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A senior developer advocate, Ali Mustufa, developed an AI-powered app to aid his Bell's palsy recovery after experiencing facial paralysis. Leveraging tools like Google's MediaPipe, OpenAI Codex, and Claude AI, the "Mirror" app tracks facial symmetry during exercises, offering real-time feedback and progress monitoring.

Meta's $2 billion AI acquisition of Manus AI has been blocked by China, citing national security and technology transfer concerns. Chinese regulators reviewed the deal, restricted Manus founders from leaving the country, and ultimately ordered the companies to cancel the transaction. This move highlights escalating US-China tensions over advanced AI technology and offshore structures.

China's industry regulator has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, citing national security concerns. This move follows the US announcing a crackdown on foreign tech companies exploiting AI models. China is also reportedly restricting US capital in its leading tech firms without government approval, signaling an escalating AI war.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is impressed by AI's rapid advancement, noting tools like Anthropic's Claude are transforming software development. He predicts companies will reallocate resources from engineering to distribution as AI automates coding, with over two-thirds of new code at Snap now written by AI systems.

In an ambitious move to tackle traffic woes, Bihar is rolling out a cutting-edge Intelligent Traffic Management System. This innovative initiative will harness AI technology, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, and smart signaling to alleviate congestion and reduce accidents. With the deployment of over 500 cameras to monitor infractions, the system will issue electronic fines to encourage rule adherence.

Prat Vemana, executive VP and chief information and product officer at the $105-billion Target, is trying to put AI into the hands of everyone shaping the retail experience, from designers and planners to store teams and digital engineers. And the India centre is playing a central role in the effort to make Target run on AI

Czech Republic's Hranice Abyss, the world's deepest water-filled cave, holds a mystery extending to a kilometre, far beyond its explored 473.5 meters. Formed by hot groundwater, its extreme depths challenge human divers. Robotics, inspired by autonomous systems, are now key to mapping this geological enigma, pushing the boundaries of deep Earth exploration.

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and potential technology leakage. This move follows reports of Beijing restricting American capital in its AI sector. The decision stems from Manus's "general AI agent" technology, developed in China but moved to Singapore, raising fears of intellectual property transfer to US firms.

China has ordered Meta to reverse its $2.5 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus within weeks, citing national security. Beijing claims authority over the Singapore-based firm's China-linked AI technology, demanding the return of assets and data. This move signals a strong warning to Chinese tech founders against exporting sensitive innovations to geopolitical rivals.

IIT Madras, in collaboration with MNRE and ITEL Foundation, has announced a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School across IIT campuses. The programme will train BE/BTech graduates and early-career professionals in power electronics, system integration, and control systems through lectures and project-based learning. With a batch size of 10 per campus and a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, the initiative includes industry support and placement opportunities in renewable energy and power systems sectors.

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