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Union Minister Smriti Irani and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed outrage over the alleged attack on BJP leader Saraswati Sarkar by TMC goons in West Bengal. Irani, who spoke to Sarkar, expressed concern over the brutality and questioned the safety of women in Sandeshkhali if such incidents could occur in South Kolkata.

Meta AI, the artificial intelligence tool launched by Meta (formerly Facebook), has generated a wave of confusion and mixed reactions among users. Despite its potential to provide information and assistance, its unprompted responses in social media groups and lack of an opt-out option have raised concerns about privacy, control, and the integration of AI into our online experiences.

The Australian government is seeking public feedback on potentially extending the eSafety commissioner's online enforcement powers to include regulating hate speech, 'pile-ons', and deepfakes. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland is exploring new laws to enhance eSafety's reach, following a legal dispute with a social media platform over the removal of violent crime footage.

The report by the Victorian casino regulator that supported the decision to renew Crown Melbourne’s license highlighted several red flags and areas of concern for the casino’s future operations, including issues with governance, leadership, cultural reform, harm minimization efforts, and transparency. Despite improvements made by Crown, there are still significant challenges ahead and areas for ongoing improvement.

Microsoft has welcomed Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, to lead a new advanced AI research team after Altman's unexpected departure from OpenAI due to a corporate shake-up. Altman expressed that the mission continues while OpenAI's new CEO, Emmett Shear, clarified that Altman was not removed due to disagreements about AI safety, but rather due to communication issues with the board.