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NASA has been closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a space rock estimated to measure between 130 and 300 feet (40 – 90 metres) across. While initial calculations indicate a very small chance of impact with Earth on 22 December 2032, astronomers believe that further observations will likely rule out any risk altogether.According to NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) monitoring system, the asteroid’s trajectory is still being refined. As additional data is collected and incorporated into orbital calculations, scientists expect the probability of impact to drop to zero. However, the asteroid will move beyond the range of Earth-based telescopes by April 2025,…

Delhi-National Capital Region has toppled Bengaluru, India’s top office market, to become the new favourite for flexible workspaces. With a 42% share, Delhi-NCR benefited from corporate demand, good infrastructure, Grade-A supply, and larger transactions. Mint explains: How has NCR fared on the flex office front?Flexible workspaces have emerged as a core component in commercial real estate, capturing a record 20% share of 77.2 million sq. ft of overall office leasing in 2024, as per JLL India estimates. Delhi-NCR stole a march over all other major cities, accounting for the largest share in flex leasing activity of 15.3 million sq. ft.…

Mr Altman’s prediction taps into an established school of thought. As large language models first gained popularity in the early 2020s, economists and bosses were hopeful that they, and other AI tools, would level the playing field, with lower-skilled workers benefiting most. Software capable of handling tasks such as protein-folding and poetry-writing would surely democratise opportunity. Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, a chip designer, envisioned a future in which workers “are all going to be CEOs of AI agents”. More recent findings have cast doubt on this vision, however. They instead suggest a future in which high-flyers fly still…

Summer heat can be brutal, but staying cool doesn’t have to cost a fortune. If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly cooler that delivers great performance without draining your wallet, you’re in the right place. Air coolers are an affordable and energy-efficient way to beat the heat while keeping things light on your electricity bill. From compact models for small rooms to powerful options for larger spaces, there’s something for everyone. We’ve handpicked some of the best options from trusted brands like Crompton, Bajaj, Symphony, and more, so you can enjoy a cool breeze without overspending. Let’s dive in and…

(Bloomberg) — Berjaya Food Bhd.’s hundreds of Starbucks’ subsidiary outlets across Malaysia contributed to the company’s fifth straight quarterly loss after boycotts of US fast food brands over America’s support of Israel’s offensive in Gaza began last year.  The company reported a net loss of 70.3 million ringgit for the six-month period that ended in December.  As of June 30 2024, the unit operated 408 Starbucks cafes in the country, according to the company’s annual report. Berjaya does not break out its Starbucks revenue. Berjaya Food’s shares fell 2.9% to the lowest since Nov. 19 on Friday. “While the Starbucks…

(Bloomberg) — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s chief executive officer said the pursuit of artificial general intelligence is now the company’s “primary objective.” “Our first and foremost goal is to pursue AGI,” Eddie Wu told investors on a call after the company reported results that surpassed analyst estimates. “We aim to continue to develop models that extend the boundaries of intelligence.” The Chinese technology company built an empire out of e-commerce, and still counts that business — including services such as AliExpress and Taobao — as the core of its operations. But Wu’s remarks signified how influential AI has become across…

Online shopping has become a convenient way to make purchases at the ease of your home. With credit cards you can make transactions easily without spending immediate cash. The card issuer pays on your behalf while you do not have to worry about repaying until the next bill due date. If you are planning to make a purchase from Amazon, you can easily add your credit card and make the transaction quickly.Steps to add credit card in AmazonStep 1: Sign in to your Amazon accountGo to the Amazon website or open the Amazon app on your device.Enter your login credentials…

Grok 3 launch Updates: Elon Musk’s xAI has released the new Grok 3 series of models, including a GPT-4o-like pre-trained model, two reasoning models, and an AI agent called Deep Search.ALSO READ: Elon Musk teases Grok 3 AI chatbot: ‘Scary smart, set to launch soon!’Musk claims his AI chatbot is driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of truth. Just hours after Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled its latest AI model, Grok 3, X almost doubled the price of its Premium+ subscription plan from $22/month to $50/month. This marks the second price hike in recent months, following a previous increase in…

India’s rapid digital financial expansion is fuelling both opportunity and risk, with rising unsecured debt and speculative trading posing new challenges for the financial system, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor M. Rajeshwar Rao warned Friday.While technology has deepened financial inclusion, Rao said, concerns have emerged over unchecked borrowing and speculative investments that could leave individuals and institutions vulnerable.Read this | Will there be another derivatives dampener? NSE seems to think so”(Just as) the presence of too much light can lead to blindness, we must be aware of the risk of reckless financialization,” Rao said at the Indian Institute…

(Bloomberg) — Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, a troubling sign that the virus may be moving between species and becoming more widespread.  The cats’ owners lived in separate households in Michigan and developed symptoms of H5N1 last May, according to a report released Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both worked on farms that had cases of bird flu and displayed symptoms before the cats fell ill, but declined testing.  While human infections have been rare during the current outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, with a single…