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ByteDance prepares Meta's Muse-like agent in push to close AI gap
ByteDance is preparing to release an AI assistant similar to Muse by Meta Platforms soon. Co-founder Zhang Yiming has shared his vision of competing with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI by 2030. The company intends to invest up to $70 billion in developing the Seedance video AI platform.
Liberian-flagged tanker carrying six Indian seafarers hit by projectile in Persian Gulf while sailing towards Dubai
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile while travelling through the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, leaving four crew members injured, including one Indian national. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indians, were safe.
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
Meta launches Muse Ember, its most efficient AI model to handle repetitive tasks; know what it can do and here's how it works
Meta has said that Muse Ember is significantly cheaper than competitors like Haiku and Luna. Despite being designed as a lightweight execution model, Ember can process different types of information. Meta claims it supports text, images and audio. The objective is to make the AI agents faster and cheaper to operate.
Japan bond yields rise as safe-haven demand eases after tech rebound
Japanese government bond yields rebounded as recovering technology stocks reduced safe-haven demand following last week's sharp selloff. Strong US jobs data and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening also influenced investor sentiment across the bond market.
19 Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen safely evacuated, Embassy says
The Embassy of India to Yemen has evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a. All seafarers are reported to be safe and in good health while returning to India. India has lost a total of 23 nationals amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia, including Indian seafarers and others in shipping attacks.
Sweet trouble this Diwali: Rs 82 crore worth of food, 1,185 licences come under FSSAI scanner
FSSAI conducted a nationwide inspection drive from September 1 to November 5 to check food adulteration. During this period, more than 3,000 tonnes of non-compliant food products were seized across India. The regulator canceled 52 licenses and suspended over 1,000 licenses in response to violations. Additionally, 10,047 improvement notices were issued to food business operators across various establishments.
Wall Street stocks rally after heavy AI-related selloff
Wall Street's trading session presented a mixed scenario as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed, contrasting with a modest dip in the Dow. Investor apprehensions regarding impending regulations for the AI sector, especially after recent Democratic electoral successes, led to increased market volatility. Meanwhile, key global markets witnessed declines, particularly in Europe and Asia, overshadowing advancements in certain tech stocks amid a generally bearish sentiment.
Lal Salaam, but from a safe distance
In a remarkable turn of events, Nithya Raman and Zohran Mamdani have been elected mayors of New York City and Los Angeles, showcasing the rise of Indian politicians in the American political landscape. Their journeys prompt reflection on the opportunities they might have encountered had they pursued careers in India.
US stock market today: Why is the Nasdaq up 1% while the Dow Jones falls? S&P 500 turns green amid tech stock volatility and Fed rate hike fears over strong October jobs report
US stock market today: Wall Street is seeing a split recovery on Friday after Thursday's AI-led sell-off. The Nasdaq has jumped 1.02%, while the Dow Jones has fallen 0.90% and the S&P 500 gained 0.29%. Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Broadcom and Micron were among the chipmakers recording gains in early trading. Nvidia's rebound has been particularly important because of its large weight in the broader market.
Dead animals, swollen eyes, rat poison: Ohio breeder hid 800 chinchillas from inspectors for years; over 1,100 surrendered after shocking discovery
Dead animals, swollen eyes and open packets of rat poison were among the disturbing conditions uncovered at an Ohio chinchilla breeding facility. Federal inspectors also discovered that the breeder had allegedly hidden around 800 chinchillas in a separate building for years to avoid inspections. Following a federal investigation and a court-approved settlement, R & R Chinchilla Inc. has agreed to surrender more than 1,100 animals.
Intel's former CEO Pat Gelsinger says this Georgia Tech memory chip could be the industry's biggest breakthrough in 30 years; what is it and how could it transform AI industry?
Nagare Labs was founded by Georgia Institute of Technology professors and researchers Suman Datta and Shimeng Yu. They spent years working on next-generation memory technologies. Their work involves oxide semiconductors. The company is based on research conducted at Georgia Tech and is seeking to turn its laboratory developments into a commercially viable memory product.
NVDA stock crash: Nvidia’s worst day since the DeepSeek shock - The AI giant fell 9% and is now down for the year
Nvidia stock rebounds 5% after 9.26% crash: Nvidia suffered its worst single-day fall since the January 2025 DeepSeek shock, with shares plunging 9.26% to $181.60 on Thursday and turning negative for 2026. The crash came as Wall Street lost nearly $3 trillion in market value. Friday’s futures pointed to a partial recovery, with Nvidia rebounding in premarket trading as chip stocks attempted to recover.
Market wrap: M&M, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors PV, Eicher Motors top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Friday
The Sensex surged 1,718 points and the Nifty reclaimed 25,000, extending their winning streak despite a global market sell-off. M&M and ICICI Bank led the gains, while Tata Motors PV and Eicher Motors featured among the Nifty's top losers. Broader markets remained under pressure, with India VIX rising sharply.
USDA revokes James Ritterspach's licence after over 1100 chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeder
In a concerning case of animal neglect, James F Ritterspach, the owner of R & R Chinchilla Inc., faced the permanent revocation of his breeding license. Inspections by the USDA uncovered severe neglect, revealing over 1,100 chinchillas imprisoned in hazardous living conditions. To further escalate the situation, Ritterspach attempted to conceal additional chinchillas and neglected their fundamental care.
Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval
About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms.
Voyager 1 lost? Where is NASA's spacecraft right now, and how long will it last?
As NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 traverse the vast reaches of interstellar space, they confront various power and communication obstacles. Recently, Voyager 1 encountered a setback, losing contact momentarily when its fault protection system triggered due to inactive thrusters. Thankfully, engineers swiftly restored communication and introduced power-saving strategies to prolong the mission.
China's 'Lipstick King' touts AI tokens in first for Singles' Day festival
The launch is the first time AI token packages have been offered as a significant consumer product category during Singles' Day, the world's largest shopping festival originally held on November 11 each year.
DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to train latest models: report
Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI relied heavily on outputs from OpenAI's powerful GPT-6 Astra model to train their latest models, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
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