New AI tools let readers talk to books

With these tools, users get access to an e-book or audiobook alongside an AI chatbot. Readers can dig into a character's psychology, historical context, or a philosophical concept, no separate research required. Mid-listen, you can tap a button, ask your question, hear the answer, and then pick up the story right where you left off.

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Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data centre: WSJ

The power for the ⁠project is ‌controlled by the US government ​and ​funded separately by Japan under ⁠a recent trade deal, with US Commerce ​Secretary Howard Lutnick involved in deciding ​who will receive access to it, the report added.

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Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese artificial intelligence models are increasingly adopted by American users and businesses. These advanced systems offer competitive performance at significantly lower costs. Companies are switching to Chinese AI for routine tasks and cost reduction efforts. While US tech giants express frustration, independent developers find them appealing. China's open-source approach and state support fuel global expansion ambitions.

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UPSC ESE result 2026 released at upsc.gov.in: Direct link to download here

The UPSC has announced the Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 results, with 1,340 candidates qualifying for the Personality Test. Shortlisted candidates must complete a mandatory online application process during the upcoming 15-day window and upload required documents. The Commission has advised aspirants to keep original certificates ready for verification before the interview stage.

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Who is Pralhad Joshi, the new education minister? A look at his education, career and political journey

Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-time MP from Karnataka, Joshi holds a bachelor's degree from Shri Kadasiddheshwar Arts College, Hubballi. He now faces the task of steering examination reforms, strengthening the National Education Policy's implementation and rebuilding trust in India's education system.

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OpenAI's AI agent spent days hacking a company; it went unnoticed for a week

It took several more days for OpenAI to realise its agent was behind the hack, and the two companies only communicated about it for the first time on or around July 20, according to Thomas Wolf, Hugging Face's cofounder and three of the people familiar with the ‌investigation. Hugging ​Face is preparing a public timeline of the hack, Wolf said, adding that he could not speak to what happened at OpenAI.

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South Korea President Lee looking to open new era of AI in with global tech companies

President Lee delivered a keynote address ​unveiling a "San Francisco AI Declaration" that outlined South ​Korea's AI ambitions and its vision for technological cooperation with the United States. Lee separately met Nvidia CEO ​Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, before joining the South Korean government-backed summit ​in San Francisco.

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