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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

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?