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Science and Technology
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Mine but not really mine: Why ‘owning’ digital items doesn’t feel the same
Our music, films, books and photographs are increasingly accessed via digital platforms rather than stored on our shelves.
Rebecca Mardon, The Conversation
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AI and advice: The dangers of allowing the technology to make decisions
In a world where what and how people think is already under siege due to the algorithms of social media, giving AI even more power could prove perilous.
Joe Árvai, The Conversation
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Family member in distress or an AI voice clone? The rise of a disturbing new cyber crime scam
This method of exploitation underscores the importance of not just technological safeguards, but also heightened awareness and education for internet users.
Zoya Hussain
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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How Hindutva is reshaping India’s classrooms
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Karnataka: SIT summons MP Prajwal Revanna, his father for questioning in sexual abuse case
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AI and elections: Like Pakistan, India too may see an increasing use of the tech this crucial summer
The political adoption of artificial intelligence is in its initial stages but the Lok Sabha elections might indicate how the technology will shape politics.
Lubna Jerar Naqvi & Sai Manish
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AI adoption in India: Opportunities and challenges for policy considerations
For India to pursue its national interests, it will have to find ways to maintain strategic autonomy with respect to this critical technology.
Bharath Reddy
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Caught on camera: Japan’s first private-sector rocket explodes seconds after its launch
Space One’s Kairos rocket burst into flames soon after lift-off.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Only ‘large platforms’ need Centre’s permission to deploy certain AI products, clarifies IT minister
The Centre has asked social media intermediaries to seek its permission before using AI models that are being tested.
Scroll Staff
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Smart watches are not medical devices but are collecting all our health data
As smartwatches and trackers evolve, it’s possible that they may approach the threshold for what authorities could consider a medical device.
Pin Lean Lau, The Conversation
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As X accounts supporting farmers are suspended, fears grow in India about clampdown ahead of polls
With polls due soon, disinformation and hate speech targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslims, are on the rise, say fact-checkers and tech experts.
Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Reel
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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Watch: Tiny robots dance to ‘Jamal Kudu’ and ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ at college tech fest
Scenes from Pragyan 2024 at National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
Scroll Staff
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How India engages with the polarising global debate on cybersecurity norms
UN processes to establish rules have been stymied due to ideological differences between the US-European Union and the Russia-China blocs.
Arindrajit Basu
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Sachin Tendulkar cautions against deepfake video of him, says misuse of technology is disturbing
The video purports to show the cricketer talking about how easy it is to make money using a mobile gaming app.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final