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Highlights from the latest #google I/O keynote presentation, featuring competitor technologies to #openai #gpt4 #chatgpt and many reveals across the entire suite of Google ( GOOG stock ) products and services. Highlights include Google PaLM, Google Gemini, #googlebard & more! Timestamps for this Google I/O '23 Supercut: 00:00 Generative AI in Google's Services 02:41 Google PaLM 2 vs OpenAI's GPT-4 05:19 Google Bard vs ChatGPT 10:24 Google Duet vs Microsoft Copilot 14:51 Google Search vs Microsoft Bing 19:21 Google Cloud vs Microsoft Azure 24:54 Generative AI Trust & Safety

S Jaishankar gave savage responses as he was grilled about India's multipolarity, Russia-India ties while he was seated besides U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference. Jaishankar said that he is smart enough to have multiple options and that people should be admiring him and not criticising him. He also lauded the BRICS and said that it was started in an era where Western dominance was strong. He clarified that India was non-West and not anti-West. Watch.

Houthis have claimed to have attacked a "British ship" named Pollux. However, American officials said that the vessel was Panamanian-flagged and Denmark-owned. They added that the ship was sailing from Russia to India. Yemeni news agency Saba also reported fresh airstrikes by US and UK on Houthi interests. Watch the full video for more.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on February 16. Cameron told Wang Yi that China should use leverage with Iran to pressurize Houthis to stop attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which have disrupted global trade. Watch this video to know more.

The Everest base-camp trek takes days and over 100 kilometers of hiking. Along the journey, teahouses provide a hot meal and a warm bed. But the porters, who carry upwards of 45 kilograms each day, usually stay in separate lodging from the climbers who hire them. And at over 4,200 meters, getting anything to a teahouse, whether on back or by yak, is a logistical nightmare. So, what's it like inside these teahouses? And how do you run a business at the top of the world

Will the European Union Sanction Indian Companies? | Vantage with Palki Sharma The European Union has proposed sanctions against Chinese and Indian firms for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial complex. If approved, it would be the first European sanction against Indian firms over the war in Ukraine. How will this impact India-Europe ties? Palki Sharma tells you.

India challenged the hegemony of five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, asking how long will the will of the five members override the collective will of 188 member states. “This must change,” said Ruchira Kamboj, India’s permanent representative at the United Nations while calling for UNSC reforms. This comes after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India would get the permanent seat at UNSC, but not easily. Tesla boss Elon Musk recently said that India not having a permanent seat at the UNSC was “absurd”.

The Arab League announced a crackdown after Israel prepared for a ground assault in south Gaza's last city, Rafah. The Arab League has designated 60 Israeli organisations and far-right settler groups as terror entities. The league also approved a list of 22 Israeli figures implicated in “endorsing the genocide” against the Palestinian people. Watch this video to know more

Russia already has one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world, deployed strategically across its land. Now, it has declared 2024 as the year when it expands its nuclear ammo even further, from land, air and sea. Take these along with Russia's recent battleground advancements in Avdiivka in Eastern Ukraine. Top that, with its deft Russian diplomacy in West Asia where its arch enemy U.S. is experiencing near-daily attacks. All these are setting a trend for 2024, which surely has President Vladmimir Putin smiling. And His next stop? Is NATO state Turkiye, where the Russian leader will make his first major international trip, if all goes well. Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana as he examines Russia’s game plan for 2024.

Northern Ireland's First Minister, Michelle O'Niell, endorsed Iran-backed Hamas as a "partner for peace". She also emphasised on the need for dialogue and how it can help end the conflict in Gaza. Watch the full video to know more. #northireland #ireland #israel #israelhamaswar #palestine #hamas #hamasnews #hamasgaza #hamasvsisrael Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future.

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses President Biden saying his 'memory is fine' during an address to the nation on 'Fox News @ Night.' #foxnews #fox

Putin Tucker Full Interview | Tucker Putin Interview Full | Tucker Carlson Far-right American journalist Tucker Carlson has aired his high profile interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his first interview to the western media since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin said Russia hasn’t achieved its objectives in the war yet but insisted he does not seek to expand the war to neighbouring countries such as Poland and Latvia. Putin said he will consider negotiations if the US stops supplying arms to Ukraine.

Pakistan Election 2024: पाकिस्तान के चुनाव की पूरी जानकारी | Voting | Imran Khan #pakistanelection #pakistanelection #breakingnews #PakistanElection2024 #PakistanElection2024Update #livenews #latestnews #imrankhan #pakistannewslive

European Nations to Invest $100 Billion in India: All You Need to Know | Four nations affiliated with the European Union are eyeing to make investments worth $100 billion in India. An investment planned to roll-out in a span of 15 years, this proposed trade pact includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. Better known as the 'European Free Trade Association', these four nations are negotiating an extensive trade deal with New Delhi. What's in this trade pact for India? --- European Union | India | European Nations | $100 Billion Investment | European Free Trade Association | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma

The IMF has said the Maldives is at "high risk" of debt distress in its latest report. China makes up around 42% of the country's external debt, most of which was racked up under pro-Beijing former president Abdulla Yameen. What is President Muizzu's plan to repay this debt?

Nvidia Set to Overtake Amazon's Market Valuation | American chip-maker Nvidia is all set to overtake Amazon's market valuation in a move that signals the growing importance of semiconductors in the AI age. Nvidia's profits had increased 14-fold in the last quarter on demand from major tech companies like Microsoft and Google. we tells you the story of Nvidia. --- Nvidia | Amazon | Market Valuation | Microsoft | Google | A.I. Chips | USA | China | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #nvidia #amazon #marketvalue #ai #techchips #unitedstates #china #palkisharma #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #worldnews

Italy Kills Bear, Sparks Outrage as Countries Wrestle With Bear Problem | Italy has killed a bear saying that it showed "excessive confidence". Now, animal rights activists are demanding action against the authorities. And blamed an experiment to re-initiate bears in the Alps. What was this experiment? Is it to blame? Also, Italy is hardly the only country with a problem of bear attacks. Why are bear attacks on the rise in some countries?

Russia's economy expanded by 3.6% in 2023 despite heavy sanctions from Western nations. According to the International Monetary Fund's assessment, Moscow's GDP will further rise by 2.6%. These estimates were not far from what Russia's President Vladimir Putin had predicted in December 2023. Russia has now surpassed G7 nations to prevail economically. How did Moscow sustain its economic growth amid an onslaught of Western sanctions? Can it maintain this growth momentum in the long run?

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that India wants to be a partner with the United States but does not trust Washington to lead. Haley also said that India took a smart decision by choosing to stay close with Russia. Why is Nikki Haley dragging India into the US presidential elections? Palki Sharma tells you.

Massive violence erupted in the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday. This after a madrassa and an underground mosque-like structure were demolished. Angry locals pelted stones at the officials and set barricades and vehicles on fire. The state government imposed a curfew in the area and asked for paramilitary forces to maintain order. HT reported that the government of Uttarakhand has ordered police to "shoot rioters on sight". Watch for more.

Tensions are high after a senior commander of an Iran-backed militia group was killed in a US drone attack on a street in the Iraqi capital. The strike was in response to the deaths of three American service personnel at a US base in Jordon last month. Sky News' special correspondent Alex Crawford arrived at the scene shortly after the blast and said there was "great tension" and a "great deal of anger towards America".

Will Imprisoned Imran Khan's "AI Campaign" Help Him Win Back Pakistan? Pakistan is heading for polls this week. While Imran Khan has been imprisoned for 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is ramping up his election campaign. However, Imran Khan's political party Tehreek-e-Insaaf has been using the imprisoned former Prime Minister's "notes" from prison to generate AI speeches to run Khan's campaign. This has invited a retort by Pakistan's Army Chief, who has termed social media "vicious". Can Imran Khan turn the tables on Pakistan's Army from prison?

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The #1 largest automaker in China, BYD, has unveiled a groundbreaking marvel that is sending shockwaves through the entire car industry. This revelation comes as a surprising jolt for prominent automakers from Europe, America, Japan, and even Chinese car manufacturers themselves. The source of this astonishment is none other than the all-new BYD Yang Wang U8 SUV. Regarded by numerous car experts worldwide as incomparable to any other vehicle on Earth, the BYD Yang Wang U8 has left its competition in disbelief with its unimaginable features and cutting-edge technology

Blackstone (BX), one of the world's largest and most powerful alternative asset managers, has defaulted on a $562.5 million loan secured by a portfolio of secondary European properties. This shocking and alarming news indicates that Blackstone, which manages over $1 trillion in assets for institutional and individual investors, is facing serious financial difficulties and risks. It also raises questions about the health and stability of the global financial system, which relies heavily on Blackstone and other similar firms for liquidity and credit.