Author: Ali Mahmud

The mother of the girl used in the AI-generated nude photo said hundreds of parents told her their children were victims too. Miriam al-Adib’s daughter was one of several children in a Spanish village whose photos of her fully clothed were used to create suggestive images. He said parents around the world were reporting that their children were also being targeted. A teacher in Wales says schools have a role to play in explaining the risks of AI to children. The Internet Watch Foundation said it is “not surprising” that the practice is so widespread. The village of Almendralejo was…

UBS Group AG reported better-than-expected client inflows and meeting cost-cutting targets, even as the continued takeover of Credit Suisse hurt the Swiss lender’s performance. Challenges Amid the Credit Suisse Integration The asset management division had $22 billion in net new funding in the third quarter, giving it a $14 billion valuation. UBS said it had stabilized Credit Suisse’s wealth management business with positive client flows for the first time in a year and a half. The Zurich-based bank posted a net loss of $785 million in the three months to September, its first quarterly loss in six years. Total integration-related…

Sensitive personal information, such as exact home addresses and health conditions, of thousands of U.S. service members could be purchased cheaply from so-called data brokers, according to a study published Monday by Duke University researchers. Data Brokerage’s Disturbing Ease Researchers can retrieve data about military personnel based on their geographic location, including whether they lived or worked near Fort Bragg, Quantico or other sensitive military locations. In some cases, data could be purchased for $0.12 per record. National Security and Privacy at Risk The investigation highlights long-standing national security concerns among U.S. officials and outside experts that foreign intelligence agencies,…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to China on Saturday for a state visit, marking a long-awaited thaw in relations between Beijing and Canberra. Australian Prime Minister’s Thaw in Relations It is the first visit by an Australian leader in seven years as the two countries seek to strengthen ties after a diplomatic row that affected billions of dollars in trade. Before his arrival, Albanese said his long-awaited visit was a “very positive step” in stabilizing strained relations between the two countries. Building Bridges: The State Visit Itinerary “This is a very positive step in my first visit to…

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League, the most lucrative international cricket competition, following a series of investments that have rocked professional sports including football and golf. Saudi’s $30 Billion Interest in IPL Stake  Aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have advised Indian government officials to turn the IPL into a maximum $30 billion holding company, according to people familiar with the matter. The meeting took place when the head of state visited India last September, said the people, who asked not to be named because the news is not public.…

The American Ornithological Society issued a landmark statement on November 1, 2023, signaling a significant change in bird naming practices. Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, according to the association. This decision is an important step towards a more comprehensive and less controversial approach to the classification of bird species. Starting next year, the association plans to begin work on renaming about 80 species found in the United States and Canada. The move has sparked excitement and debate in the birding community and beyond. The Power of Names: Shifting the Paradigm Colleen Handel, president of…

On November 1, the dream of an international rail link connecting Agartala in Tripura and Ahaura in Bangladesh took a big step towards reality. As reported by The Hindu, the successful completion of trial runs of a freight train on a 10.5 km line is a promising milestone for this ambitious project. During Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India in 2010, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the first international Indo-Bangla railway project. The agreement lays the foundation for the long-awaited rail link between the two countries. There has been no official announcement…

Director Alphons Putren’s Shocking Retirement: In a surprising turn of events, popular Malayalam director Alphons Putren has candidly announced his retirement from the film industry. Alphonse, who is famous for hit films like ‘Premam’ and ‘Neram’, announced the news through social media. In a candid statement, he revealed that he was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and decided to take a step back from her film career due to the diagnosis. He said he didn’t want to be a burden to anyone.  Alphonse Puthren’s Heartfelt Post Alphonse Putren wrote on X (previously known as Twitter): “I am stopping my…

High-Level Talks and Diplomacy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on a crucial phone call last Saturday to deliberate on Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip and its ramifications on the civilian population. This discussion occurred in the wake of Israel’s expansion of ground operations, coinciding with a UN appeal to halt the ongoing hostilities. Concerns over Gaza Ground Operations Although there has been no official statement from India regarding this matter, the Egyptian President’s Office has initiated an investigation. The press release revealed that El-Sisi received a call from the Indian…