DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland has ordered X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram to take immediate action to curb the spread of terrorist content on their platforms.  This directive, issued by Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, follows findings that weak moderation practices leave these social networks vulnerable to such content.  The ruling requires these companies to implement "effective, tar

Ireland orders X, TikTok, and Instagram to curb terrorist content

Curb terrorist content, Ireland orders X, TikTok, and Instagram

X, TikTok, and Instagram in Ireland ordered to curb terrorist content

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The college football world has spent the last couple of months trying to tell Curt Cignetti how to think.

"You can't win at Indiana University."

"The Hoosiers can't be highly ranked in the college football polls."

"IU can't have a spot in the College Football Playoffs."

"IU-Ohio State is the biggest game the Hoosiers h

Hoosier Hysteria: Out-of-nowhere Indiana basking in spotlight

ABU DHABI, 13th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) announced that one of its teams has received the Google Academic Research Award.With this award, the team will expand its research on educational foundation models and dialogue-based intelligent tutoring systemsGoogle presented the award to MBZUAI's Ekaterina Kochmar, assistant professor of natural

MBZUAI team receives Google Academic Research Award

DUBAI, 31st October, 2024 (WAM) -- Google announced today the AI Opportunity Initiative for the Middle East &amp; North Africa, its largest AI initiative in the region, that will provide essential AI skills, research funding and access to helpful AI products. Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, is planning to contribute US$15 million, between this year and the end of 2027, through funding to organisations ac

Google unveils MENA's largest AI initiative from Dubai

DUBAI, 15th October, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Google announced the launch of the second phase of Dubai's Culture and Heritage project on the Google Arts &amp; Culture platform at a special event held at the Etihad Museum.The project forms part of the strategic partnership between the two organisations aimed at preserving and promoting Dubai's rich cultural heritage.<

Dubai Culture, Google launch phase 2 of Dubai's Culture and Heritage project on Google Arts & Culture platform


                            The US social media giants are spreading disinformation and manipulating public opinion, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

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Major US and global technology companies, including Meta and Google, have become instruments in the hands of dishonest actors for distorting history and purging the truth on so

Moscow accuses Meta and Google of distorting truth


                            The Justice Department will reportedly seek a forced sale of the Chrome internet browser, according to the outlet
            
                        
            The US Department of Justice will ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome internet browser, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. The step would be a historic crackdown against one of the worl

US will move to break up Google - Bloomberg

CFPThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask a judge to force Alphabet's Google to sell off its Chrome internet browser, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the plans.
The DOJ will also ask the judge, who ruled in August that Google illegally monopolized the search market, to require measures related to artificial intelligence and its Android smartphone operati

DOJ to ask judge to force Google to sell off Chrome, Bloomberg reports

The Government and Auckland Council are delivering contactless payments on Auckland's public transport network later this month which will enable commuters to tag on and off public buses, trains, and ferries travelling across the region, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says.The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Auckland Council have jointl

Contactless payments launching on public transport in Auckland


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], October 22: AdClear officially launched its Surge Model, a dynamic framework designed to optimize ad placements and maximize engagement in a groundbreaking move for the digital advertising landscape. This innovative approach is set to enhance the efficiency of advertising campaigns across various pla

AdClear Launches Innovative Surge Model to Revolutionize Digital Advertising


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], October 21: Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS - Pune), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), under the SPARC Project (2595) 'Legal and Ethical Framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Sector with special reference to Patient Safety' which 

Symbiosis Law School, Pune Leads National Dialogue on Healthcare AI Safety Under SPARC Initiative

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. search engine giant Google took 15 years to make deletion the default in its internal communications, creating an office culture that tried to minimize its own information, reported The New York Times (NYT) on Wednesday. "Among its tools: using legal privilege as an all-purpose shield and imposing restraints on its own technology, all while continually warning that loose lips c

Google spends 15 years creating culture of concealment: NYT

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Google is committing 20 million U.S. dollars in cash and 2 million dollars in cloud credits to a new funding initiative designed to help scientists and researchers unearth the next great scientific breakthroughs using artificial intelligence (AI), Google DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis said on Monday. The announcement via Google.org said it will help Google ingratiat

Google commits 20 mln USD to AI breakthrough researchers

DUBAI, 1st November, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, and explored ways to strengthen the partnership with the global technology giant. Sheikh Hamdan underscored Dubai and

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Ruth Porat, President of Google


    October 28, 2024-Ottawa-Gatineau-Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) 
Today, the CRTC is issuing its first decision under the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations(the Regulations). This decision will pave the way for Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journali

CRTC approves Google's application and paves way for annual $100 million contribution to Canadian news organizations

Last week, I passed my one year anniversary as head of the US Digital Service (USDS). So when Mr. Money Mustache asked for an interview, I was delighted to talk about some of the work that the USDS does. If you arent familiar with Mr. Money Mustache, he writes about a philosophy of badassity in []

Talking to Mr. Money Mustache about the US Digital Service

Do you need something to cheer you up? You got it: I should explain this costume a little bit. At the US Digital Service, we do a thing called crab claws. Crab claws is like visual applauseyou pinch your fingers up and down to say great job or congratulations or way to go. We do []

Halloween 2018- Crab claws!

A few months ago, I took a leave of absence from Google to do a stint with the US Digital Service. A lot of people know about the US Digital Service because they helped rescue the healthcare.gov website. But you might not realize that the US Digital Service has helped veterans get their health benefits, []

Staying with the US Digital Service

This week, the rumor mill is swirling once again around a Google-made first-party laptop, one thatll presumably run ChromeOS. Sources say that the company is committing to a new design, possibly emboldened by a new direction that more closely marries Chrome and Android. Its an interesting possibility from many angles, but the one that I want to chew on is this: What could Google possibly do differently this time to make a

What could Google do to finally make a winning laptop&quest;

Back in August a U.S. federal court found Google guilty of violating anti-trust laws , and the fallout could be the biggest antitrust action since the breakup of AT&T-Bell way back in the 1980s. But exactly what the enforcement action will look like is still very much in the air. Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Justice is going to suggest that Google be forced to sell the Chrome browser. Thats accordin

The U.S. Justice Dept. wants to break up Google and Chrome

JUNEAU, Alaska: With former President Donald Trump signaling a return to energy policies favoring oil development, Alaska's political leaders see a potential revival for the state's vital petroleum industry.  Trump has pledged to prioritize resource development, raising hopes among Alaska officials that federal restrictions on drilling in oil-rich regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the N

Alaska's politicians hope Trump will undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska's politicians hope Trump can lift oil drilling curbs

Alaska politicians hope oil drilling curbs can be lifted by Trump

VIENNA, Austria: Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom ceased natural gas deliveries to Austria on November 16 morning following a payment dispute, the Austrian energy utility OMV confirmed.  The halt comes after OMV decided to stop payments to Gazprom in response to a 230 million euros (US$242 million) arbitration award granted by the International Chamber of Commerce. OMV stated that no gas del

Russia's Gazprom stops natural gas flow to Austria, OMV utility says

Austrian utility says its natural gas flow stopped by Russia's Gazprom

Austrian utility says Russia's Gazprom has stopped natural gas supply

BISMARCK, North Dakota: The North Dakota Fire Marshal's Office reported that two wildfires earlier this fall were sparked by natural gas flares at oil wells.  No one was killed or injured in the two fires, which began October 5, but they destroyed a combined 14 square miles and damaged land and livestock. The Bismarck Tribune reported this week that investigators concluded that flares combined with high w

Natural gas flares sparked 2 wildfires in North Dakota, agency says

Two wildfires destroy 14 square miles of land in North Dakota

Two wildfires were sparked by Natural gas flares in North Dakota

By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Dismissing the possibility of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, a prominent Russian journalist on Wednesday advocated for dialogue between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war, suggesting India as a suitable venue for such discussions.
Speaking with ANI, Dmitry Kiselev, General Director of Sputnik News Agency, noted that India's neutral stance 

"India could host Russia-US talks to resolve Ukraine conflict," says Top Russian TV presenter

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one person in the alleged cash-for-vote case, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrested person, identified as Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi, was apprehended at Ahmedabad Airport by immigration authorities while he was trying to flee to Dubai. A Look Out Circular was issued against Shafi.
The case was initially registered on November 7 by the

ED arrests one person fleeing to Dubai in 'cash for vote' case

DANIA BEACH, Florida: Spirit Airlines, the U.S. pioneer of no-frills travel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing ongoing financial struggles, failed merger attempts, and looming debt maturities.  The Florida-based carrier plans to restructure its debts with the support of bondholders and expects to exit bankruptcy by the first quarter of 2025. The airline assured customers that operatio

US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

After failed merger attempts, Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

DALLAS, Texas: A Southwest Airlines aircraft preparing for departure from a Dallas airport was struck by a bullet, forcing the cancellation of the evening flight on November 15, the airline said. Law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck. At the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was preparing the plane for departure from Dallas Love Field Airport,

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines aircraft at Dallas airport

Aircraft of Southwest Airlines struck by a bullet at Dallas airport

Southwest Airlines aircraft hit by a bullet at Dallas airport

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft is set to resume operations after an investigation determined that a recent incident was due to pilot error.  The hybrid helicopter-airplane was grounded following an October 27 mishap during a joint exercise with the U.S. military. The incident occurred as a V-22, carrying 16 personnel, became unstable while attempting to take off from a Japanese milita

Japan to resume Osprey flights after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Japan's Osprey fleet to fly again after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Crash inquiry clears Japan's Osprey aircraft to fly again

DENPASAR, Indonesia: Several international airlines canceled flights to and from Bali on November 13 as volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's ongoing eruption disrupted travel, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been heavily impacted since the volcano on Indonesia's Flores Island began erupting on November 4.  The eruption, which has sent ash

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on Bali

After a volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Bali island, flights grounded

Flights grounded on Indonesia's Bali island after volcano erupts

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 20 (ANI): Stressing that welfare, development, and good governance are the policies of the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday told the Assembly that the State Government would function with the sole aim of improving the living standards of the people.
"The state government is moving ahead by imp

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu highlights TDP's welfare policies in assembly

ABU DHABI, 19th November, 2024 (WAM) - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for October 2024, highlighting continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 87%.Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said, "Our passenger numbers in October saw significant g

Etihad Airways releases October 2024 traffic statistics

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the exhibition area of Airbus at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Provinc

Global aviation giants gear up for int&#039;l cooperation

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Indian skies witnessed a historic milestone with 505,412 domestic air passengers departing on a single day last Sunday, crossing the 5 lakh mark for the first time.
This is a reflection of a robust growth in Indian aviation industry and an increasing appetite for air travels.
"India's aviation sector is soaring higher than ever, connecting dreams and destinations seamlessly," said Min

India's domestic air traffic hits milestone of over 5 lakh passengers on Sunday

Georgetown [Guyana], November 19 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Guyana, Indian-origin people in the oil-rich Caribbean nation have expressed their enthusiasm about his "historic" state visit. An estimated nearly 40 per cent of the population is of Indian-origin.
PM Modi had in a statement ahead of embarking on a five-day visit said his visit to Guyana, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfa

"Will boost economic ties" Guyanese locals look forward to PM Modi's visit

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 19 (ANI): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has passed a resolution prohibiting political statements within Tirumala, stating that legal action will be taken against violators as well as on those who propagate them.
Additionally, the board has decided to write to the Andhra Pradesh Government, requesting appropriate action regarding non-Hindu employees working

Tirupati Temple board passes resolution on  "no political statements in Tirumala"

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching various initiatives for the Sikh Community, including the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor in Pakistan.
In a post on X, Puri asserted, "From the opening of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to painting the fundamental teaching of Sikhism 'Ek Onkar' on an Air India aircraft that began operati

Union Minister Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for launching initiatives for Sikh community

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.
On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.
At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 10 new destinati

UAE: Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

ABU DHABI, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 1

Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, 14 Delhi-bound flights have been diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun so far on Monday as bad weather conditions resulted in poor visibility impacting aircraft operations in the national capital.
The Delhi Airport in the morning issued an advisory for passengers and informed that flight operati

14 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun due to low visibility

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Eleven flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital were diverted to different cities on Monday due to adverse weather and smog conditions causing low visiblilty.
These flights were diverted under the 'Captain Minima' operating procedures, which refers to the minimum operating standards that pilots must meet for landing, and these standards 

11 Delhi-bound flights diverted under 'Captain Minima' operating procedures

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 18 (ANI): Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati processed over 1.74 lakh passengers over the last ten days, since November 6th, 2024, according to a statement from the airport authority.
In a statement the authority said that the Airport successfully managed 1,202 flights, ensuring smooth operations for passengers.
LGBI Airport is managed by Adani Airport Hold

Guwahati LGBI airport serves over 1.74 lakh passengers during festive rush

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Delhi Airport, nine flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, have been diverted to other cities, sources said on Monday.
Earlier, the number of diverted flights was five, but with the significant development, the number has increased to nine.
As per sources, now the number of diverted flights to Jaipur has

9 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): People in Delhi were seen going about their regular chores, including taking morning walks on the Kartavya Path despite the pollution in the national capital worsening with air quality index (AQI) reading hitting 484, which is in the 'severe plus' category.
As perAn AQI of 450 and above is categorised as 'severe plus'. All the stations for SAFAR-India recorded AQIs of at least 450.
Ac

People carry on with daily chores amid dense layer of smog enveloping various parts of Delhi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18 (ANI): Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 147 in the 'moderate' categoryAs per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the current AQI reported in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is 153, while the AQI Abhinav Nagar Borivali East is 176. The AQI recorded in BMC's Shastri Garden Worli is 225 which 

Thick smog engulfs parts of Mumbai; AQI reaches 225 in Worli

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
A toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as residents complained of difficulty 

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