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Sam Altman on why India is optimistic about AI, while the US is sceptical

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently praised India's swift embrace of AI, identifying it as ChatGPT's largest market. He observed that Indian users are innovatively utilizing AI to address challenges and foster entrepreneurship. In stark contrast, Altman noted the prevalent scepticism toward AI in the United States. He also raised alarms about the dangers of unchecked AI advancement, stressing the need for diversified efforts to avoid a concentration of power.

What is 'One Last Order' about, when does it arrive on Netflix, and what happened to the woman whose story inspired it?

One Last Order is an upcoming Netflix documentary that features Sighle Williams during her retirement shift. Williams worked for 37 years at Mac’s Drive-Thru in Gainesville, where she became a beloved figure. As her retirement news spread, community members came to show their appreciation and celebrate her service. Directed by Lauren DeFilippo and Sam Soko, the documentary captures the emotional farewell. It will premiere on November last.

IndoBevs in talks with multiple bankers for Rs 150 crore fund raise

IndoBevs is seeking to raise Rs 150 crore in debt to enhance its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. The company aims to strengthen its presence in domestic and international markets through this funding. IndoBevs has witnessed substantial growth, with a 32% increase in profit after tax for FY26. The alcohol beverage sector is increasingly focusing on premium products, driven by changing consumer preferences.

A family office with $36 billion took on $160 billion of exposure, and its founder got 18 years in prison

Sung Kook 'Bill' Hwang received an 18-year prison sentence for his involvement in the Archegos Capital Management collapse. The firm’s failure resulted in over $10 billion in losses for major banks. Prosecutors previously sought a 21-year sentence and over $12 billion in financial penalties from Hwang. During sentencing, the judge compared Hwang's actions to those of Sam Bankman-Fried from FTX.

'Chernobyl-like' blackout soon: 'Godfather of AI' predicts crisis this year or next; Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton warns of risks to financial markets & power systems

AI could trigger a 'Chernobyl-like' crisis this year or next, Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has warned, cautioning that the technology could temporarily disrupt financial or power systems. Speaking to The Guardian, the 'godfather of AI' also criticised tech leaders Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman for allegedly putting profits ahead of safety, while saying a catastrophe could still be averted.

Sam Altman becomes Ram Altman: OpenAI CEO accepts suggestion, changes display name on X

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has changed his display name on X to "Ram Altman" after facing online criticism over his remarks about the use of Random Access Memory (RAM) in personal computers. The controversy started after his appearance on the Cheeky Pint podcast, where he questioned whether allocating large amounts of memory to individual desktop and laptop users was an efficient use of limited global supplies.

'India is bigger than US for ChatGPT': OpenAI's Sam Altman says Americans are negative about AI, Indians unusually positive

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India has more ChatGPT users than the US, making it the company's biggest market by users. Speaking to Raj Shamani, he praised India's growing AI adoption and said Americans were unusually negative about AI compared with the rest of the world.

Human control must set limits on superintelligence, says OpenAI's Sam Altman

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has said that human control over the future must remain a fundamental condition for artificial intelligence (AI) development, arguing that people should not surrender decision-making power to increasingly advanced AI systems.

Deep use cases vault India to ChatGPT’s top global market: OpenAI's India MD

During a visit to India last year, the ChatGPT maker’s cofounder Sam Altman said that India was the fastest growing market for the frontier lab and was already the second largest in terms of users globally. Market estimates had earlier put the India user base at 100 million.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman questions why people keep so much RAM in their computers; but what happens when the internet goes down?

Altman questioned the efficiency of people keeping large amounts of DRAM in personal computers when that memory is being used only around 5% of the time. He argued that from a global resource-allocation perspective, memory could be used more efficiently in cloud data centres, where multiple users can access shared computing resources.

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: After OpenAI CEO questions people's RAM usage at home, Musk defends ordinary users with a meme

Elon Musk has taken a dig at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after the latter questioned why people keep large amounts of RAM in their personal computers when the limited memory supply could be used more efficiently by AI data centres. Sharing a meme on X, Musk defended ordinary consumers. The exchange comes amid a global memory shortage that is driving up prices of PCs, smartphones and other electronic devices.

Sam Altman is a vegetarian who hates protein shakes. Here's what he eats to stay productive

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a vegetarian since childhood, says he dislikes protein shakes but drinks them to meet his nutritional needs. He takes supplements, skips breakfast and fasts for around 15 hours daily. He also limits sugar, follows a two-espresso routine, prioritises sleep and lifts weights three times a week to support productivity.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, G42 sign deal with OpenAI as Sam Altman travels to UAE

ADNOC has officially partnered with OpenAI, marking a groundbreaking step for the energy sector as it becomes the first to leverage OpenAI's cutting-edge AI capabilities. This collaboration seeks to tackle significant energy challenges, as emphasized by CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI's expanding influence in the UAE continues with further agreements, demonstrating its commitment amidst ongoing geopolitical issues, highlighted by key oil executives participating in a recent conference.

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Drishyam 3 OTT release update: When and where to watch Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s crime thriller online

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the latest instalment of the popular crime thriller franchise. After its theatrical release, the film has sparked curiosity among viewers waiting to discover how the story unfolds and when they can watch it from home. With new challenges facing Vijay and the investigation taking another turn, here's what to know about the film's expected digital release, cast and story.

Sam Walton’s landlord took away his best store and gave it to his son. So he moved to a tiny town called Bentonville

Sam Walton's Newport store had increased sales from $80,000 to $225,000 in three years. But his landlord refused to renew the lease, giving the property to his son instead. Walton moved to Bentonville in 1950 and bought another variety store. The town had just 3,000 residents. He later expanded into nearby communities, opening Walmart's first discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962.

AI is driving up memory prices. So why is Sam Altman questioning your PC's RAM?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has questioned the need for large amounts of RAM in personal computers, arguing that much of the memory remains unused and could be utilised more efficiently through centralised cloud infrastructure. However, his remarks come at a time when the AI industry's growing demand for computing power is contributing to rising memory prices, making smartphones, PCs and other consumer devices more expensive.

Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai and Dario Amodei have one thing in common. Elon Musk has a cheeky response to 3 top tech CEO's diet choices

Elon Musk revealed that he starts his day with steak, eggs and coffee, contrasting his diet with vegetarian tech leaders Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai and Dario Amodei. While Altman prefers fasting and espresso, Pichai sticks to eggs, toast and chai. Dario became vegetarian after following his sister Daniela's example.

Foxconn working on a new tie-up with OpenAI, says there is no AI bubble

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu told reporters at the company's annual event to showcase its technology that he had met OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman earlier in the day and there would be an announcement once details were confirmed.

Meet John Furner, who joined Walmart as a part-time garden-centre associate; now he leads the retail giant with 2.1 million employees; know his education and career journey

John Furner started as a part-time hourly associate at a Walmart Supercenter in Bentonville, Arkansas, the company's hometown. His first role was in the garden centre, far removed from the corporate leadership position he holds today. He joined the company more than three decades before becoming its global CEO. His early experience gave him exposure to the frontline operations of a large retailer.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees AI-led software overhaul amid PHP security concerns

The discussion comes just days after two critical security flaws in PHP were disclosed. PHP is a programming language that runs websites. It works behind the scenes. When a user loads a page, the server running PHP assembles the content and sends the finished page to the browser.

Amid layoffs, Sam Altman has an advise for MBA grauates that can keep them employable for a longer period

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has urged MBA graduates to explore new opportunities created by artificial intelligence instead of following outdated career trends. Amid layoffs and concerns over AI replacing jobs, he believes technological disruption could create opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals willing to adapt.

Manhattan’s Hudson Square full floor loft from Last Night film starring Keira Knightley lists for $4.25 million

A loft in Manhattan’s Hudson Square has been listed for sale at $4.25 million. The apartment was filmed in the 2010 romantic drama Last Night. Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Eva Mendes and Guillaume Canet starred in the film. The 3,000 square foot home is located at 40 Renwick Street. The property was initially offered for $4.75 million.