Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Indian-origin boy wins World Memory Championship, can remember 87 names and faces in 15 mins

Indian-origin boy wins World Memory Championship, can remember 87 names and faces in 15 mins

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2s3LETC

Netflix Blocks Show in Saudi Arabia Critical of Saudi Prince

The episode of “Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj,” which critiques the crown prince, was blocked from streaming in the country after the government complained that it violated cybercrime laws.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2R2q7da

Curbs on A.I. Exports? Silicon Valley Fears Losing Its Edge

The Commerce Department is considering national security restrictions on artificial intelligence. Some worry they could stunt the industry in the U.S.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GNqgfS

Baby boy found alive after 35 hours under rubble of collapsed building in Russia

Baby boy found alive after 35 hours under rubble of collapsed building in Russia

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2F1WCkv

Big Tech May Look Troubled, but It’s Just Getting Started

Even as Facebook, Google and others confronted challenges in 2018, their ambitions were undimmed. After all, so much of life remains undisrupted.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2F0IOHx

Pakistani army re-introducing proscribed groups in Waziristan

Pakistani army re-introducing proscribed groups in Waziristan

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2QfPlPO

Democrat Elizabeth Warren takes step to challenge Trump in 2020 Presidential Election

Democrat Elizabeth Warren takes step to challenge Trump in 2020 Presidential Election

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2BT4scZ