Anthropic brings Indian monk into debate over AI consciousness and ethics TOI correspondent from Washington: When Silicon Valley runs into a problem it cannot solve with computing power, it usually hires more engineers and programmers, usually from India. Anthropic went one better: it convened a gathering of religious scholars, philosophers, and theologians, including a monk…
In October 2024, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, through her Yield Giving fund, donated $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, providing the largest individual gift in the nonprofit’s history. The unrestricted donation was aimed at helping the organisation expand affordable housing opportunities across the 14-county Bay Area, one of the most expensive…
Photo credit: Fisher House Foundation/ Instagram A new Fisher House has opened its doors in Montrose, New York, offering veteran families a place to stay at no cost while their loved ones receive treatment at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. The 11,400-square-foot home features 12 wheelchair-accessible suites and is designed to keep families close…
The data showed a sharper-than-expected slowdown in hiring, while August job growth was also revised lower. US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, sharply below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 per cent, pointing to a cooling labour market even as layoffs remain limited, government data showed on Friday.The September payroll gain…
High gold prices have made the precious metal out of reach for several people. (Image for representative purpose only) This festive season, Indians may opt to buy silver instead of gold as prices of the yellow metal stay high despite the recent fall. Silver, traditionally playing a supporting role to gold in India’s jewellery market,…
India’s Neeru Dhanda celebrates after helping the women’s trap team win silver at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Dhanda also qualified for the individual final after finishing joint-second in qualification with a score of 118/125. NEW DELHI: Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda finished the Asian Games 2026 with two gold medals and a silver, emerging…
Fourth-generation F-16s and Rafales flying in formation during an exercise. (image credit: French Air & Space Force) Even as the world’s air forces race towards fifth- and sixth-generation stealth fighters, a parallel and equally significant trend is unfolding; nation after nation continues to place large orders for fourth- and 4.5-generation aircraft.France’s Rafale, the US F-15EX…
Ayala says the buydown reduced his monthly principal and interest payments by about $350 Jonathan Ayala began looking for a home in Hoboken, New Jersey, without considering new construction. The real estate agent and owner of a photography and marketing business instead focused on the costs involved in buying and owning a property. After viewing…
President Murmu gives assent to Gujarat UCC Bill, state becomes second after Uttarakhand NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, completing the key legal process required for the state to enact the law.The Gujarat assembly had earlier passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026,…
Gold prices hold firm ahead of festive season Lower gold prices are beginning to bring physical buyers back into key Asian markets, with demand improving in India and signs of increased buying interest in Singapore. However, some buyers continue to wait for prices to fall further before stepping into the market.Gold prices in the country…