Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, integrated into the Grok chatbot ecosystem, has recently introduced an anime-style virtual companion named Ani. Marketed as an interactive “AI girlfriend,” Ani has quickly become one of the most controversial developments in consumer AI—rising concerns around hypersexualization, content moderation, and ethical boundaries. This blog unpacks Ani’s design, public reception, and…
🔍 Introduction In today’s digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation are not just buzzwords — they are the foundation of a new technological revolution. From smart assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and AI-generated blog posts, we are witnessing a major shift in how tasks are performed and decisions are made. These…
S Jaishankari (left), Anand Sharma (ANI) NEW DELHI: Citing serious “drift in foreign policy that requires immediate introspection and course correction”, Congress on Thursday claimed the “fundamental departures” from traditional positions has cost the country its “moral authority” and leadership of the developing countries.It said the Modi govt’s refusal to vote for a ceasefire in…
Samsung recently expanded its mid-range A-series with two new smartphones — Galaxy A55 and A35. The more expensive Samsung Galaxy A55 starts at Rs 39,999 and is the first mid-range Smartphone from Samsung to come with 12GB RAM. However, the 12GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The smartphone features a Full HD+ display,…
NEW DELHI: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to poll-bound Bihar, claiming that “electoral force” was drawing the PM to the state.In a social media post on X, Lalu accused the Prime Minister of coming to Bihar to “tell lies”.“Would you…
Most of us are aware of the different file formats these days, such as JPG, PNG, and PDF. The formats mentioned above are most prominently used globally. JPGs can be different things like signatures required to sign documents or screenshots of an instruction manual. When converting JPG to PDF and then sharing it, you want…
India test-fires Prithvi-II & Agni-1 ballistic missiles (ANI) NEW DELHI: India on Thursday conducted successive tests of short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, the Prithvi-2 and Agni-1, in what constitutes some strategic deterrence messaging to Pakistan soon after the intense cross-border hostilities under Operation Sindoor from May 7 to 10.The Prithvi-2 (350-km strike range) and Agni-1 (700-km)…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
At an elevation of 3,200 metres, Ladakh’s rugged mountain sweep in the backdrop, a group of five sat huddled and listened intently to the ‘click-clickclick’ captured in a recording. The insect-like call was proof that one of the most elusive bird species they had come looking for was there.Visual proof came soon enough, making July…
