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Religious and racial hatred propelled by AI (Opinion)
recently a more worrying aspect of our ever-increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come to light. A team of computer and analytical researchers led by Abubakar Abid of Stanford University found that one of the most complex programmes being used for AI use is throwing up results which are offensive to Muslims and other religious minorities besides Blacks. In a tweet in August, which had close to 3.3 million views, Abid write: "I'm shocked how hard it is to generate text about Muslims from GPT-3 that has nothing to do with violence... or being killed."
Prime Minister Modi enhances India's global role (Column: Spy's Eye)
The surgical strike carried out by the Indian Air Force at Balakot across POK in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province of Pakistan in February 2019 -- to punish the perpetrators behind the suicide bomber attack of the Pak-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammad on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama -- marked the determination of the Modi government to uphold the defence and security of India against any external and internal threats, much to the appreciation of all patriotic Indians.
Has Bajwa sidelined Faiz Hameed?
The outgoing ISI chief is considered a close confidante of Imran Khan; the 'selected' prime minister of the country. Together with Khan the DG ISI promote the pro-Taliban narrative and striving for both domestic and international support for the new administration in Kabul. Faiz Hameed is said to have played an instrumental role in forming the much criticised Haqqani faction dominant cabinet in Kabul.
Will China throw a lifeline at real estate icon Evergrande to prevent a larger collapse?
Sources familiar with the development said that Chinese authorities could possibly look at extending the repayment deadlines for a part of the pending outstanding dues even as the country's banks and local governments have also been asked to prepare for the fall of Evergrande.
Why is Iran angry with the trilateral alliance of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan?
A war of words has erupted between Iran and Azerbaijan over the past week. The apparent raison d'etre was the military drills that Iran had begun along its Azeri borders. Rich in oil and gas, Azerbaijan was part of the former Soviet Union. It is a pivotal state in the Caucuses, sharing borders with Iran and Armenia.
How feasible is a EU Army?
It seems that the EU has learnt the lessons of the abrupt end of the US-led mission in Afghanistan and furthermore after AUKUS, that the US is a trying to build a coalition of English speaking Anglophonic nations in the defence realm and that time has now come for them to guard their interests themselves.
A festive Diwali in the offing
But, the festive mood, which was missing so far in the film trade has set in already. And, the reason for the festive mood is the announcement by the Maharashtra Government to ease the lockdown norms on cinema halls with effect from Oct 22, a fortnight before the Diwali festival. And, that is a big reason to celebrate.
Senate hearings do not explain causes of American shame
The issue then was a relatively small matter. Gen. Lloyd was responsible for the training of Syrians who would fight Bashar al Assad's 'militants'. An initial $500 million had been set aside for their wages plus state-of-the-art military hardware. Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter wept before TV cameras. It fell to Gen. Lloyd Austin's lot to face the then Senate Committee.
What is modern about ancient Chanakya
For a vast compendium on how to run a successful regime, produced in 300 BC, it is remarkable that the thematic points made by Chanakya retain their relevance for the world of today -- many of these can be identified and examined by the strategic analysts for adoption by the modern state both for governance at home as well as the handling of foreign relations.
Chinese chequers in the Middle East - First stop Oman
For its neighbours, the Chinese gambits at territory grab reveal its hegemonic ambition, both on land and in the maritime domain. On the other hand, for its distant targets, there is debt-trap diplomacy at play, fuelling its economically imperialistic desire.
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