades of service at Jain College. Her termination notice was issued without proper authority and due process. The college claimed declining enrollment and syllabus changes due to NEP 2020. However, evidence showed her teaching load had significantly increased. The tribunal ruled the termination was not based on
NHL teams are reportedly eyeing the availability of a physical blueliner, and the Montreal Canadiens are being eyed more in relation to their defensive group. Montreal has a few established defensemen and top prospects battling for roster spots. The situation has caused some trade speculation, but the organization has given no indication it plans to
Businesses are replacing costly American AI models with cheaper Chinese options. This shift is driven by escalating usage-based billing for advanced artificial intelligence. Companies like DoorDash and Airbnb now use Chinese AI for routine tasks. European firms also seek alternatives due to US export controls and reliance concerns. Chinese AI models offer comparable efficiency and
