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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared a Ghibli-style AI-generated portrait of himself alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, which quickly went viral on social media platform X. In his post, Altman expressed enjoyment in showing Nadella his new office and discussing their latest progress, to which Nadella responded positively, praising the office and their meeting. The camaraderie between the two tech leaders sparked excitement among users, with many commenting on their mutual respect and collaboration. Earlier this year, Altman hinted at an upcoming phase in their partnership, suggesting it would exceed expectations, while Nadella expressed enthusiasm about future developments. However, recent reports indicate that both leaders may be planning to pursue independent paths, with Nadella reportedly hiring an employee from a rival firm to reduce Microsoft's dependence on OpenAI. This comes amid a surge in popularity for OpenAI's latest model, GPT-4o, which features an image-generation capability that captivated users. 
Published: May 02 2025, 12 pmeznews.inA tragic crash near Yellowstone National Park has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, according to US police. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when a pickup truck collided with a passenger van carrying 14 people near Henry's Lake in eastern Idaho. Idaho State Police confirmed that six passengers in the van and the driver of the pickup were killed. Local media images depicted a severely damaged red truck and a van engulfed in flames. Due to the severity of injuries, an air ambulance was dispatched to transport victims to nearby hospitals. Authorities have not released information regarding the identities or nationalities of those involved. The road where the accident occurred is typically busy, serving as a route to one of Yellowstone's entrances, a popular destination for millions of tourists each year, renowned for its geothermal features and stunning landscapes.
Published: May 03 2025, 2 ameznews.inIn a controversial social media post, Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, a former Bangladesh army officer and aide to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, suggested that Bangladesh should collaborate with China to occupy India's northeastern states if India attacks Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The interim government led by Yunus swiftly distanced itself from Rahman's remarks, asserting that they do not reflect the government's stance and urging against associating state policies with his personal views. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to sovereignty and peaceful coexistence. This incident follows Yunus's earlier comments in China, where he described Bangladesh as the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean, provoking backlash from India, which subsequently revoked a transhipment facility for Bangladeshi exports. Relations between Bangladesh and India have deteriorated, especially after rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh post-Awami League's government collapse.
Published: May 03 2025, 12 ameznews.inIn a candid BBC interview, Prince Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with his estranged family, five years after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to California. The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex, who released his controversial memoir "Spare" in 2023, reflected on his strained relationship with his father, King Charles, particularly following the monarch's cancer diagnosis. Harry lamented the ongoing tensions, stating, "there's no point in continuing to fight anymore," while acknowledging that some family members may never forgive him for his revelations. He also raised concerns over security issues that have kept him from bringing his wife and children to the UK, criticizing the use of security as leverage against royal family members. Ultimately, Harry conveyed a longing for familial connection, asserting that life is precious and he hopes for a future where reconciliation is possible, despite the challenges that remain.
Published: May 02 2025, 10 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump unveiled a budget proposal on Friday that aims for significant cuts to "woke" and "wasteful" spending, targeting a $163 billion reduction in non-defense expenditures by 2026. The proposal, which also seeks to boost defense spending to $1.01 trillion and increase homeland security funding by 65%, reflects Trump's commitment to conservative fiscal policies and a hardline stance on immigration. While the budget outlines plans to eliminate foreign aid and close the US Agency for International Development, it has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who label it a "gut punch" to essential services like health and education. The White House claims that many cuts are inspired by initiatives from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing what they describe as "radical ideologies." Despite the ambitious goals, Trump faces a challenging path in Congress, with opposition leaders vowing to fight the proposed budget.
Published: May 02 2025, 11 pmeznews.inA UK court has sentenced Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe to six years and four months in prison after she was found guilty of exploiting a young woman as her maid. The 50-year-old, who serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was convicted under the Modern Slavery Act for taking advantage of her status while studying law at Oxford University. The Oxford Crown Court jury found her guilty of conspiring to breach UK immigration laws, forcing the victim to work without pay, and attempting to intimidate her into dropping the case. Judge David Foxton described the situation as a "very sad case," highlighting Mugambe's legal accomplishments while noting her "illegal folly" in facilitating the woman's travel to the UK. The victim, who remains unnamed for legal reasons, testified to living in "almost constant fear" due to Mugambe's influential position.
Published: May 02 2025, 11 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to lead a significant transformation of Canada's economy, marking the most substantial change since World War II, as he aims to bolster the nation against U.S. President Donald Trump's economic threats. Following a successful election campaign that secured 168 seats for the Liberal Party, Carney emphasized his commitment to enacting swift reforms, particularly in light of strained U.S.-Canada relations. He plans to meet Trump in Washington next week to address trade and security issues, stating that Canadians elected him to "stand up" to the U.S. leader. Carney warned against expecting immediate breakthroughs but asserted that the era of increasing integration with the U.S. is over, advocating for a new economic strategy focused on strengthening trade with reliable allies and removing provincial trade barriers by July 1. He also highlighted the significance of King Charles III's upcoming speech to Parliament as a symbol of Canadian sovereignty.
Published: May 02 2025, 11 pmeznews.inA 73-year-old man from Illinois, Joseph Czuba, was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and the stabbing of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, in a hate crime incident linked to rising anti-Muslim sentiment amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. The attack occurred in October 2023, shortly after Hamas militants launched an assault on Israel, leading to increased violence against Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. Czuba, who was the landlord of the victims, stabbed the boy 26 times with a military-style knife. Shaheen testified that Czuba declared, "you, as a Muslim, must die," during the assault. This case is one of the most severe hate crime incidents reported since the onset of the conflict, highlighting a troubling trend of Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate across the country. Other recent incidents have also raised concerns about rising antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes.
Published: May 02 2025, 11 pmeznews.inNew photographs from a recent Trump cabinet meeting have sparked security concerns, revealing officials using a modified version of the Signal messaging app known as TM SGNL. This comes in the wake of a scandal involving former national security adviser Mike Waltz, who mistakenly included a journalist in a sensitive group chat discussing operational plans to bomb Yemen. The TM SGNL app, developed by TeleMessage, allows for message retention and archiving, potentially undermining the end-to-end encryption that makes Signal a secure platform. The images show Waltz communicating with key figures, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A White House spokesperson defended the app's use, stating it is approved for government communication. Following the incident, Trump replaced Waltz with Rubio as national security adviser and appointed Waltz as the UN ambassador.
Published: May 02 2025, 9 pmeznews.inA new study from the Donald G Costello College of Business has uncovered a potential link between left-handedness and entrepreneurial success, highlighting that prominent CEOs like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg share this trait. Analyzing over 1,000 CEOs across 472 companies, researchers found that while 91.4% of CEOs are right-handed, left-handed leaders, comprising 7.9%, were associated with increased innovation and higher company returns. The study, published in the _Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance_, revealed that firms led by left-handed CEOs produced more unique patents and citations, suggesting these leaders may foster a more creative environment. Furthermore, left-handed CEOs were more likely to hire foreign employees, which could enhance innovative output. Professor Long Chen, a co-author of the study, noted that various factors, including genetics and personal experiences, shape CEO decision-making, potentially contributing to their success.
Published: May 02 2025, 10 pmeznews.inWikimedia has announced plans to integrate generative AI into Wikipedia services, aiming to ease the workload for human editors and volunteers while enhancing quality control and technical efficiency. The nonprofit emphasized that the AI's role is to support, not replace, its human workforce, allowing them to focus on content quality rather than technical hurdles. The initiative will prioritize transparency, human agency, and the use of open-source AI, with features designed to assist in onboarding new volunteers and automating repetitive tasks. While Wikipedia already employs AI for tasks like vandalism detection and content translation, this marks a significant expansion of AI's role within the platform. The move comes amid concerns about the impact of bots scraping Wikipedia for training large language models, which has strained server capacity. In response, Wikipedia recently released a dataset to support AI model training, reflecting its proactive approach to evolving challenges.
Published: May 02 2025, 8 pm
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