Meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Vice President JD Vance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with United States Vice President JD Vance in Paris. They discussed American support for India to diversify its energy supply with nuclear technology and the need to amend Indian laws to facilitate this transition.

The Intersection of A.I. and Spirituality in Religious Practices

Religious leaders are experimenting with A.I. in their work, using chatbots to write sermons and assist in various tasks. The ethical implications of using A.I. for religious purposes are debated, with some seeing it as a step too far. While some believe A.I. can enhance their work, others worry it may hinder the creative process and human connection in religious practices.

Google's A.I. Agent Mariner

Google unveiled a prototype of an A.I. agent called Mariner, which can autonomously perform tasks like online shopping and work with tools like spreadsheets. It is based on the Gemini 2.0 technology and is designed to be used 'with a human in the loop.' Google is among many tech companies building A.I. agents.

Juneteenth, Biden's Priorities, Housing Market, Nvidia's Dominance in A.I.

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the day Union soldiers informed black Americans in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom in 1865. Joe Biden declared it a holiday last year. The article discusses the significance of Juneteenth, Biden's priorities, and the impact of high mortgage rates on the housing market. It also highlights Nvidia's dominance in the A.I. industry.

OpenAI Insiders Warn of a 'Reckless' Race for Dominance

A group of OpenAI insiders raise concerns about the company's culture of recklessness and secrecy in building powerful A.I. systems, prioritizing profits over safety. They call for greater transparency and protection for whistle-blowers, criticizing the company's tactics and lack of safety focus. The group includes current and former employees who fear retaliation. Legal battles, departures of safety-focused researchers, and clashes with content creators and celebrities have added to OpenAI's challenges.

Media Reaction to Donald Trump's Conviction and Other Industry News

Prominent right-wing media figures demand retribution after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts. Toxic rhetoric from pro-Trump media threatens public trust in core U.S. institutions. Trump's allies call for revenge against political opponents. WSJ closes regional bureaus, OpenAI warns of A.I. weaponization by Russia, China, and Iran, TikTok prepares for potential U.S. ban with algorithm clone, Sony Pictures embraces generative A.I.

Mark Zuckerberg's Open-Source A.I. System

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to release an open-source A.I. system has made him popular in the tech community, despite past issues with developers. The move has been praised for making A.I. technology widely accessible and beneficial for all.