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Currently, its nonprofit arm owns and controls its for-profit arm, and OpenAI plans to convert the for-profit entity into a public benefit corporation [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS ChatGPT maker OpenAI is launching a $50 million fund to support nonprofit and community organisations, the artificial intelligence company said on Friday. The fund is the first action following a recommendations report from the San Francisco-based company’s nonprofit commission, which was formed in April to guide OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts.OpenAI has been working to revamp its corporate structure, which it says is necessary in order to continue raising the massive amounts of capital…

Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century.Iranian authorities have urged people to limit water consumption as the country grapples with severe shortages during an ongoing heatwave. The national meteorological service said Iran is experiencing its hottest week of the year so far with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some areas. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced in a post on X on Sunday that Tehran province would observe a public holiday on Wednesday because of the ongoing heatwave. “In light of the continued extreme heat and the necessity…

Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar. | Photo Credit: PTI The Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has found a “prima facie case” in the matter allegedly involving the former Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and others. In a recent order partially confirming the Enforcement Directorate’s asset attachment, while hearing the agency’s appeal against an order of the Adjudicating Authority, the Appellate Tribunal observed: “It may be true that the issue will be determined by the trial court but we find a prima facie case against the respondents for commission of the offence of…

In a recent interview with The Times, Superman director James Gunn said that his new blockbuster tells the story of “an immigrant.” He also explained it was a story about “basic human kindness.” But that first comment — about Superman’s foreign origins — is the one that set off some pundits on the right.Fox News commentator Jesse Watters joked on air: “You know what it says on his cape? MS-13.” Ben Shapiro blasted Gunn and the Hollywood left for being out of touch with everyday American audiences: “The reality [is] that Hollywood is so far to the left that they…

On a sunny afternoon, I was scrolling through social media when I came across a video of a young woman tossing her sunscreen into a bin. “I don’t trust this stuff anymore,” she said to the camera, holding the bottle up like a piece of damning evidence. Story continues below this ad The clip had been viewed over half a million times, with commenters applauding her for “ditching chemicals” and recommending homemade alternatives like coconut oil and zinc powder. In my research on the effect of digital technology on health, I’ve seen how posts like this can shape real-world behaviour.…

Nitish Kumar Reddy, right, during a training session ahead of the fourth Test. | Photo Credit: PTI Nitish Kumar Reddy is in danger of being ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after picking up a knee injury while training at the gym.The Hindu understands that the all-rounder underwent scans, which revealed ligament damage, and the BCCI medical team is currently monitoring the situation before making a decision about his future.Nitish skipped the team’s visit to Manchester United FC, and also could not be spotted in the optional practice session.With the series on the line, this comes as…

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Dashcams are a bit like nuclear weapons. They are supposed to do their own thing, but also act as a deterrent, preventing others from doing awkward stuff. Although I have been a dashcam user for many years, I experienced the actual power and the increasing need for one in today’s India while testing the Qubo Dashcam Pro 2.7K over the past few weeks. First, a bit about the Qubo Dashcam Pro 2.7K: I must say that this is the simplest and most practical dashcam I have set up in recent times. It was as simple as…

NPR’s Adrian Ma talks to former top defense official Jim Townsend about the significance of President Trump’s new agreement to send weapons to Ukraine.

Public sector general insurance companies outperformed their private sector rivals in the first quarter ended June 2025, recording a 14.6 per cent increase in gross premiums underwritten—well above the industry average of 8.84 per cent. They also succeeded in expanding their market share during this period despite an overall slowdown in the growth in health insurance premium.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The four PSU general insurers reported a premium mobilisation of Rs 27,787 crore for the June 2025 quarter as against Rs 24,233 crore a year ago, according to figures available with the General Insurance Council. Industry leader New India Assurance…

GV Prakash Kumar, Srikanth and Bindu Madhavi in still from ‘Blackmail’ | Photo Credit: T-Series Tamil/YouTube A child gets kidnapped. Personal photos of an ex-lover are used as leverage. A man struggles to see right from wrong. The trailer of the upcoming Tamil action thriller, Blackmail, starring GV Prakash Kumar, was unveiled by the makers on Saturday (July 19). The film, directed by Mu Maran (Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, Kannai Nambathey), is set to release in theatres on August 1.Promising to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller, the trailer hints at a story revolving around a young man (Prakash) who is forced to…