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Noam Shazeer, a vice president of engineering at Google and co-lead of its Gemini AI models, has left to join OpenAI. Shazeer was a key figure in AI research and previously co-authored the foundational transformer paper. His move comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.
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Jeff Bezos said at VivaTech that AI will create labour shortages, not replace humans, despite widespread job cuts linked to AI. He also discussed his space ventures and argued that AI will lower barriers to productivity.
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The Indian government has blocked Telegram until June 22 at the request of the NTA, which cited the platform's role in spreading alleged paper leak evidence for the NEET exam. The action highlights the legal powers under the IT Act, including Section 69A and the IT Rules, 2021, used to regulate social media. This article explains the mechanisms for content blocking and intermediary obligations.
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Following a temporary ban on Telegram in India, Google Trends data shows a dramatic increase in searches for 'VPN for Telegram', indicating users sought ways to bypass restrictions. The platform is used by 45% of Indians, the highest in the world, highlighting the deep impact of such actions.
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Axis Bank and BITS Pilani have partnered to establish a research and innovation park at the Hyderabad campus, funded by a ₹100 crore CSR grant, focusing on life sciences and healthcare to promote accessible innovation.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an open-world action game that combines the humour of LEGO titles with a comprehensive tribute to the Batman film universe. It features an Arkham-inspired combat system, a detailed Gotham City, and extensive collectible customisation. The game is available on PC and Xbox.
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Google's June Pixel Drop delivers AI-powered video and music creation tools, a new multitasking Bubbles feature, and enhanced safety incident detection. The update expands language support and rolls out alongside Android 17 and Wear OS 7 to eligible Pixel devices.
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Roblox has globally launched Kids and Select accounts for users under 16, with tailored safety settings and parental controls. The system automatically assigns accounts based on age verification and restricts chat and content accordingly. The move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance child safety on the platform.
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Indian spacetech firm Dhruva Space and Finland’s ICEYE have signed an MoU to collaborate on satellite manufacturing, earth observation, and disaster management. The partnership will leverage Dhruva’s new facility near Hyderabad and ICEYE’s SAR expertise to serve both domestic and global markets.
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Microsoft is shifting Copilot Cowork to a consumption-based pricing model after finding that unlimited use led to unsustainable computing costs. The company is also testing cheaper AI models, including DeepSeek, to reduce expenses for itself and its customers.
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Telegram has petitioned the Delhi High Court against the Indian government's temporary ban, imposed until June 22 due to its alleged non-cooperation in the NEET paper leak investigation. The ban affects over 150 million users, and the court will hear the matter on June 17.
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Meta's Threads has crossed 500 million monthly active users. The platform is introducing a Communities Hub, custom community icons and personalised feed controls to improve user engagement around shared interests.
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