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Otter.ai is a Mountain View, Calif.-based tech company that uses artificial intelligence to generate speech-to-text transcriptions. It has become a popular tool for transcribing virtual office meetings. Source: Otter hide caption toggle caption Source: Otter A federal lawsuit seeking class-action status accuses Otter.ai of “deceptively and surreptitiously” recording private conversations that the tech company uses to train its popular transcription service without permission from the people using it. The company’s AI-powered transcription service called Otter Notebook, which can do real-time transcriptions of Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams meetings, by default does not ask meeting attendees for permission to record…

Shwetha Menon | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA For the first time since its inception, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) will be led by women.In a keenly contested election held in Kochi, Kerala, on Friday (August 15, 2025), actors Shwetha Menon and Kukku Parameswaran were elected president and general secretary, defeating actors Devan and Raveendran, respectively. Kukku Parameswaran  Over 290 of the total 504 members cast their votes to elect the executive committee for the next three years. Actor Unni Shivapal is the new treasurer. Jayan Cherthala and Lakshmipriya were elected to the post of vice presidents. The actors’…

Anjali Bansal is the founder of Avaana Capital, which invests in frontier tech and innovation-led startups in energy, advanced materials, supply chains, agriculture, and food systems.In her previous role, Anjali served as the non-executive chairperson of Dena Bank, appointed to steer the resolution of the stressed bank. She was also a global partner and Managing Director with TPG Growth Private Equity, and began her career as a consultant with McKinsey in New York.She serves on the boards of Tata Power and Nestle, and is a member of the advisory council for the Open Network for Digital Commerce.An engineering graduate from…

There’s always that one piece you end up living in on a trip—something you toss into your suitcase without much thought, wear once, and then reach for again and again. For me, on a recent week in Paris, it was a $20 ribbed maxi dress from Old Navy. I packed it at the very last minute with zero expectations, but it quickly became the most-worn thing I’ve bought all summer. It’s incredibly comfortable (nap-on-a-plane level cozy) and deceptively versatile in that elusive, throw-it-on-and-go way. And I’m not the only one who’s smitten—while the Old Navy version has completely sold out,…

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bilateral meeting is underway. Before the discussions began at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the leaders alongside their top officials were shown sitting against a backdrop that said “Alaska 2025” and “Pursuing Peace.”

The Directorate of Enforcement searched the residential and business premises of Vuenow group of companies, including IT solutions firm Vuenow Infratech , its director Rahul Anand Bhargav and other related people and entities, the agency said on Friday (August 15, 2025).The search was conducted on Thursday in premises across Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra states in connection with money laundering allegations related to the group, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said in a post on X.The agency said it has seized cash, electronic devices, “incriminating records”, shares and immovable property worth ₹737.2 million($8.4 million).Vuenow Infratech, which provides IT and consulting services, said…

BTS member RM, aka Kim Namjoon, known for his intellect and bold stance, recently appeared in a short interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea. Flaunting his charisma and sharp visuals in a Bottega Veneta outfit, as the brand’s first-ever ambassador, he opened up about his life and revealed this was his first shoot after completing military service. The rapper, whose birthday also falls in September, called the moment “an honour” and reflected on his journey so far. “Hey guys, I’ve got something to say, gather around,” RM began, recalling how he often gathered his bandmates in the past. “I’ve also used…

From highlighting the “threat” of infiltration or illegal immigration and announcing a mission to check “demographic change”, signaling his intent to stand up like “a wall” to protect the interests of farmers and fishermen amid contentious trade talks with the US, and announcing that a Diwali bonanza for people was in the offing in the form of GST rate cuts, to declaring that India will put in place a comprehensive defence system in the coming years – Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched economy to security, employment to self-reliance in his Independence Day speech.Crucially, he emphasised the illegal migration aspect, even…

Where to stay in Cape May:Rehoboth, DelawareWith a vibrant boardwalk selling saltwater taffy and tie-dyed T-shirts, Rehoboth has rightfully been crowned the “Nation’s Summer Capital.” But there are a lot of perks to visiting in September: Parking becomes free, “The Point” in Cape Henlopen State Park opens around Labor Day, and hotels like The Bellmoor Inn & Spa offer discounted rates and resort credits. And the happenings don’t subside at the season’s end. Case in point: the one-of-a-kind Sea Witch Festival, which takes place from October 24-26 and includes costume parades, a scarecrow trail, and live music and horse shows…

China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August. European sanctions on Iran were eased after a 2015 deal in return for curbs on Tehran’s nuclear programme.But on Wednesday, foreign ministers from the E3 group — Britain, France and Germany — threatened to reimpose them in a joint letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council. China said Friday it “opposes invoking” sanctions and “believes that it does not help parties…