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First ChatGPT arrest in China over fake train crash news

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Beijing: Chinese police have detained a man for allegedly generating fake news of a train crash and disseminating it online using artificial intelligence technology, in what was reported to be China’s first arrest for misuse of ChatGPT.
Police in northwestern Gansu province said in a statement on Sunday that a suspect surnamed Hong had been detained for “using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information”.
The case first caught the attention of the cyber division of a county police bureau when they spotted a fake news article that claimed nine people had been killed in a local train accident on April 25, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Monday.

The cybersecurity officers in Kongtong county found the article simultaneously posted by more than 20 accounts on Baijiahao, a blog-style platform run by Chinese search engine giant Baidu. The stories had received more than 15,000 clicks by the time it came to authorities’ attention, it said.
The Gansu public security department said Hong was suspected of the crime of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”, a charge that normally carries a maximum sentence of five years. But in cases that are deemed especially severe, offenders can be jailed for 10 years and given additional penalties, the Post reported.
This is the first time the public has been made aware of an arrest by Chinese authorities after Beijing’s first provisions to regulate the use of “deepfake” technology officially took effect in January, it said.
The police said they traced the origins of the article to a company owned by the suspect Hong, which operated personal media platforms registered in Shenzhen in Guangdong province in southern China.
Some 10 days later a police team searched Hong’s home and his computer and detained him.

The statement said Hong confessed to bypassing Baijiahao’s duplication check function to publish on multiple accounts he had acquired. He input the elements of trending social stories in China from past years into ChatGPT to quickly produce different versions of the same fake story and uploaded them to his Baijiahao accounts, it said.
While ChatGPT is not directly available to Chinese IP addresses, Chinese users can still access its service if they have a reliable VPN connection.
Chinese IT outlets were experimenting with their versions of the ChatGPT after Microsoft and Google announced their innovations.
China closely monitors its social media through firewalls, especially Sina Weibo, which has over 592 million users to ensure no critical content against the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC).
China’s top internet regulator has long voiced concern that unchecked development and use of deep synthesis technology could lead to its use in criminal activities such as online scams or defamation.
As ChatGPT has gone viral in recent months, China’s law enforcement agencies have repeatedly voiced suspicion, and even warnings, about the technology.
In one of the first comments on the chatbot made by the Chinese security apparatus, police in Beijing specifically warned the public in February to be wary of “rumours” generated by ChatGPT, the Post reported.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
West Bengal bans ‘The Kerala Story’, makers to seek legal options

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Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal banned the film ‘The Kerala Story’ citing “maintenance of peace” and to avoid incidents of “hatred and violence” in the state.
West Bengal became the first state to ban the film, which narrates the ordeal of three women who are trafficked to ISIS camps after being converted to Islam through marriage.
There’s a continuing political outcry around the movie even as it has been made tax-free in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh.

On the decision to ban the film, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “It is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and maintain peace in the state.”
Also raking up the ‘Kashmir Files’, a film on the alleged genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, which ran to packed houses despite evoking protests from the Opposition, the Bengal CM said, “What was ‘The Kashmir Files’? It was meant purely to humiliate a particular section of society. What is ‘The Kerala Story’? It is a distorted story.”
The CM directed the state chief secretary to remove the movie from all theatres where it is being screened.
Reacting to the ban, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the producer of the film, said they will pursue legal options against the decision. “If state government won’t listen to us, we will explore legal avenues. However, whatever course we take will be based on legal advice,” Shah told ANI.
Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film evoked sharp opposition from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who called it “RSS propaganda”.

Congress MP from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor accused the makers of “misrepresenting” Kerala.
Campaigning for the BJP in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, weighed in on the controversy, accusing the Congress of standing with terrorists.
‘The Kerala Story’ stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani in lead roles.
A massive controversy erupted around the film after its trailer claimed that 32,000 women from Kerala had gone missing and joined the terrorist group ISIS. However, in the face of protests, the contentious figure in the trailer was later withdrawn.
Its trailer description was later changed to a story of three women from Kerala.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
India’s richest actress Aishwarya Rai’s net worth, cars and more

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Mumbai: The beauty queen with impeccable acting skills, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most popular Bollywood actresses. She was recently seen in Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan Part Two’ and is currently making headlines for her role in the film. The actress who is being praised for her acting skills, is one of the top highest-paid actresses in India. With over three decades in showbiz, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has accumulated huge wealth. If you are Aishwarya Rai’s fan, then keep scrolling to know her net worth and lavish lifestyle.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Net Worth 2023
Devdas’s ‘Paroh’ is very rich in her real life and is earning mainly from acting. Apart from charging a whopping amount to play a role in any film, Aishwarya Rai is earning a staggering amount from television commercials. She is the brand ambassador of several International beauty products too.
Jodhaa Akbar actress is one of the most successful businesswomen. She has invested in companies like Ambee, and Possible, among others. According to the report in Times of India, she is taking home a remuneration of Rs 10-12 crore per film.

The actress has a net worth of over Rs 800 crores, as per various reports.
Luxurious Home In Mumbai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lives in the Bachchan family’s bungalow named Jalsa with husband Abhishek Bachchan and other family members-Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. Their luxurious and palatial home is located in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood. According to the reports, Jalsa is valued at Rs 112 Crore.
Apartment in Bandra-Kurla Complex
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan bought a spacious 5-BHK apartment in a premium residential tower in Bandra-Kurla Complex in 2015. The 5,500 square feet apartment is worth Rs 21 crore.
According to multiple reports, Sonam Kapoor too owned a property in the same complex which she sold for Rs 32.5 crore at the start of this year (2023).
Aishwarya’s Dubai Villa
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also own a lavish villa in Dubai. The villa is located in Dubai’s poshest neighbourhoods, Sanctuary Falls in Jumeirah Golf Estates. It is a kind of vacation home for the Bachchan family. The villa has luxurious and modern amenities like a golf course, a swimming pool, a Scavolini-designed kitchen and more.

Worli Home
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan own a stunning apartment in Worli, Mumbai. The apartment is located on the 37th floor of Skylark Towers. It is worth 41 crore, according to various reports.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Car Collection
Aishwarya Rai loves luxurious cars and has shelled out a whopping Rs 7.95 crore to purchase a Rolls Royce Ghost a few years back. She also owns a Lexus LX 570 worth approximately Rs 2.33 crore and a swanky Audi A8 L which costs approximately Rs 1.56 crore.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
Govts to Big Tech: Create responsible AI first and then make it public

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New Delhi: The generative AI era came fast. However, the government scrutiny into Big Tech on AI came much faster to promote responsible innovation and risk mitigation as AI chatbots begin to worry lawmakers and regulators worldwide.
The governments feel that companies have a fundamental responsibility to make sure their AI products are safe and secure before they are deployed or made public.
In the US, Vice President Harris and senior Administration officials met with CEOs of four American companies at the forefront of AI innovation this week to share concerns about the risks associated with AI.

President Biden dropped by the meeting to underscore that companies have a fundamental responsibility to make sure their products are safe and secure before they are deployed or made public.
Harris told top Big Tech CEOs, including Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (ChatGPT fame), that the private sector has an ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to ensure the safety and security of their products.
She stressed that in order to realise the benefits that might come from advances in AI, “it is imperative to mitigate both the current and potential risks AI poses to individuals, society, and national security”.
“Every company must comply with existing laws to protect the American people. I look forward to the follow through and follow up in the weeks to come,” Harris said.
She told the CEOs that advances in technology have always presented opportunities and risks, and generative AI is no different.

“AI is one of today’s most powerful technologies, with the potential to improve people’s lives and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. At the same time, AI has the potential to dramatically increase threats to safety and security, infringe civil rights and privacy, and erode public trust and faith in democracy,” she stressed.
Meanwhile, the UK’s competition watchdog this week launched an initial review of “AI foundational models” like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing and Google’s Bard, saying the move will help create an early understanding of the market for AI models and what opportunities and risks these could bring.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the initial piece of work will help create competition and consumer protection principles to best guide the development of AI-driven markets going forward.
“AI has burst into the public consciousness over the past few months but has been on our radar for some time. It’s a technology developing at speed and has the potential to transform the way businesses compete as well as drive substantial economic growth,” said Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA.
“Our goal is to help this new, rapidly scaling technology develop in ways that ensure open, competitive markets and effective consumer protection,” she added.
In a white paper, the UK government in March asked regulators, including the CMA, to think about how the innovative development and deployment of AI can be supported in line with the 5 overarching principles of: safety, security and robustness; appropriate transparency and explainability; fairness; accountability and governance; and contestability and redress.
In line with the government’s AI white paper and the CMA’s role to support open, competitive markets, the review seeks to understand how foundation models are developing and produce an assessment of the conditions and principles that will best guide the development of foundation models and their use in the future.
The development of AI touches upon a number of important issues, including safety, security, copyright, privacy, and human rights, as well as the ways markets work.
The Indian government also wants Big Tech to create a responsible and ethical AI.
“AI is a kinetic enabler of the digital economy and innovation ecosystem. Government is harnessing the potential of AI to provide personalized and interactive citizen-centric services through digital public platforms,” according to the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has broadly outlined the IndiaAI programme and how it will help the country build world-class platforms, solutions and tools to not only solve local issues but also help the world.
“We aim to build commercially deployable AI platforms and solutions, developed by a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country which is our primary goal,” according to the minister.
India aims to become a global powerhouse of AI which does not just stop at integrating foreign chatbots but building next-generation AI-based innovations to empower billions of citizens.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 8, 2023
ChatGPT maker OpenAI’s losses swell to $540 mn, likely to keep rising

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San Francisco: The losses of Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the developer behind highly-successful AI chatbot ChatGPT, reportedly swelled to nearly $540 million last year and are likely to only keep rising.
According to The Information, OpenAI’s losses doubled as it developed ChatGPT and hired key employees from Google.
“The previously unreported figure reflects the steep costs of training its machine-learning models during the period before it started selling access to the chatbot,” the report noted.

OpenAI in February this year launched the new subscription plan, ChatGPT Plus, that is available for $20 a month.
However, the report mentioned that even if the revenue picks up, OpenAI’s losses are likely to keep rising as “more customers use its artificial intelligence technology and the company trains future versions of the software”.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has “privately suggested OpenAI may try to raise as much as $100 billion in the coming years to achieve its aim of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) that is advanced enough to improve its own capabilities”.
Elon Musk, Twitter CEO and an early investor in OpenAI, tweeted late on Saturday: “That’s what he (Altman) told me”.
Musk, who has criticised OpenAI several times, last month created a new company called X.AI which will promote AI in the ChatGPT era.

It was Musk who initially invested $100 million in OpenAI, but later exited the company.
In recent months, ChatGPT and GPT-4 have become a rage worldwide.
OpenAI recently closed a more than $300 million share sale at a valuation between $27-$29 billion, according to reports.
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May 8, 2023
Not Samantha, THIS actress to be seen in Oo Antava 2

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Hyderabad: When it comes to item numbers in Indian cinema, a few stand out and will be remembered forever. The song “Oo Antava” from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa has captivated audiences with its catchy beats and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s sizzling moves. The song has indeed become so popular that it has received over 455 million views on YouTube. Samantha was a big hit with that song, and many people started addressing her as “Oo Antava” girl.
Fans are unaware that director Sukumar approached several other beautiful women for the item number, including Disha Patani, before settling on Samantha. Reportedly, Allu Arjun was able to bring Samantha on board at a lower cost than the Bollywood stars had quoted.
However, the success of “Oo Antava” has everyone wondering who the next item girl in Pushpa Part 2 will be?

Some sources are claiming that Kajal Aggarwal, the Tollywood queen, will be dancing with Allu Arjun in this highly anticipated song. It remains to be seen whether she will be ready to show off her hot dance moves and set the screen ablaze once more. As we previously saw, the heroine showed off her moves with Jr NTR in the film ‘Janatha Garage,’ in which the actress gave an item number that shook the screen.
Speaking about the remuneration, rumours are rife that Kajal is charging Rs 5cr, the same amount that Sam charged for the item song in part one. But nothing has been revealed as of yet; it could be the same amount or a higher amount, given the film’s success in the first part of Pushpa.
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May 8, 2023
US NSA meets Saudi Crown Prince, Indian and Emirati counterparts

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Washington: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met the Saudi Crown Prince and his Indian and Emirati counterparts in Saudi Arabia during which they discussed bilateral and regional matters and their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the world.
The meeting took place in Jeddah on Sunday, the White House said.
“National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval on May 7 in Saudi Arabia to advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the world,” the White House said Sunday in a readout of the meeting.

“Sullivan also held bilateral meetings with the Crown Prince, Sheikh Tahnoon, and Mr Doval to discuss bilateral and regional matters. He looks forward to further consulting with Mr Doval on the margins of the Quad Summit later this month in Australia,” the White House said.
This is the first meeting between Doval and Sullivan after they launched the ambitious India US ICET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) dialogue here in January. Sullivan is currently travelling to Saudi Arabia.
With Crown Prince Mohammed, Sullivan reviewed significant progress in talks to further consolidate the now 15-month-long truce in Yemen and welcomed ongoing UN-led efforts to bring the war to a close, as well as covering a range of other issues.
“The four delegates agreed to maintain regular consultations and follow up on the matters discussed throughout the day,” the White House said.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Monday reported the meeting between Sullivan and Crown Prince in Jeddah.

They discussed Saudi-US strategic relations and how to enhance them in various fields, as well as regional and international developments of common interest, the SPA reported.
Separately, the Crown Prince held another meeting with the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Tahnoun and Indian national security adviser Doval, which Sullivan and the US delegation also attended, it said.
SPA reported that the meeting involved discussions of ways to strengthen ties between the respective countries in a manner that would enhance the growth and stability of the region.
Meanwhile, Axios, a Virginia-headquartered news company, reported that the US, Saudi, Emirati and Indian national security advisers were to discuss a possible major joint infrastructure project to connect Gulf and Arab countries via a network of railways that would also be connected to India via shipping lanes from ports in the region.
The project is one of the key initiatives the White House wants to push in the Middle East as China’s influence in the region grows, the report said. The Middle East is a key part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vision.
Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, the BRI is a vast collection of development and investment initiatives that have been planned to link East Asia and Europe through physical infrastructure, significantly increasing China’s economic and political influence across the world.
A US official had said the project would be one of many topics discussed during the visit.
The idea for the new initiative came up during talks held over the last 18 months in another forum called I2U2, which includes the US, Israel, the UAE and India, the report quoted two sources as saying.
The forum was established in late 2021 to discuss strategic infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
“Nobody said it out loud but it was about China from day one,” a former senior Israeli official directly involved in early discussions on the issue told Axios.
Israel raised the idea of connecting the region through railways during the I2U2 meetings over the last year. Part of the idea was to use India’s expertise on such big infrastructure projects, the former Israeli official said.
The Biden administration in recent months expanded on the idea to include Saudi Arabia’s participation.
The initiative would include connecting Arab countries in the Levant and the Gulf via a network of railways that will also connect to India through seaports in the Gulf, the sources said.
The Indian, Emirati and Saudi embassies in Washington did not respond to requests for comment, Axios said.
Sullivan hinted at this initiative during his speech on Thursday at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. “If you remember nothing else from my speech, remember I2U2, because you will be hearing more about it as we go forward,” he said.
Sullivan added the fundamental notion is to connect South Asia to the Middle East to the US “in ways that advance our economic technology and diplomacy.” He also said a number of projects are already underway “and some new exciting steps that we’re looking forward to undertaking in the months ahead.” Sullivan said in his speech that one of the pillars of the Biden administration’s strategy in the Middle East is regional integration.
Israel is not part of this initiative at the moment, but could be added to it in the future if efforts to further normalise relations in the region make progress, the source said.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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May 8, 2023
Sobhita has THIS to say about ‘relationship’ with Naga Chaitanya

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Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya who is gearing up for his next film Custody’s theatrical release is hitting headlines nowadays because of his personal life. The actor got married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu in 2017 but their relationship did not last long and the couple got divorced in 2021. It is now rumoured that Chay is dating actress and model Sobhita Dulipala currently.
Yes, since the picture of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Sobhita Dulipala from a fancy restaurant went viral on social media, it is rumoured that they are dating each other. Reacting to the rumours, Chay had once said that he doesn’t like how the media is connecting the dots and speculating about his love life which is a very personal matter.
After Naga Chaitanya, now Shobhita too publicly talked about her rumoured relationship with Custody actor. She said, “I’m only focused on my work for now. I want to do meaningful content. I don’t care about the rumors that are in circulation about my personal life. I haven’t done anything wrong so there’s no reason for me to panic.”

When asked whether she is in a relationship with Chay or not, Sobhita said, “It’s my personal choice. I don’t have to clarify what happens with me and my life. It’s not in the public domain. There’s absolutely no need for me to speak about or clarify about my life.”
Well, it is their personal life and fans should respect their decisions.
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May 8, 2023
Hyderabad: Section 144 imposed in 3 TSPSC examination centres

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Hyderabad: Section 144 has been imposed by the police around the premises of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) examination centres on May 8 and 9.
The Cyberabad and commissioner and Hyderabad city police commissioners imposed section 144, which bars any gathering around the premises of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) examination centres.
In a press note from both the police commissionerates, the police cautioned the general public from gathering in a group of four or more persons within 500 yards at all three examination centres of the TSPSC, where computer-based recruitment test examinations will be held on May 8 and May 9 in Hyderabad.

A press release from Cyberabad police commissioner Stephen Ravindra said, “Any person found violating the orders will be dealt with according to the law under section 144 Cr. PC. The order will remain in force from May 10 at all Examination centres of TSPSC,” it added.
The TSPSC exams are being conducted for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer, Electric Engineer and Mechanical /Agricultural Engineering in various engineering departments.
Two more arrested in TSPSC paper leak case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Telangana police probing Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) exam paper leak case has arrested two more accused.
Bhagwant, who works in the office of Vikarabad Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) and his brother Ravi Kumar have been arrested by the SIT. Officials found during the investigation that Bhagwant purchased a question paper of Assistant Engineer (AE) exam from one of the accused Dhakya Nayak for his brother Ravi Kumar.

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May 8, 2023
Samantha’s new home in Financial District, Hyderabad is worth Rs…

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Hyderabad: Tollywood has always been a lucrative business in India, with its films being watched by millions of people around the world. However, in recent years, the industry has not limited itself to just producing movies. Many Tollywood celebrities have also diversified into other businesses, with real estate being a popular choice. One such celebrity is Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been making headlines for her recent purchase of a new property in the outskirts of Hyderabad.
The news has generated a lot of buzz among her fans and followers, who are eager to know more about her latest investment in the real estate market.
According to latest report in Economic Times, Samantha bought herself a breathtaking duplex apartment in Financial District, one of the prime locations in Hyderabad for a whopping amount of Rs. 7.8 crore! The luxurious property is located in Jayabheri Orange County, a well-known gated community in Nanakramguda.

This magnificent duplex is spread across the 13th and 14th floors and boasts a sprawling 7,944 square feet of super-built-up area, offering a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline.
As per the report, the stunning abode has an exquisite design that seamlessly blends modernity and timeless elegance. From the moment you walk in, you will be greeted by an unparalleled ambiance of luxury and sophistication. The spacious living areas are flooded with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
Apart from this, Samantha also owns a lavish multi-crore house in Jubilee Hills where she currently resides. It is reportedly worth Rs 100cr!
On the work front, Samantha plans to get back on track with her upcoming Tollywood film ‘Kushi,’ which she will co-star in with Vijay Deverekonda. She will also appear alongside Varn Dawan in the Amazon web series ‘Citadel’ in Bollywood.

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May 8, 2023