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Tesla faces a global wave of lawsuits from car owners. Drivers in Europe, Australia, and the US claim they were sold a 'self-driving' dream that has not materialized. Legal battles center on promises made as far back as 2017. Owners are demanding refunds for automated driving features they cannot use.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly stepping down later this year, with John Ternus set to take over. Reflecting on his tenure, Cook highlighted the life-saving impact of the Apple Watch and admitted Apple Maps' 2012 launch was a significant early mistake. Despite setbacks like AirPower and the self-driving car project, Cook emphasized user-centric decisions and learning from errors.

Tech pioneer George Hotz dismisses panic over Anthropic's AI model Mythos, claiming he could find zero-days faster. He argues skilled hackers have better, legal options, making exploits rare due to incentives, not difficulty. Experts agree, noting Mythos's findings were in controlled environments. Smaller, cheaper AI models also demonstrated similar capabilities, questioning the 'watershed moment' claim.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged US tech companies to lead global AI development, emphasizing its profound impact and the need for responsible innovation to benefit all Americans. He highlighted AI's transformative applications in medicine, education, and emergency response, while also acknowledging challenges like workforce disruption and the need for retraining and regulation.

Google co-founder Larry Page championed 'crazy' innovation, believing modest growth signals failure. He pushed for 10x improvements, not incremental tweaks, establishing Google X for ambitious 'moon-shot' projects. Page , who was the CEO in 2013, argued that a lack of grand ambition, not competition, poses the biggest threat, advocating for projects that profoundly benefit humanity.

US auto safety regulators have concluded their investigation into Tesla's "Smart Summon" feature, finding it linked only to minor, low-speed incidents without injuries. While closing the probe, the NHTSA noted Tesla has implemented software updates to address identified issues. However, the agency continues to scrutinize Tesla's broader driver-assistance systems, including Full Self-Driving.

Japanese tech firm Rapidus aims to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing, targeting mass production of cutting-edge 2nm chips next year. Led by Atsuyoshi Koike, the company is exploring ambitious plans for lunar chip fabrication by the 2040s, leveraging the Moon's unique environment. Rapidus also plans to offer express chip production, significantly reducing manufacturing time.

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Sourabh Raaj Jain, known for mythological roles, emphasizes the distinct demands of theatre compared to television and film. He maintains a clear separation between his real self and the characters he portrays, including divine figures. Jain expresses a desire to explore diverse genres like crime thrillers and shares his fondness for Ahmedabad's food and childhood memories.

UAE authorities are cracking down on loud vehicles and illegal modifications, imposing Dh1,000 fines, 12 black points and 30-day impoundment. This move aims to curb noise pollution, enhance public comfort and ensure urban liveability. The crackdown targets modified exhausts and engine alterations, reflecting a broader commitment to safer, quieter cities for all residents.

India may be small when it comes to sales of Ferraris, but the brand doesn’t mind that – considering it itself values “exclusivity” over scale.

The range-topping S 680 will vary by market. The US and UAE are expected to retain the 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 with 630hp and 900Nm, while markets such as India are likely to get a higher-output version of the 4.0-litre V8 with 612hp and 850Nm. A right-hand-drive V12, if offered globally, could be brought to India as a CBU.

AI vision tools can misidentify objects like Sphynx cats as elephants due to their reliance on surface patterns rather than human-like contextual understanding. This "representational misalignment" poses risks in critical applications. Researchers are exploring solutions by training AI on human similarity judgments to foster relational understanding.

Bodycam footage from Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest, released in March 2026, captured the pop star struggling to define his profession. Pulled over for traffic violations, Timberlake, 45, stated, "I'm Justin Timberlake" when asked about his job, later referencing his world tour.

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now common in Indian cars, offering features like automatic braking and lane keeping. While beneficial for avoiding accidents, their effectiveness is often hampered by inconsistent road markings and unpredictable traffic. Systems like AEB and blind-spot monitoring prove most useful, but lane-based features may struggle in real-world Indian conditions.