‘Are you at fault if your cigarette … ’: Man arrested over LA fire asked ChatGPT; generated AI image

‘Are you at fault if your cigarette … ’: Man arrested over LA fire asked ChatGPT; generated AI image

Jonathan Rinderknecht (AP photo) The 29-year-old man accused of starting the devastating Los Angeles wildfire that destroyed parts of Pacific Palisades allegedly turned to ChatGPT moments after reporting the blaze: asking if he was “at fault if a fire is lit because of your cigarette.”According to a federal criminal complaint, Jonathan Rinderknecht called 911 at…

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Finternet to see global rollout by 2026: Nandan Nilekani

Finternet to see global rollout by 2026: Nandan Nilekani

BENGALURU: Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani said India’s “Finternet” initiative, which is a digital infrastructure framework that integrates tokenisation, AI, and regulated finance, is set to expand across 20 ecosystems in four continents and see live implementations by 2026.Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai, Nilekani described Finternet as India’s vision to build…

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ICC Women’s World Cup: Australia humiliate Pakistan; Beth Mooney’s century help Aussies top standings | Cricket News

ICC Women’s World Cup: Australia humiliate Pakistan; Beth Mooney’s century help Aussies top standings | Cricket News

Australia clawed their way back from a precarious spot to clinch a second consecutive win in the ICC Women’s World Cup over Pakistan on Wednesday (Images via AP) Beth Mooney produced a batting masterclass to rescue Australia from a perilous position and guide them to a commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women’s…

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Who is Jonathan Rinderknecht? Former Uber driver arrested for Palisades fire – All you need to know

Who is Jonathan Rinderknecht? Former Uber driver arrested for Palisades fire – All you need to know

Jonathan Rinderknecht, AI image generated by him (@USAttyEssayli) A 29-year-old former Uber driver, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested in Florida and charged with maliciously starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year. The January 1 blaze claimed 12 lives, destroyed 6,000 structures, scorched over 23,000 acres, and caused an…

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Fintech push: RBI Governor urges startups to serve the unbanked, calls for trust and inclusion

Fintech push: RBI Governor urges startups to serve the unbanked, calls for trust and inclusion

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (Photo-PTI) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday urged the country’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem to prioritise financial inclusion and build products for the underserved, instead of focusing only on the privileged segments that promise higher profits.Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Malhotra acknowledged that catering to affluent consumers can…

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Gautam Gambhir’s special Team India dinner: players dazzle in white; Shubman Gill dons different look | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir’s special Team India dinner: players dazzle in white; Shubman Gill dons different look | Cricket News

Team India stars and support staff gathered at Gautam Gambhir’s residence in New Delhi for a special team dinner (Screengrabs/ANI) With the second Test against the West Indies set to begin on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Team India gathered for a special dinner hosted by head coach Gautam Gambhir at his residence in…

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‘Tried to have black man arrested’: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor fire back at Donald Trump; call it ‘full-blown authoritarianism’

‘Tried to have black man arrested’: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor fire back at Donald Trump; call it ‘full-blown authoritarianism’

Brandon Johnson (left), Donald Trump (AP) Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois governor JB Pritzker have sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump after he called for both leaders to be jailed for allegedly failing to protect federal immigration officers. The two Democrats responded on X, accusing Trump of authoritarian behavior and racially charged targeting.“This is…

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‘Key growth engine’: IMF hails India’s economy; downplays Trump tariff impact

‘Key growth engine’: IMF hails India’s economy; downplays Trump tariff impact

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has hailed India as a “key growth engine” of the global economy. Her remarks come as the global economy is battling trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on April 2. “Global growth patterns have been changing over the years, notably…

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No roadmap! R Ashwin slams Indian team management: ‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma deserve better’ | Cricket News

No roadmap! R Ashwin slams Indian team management: ‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma deserve better’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India celebrates with the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup following the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner R….

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Donald Trump vs US states: President says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail’ – ICE row escalates

Donald Trump vs US states: President says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail’ – ICE row escalates

Donald Trump (Left), JB Pritzker (AP) US President Donald Trump has called for the imprisonment of Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois governor JB Pritzker, accusing them of failing to protect federal immigration officers. The remarks, posted on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, come amid ongoing political tensions over immigration enforcement and the deployment…

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