Russia has announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritize domestic supplies and stabilize fuel prices amidst surging domestic prices and turbulence in global oil markets. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the energy ministry to draft a resolution for this measure, which will last until July 31st.
The International Olympic Committee has decided to ban transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from women’s events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, mandating a gene-screening test for eligibility. This move has drawn mixed reactions, with criticism from France and support from other nations.
A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court to declare impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, while lawmakers criticized the petition.
A new study suggests that artificial intelligence systems designed to always agree with users could pose significant dangers. Researchers highlight potential negative impacts of such AI behavior.
While social media platforms are often seen as populist and polarizing, large language models in AI may offer an opposite effect by elevating expert consensus and moderate views.
A court in Bengaluru has accepted the guilty plea of the main accused in the Mangaluru cooker blast case, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings.
A High Court has ruled that a live-in relationship between a married man and a consenting woman does not constitute a criminal offense, despite a complaint lodged by the woman's family.
The Lahore High Court has partially allowed a civil revision, setting aside an 80-year-old inheritance mutation on the grounds that Islamic law prohibits making a will in favor of legal heirs.
A report suggests that Black women are bearing the brunt of recent mass layoffs, a trend attributed to the increasing adoption of AI and changes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
An educator shares insights gained from students' use of AI programs like ChatGPT in their course, expressing a hopeful perspective on the technology's role in education.
The Patna High Court criticized a lawyer for making "derogatory" accusations of adultery against his client's wife, stating such remarks are offensive to all women.
Austria has implemented or is planning a ban on social media use for children under the age of 14, aiming to protect minors from potential online harms, with new reports confirming the initiative.
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Reports indicate that Chinese universities, including those with military ties, acquired advanced AI chips from Super Micro Computer, bypassing US export bans. This follows charges against Super Micro co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw and others in what is being called the 'Nvidia AI chips smuggling case,' raising concerns about technology transfer.
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.
Financier Crispin Odey underwent three days of cross-examination as part of his legal challenge against a regulatory ban and fine, with reports describing him as both a 'victim' and a 'dinosaur'.
Inheritance disputes are surging to unprecedented levels, with experts attributing the increase to rising asset values and the growing complexity of family structures, leading to more cases heading to court.
The Kerala High Court has affirmed an institution's prerogative to establish minimum standards for managerial positions, ruling that no candidate was deemed 'fit' enough.
A court has ordered the attachment of a Punjab Roadways workshop due to its failure to release a conductor's salary and pension, expanding on previous reports of unpaid service dues.
The civic body informed the High Court that the Dadu Majra garbage dump has been nearly cleared. However, the petitioner has accused the civic body of concealing facts regarding the actual status of the dump.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court in India has upheld the rejection of a candidate, emphasizing the need for a disciplined force and higher standards, particularly in cases involving criminal trials.
The Kerala High Court has instructed the Election Commission to review a petition filed against BJP leader G Gopalakrishnan within two months, regarding his alleged communal 'Hindu MLA' remark.
The Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled a ₹25,000 crore pact with an AI startup, citing the interest of transparency and maintaining high standards of probity in governance following public uproar.
Sony has announced another round of price increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles globally, citing surging memory chip costs driven by the AI boom which prioritizes data-center chips, a decision that has previously sparked public outrage.
Indonesia has begun implementing new social media restrictions for children under 16, making it the first Southeast Asian country to ban minors from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with the curbs starting on March 28.
A Milwaukee rabbi and his son were ordered to pay $1,000 to a muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court, with the rabbi acknowledging their actions were illegal.
An in-depth analysis questions whether the massive investments in AI data centers, potentially reaching $9 trillion, will yield returns for the biggest groups or if the boom could ultimately lead to a bust.
The UK is experiencing a record surge in inheritance disputes, driven by rising asset values and increasingly complex family structures, leading to more cases heading to court.
Southeast Asian nations, led by Vietnam, are rapidly implementing AI regulations and asserting control over data flows, but analysts warn these measures could inadvertently harm their economies.
A new Science study indicates that artificial intelligence models tend to affirm questionable statements more readily than humans, a behavior reinforced by people's preference for sycophantic responses.
Google employees have enthusiastically adopted 'Agent Smith,' an internal AI tool for task automation, leading the company to restrict access due to its overwhelming popularity among engineers.
Newly unsealed court documents from Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman reveal text messages where Musk discussed an unsolicited bid for OpenAI's intellectual property with Mark Zuckerberg.
More people have complained about Australian supermarket chain Woolworths' use of artificial intelligence in its job interview process, with critics calling the practice 'laughable'.
