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Goa CM Pramod Sawant Urges Balance Between Development and Heritage Preservation

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has stressed the importance of protecting the state's cultural heritage amid ongoing urban development. He called for a careful balance between infrastructure growth and the preservation of historical and environmental assets. Sawant's remarks highlight growing concerns over rapid development threatening Goa's unique identity. The Chief Minister emphasized that progress should not come at the cost of the state's rich heritage and natural surroundings.

FIFA Drops $20bn Private Equity Plan After Widespread Opposition

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to create a $20 billion company to manage the organisation's commercial operations, including the men's and women's World Cups and Club World Cups. The proposal would have offered private investors a 20% stake in the new entity. The intended anchor investor was a New York-based firm founded by Joshua Kushner, younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is son-in-law to US President Donald Trump. The plan was scrapped following significant global backlash from stakeholders across the football world.

Chinese Researchers Reportedly Used OpenAI and Anthropic Models to Train Local AI

Chinese researchers have reportedly used AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to develop domestic artificial intelligence systems, according to newly surfaced documents. The technique involved is known as 'model distillation,' where outputs generated by powerful AI systems are used to train smaller, more specialised models. These smaller models can then be deployed locally without requiring continued access to the original systems. The practice raises concerns about the use of Western AI technology to advance Chinese AI capabilities outside intended usage terms.