Amit Mehta is the US judge overseeing the landmark antitrust case brought against Google by US' Justice Department. Born in Gujarat's Patan, Mehta moved to US with his family at the age of one. He studied at Georgetown University and University of Virginia School of Law. He was appointed to US District Court for the District of Columbia in 2014.

Atlassian introduces Rovo, an AI tool for enterprises, facilitating seamless data access. Amidst scattered data challenges, Rovo integrates with third-party apps, streamlines search, learning, and action. It offers contextual results, enterprise-level permissions, and virtual teammates—Rovo Agents. Early access is available; full release anticipated by year-end. Waitlist remains open meanwhile.

Apple achieved record revenue in India during the quarter ending in March 2024, although it saw an overall 4% decline in revenue attributed to a 10% decrease in iPhone sales compared to the same period last year. Apple posted $90.75 Bn revenue in the March quarter, up from $81.8 Bn in the year-ago period.

Elon Musk said X (formerly Twitter) "must respect the laws of a country" or it'll get blocked. "If we get a court order...that...appears to be in compliance with a country's laws...we take the action required, even if we disagree with the laws," Musk said. He remarked after an Indian user criticised X for briefly blocking their account over a post.

In a groundbreaking move, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has introduced an AI-generated spokesperson. Named Victoria Shi, this virtual envoy is designed to handle media briefings & streamline communications. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency and ensure consistent messaging in international interactions. Victoria represents a significant leap in integrating ai within governmental operations.

Zendesk debuts AI suite for business support, featuring autonomous agents, workflow automation, WFM, and QA. CEO underscores AI's customer service impact. Reports tout 80% support request automation, 3x resolution hike, and 30% time decrease. AI agents assure end-to-end resolutions, while Agent Copilot aids human agent with WFM and QA tools optimizing staffing and interaction improvement.

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has launched a 3-wheel e-vehicle to empower physically challenged wheelchair students. This initiative was launched on May 2, 2024. The wheelchair user can fully control the speed, direction, and movement of the wheelchair without the need for an outside person to push the wheelchair.

A photo purporting to show Indian women soldiers eating together in the scorching heat in Barmer, Rajasthan is viral online as real. BOOM found that the photo has been created using generative-AI and is not real. The photo has irregularities such as extra hands and several AI detection tools also predicted that the photo is not real.

AI is booming and world leaders are trying to keep pace with this swiftly expanding technology. Prabhakar, an engineer and social worker, introduced the White House to future of AI and set the ball rolling for regulations in advancing technology. It all started in 2023 when she brought a laptop into Oval Office and showed President Biden how ChatGPT works.

The Meta Oversight Board warns of the rising risks due to inaccurate enforcement by social media platforms during global elections. The potential for poll-related violence, suppression of political speech, and the spread of fake news and deepfakes are escalating. The Board calls for clear standards for AI-generated content and deepfakes. Let's ensure a fair and safe election environment for all.