Rajinikanth praises ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ as ‘fun entertainer’; Vishnu Vishal calls it ‘the biggest motivation’

Rajinikanth praises ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ as ‘fun entertainer’; Vishnu Vishal calls it ‘the biggest motivation’

Vishnu Vishal has received special appreciation from Superstar Rajinikanth for his latest film ‘Gatta Kusthi 2.’ The actor took to Instagram to share that Rajinikanth personally called him after watching the sports family entertainer. Along with expressing his happiness, Vishnu also revealed the encouraging words spoken by the Superstar, calling the phone call one of…

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Stop throwing away vegetable peels! Here’s how to turn kitchen scraps into natural fertiliser for your garden

Stop throwing away vegetable peels! Here’s how to turn kitchen scraps into natural fertiliser for your garden

There is nothing easier and more effective than adding vegetable peels to the compost bin or pile. Being mixed together with dry leaves, paper, grass and other ingredients, they turn into fertilizer in course of time. This fertilizer will enrich the soil, feed bacteria, and deliver enough organic matter for flowering plants, vegetables, and houseplants….

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Trump wants to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain: Why the secret nuclear site won’t be easy to destroy

Trump wants to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain: Why the secret nuclear site won’t be easy to destroy

Pickaxe Mountain escaped both the June 2025 Operation Midnight Hammer strikes and subsequent US-Israeli military operations this year. US President Donald Trump has signalled that Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex could be the next target of American strikes, describing it as a possible target for “a nice, big, fat shot right in the…

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XAT 2027 registration begins at xatonline.in, city intimation slips to be released by August 5: Check direct link to apply

XAT 2027 registration begins at xatonline.in, city intimation slips to be released by August 5: Check direct link to apply

XLRI has opened the XAT 2027 application window for candidates aspiring to pursue management programmes at participating business schools. The online registration process will continue until December 6, 2026, while the examination is set for January 3, 2027. Applicants should complete the form, upload documents, and pay the prescribed fee within the stipulated timeline. XAT…

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Vincent Van Gogh Quote: Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh: “One must spoil as many canvases as one succeeds with”

Vincent Van Gogh Quote: Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh: “One must spoil as many canvases as one succeeds with”

Vincent Van Gogh believed many canvases are spoiled for each success. This idea highlights that mistakes are essential for learning and growth. Serious work requires repeated attempts and persistent effort over time. This principle applies to various fields beyond just painting. Viewing errors as part of the process fosters creativity and faster learning. Good work…

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Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates’ shopping app accused of taking credit for sales it didn’t drive, company responds ‘we were…’

Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates’ shopping app accused of taking credit for sales it didn’t drive, company responds ‘we were…’

Phia, the online shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, is facing scrutiny after an independent researcher Ben Edelman accused it of taking credit for online sales it did not drive. According to a report by Bloomberg, the publication also conducted a testing a found that Phia’s browser extension opened…

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AI-generated image The privacy debate around artificial intelligence has intensified after recent changes by Google and Meta highlighted how user data can be used to improve AI models. The issue is no longer limited to search queries. AI companies are increasingly interested in the data users create while interacting with their services — chats, photos, voice recordings, documents and search activity.Why has this become a bigger issue now?■ Google began rolling out its new Search Services History settings on May 26, separating search activity controls from the older Web & App Activity settings. Under the new system, images, audio recordings, videos, and files used across services such as Search, Maps, Translate, News, and Lens may be stored and potentially used to improve AI systems unless users turn the option off. Google said the rollout would continue over the following months.Meta’s AI photo tools drew attention in the first week of July 2026, when the company expanded features, including Muse Image, which can create AI-generated images using eligible public Instagram photos unless users opt out.What are Google and Meta saying?■ Google has defended the changes as giving users “more control” over their search history and personalisation settings. The company says users can disable Search Services History entirely or choose whether images, files and audio recordings are saved. “We take your privacy seriously and take steps to protect it when using your Search Services History data to train our AI models,” said Google in a support document.Meta says its AI features are intended to help users create and edit images and that people can manage eligible AI settings through the privacy controls available on its platforms. “At any time, you can turn off or allow reuse for reels, feed videos and photos across your entire account,” said Meta.Which platforms may use your data?■ The broader issue extends beyond Google and Meta. OpenAI’s ChatGPT allows many consumer-account conversations to be used for model improvement unless users disable the relevant training settings. Microsoft Copilot collects prompts, documents and usage data to improve services, although commercial customers receive stronger protections. Anthropic’s Claude and xAI’s Grok can also use some consumer interactions and uploads for model improvement, subject to their privacy settings and opt-out options.What data these AI platforms useDoes paying for a service stop data from being used?■ Not necessarily. Consumer subscriptions mainly provide additional features and higher usage limits. The strongest restrictions are usually found in enterprise, education and commercial plans, where providers make contractual commitments not to train models on customer data.What should users check?■ Privacy specialists say users who are concerned about AI training should review their settings rather than assume defaults are restrictive. On Google services, that means checking Search Services History, Web & App Activity and auto-delete settings. ChatGPT users can disable “Chat History & Training” if they do not want conversations used for model improvement.Meta users should review Instagram and Meta AI privacy controls and opt out of AI features that use public photos where available. Claude users can check data controls in settings and disable model-improvement participation where offered, while Grok users should review privacy settings on X and avoid sharing sensitive personal information.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAabhas SharmaA business management graduate, Aabhas turned to journalism before you could say MBA. It has been almost 15 years and there has been no looking back.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators’Brazenly Violated Our Order’: Supreme Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Fine On Comedian Samay RainaCalls For Wangchuk To Call Off Hunger Strike Grow: Politicians, Actors, Even Dipke Issue Appeals₹198 Crore, 8 Criminal Cases: What Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur Bypoll Affidavit Reveals123PhotostoriesCan gardening keep your brain younger? What neuroscience saysIndia gets plenty of sun, so why are millions still vitamin D deficient? Expert explains the silent health crisisAre fewer toys better for your child? What happened when a German kindergarten removed every toy for three monthsExclusive – Sunita Ahuja on Govinda’s alleged affairs and why she chose forgiveness; says ‘Why should I walk away if I love my husband? Kaun sa hero doodh ka dhula hai’From gold mines to desert ruins; 5 real ghost towns across America that look frozen in timeThink you know cows? These 5 surprising facts say otherwise8 ways to stop overthinking before it steals your peace of mindAlia Bhatt serves gothic glam in an all-black look as she joins Sohum Shah for ‘Tumbbad 2’Your kidneys could be losing function for years before creatinine rises; Doctor explains the silent damage most people never notice10 literary baby names inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless plays123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsVietnam Boat TragedyITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Tamil Nadu Steel Melting UnitGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi Police Wife MurderSharad PawarJharkhand RapeIran war

AI-generated image The privacy debate around artificial intelligence has intensified after recent changes by Google and Meta highlighted how user data can be used to improve AI models. The issue is no longer limited to search queries. AI companies are increasingly interested in the data users create while interacting with their services — chats, photos, voice recordings, documents and search activity.Why has this become a bigger issue now?■ Google began rolling out its new Search Services History settings on May 26, separating search activity controls from the older Web & App Activity settings. Under the new system, images, audio recordings, videos, and files used across services such as Search, Maps, Translate, News, and Lens may be stored and potentially used to improve AI systems unless users turn the option off. Google said the rollout would continue over the following months.Meta’s AI photo tools drew attention in the first week of July 2026, when the company expanded features, including Muse Image, which can create AI-generated images using eligible public Instagram photos unless users opt out.What are Google and Meta saying?■ Google has defended the changes as giving users “more control” over their search history and personalisation settings. The company says users can disable Search Services History entirely or choose whether images, files and audio recordings are saved. “We take your privacy seriously and take steps to protect it when using your Search Services History data to train our AI models,” said Google in a support document.Meta says its AI features are intended to help users create and edit images and that people can manage eligible AI settings through the privacy controls available on its platforms. “At any time, you can turn off or allow reuse for reels, feed videos and photos across your entire account,” said Meta.Which platforms may use your data?■ The broader issue extends beyond Google and Meta. OpenAI’s ChatGPT allows many consumer-account conversations to be used for model improvement unless users disable the relevant training settings. Microsoft Copilot collects prompts, documents and usage data to improve services, although commercial customers receive stronger protections. Anthropic’s Claude and xAI’s Grok can also use some consumer interactions and uploads for model improvement, subject to their privacy settings and opt-out options.What data these AI platforms useDoes paying for a service stop data from being used?■ Not necessarily. Consumer subscriptions mainly provide additional features and higher usage limits. The strongest restrictions are usually found in enterprise, education and commercial plans, where providers make contractual commitments not to train models on customer data.What should users check?■ Privacy specialists say users who are concerned about AI training should review their settings rather than assume defaults are restrictive. On Google services, that means checking Search Services History, Web & App Activity and auto-delete settings. ChatGPT users can disable “Chat History & Training” if they do not want conversations used for model improvement.Meta users should review Instagram and Meta AI privacy controls and opt out of AI features that use public photos where available. Claude users can check data controls in settings and disable model-improvement participation where offered, while Grok users should review privacy settings on X and avoid sharing sensitive personal information.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAabhas SharmaA business management graduate, Aabhas turned to journalism before you could say MBA. It has been almost 15 years and there has been no looking back.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators’Brazenly Violated Our Order’: Supreme Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Fine On Comedian Samay RainaCalls For Wangchuk To Call Off Hunger Strike Grow: Politicians, Actors, Even Dipke Issue Appeals₹198 Crore, 8 Criminal Cases: What Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur Bypoll Affidavit Reveals123PhotostoriesCan gardening keep your brain younger? What neuroscience saysIndia gets plenty of sun, so why are millions still vitamin D deficient? Expert explains the silent health crisisAre fewer toys better for your child? What happened when a German kindergarten removed every toy for three monthsExclusive – Sunita Ahuja on Govinda’s alleged affairs and why she chose forgiveness; says ‘Why should I walk away if I love my husband? Kaun sa hero doodh ka dhula hai’From gold mines to desert ruins; 5 real ghost towns across America that look frozen in timeThink you know cows? These 5 surprising facts say otherwise8 ways to stop overthinking before it steals your peace of mindAlia Bhatt serves gothic glam in an all-black look as she joins Sohum Shah for ‘Tumbbad 2’Your kidneys could be losing function for years before creatinine rises; Doctor explains the silent damage most people never notice10 literary baby names inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless plays123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsVietnam Boat TragedyITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Tamil Nadu Steel Melting UnitGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi Police Wife MurderSharad PawarJharkhand RapeIran war

The privacy debate around artificial intelligence has intensified after recent changes by Google and Meta highlighted how user data can be used to improve AI models. The issue is no longer limited to search queries. AI companies are increasingly interested in the data users create while interacting with their services — chats, photos, voice recordings,…

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Jul 15, 2026, 09:49 IST

Jul 15, 2026, 09:49 IST

FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina semi-final clash in Atlanta on Thursday. (AP/ANI Photos) LONDON: The FBI has labelled England’s semifinal with Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday night as the highest risk match due to the fierce and enduring rivalry between the two sides.Forty years ago when Argentina beat England 2-1 in the Mexico’86 quarterfinal…

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Priyanka Chopra teases ‘slow-motion jumps’ in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: ‘That’s all I can say’

Priyanka Chopra teases ‘slow-motion jumps’ in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi: ‘That’s all I can say’

Priyanka Chopra continues to build anticipation for her upcoming film, ‘Varanasi,’ directed by SS Rajamouli. The actor, who is making a comeback to Indian films after an 8-year gap, has unveiled some interesting information about the upcoming venture. While remaining tight-lipped about the story, Priyanka Chopra hinted at visually stunning action sequences that have already…

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India a ‘huge growth opportunity’: UK-India investment pact can boost FDI, says former FTA negotiator

India a ‘huge growth opportunity’: UK-India investment pact can boost FDI, says former FTA negotiator

India is emerging as one of the world’s biggest investment opportunities, with global companies increasingly backing its long-term growth story despite carefully weighing risks and returns, according to Harjinder Kang, the UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia. The executive said that a proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the two nations could further strengthen investor…

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Middle East war: Trump weighs ‘devastating strikes’; Iran targets US bases in Middle East – key points

Middle East war: Trump weighs ‘devastating strikes’; Iran targets US bases in Middle East – key points

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “until the end of America’s evils”, while warning that other oil and gas export routes serving the United States and its allies could also be shut if the conflict escalates.The warning came as the US military launched a…

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‘Received nothing but silence’: CJP’s Dipke slams Centre as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters Day 18 | India News

‘Received nothing but silence’: CJP’s Dipke slams Centre as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters Day 18 | India News

NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the Centre over its “silence” as Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike against examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak entered Day 18.In a social media post on X, Dipke said, “The man who chose to put his own life on…

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Jul 15, 2026, 09:28 IST

Jul 15, 2026, 09:28 IST

THE ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (AFP Photo) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi — with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at that time while playing…

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Christopher Nolan on making The Odyssey: Contradiction is one of the most interesting and evocative things that storytelling can deal with

Christopher Nolan on making The Odyssey: Contradiction is one of the most interesting and evocative things that storytelling can deal with

There are many truths to Christopher Nolan’s persona and cinema that coexist simultaneously, and he is as layered a mind as the stories he tells Christopher Nolan is an avid consumer of fine Earl Grey tea. Christopher Nolan was relishing a very clearly non-Earl Grey chai with bun maska in Mumbai. Christopher Nolan’s films are…

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NBA trade rumor: Bronny James could become father LeBron James’ on-court rival under latest Lakers speculation

NBA trade rumor: Bronny James could become father LeBron James’ on-court rival under latest Lakers speculation

Bronny James. Image via: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Bronny James, 21, remains under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on a guaranteed $2.3 million salary for 2026-27, even after father LeBron James informed the team he won’t return following eight seasons. The Athletic’s Dan Woike reports the Lakers view Bronny’s roster spot as independent of LeBron’s…

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