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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son expressed strong confidence in the company's investment in OpenAI, believing it will be "very successful." This comes as SoftBank exits its Nvidia stake to focus on AI infrastructure, including a significant €75 billion investment plan in France. Son predicts the AI revolution will be "50 times bigger than dot-com," viewing market corrections as investment opportunities.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz warns that unchecked AI spending is creating significant security vulnerabilities, not job losses. He likens the rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats to the iPhone's disruptive impact, compressing disruption timelines into months. A new AI model can now automate complex attack chains, making anyone a potential cyberhacker, threatening businesses and national security.

Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms are joining forces to build a massive 168 MW AI-powered data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This significant collaboration marks India's first built-to-suit facility for Meta, aiming to bolster global AI infrastructure. Reliance will manage the entire project, ensuring renewable energy and advanced cooling, positioning India as a key player in the AI revolution.

Young Indians are revolutionising Indian wear, blending traditional prints with modern silhouettes like halter necks and corset tops. Gen Z values self-expression over tradition, creating a fusion style for all occasions. From cultural confidence to social media influence to integrated wardrobes driving this shift, brands are adapting to evolving silhouettes and value-driven pricing to connect with this discerning generation.

Pope Leo XIV issued a landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence, "Magnifica Humanitas," warning against its unchecked development by profit-driven companies. He urged robust legal frameworks and political oversight to prevent AI from deepening inequality, devaluing work, and escalating conflict, drawing parallels to the industrial revolution.

State aims to integrate 18 GW renewable power into AP grid

While stopping driving and meat consumption are obvious climate solutions, they're not practical. Bruce Friedrich argues the real issue isn't meat itself, but its inefficient animal-based production. He proposes a future of 'cultivated' meat grown in vats, potentially solving environmental and ethical concerns, and could be available soon.

As Russia hosted a significant economic forum, Ukrainian drones launched coordinated assaults on key energy and naval sites in Saint Petersburg. The incident, which left several injured, effectively confronted Moscow's narrative of resilience in the face of Western punitive measures. This operation showcases Ukraine's advancing long-range capabilities, taking aim at critical infrastructure deep within enemy territory.

An accidental discovery by Austrian botanist Friedrich Reinitzer in 1888, observing a chemical's unusual double melting point, laid the groundwork for modern display technology. This peculiar state, later termed 'liquid crystals' by Otto Lehmann, initially baffled scientists. Decades later, their reaction to electricity enabled the creation of LCD screens, revolutionizing electronics.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has shifted from just warning about AI-driven job losses to insisting the policy response to them is a bipartisan necessity. Speaking to WSJ at Davos, the man behind Claude said "ideology will not survive the nature of this technology." His comments arrive as Anthropic chases a reported $900 billion IPO valuation and as rivals like Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun openly question his doomsday framing.

A potential 'Super El Niño' is on the horizon, raising alarms for extreme weather and global disruptions. Scientists warn that this powerful climate pattern, amplified by a hotter planet, could lead to severe heatwaves, intensified storms, and soaring food and energy prices. Businesses and households are urged to prepare for significant impacts.

Punjabi cuisine, a cornerstone of Indian comfort food, has endured global culinary shifts by embodying emotion, hospitality, and home. From ancient roots to post-Partition dhabas and modern restaurants, its rich flavors and hearty simplicity continue to resonate, offering a taste of tradition and belonging that nourishes the soul.

Micron Technology briefly surpassed a $1 trillion market value, driven by surging investor demand for memory chips essential for AI data centers. This significant rally, with shares rising over 17%, highlights Micron's central role in the AI hardware supply chain and the growing need for advanced memory solutions.

The world is changing fast. Skills learned in the past are no longer enough. Accenture CEO Julie Sweet says the new normal is continuous learning. People who stay curious and keep learning new things will succeed. This approach helps navigate rapid changes and ensures expertise remains relevant. Adaptability is key for professionals.

Byju Raveendran, once a startup icon, faces a Singapore prison sentence for contempt, highlighting the dramatic fall of his edtech giant. Once valued in billions, the company's aggressive growth model, fueled by pandemic demand, ultimately led to financial and legal troubles, shaking India's startup narrative and prompting a re-evaluation of the edtech sector's priorities.

Congress picked a new CM midstream to try and blunt Karnataka’s anti-incumbency instincts. But that won’t address deep regional inequalities. Plus, don’t bet on ex-CM being politically passive