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Meta AI head on ‘disappointing’ AI model claims, ‘we’ve been upfront’
Meta’s new AI model, Muse Spark, powering its AI assistant, has drawn criticism for prioritizing benchmarks over real-world utility. While Meta acknowledges performance gaps, it highlights user satisfaction in areas like visual coding and reasoning. This initial model, designed for speed and capability, is set to power Meta’s platforms soon.
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Middle East crisis: Petroleum min Puri to visit Qatar amid energy security concerns
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri heads to Qatar on April 9-10 amidst Middle East tensions and global energy supply worries. This visit follows a US-Iran ceasefire, but the Strait of Hormuz remains a concern for India’s crucial oil imports. The trip aims to secure India’s energy interests amid geopolitical uncertainties, as fuel prices have recently
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Disney preparing to make sizeable layoffs under new CEO Josh D’Amaro
Disney is set to lay off up to 1,000 employees soon. This move primarily impacts the marketing department. The entertainment giant is facing challenges with streaming profits and box office performance. These job cuts are part of a larger strategy to streamline operations and invest in digital growth areas. This follows previous significant workforce reductions.
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Hormuz open or close? Only a ‘trickle’ of oil leaving right now despite ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint amid escalating Middle East tensions, with oil shipments struggling to resume normal flow. Experts suggest any impact on US fuel prices will be delayed, as a fragile ceasefire shows little progress. Global energy supplies face continued pressure, keeping oil markets unsettled despite recent price dips.
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Kerala polls 2026: 20 seats that could shape the state’s verdict
As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state’s pressure points.
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Non-survivable heatwaves: What scientists just learned about extreme temperatures
New research challenges the long-held 35°C wet-bulb temperature as the human survival limit. A physiology-based model suggests deadly heat stress can occur at cooler, drier conditions, even below this threshold. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, with lethal heat already impacting them during recent heatwaves, highlighting urgent reassessment of heat risk warnings.
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‘Maine bahut matches finish kiye hai’: Kohli comparison agitates Babar
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam sharply dismissed a journalist’s comparison to Virat Kohli regarding match-finishing abilities. Despite not finishing the recent PSL victory himself, Azam asserted he has a strong record of closing out games, suggesting the journalist’s perception is a misconception.