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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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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final