Today in History (October 10th, 1845)
The U.S. Naval Academy was founded on 10th October 1845 by George Bancroft, a historian, educator, and secretary of the navy. It was established to enhance the training of midshipmen and improve instructional methods. The academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
Summary of Today’s News
Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap
Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on the gender gap in the labour market. Her work spanning 200 years reveals that despite economic growth and increased female education, gender pay disparities persist. Goldin highlights the importance of understanding the interplay between family and work life in addressing this issue.
The state of India’s Scheduled Areas
Scheduled Areas in India, covering 11.3% of the land, are vital for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) who make up 8.6% of the population. The constitution under Article 244 designates these areas, and State governments are involved in their administration. Scheduled Areas empower local communities, particularly through the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), by allowing direct democracy through gram sabhas.
What is multimodal artificial intelligence and why is it important?
AI’s future is heading towards multimodal systems that allow interaction through various means such as text, images, and audio. OpenAI has integrated image analysis and speech synthesis into its GPT models, enhancing user engagement. Multimodal AI, already in use, finds applications in areas like content moderation and image captioning. Companies like Meta are working on advanced multimodal AI that can combine text, audio, visual, and other data, with potential applications in fields like medicine and autonomous driving. Speech translation is another area benefiting from multimodal AI.
The silence around the state’s seizure of India’s press
The concerns regarding digital data privacy, media freedom, and journalistic rights in India, particularly in the context of recent actions against media entities like News Click. There is need for legal reforms to protect personal data and ensure journalists’ safety from intrusive searches. The outdated legal framework, failure to address modern technology challenges, and the judiciary’s inaction are noted.
