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TopicYuval Noah Harari

Topic: Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari discusses dangers of AI. Microsoft’s Copilot defends itself

In his latest book, Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari raises the basic question – If humans are so smart, why are we so stupid?

Yuval Noah Harari on India’s role in ensuring ‘just end to Russian invasion’ & AI cooperation

The Israeli author, whose latest book Nexus explores the history of information networks and AI threats, says Russia may not heed the US, but might listen to India.

Elon Musk, Wozniak & others call for 6-month pause in AI development: ‘Profound risks to humanity’

An open letter — signed by 1,300 people, including Musk and Steve Wozniak — says 'powerful AI systems should be developed only once we're confident their effects will be positive'.

Is Israeli writer Yuval Harari a real scholar or a fake: Questions as experts launch new assault

Harari, all set to publish a new book, is admired by personalities like Bill Gates, Barack Obama, but many in scientific community repeatedly debunk the claims he makes.

Disseminating information, not more of it, is need of the hour: Yuval Noah Harari

In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Harari argues that if this generation lacks a comprehensive view of the work, it could imperil the future of life.

‘Humans – A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up’: A book that makes you laugh & think

Tom Phillips’s book makes you ponder beyond rhetoric, while lunatic, eccentric characters from history keep you entertained.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.