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TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 AI List of the World’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence

Leaders

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  • Masayoshi SonMasayoshi SonFounder, chairman, and CEO, SoftBankbyCharlie Campbell
  • Adam EvansAdam EvansExecutive vice president and general manager, Salesforce AIbyGabriela Riccardi
  • Rene HaasRene HaasCEO, ArmbyCharlie Campbell
  • Wang XingxingWang XingxingCEO, Unitree RoboticsbyHarry Booth
  • Amnon ShashuaAmnon ShashuaPresident and CEO, MobileyebyTharin Pillay

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Innovators

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  • Kakul SrivastavaKakul SrivastavaCEO, SplicebyGabriela Riccardi
  • Brandon TsengBrandon TsengCo-founder and president, Shield AIbySimon Shuster
  • Denise HerzingDenise HerzingFounder and research director, Wild Dolphin ProjectbyGabriela Riccardi
  • Mitesh KhapraMitesh KhapraAssociate professor, IIT MadrasbyTharin Pillay
  • Ana Helena UlbrichAna Helena UlbrichCo-founder and director, NoHarmbyAndrew R. Chow
  • Jeff LeekJeff LeekVice president and chief data officer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterbyAnnalisa Merelli

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Shapers

  • Stuart RussellStuart RussellCo-founder, International Association for Safe and Ethical AIbyTharin Pillay
  • Fei-Fei LiFei-Fei LiCo-director, Stanford HAI and CEO, World LabsbyAndrew R. Chow
  • Peter ThielPeter ThielPartner, Founders FundbyBilly Perrigo
  • David SacksDavid SacksWhite House AI and crypto czarbyAndrew R. Chow
  • Henna VirkkunenHenna VirkkunenExecutive Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, European CommissionbyHarry Booth
  • Peter KylePeter KyleU.K. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and TechnologybyTharin Pillay

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  • Chris LehaneChris LehaneChief global affairs officer, OpenAIbyBilly Perrigo
  • Marsha BlackburnMarsha BlackburnU.S. Senator, TennesseebyAndrew R. Chow
  • Jeffrey KesslerJeffrey KesslerUnder Secretary for Industry and Security, U.S. Commerce DepartmentbyTharin Pillay
  • Joshua KushnerJoshua KushnerFounder and managing partner, Thrive CapitalbyAndrew R. Chow
  • Paula IngabirePaula IngabireMinister of ICT and Innovation, RwandabyGabriela Riccardi
  • Bruce ReedBruce ReedHead of AI, Common Sense MediabyNatasha Frost

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Thinkers

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India unveils first made-in-country chips at major summit

India unveils first made-in-country chips at major summit

India achieved a landmark moment at Semicon India 2025 as Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 13 major semiconductor initiatives, marking the country’s transition from policy approvals to tangible chip production. The three-day conference showcased India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse through strategic partnerships and substantial investment commitments.

The highlight of the event came when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the first set of Made-in-India chips from a pilot line, symbolizing the fruition of the India Semiconductor Mission launched in December 2021. Vaishnaw described this achievement as “a moment of pride,” crediting the Prime Minister’s vision for transforming India from a chip consumer to a manufacturer in just three and a half years.

Official theme of Yoga Day 2025 

The Government of India, along with the Ministry of AYUSH, has made sure that the official theme of 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” This theme focuses on the interconnected advantage of yoga, not only for personal physical and mental wellness but also for planetary and ecological well-being

Reflecting on appeals for sustainability, this theme addresses the potential of yoga to encourage integral health, integrating individual well-being with comprehensive stewardship of the environment.

Through the invitation by MyGov to citizens to suggest a theme and define the theme’s meaning in terms of essays and other submissions, the Government underscores the official and broad-based character of the theme. The activities worldwide, from India to Chad to Canada, are being conducted under the theme of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” such as ecological yoga classes, online summits, tree-planting drives, and lead classes under the Common Yoga Protocol

Qwen 2.5 – Alibaba’s GenAI model

DeepSeek’s rapid success has not only rattled global AI players but also ignited a fierce battle at home.

The artificial intelligence race just got fiercer. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has entered the fray with its latest AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, setting the stage for an intense showdown against domestic rival DeepSeek and global heavyweights OpenAI and Meta. 

Alibaba’s surprise announcement on the first day of the Lunar New Year signals the urgency to counter DeepSeek’s meteoric rise. Over the past three weeks, DeepSeek’s AI breakthroughs have shaken Silicon Valley, causing a dip in tech stocks. The release of DeepSeek’s AI assistant on January 10, followed by its R1 model on January 20, forced competitors to scramble. 

Founded just 20 months ago in Alibaba’s home city of Hangzhou, DeepSeek has upended the industry with its low-cost, high-performance AI models. The pressure is now on established players like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu to accelerate their AI advancements to stay in the game.

However, cracks are appearing in DeepSeek’s rapid ascent. A recent audit by NewsGuard found DeepSeek’s chatbot lagging behind its Western competitors in accuracy and reliability.

Ranked tenth out of eleven AI models tested, DeepSeek’s chatbot managed only 17% accuracy in delivering news and information. It repeated false claims 30% of the time and gave vague or unhelpful answers 53% of the time, resulting in an 83% fail rate. The report raises questions about DeepSeek’s readiness to compete with established AI leaders like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir: Genius Architecture, Modern Facilities Inside Premises And More

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Ram Mandir:  The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is a representation of architectural genius, devotion and history. This magnificent temple, which was constructed at the birthplace of Lord Ram, is now a significant spiritual and cultural icon. Celebrating its first anniversary, the temple serves as a tribute to faith and unity, attracting followers from across the globe. Every element of the temple, from its exquisite Nagara-style architecture to its revered idols made from rare Shaligram stone, embodies India’s rich history. It is a famous and breathtaking building with distinctive elements including dirt from sacred sites, a time capsule, and a unique rock from Sri Lanka’s Ashok Vatika.

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1. Who Designed the Temple?

The Ram Mandir’s design was made in 1988 by the Ahmedabad-based Sompura family, who have constructed more than 100 temples worldwide for more than 15 generations, including the well-known Somnath temple. However, in 2020 there were some changes made to the design to conform to the concepts of Shilpa Shastra and Vastu Shastra.

2. Temple Area

top 10 interesting facts about Ayodhya ram Mandir (1)

top 10 interesting facts about Ayodhya ram Mandir (1)

   Ram Temple Ayodhya (Image: Canva) 

The temple has three storeys and is spread over 2.67 acres. It has five mandaps, 46 doors, and 390 finely carved pillars. The temple is 161 feet in height, 380 feet in length and 250 feet in width. A miniature version of Lord Ram has been kept in the sanctum, and Shri Ram Darbar will be shown on the first floor. From the Singhdwar, visitors will up 32 stairs to access through the eastern entrance.

3. Architectural Style

The Ram Mandir is built in a Nagara-style design and was constructed using pink sandstone from Mirzapur and Bansi-Paharpur in Rajasthan. A central tower (Shikhara) encircled by smaller towers (Mukha Mandapas) is what defines this architectural style.

4. Idol In The Sanctum

Crafted from Shaligram stone found in the Gandaki River in Nepal, the 51-inch black idol of Lord Ram as a 5-year-old kid is housed in the main sanctum (Garbh Griha). This idol took 7-8 months to complete.

5. Accessibility for Devotees

To enter the temple, visitors will have to climb 32 steps, which is a height of 16.11 feet off the ground. There are lifts for the aged and disabled as well as ramps to guarantee accessibility. Furthermore, a Pilgrim Facility Center (PFC) with locker and medical services is also being constructed for 25,000 people.

6. Additional Temples and Facilities

Additionally, there will be shrines to Mata Shabri, Maharshi Valmiki, Maharshi Vashishtha, and other deities within the temple complex. Visitors will have access to facilities like basins, restrooms, and bathing areas.

7. Sacred Soil And Holy Water

The temple foundation contains precious soil from 2,587 locations, including Jhansi, Haldighati, and the Golden Temple. The inaugural event included water from 155 holy rivers as well as soil from 2,000 pilgrimage locations. A time capsule buried 2,000 feet below the temple contains information about Ayodhya’s history and the birthplace of Lord Rama.

8. Representation Of The Solar System

The temple has a garden that features plants representing the 27 nakshatras (astrological constellations). In addition, the temple is built to last for more than 2,500 years and is earthquake-resistant.

9. A Special Gift From Sri Lanka

The temple received a rock as a gift from the ancient Ashok Vatika in Sri Lanka, where Ravan imprisoned Sita. By avoiding iron, the building is guaranteed to endure for more than a millennium

10. Modern Facilities In The Complex

The Ram Mandir premises include modern facilities such as:

– Emergency medical services

– Banks and ATMs

– Solar panels and power backups

– Ramps and lifts for senior citizens

– Pilgrim Facility Centre for Visitor Management

– Public utilities like toilets, bathrooms, and washrooms.

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