Days after admitting he misjudged how quickly AI would disrupt the economy, Sam Altman has pushed back at critics of his AGI timeline, saying on X that his capability predictions were “actually quite good”. The OpenAI chief blames society and the economy for absorbing the technology slowly, not the technology itself. His defence follows a
Maharashtra’s chief minister has taken a progressive step by implementing a one-year learning phase for drivers amid recent enforcement and protests. This initiative will offer drivers access to Marathi language classes and support materials, fulfilling their plea for extended educational time to improve their proficiency in Marathi for better communication.
Indian, Vietnamese Coast Guards conclude joint exercise off Chennai coast ThePrint
Longworth Hall in Cincinnati, once 1,227 feet long and among the world’s longest buildings, has been shortened by about 210 feet for a new Ohio River bridge. The historic 1904 railroad warehouse will retain most of its structure, while bricks from the demolished section will be reused to rebuild its east end.
Nepal floods: Current response mechanism inadequate for scale of devastation, say experts ThePrint
Alex Nylander is out of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization after two seasons and will join the Calgary Flames’ training camp on a pro tryout. The 28-year-old forward enjoyed a good campaign with the Toronto Marlies, helping to capture the Calder Cup. The NHL opportunity could be another way for Nylander to reach an NHL
A viral claim that Travis Kelce donated his entire $12.9 million in bonuses and endorsements to build 150 homes and 300 beds for homeless people is false. The supposed Homeless Housing Initiative could not be verified, and there was no credible evidence for the emotional quote attributed to Kelce. The Chiefs star does support charitable
Discarded fishing nets and plastic bags are wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems in the Pacific. A comprehensive thirteen-year study revealed that pilot whales have ingested alarming amounts of synthetic debris. Researchers found thousands of plastic fragments lodged within the stomachs of the examined whales. Such plastic pollution brings grave long-term health risks to these mammals,
