Author: Rahul M

In one paper Eleos AI published, the nonprofit argues for evaluating AI consciousness using a “computational functionalism” approach. A similar idea was once championed by none other than Putnam, though he criticized it later in his career. The theory suggests that human minds can be thought of as specific kinds of computational systems. From there, you can then figure out if other computational systems, such as a chabot, have indicators of sentience similar to those of a human.Eleos AI said in the paper that “a major challenge in applying” this approach “is that it involves significant judgment calls, both in…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing on a First Nation reserve in the central Canadian province of Manitoba.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said Thursday at least six people were in hospital after the attack on Thursday at the Hollow Water First Nation, about 125 miles northeast of the provincial capital, Winnipeg.Health officials said two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance. A code orange, which means a sudden influx of patients, was declared at the largest hospital in Winnipeg.The Mounties described the attack as a…

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected Neuralink’s attempt to trademark the product names Telepathy and Telekinesis, citing pending applications by another person for the same trademarks.Neuralink, the brain implant company co-founded by Elon Musk, filed to trademark the names in March. But in letters sent to Neuralink in August, the trademark office is refusing to allow the applications to move forward. It says Wesley Berry, a computer scientist and co-founder of tech startup Prophetic, previously filed trademark applications for Telepathy in May 2023 and Telekinesis in August 2024. Prophetic is building a wearable headset to induce lucid…

Karnataka is set to launch the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, envisioned as India’s first and largest artificial intelligence-powered city, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Thursday. Spread around 9,000 acres and located just 30 km from Bengaluru, the project will be developed as the state’s next central business hub, based on the work-live-play model.Addressing farmers and officials at the deputy commissioner’s office in Ramanagara, Shivakumar said the Government was committed to building the township within the legal framework. “I am not ready to go to jail like former CM Yediyurappa by denotifying lands. This project…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that renowned Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the opening ceremony of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, adding a touch of glamour and melody to the global event. The tournament, scheduled to take place across four Indian cities and Colombo, Sri Lanka, in November, will begin with a grand celebration in Guwahati, where Ghoshal will perform live ahead of the opening clash between India and Sri Lanka. Ghoshal, known for her powerful voice and versatility, has also recorded the official anthem of the tournament, “Bring it Home”, which captures…

India has suffered a major setback ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia ruled out due to a left knee injury sustained during the team’s preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. In her place, Assam’s Uma Chetry has been drafted into the squad. The 21-year-old, who has played seven T20Is for India, is yet to make her ODI debut and will now step onto the biggest stage of her young career. Chetry will also feature in India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, which precedes the World Cup. The BCCI confirmed the update, stating “The Women’s Selection…

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels that he should have started playing golf much earlier in his life. Yuvraj, India’s two-time World Cup-winning star  believes that playing golf earlier in his life could have helped him add “at least 3,000 more runs” to his international tally and he advised his proteges, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, to embrace the sport. Interestingly, former India captain Kapil Dev once said that golf had such a positive influence on his cricket that he might have scored “an additional 2,000 runs” in his career had he taken up the sport during his playing days.…

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise has announced a partnership with Hemkunt Foundation and Round Table India (RTI) as part of their ‘Together for Punjab’ campaign to support flood relief efforts across the severely affected districts of Punjab. The IPL team will contribute Rs 33.8 lakh to assist in providing essential relief, including inflatable rescue boats for evacuating stranded families, medical aid, clean drinking water, and delivery of supplies. These boats will also serve as long-term disaster-response assets for future emergencies. Fundraising Efforts for Punjab Punjab Kings has also launched a fundraising campaign on Ketto, aiming to raise INR 2 crore…

After six years of waiting, Team Cherry’s long awaited Hollow Knight sequel, Silksong, launched globally today at 10 am eastern. Unfortunately, fans may have to wait a little longer to play the action-adventure game. Online retailers such as the Xbox and PlayStation stores, Steam, and Nintendo eShop, are rife with loading screens and error messages as people rush to buy it.On Steam, players trying to add the game to their cart or complete their purchase are being met with the same message: an image of a frustrated blob with the caption “Something went wrong.” Switch players on Bluesky say the…

South Africa’s rising batter Dewald Brevis has opened up about the lasting impact MS Dhoni had on him, not just for his cricketing skills but for his humility and off-field character. Brevis played a part in IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a replacement for injured Gurjapneet Singh, scoring 225 runs in six innings, including two fifties, while CSK finished tenth in the points table. Dhoni’s Off-Field Influence “The one thing that stood out for me about MS is his humbleness and who he is as a person. Off the field, he always makes time for players. His…