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Meta unveiled a new AI assistant, claiming it to be the most intelligent one available, but early interactions on social media revealed limitations in its ability to understand and respond to real-world situations. While Meta remains optimistic about its potential, experts warn that simply building bigger models may not be enough to achieve true human-level intelligence in AI.

The first phase of India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway, marked by a special Google Doodle and significant voter participation across 21 states and Union Territories. This phase involves 102 parliamentary seats, with eleven states and Union Territories completing their polling by the end of Friday.

Axiata and Bharti Airtel have joined forces to merge their Sri Lankan operations, forming a formidable player in the country's telecommunications landscape. This strategic move is expected to yield significant benefits, including economies of scale, reduced infrastructure duplication, and enhanced synergies in technology and capital expenditure.

Google fired 28 employees who protested the company's involvement in Project Nimbus by occupying office spaces and disrupting work, citing violations of its Code of Conduct and other internal policies. The company emphasized its commitment to maintaining a professional environment and warned against further disruptive behavior.

Netflix is shifting its focus from subscriber numbers to revenue and operating margins, as the company faces challenges in sustaining growth and mitigating password sharing. Despite this, Netflix remains a dominant force in the streaming industry, with plans to enhance content offerings and expand its advertising business.