Meta has given approval for US government agencies and defense contractors to use its AI models, called Llama, to assist in military and national security efforts. While Meta’s AI models are typically not allowed for use in military-related projects, an exception has been made for US defense agencies and their contractors. The company also plans…
Many government departments and affiliated firms in Kerala are hiring private PR agencies on annual contracts, sidelining the state-run Public Relations Department. Despite assurances from the Chief Minister that the state relies solely on the PRD for news dissemination, various departments are engaging private PR agencies through non-transparent processes, bypassing tender requirements. Key departments like…
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) has transferred its innovative wastewater treatment technology to more agencies. The technology, called NOWA, is an engineered biological treatment system that can recover reuse quality water, bioenergy, and organic manure from wastewater. It has advantages such as requiring less space, infrequent sludge disposal, low electricity consumption,…