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NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans . Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.The IIT Kanpur has unveiled a new technology called the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (Anālakṣhya MSCS), which is set to play a crucial role in boosting India’s defence and national security. This innovative technology is designed to make military vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment nearly invisible to radar systems, commonly used to detect objects from a distance, especially from the sky. By absorbing radar waves, the Anālakṣhya MSCS helps hide objects from enemy eyes, making it a powerful tool in modern warfare. The Anālakṣhya MSCS uses special materials known as “metamaterials” to absorb a broad range of radar waves, including those used by Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). SAR is a type of radar commonly used in military and surveillance operations for high-resolution imaging, allowing enemies to detect objects on the ground from the air. The system significantly reduces the chances of military assets being detected by SAR, providing crucial protection from such radar-guided systems. The technology offers enhanced stealth against guided missiles that rely on radar signals to track and target their objectives. The system was developed by a team of researchers at IIT Kanpur, led by Prof Anantha Ramakrishna, Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava, and J Ramkumar, along with their students. The research team took from 2019 to now, to perfect the technology through rigorous laboratory and field testing. Over 90% of the materials used in the project were sourced from India, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in defence technology. IIT Kanpur’s director, Prof Manindra Agrawal, congratulated the research team for their hard work and emphasised that the technology would greatly improve India’s defence capabilities. The Anālakṣhya MSCS has now been licenced to Meta Tattva Systems, a company responsible for its manufacture and deployment for the Indian armed forces. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, air officer commanding in chief, Central Command, described the technology as a major breakthrough in countering modern surveillance systems. Lt General Cherish Mathson (retd), praised the development for aligning with India’s vision of achieving self-sufficiency in defence technology and strengthening the country’s national security.
NoneThe Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) proudly participated in the Caribbean Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). This premier event, renowned for bringing together hospitality and tourism professionals from across the Caribbean, featured expert-led sessions, the Exchange Hub showcasing allied member displays, and the prestigious CHIEF Awards. During this year’s forum, the GHTA was honoured to receive the 2024 CHIEF Award for Social Responsibility, a recognition of its unwavering commitment to community welfare and resilience. In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the GHTA demonstrated exceptional leadership by providing essential updates, wellness checks, and relief items to those affected. Their proactive approach ensured the safety and awareness of the community during a challenging time, exemplifying the power of collaboration and support in the tourism sector. The GHTA was also the first runner-up for the 2024 CHIEF Award for Environmental Sustainability. “We are incredibly proud to have been recognised for our efforts in social responsibility,” said Arlene Friday, CEO of GHTA. “This award reflects our dedication to not only promoting tourism in Grenada but also ensuring the well-being of our community. Our response during Hurricane Beryl was a testament to the strength and resilience of our members and the importance of standing together in times of crisis.” The CHIEF forum serves as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, networking, and exploring innovative strategies to enhance the Caribbean tourism experience. GHTA’s participation underscores its commitment to engaging with industry leaders and stakeholders to drive sustainable growth and development within the region. As GHTA continues to champion the interests of Grenada’s tourism sector, it remains focused on fostering collaboration and resilience in the face of challenges. The association looks forward to leveraging insights gained from CHIEF to further enhance the tourism landscape in Grenada. GHTA
A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also sought to be CEO and in an email outlined a plan where he would “unequivocally have initial control of the company” but said that would be temporary. He grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI's board in early 2018. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.
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Intapp stock soars to all-time high, hits $60.92Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) has announced the results of the 16th edition of the Undergraduate Research Experience Programme (UREP) competition, hosted at University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). This annual competition aims to inspire undergraduate students to advance their research skills and academic careers under the guidance of faculty mentors. The participation involved in this year’s UREP was diverse, with students from five academic institutions in Qatar, including: Qatar University, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar and Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar. Additionally, the projects covered a vast majority of subjects ranging from Environment and Energy, Social Arts and Humanities, Biomedical & Health, and Information and Communication Technology. A panel of 14 judges evaluated the poster presentations, in addition to three judges for the oral presentations. Projects were assessed based on their significance, research outcomes, student learning experience, and presentation quality. The awards are divided into two categories: the poster presentation category and the oral presentation category. This year, Kareem Fanous, Yazan Kaddorah, Aimen Javed, and their mentors Dr Isra Marei, Dr Hong Ding, and Prof Christopher Triggle from Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar secured first place in the oral presentation category with their project titled Interaction between Platelets and Endothelial Progenitor Cells: Role in Diabetes-Induced Atherogenesis. In second place, Diala Bushnaq, Raghad Aljindi, Reema Al Emadi, Sara Mohsen, Raghd Al-Shamari, Malek Chabbouh, and their mentors Dr Shona Pedersen and Dr Muhammad Chowdhury from Qatar University were awarded for their project eMindReader: A Deep Learning-Based Decoding System for Recognizing Inner Speech in Complete Locked-In Syndrome Patients. Third place went to Nadine Elkholy, Haya Al-Rewaily, Shouq Al-Musleh, and their mentors Prof Othmane Bouhali and Maya Abi Akl from Texas A&M University at Qatar for their project on Crystals Study: Positron Emission Tomography Simulations for Pediatric Applications. Additionally, the poster presentations witnessed high competition, where 45 teams presented their research outcomes. Marwa Elshazly, Sondus Jawad, Ayesha Ahmed, and their mentor Prof Kazeem Yusuff from Qatar University took first place with their project, Community Pharmacists’ Readiness to Assume the Role of Deprescribing Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults in Qatar. Second place was shared by two teams: Aya Alabdulrazzak, Noof Al-Khal, Safa Alzneika, Sara Fetais, Tala Ismail, and Salwa Almaraghi, along with their mentors Dr Michial Nomiks and Dr Halema Alfarsi from Qatar University, who were awarded for their project, Molecular Analysis of BRCT Mutations of BRCA1 Protein Associated with Elevated Risk of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer; and Noor Elgergawy, Sruthi Kadampotupadeth, Mo Hamed Kurdi, Rohail Butt, Maheen Tariq, and Farah Khattab, with their mentors Azad Asgraf, Dr Amith Khandakar, and Prof Michael Phillips, who presented their project, Application of Artificial Intelligence and Lifecycle Assessment in Converting Organic Waste to Compost. In third place were two additional teams: Hessa Al-Thani, Abdulla Babikr, Murtaza Gundru, Haya Haji, and Wala Abdelhalim, with their mentors Dr Mohammed Al-Hashimi and Dr Konstantinos Kakosimos from Texas A&M University at Qatar, for their project, Self-Healing and Stretchable Next-Generation Nature-Inspired Conjugated Organic Polymers for Electronic Skin; and Ala Alardah, Amal Mahgoub, Asma Abd, Hadir Ibrahim, Noora Aboumattar, and Marwa Alani, along with their mentors Dr Noora Al-Qahtani and Dr Ahmed Bahgat Radwan from Qatar University, for their project, Smart Super Hydrophobic Antifouling Coatings for Seawater Systems. The competition also recognised the winners of the Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO), which celebrates visual communication of scientific concepts and research in Qatar through art. The competition this year received 46 images and amassed more than 1,700 votes from the public and Qatar’s scientific and academic communities. The top three BRIO contest winners were Dr Abbirami Sathappan, Dr Muftah El-Naas and Dr Noor Ali Al-Maslamani. UREP was launched in 2006, and since then it has awarded over 5,400 undergraduate students from eight universities across Qatar for their contributions to 1,450 projects during the past UREP cycles including this one. Exceptionally, 1,240 UREP projects have been completed in the past 18 years, emphasizing the programme’s enduring impact. UREP showcases QRDI Council’s consistent efforts in enhancing Qatar’s RDI ecosystem and achieving Qatar’s national vision 2030, which seeks to establish Qatar as a hub for talent in cutting-edge innovation, research and development, focusing on sustainable energy, healthcare, and technology. One of the main elements of Qatar’s RDI ecosystem is scientific research. The number of research initiatives and results being produced in Qatar is steadily rising. In order to secure the strong durability of Qatar’s RDI ecosystem, competitions like the UREP seek to inspire and assist bright young minds in realizing their critical role as catalysts for advancing innovation and scientific research in Qatar. The hands-on research programme also helped to create talent for the national research infrastructure and increase faculty-student collaboration to generate pertinent research for the creation of creative solutions to national problems. Copy 24/11/2024 10
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