Xbox producer recommends ChatGPT, Copilot prompts to laid off Microsoft staff

After Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs, executive producer Matt Turnbull suggested using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support and career guidance. In a deleted LinkedIn post, he shared prompts for job planning, resume help, and networking, aiming to ease the stress of unemployment.

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Microsoft announces public preview of deep research in Azure AI foundry

This tool aims to accelerate research and deployment of frontier AI technologies, further strengthening Microsoft's position in enterprise-grade generative AI solutions.

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Startups weigh government nod to use Aadhaar KYC for gig workers

Food delivery and e-commerce startups are seeking government approval for Aadhaar authentication to streamline gig worker verification, following a crackdown on unauthorized Aadhaar usage. Protean eGov Technologies offers a secure channel for Aadhaar access with ministry clearance, potentially simplifying KYC processes. Startups are exploring Digilocker-based verification and redirection processes to comply with regulations and ensure secure onboarding.

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UGC NET answer key 2025 for June exams released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in: Raise objections online by this date, direct link here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2025 examination on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can now download their recorded responses and question papers. The objection window is open until July 8, 2025, allowing candidates to challenge discrepancies with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200 per question.

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AI robots fill in for weed killers and farm hands

Aigen's solar-powered, AI-driven robot "Element" autonomously weeds fields without chemicals, offering a sustainable solution to labour shortages and herbicide resistance. Designed by former Tesla engineer Richard Wurden, the robot mimics human weeding and runs on sunlight. The robot's AI system takes in data from onboard cameras, allowing it to follow crop rows and identify weeds.

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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with school students at NESAC on Tuesday

The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up NESAC in Shillong, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital laboratory.

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Top tech and startup stories this week

Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.

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