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Ksnt.com 

Riley County police get 'state-of-the-art' incident response vehicle

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) will end 2024 with a new incident response vehicle added to its fleet. The RCPD posted on social media on Dec. 30 that after years of planning, it received a "state-of-the-art" F550 vehicle for the Hazardous Evidence Recovery Team (HERT). The vehicle is expected to improve [...]

Kfor.com 

Two arrested for alleged identity theft scheme

An alleged identity theft spree went on for months and now two people are arrested in connection to the crimes. According to the affidavit, the suspects stole thousands of dollars and created multiple bank accounts with fake identities.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

GIFT Nifty down 175 points; here's the trading setup for today's session

The Nifty remained volatile during the session, oscillating between 23,600 and 23,900. The overall outlook remains negative for the short term, with potential downside risks. On the lower end, support is seen at 23,400, while resistance is expected around 23,870 in the near term

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Small language models set to be the next big thing in AI

Large language models (LLMs), SLMs can generate human-like language but are trained on smaller datasets with fewer parameters. They are said to be easier to train and use, consuming less computational power, more cost-effective and better suited for specific tasks. The year 2024 saw launches of a slew of lightweight models, from Microsoft’s Phi family of SLMs to Google’s Gemma and a smaller variant of Meta’s Llama model.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Companies grapple with costs, complexity of overlapping cybersecurity laws

India's digital economy faces increasing compliance burdens due to overlapping cybersecurity laws from various regulatory bodies. Companies are challenged with inconsistent requirements in breach reporting, audits, and vulnerability assessments. Experts call for harmonization under a single governance body to reduce complexity and costs, especially urging the Data Protection Board under the DPDP Act to take on this role.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gig worker demand set to rise sharply on New Year’s Eve

While New Year's Eve is among the best days in a year for food delivery platforms, quick commerce and dining out categories also witness a surge in consumption on this day. During this high-demand period, delivery platforms offer incentives for gig workers to operate.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Zomato and Swiggy cash in on subscriber base

Zomato and Swiggy are focusing on monetising their growing loyalty programme subscriber base, which drives significant food delivery orders. Both platforms offer exclusive benefits to subscribers to increase engagement and improve margins, though high discounts and free deliveries impact profitability. They are exploring personalized products and ad revenues for long-term sustainability.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

#25 For 2025: How much further will AI disrupt lives?

Cyber threats will increase as AI makes scams more sophisticated. Deepfake tools and voice cloning will become harder to detect. Cybersecurity will be crucial for companies. Scammers will use advanced AI for convincing deepfakes. Audio deepfakes will rise. Expect more complex attacks. Adopting AI securely will be beneficial for businesses. Stay vigilant about security.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

#25 For 2025: With advancements in AI, what to expect from new gadgets?

Artificial intelligence is expected to revolutionise gadgets by 2025. AI phones will predict user needs, smart glasses will enhance visual experiences, and satellite internet will bring connectivity globally. Upgraded AI-powered smart speakers and Google's quantum computing chip, Willow, promise significant technological advancements, offering unprecedented speed and efficiency in data processing.

NBC News 

More young people are choosing trades over going to college

More young people are choosing to get training in plumbing, welding, electricity and other trades instead of going to college. Many say they want to avoid racking up college debt and to start their careers with good salaries. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.

The Punch 

LASG arrests 54 in Lekki, VI raids

The Lagos State Government has arrested 54 individuals during overnight enforcement operations in Lekki and Victoria Island. The government noted the move was part of efforts to uphold public safety and enforce compliance with environmental and social regulations. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting

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The Punch 

Gov’s wife urges women to embrace home gardening

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has encouraged women on home gardening as a way of promoting agricultural practices at local levels. Ibijoke made the comment while commending the Lagos winner of the ‘Every Home A Garden’ competition. The competition was under the Agriculture and Food Security Programme of the Renewed

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