Federal judge says voice-over artists’ AI lawsuit can move forward
The two voice over artists allege their voices were stolen by an AI voice startup.
Day: July 12, 2025
US state department layoffs: Trump administration orders workforce reduction; over 1300 employees affected
The US State Department has laid off over 1,300 employees, including civil service employees and foreign service officers, as part of the Trump administration’s plan to reduce its workforce by approximately 15%. This move, framed as a reorganization to…
Mystery of Air India crash deepens as report reveals cockpit audio
Fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off in Air India crash, a preliminary report finds.
Air India crash investigation: Cockpit audio deepens mystery of Flight 171 accident – BBC
Air India crash investigation: Cockpit audio deepens mystery of Flight 171 accident BBCAir India Plane Crash Report Says Fuel to Engines Was Cut Off The New York TimesFuel to Air India Boeing 787 was cut off moments before deadly …
Mystery of Air India crash deepens as report reveals cockpit audio
Fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off, a preliminary report finds.
The Strategic Significance of The ASTRA Missile Test For The Indian Air Force
The recent successful test of the ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) represents a watershed moment for the Indian Air Force, marking a critical advancement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities and strategic autonomy. Conducted on July 11, 2025, from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft off the Odisha coast, this test demonstrated not just technological prowess but also India’s
Sam Altman announces another delay for OpenAI’s open-weight model, for further safety testing; the model was slated to be released next week (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
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Sam Altman announces another delay for OpenAI’s open-weight model, for further safety testing; the model was slated to be released next week — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Friday the company is delaying the …
Sources: Google is paying $2.4B for a nonexclusive license to certain Windsurf tech and hire some of its employees, but won’t be taking a stake in the company (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Sources: Google is paying $2.4B for a nonexclusive license to certain Windsurf tech and hire some of its employees, but won’t be taking a stake in the company — Google is hiring Windsurf Chief Executive Officer Varun Moha…
ISRO Losing To China In Rocket Race? Sea Landings And Cargo Plans Raise Alarm
India’s position in the global rocket and commercial launch race is under growing scrutiny as China accelerates the development and deployment of reusable rocket technologies, particularly with successful sea and land-based recoveries.Chinese companies have already moved beyond theoretical demonstrations, raising funds and making strategic promises around ultra-fast logistics using these reusable