<p>"You won't live forever" is a catchphrase which has often been touted and has so far remained the proven truth of life — of humans and almost every other living being on planet earth. But soon, this catchphrase may well become the truth of the past, as humanity steps forward to attain immortality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A former Google scientist has made a prediction, which if proven right, may redefine human civilisation as we know it. Ray Kurzweil, whose over 85 per cent of 147 predictions have been proven right, has predicted that humans will become immortal by 2029.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The revelation came when the 75-year-old computer scientist dwelled upon genetics, nanotechnology, robotics and more in a YouTube video posted by channel Adagio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kurzweil repeated a claim on humanity achieving immortality he made in his 2005 book 'The Singularity Is Near', citing advancements in nanotechnology enabling humans to live forever.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"2029 is the consistent date I have predicted for when an AI will pass a valid Turing Test and therefore achieve human levels of intelligence," Kurzweil is quoted to have said, while referring to a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human.</p>

<p>"I have set the date 2045 for the 'Singularity' which is when we will multiply our effective intelligence a billion fold by merging with the intelligence we have created," Kurzweil was quoted as saying by<em> New York Post.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Scientists peg 150 years as maximum attainable age for human beings</strong></p>

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<p>In a recent interview, Kurzweil added he believes that nanotechnology and robotics will give birth to 'nanobots', which will keep on fixing damaged cells and tissues, making humans immune to lethal diseases.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kurzweil's previous predictions</strong></h2>

<p>In 1990, Kurzweil, who also calls himself a futurist, predicted that the world's best chess player would lose to a computer by 2000, a prediction which came true three years earlier in 1997 when Croatia's Garry Kasparov lost to the&nbsp;computer Deep Blue.</p>

<p>He had also predicted that by 2010, most of the world would have access to high-bandwidth wireless internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 1999, he stated that a laptop worth $1000 would have more storage capacity than human brain.&nbsp;</p>

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"You won't live forever" is a catchphrase which has often been touted and has so far remained the proven truth of life — of humans and almost every other living being on planet earth.

"You won't live forever" is a catchphrase which has often been touted and has so far remained the proven truth of life — of humans and almost every other living being on planet earth. But soon, this catchphrase may well become the truth of the past, as humanity steps forward to attain immortality. A former Google scientist has made a prediction, which if proven right, may redefine human civilisation as we know it. Ray Kurzweil, whose over 85 per cent of 147 predictions have been proven right, has predicted that humans will become immortal by 2029. The revelation came when the 75-year-old computer scientist dwelled upon genetics, nanotechnology, robotics and more in a YouTube video posted by channel Adagio. Kurzweil repeated a claim on humanity achieving immortality he made in his 2005 book 'The Singularity Is Near', citing advancements in nanotechnology enabling humans to live forever. ALSO READ | 'Immortality is my goal': 11-year-old boy gets bachelor’s degree in physics "2029 is the consistent date I have predicted for when an AI will pass a valid Turing Test and therefore achieve human levels of intelligence," Kurzweil is quoted to have said, while referring to a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human. "I have set the date 2045 for the 'Singularity' which is when we will multiply our effective intelligence a billion fold by merging with the intelligence we have created," Kurzweil was quoted as saying by New York Post. ALSO WATCH | Scientists peg 150 years as maximum attainable age for human beings × In a recent interview, Kurzweil added he believes that nanotechnology and robotics will give birth to 'nanobots', which will keep on fixing damaged cells and tissues, making humans immune to lethal diseases. Kurzweil's previous predictions In 1990, Kurzweil, who also calls himself a futurist, predicted that the world's best chess player would lose to a computer by 2000, a prediction which came true three years earlier in 1997 when Croatia's Garry Kasparov lost to the computer Deep Blue. He had also predicted that by 2010, most of the world would have access to high-bandwidth wireless internet. In 1999, he stated that a laptop worth $1000 would have more storage capacity than human brain. Do you agree with Kurzweil's prediction? Let us know in the comment section. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk has reportedly stopped paying rent for office space since he took over as Twitter owner in October 2022, following which several landlords have taken the social media company to court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR and Co., an affiliate of 1330 Broadway, in a $1.3 million lawsuit, alleged that the social media giant has not paid rent for its office&nbsp;in its Oakland, California, building since November 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Let them sue’: Elon Musk reportedly said over unpaid rent</strong></h2>

<p>On March 17, Financial Times reported that in his effort to cut costs at Twitter, Elon Musk reportedly told a former Twitter executive worried about unpaid bills to "let them sue".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Elon would always say 'Let them sue', it was a constant refrain," one former senior staffer who was let go by Twitter in its latest staff-cut move told Financial Times. "It’s all very short-term thinking," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, the Wall Street Journal estimated that the total money sought in all the Twitter lawsuits, by landlords and vendors alike, is $14 million. While it may appear like a paltry sum for a company just purchased for $44 billion and still valued at $20 billion, Musk's "let them sue" approach amid social media company's ongoing cost-cutting measures remains in the spotlight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Stephen L. Carter, a professor of Law at Yale University wrote in Bloomberg that Musk is withholding payment as a likely move in what is known among schools as the "holdup game"— an opportunistic effort to force better terms from a counterparty who’s poorly positioned to resist your demands.</p>

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Elon Musk has reportedly stopped paying rent for office space since he took over as Twitter owner in October 2022, following which several landlords have taken the social media company to court.

Elon Musk has reportedly stopped paying rent for office space since he took over as Twitter owner in October 2022, following which several landlords have taken the social media company to court. KKR and Co., an affiliate of 1330 Broadway, in a $1.3 million lawsuit, alleged that the social media giant has not paid rent for its office in its Oakland, California, building since November 2022. ‘Let them sue’: Elon Musk reportedly said over unpaid rent On March 17, Financial Times reported that in his effort to cut costs at Twitter, Elon Musk reportedly told a former Twitter executive worried about unpaid bills to "let them sue". ALSO READ | Twitter sued for failure to pay rent of San Francisco office, may default on lease: Report "Elon would always say 'Let them sue', it was a constant refrain," one former senior staffer who was let go by Twitter in its latest staff-cut move told Financial Times. "It’s all very short-term thinking," it added. Last month, the Wall Street Journal estimated that the total money sought in all the Twitter lawsuits, by landlords and vendors alike, is $14 million. While it may appear like a paltry sum for a company just purchased for $44 billion and still valued at $20 billion, Musk's "let them sue" approach amid social media company's ongoing cost-cutting measures remains in the spotlight. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Twitter's quirky signage up for sale × Stephen L. Carter, a professor of Law at Yale University wrote in Bloomberg that Musk is withholding payment as a likely move in what is known among schools as the "holdup game"— an opportunistic effort to force better terms from a counterparty who’s poorly positioned to resist your demands. "Perhaps Musk is simply displaying his trademark optimism, and plans to catch up on payments, with interest, once advertisers return to Twitter — an event whose occurrence he keeps predicting," Carter added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 29 approved the over-the-counter sale of anti-narcotic Narcan nasal spray. This means that people in the United States will be able to buy Narcan without any need to show a prescription at any pharmacy counter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narcan is an anti-narcotic medication which quickly reverses the effects of opioid overdose. It is a standard medication used to treat opioid overdose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The use of Narcan nasal spray in opioid dependent individuals may result in symptoms such as body aches, diarrhoea, increased heart rate (tachycardia), fever, runny nose, sneezing, sweating, yawning, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, restlessness or irritability, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramps, weakness and increased blood pressure.</p>

<h2><strong>Narcan's over-the-counter sale: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>It means that people in the United States will be able to buy the anti-narcotic drug from places such as drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations as well as online.</p>

<p>However, there remain concerns about the availability of the anti-narcotic drug during its switch from prescription to Over The Counter status.</p>

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<p>While addressing these concerns, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will work with "all stakeholders to help facilitate the continued availability of naloxone nasal spray products during the time needed to implement the Narcan switch from prescription to OTC status, which may take months".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;United States: Drug overdose deaths crosses 100,000-mark, 12,000 pounds of Fentanyl seized in 2021</strong></p>

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<p>"We encourage the manufacturer to make accessibility to the product a priority by making it available as soon as possible and at an affordable price," FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf said in an official statement.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Narcan nasal spray was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 as a prescription drug. Last month, an advisory committee of FDA officials "voted unanimously" to recommend it for marketing without a prescription.</p>

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 29 approved the over-the-counter sale of anti-narcotic Narcan nasal spray. This means that people in the United States will be able to buy Narcan without any need to show a prescription at any pharmacy counter.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 29 approved the over-the-counter sale of anti-narcotic Narcan nasal spray. This means that people in the United States will be able to buy Narcan without any need to show a prescription at any pharmacy counter. Narcan is an anti-narcotic medication which quickly reverses the effects of opioid overdose. It is a standard medication used to treat opioid overdose. The use of Narcan nasal spray in opioid dependent individuals may result in symptoms such as body aches, diarrhoea, increased heart rate (tachycardia), fever, runny nose, sneezing, sweating, yawning, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, restlessness or irritability, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramps, weakness and increased blood pressure. Narcan's over-the-counter sale: What does it mean? It means that people in the United States will be able to buy the anti-narcotic drug from places such as drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations as well as online. However, there remain concerns about the availability of the anti-narcotic drug during its switch from prescription to Over The Counter status. ALSO READ | 'Lack of love and hugs' causing drug overdose deaths in America: Mexico's President While addressing these concerns, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will work with "all stakeholders to help facilitate the continued availability of naloxone nasal spray products during the time needed to implement the Narcan switch from prescription to OTC status, which may take months". ALSO WATCH | United States: Drug overdose deaths crosses 100,000-mark, 12,000 pounds of Fentanyl seized in 2021 × "We encourage the manufacturer to make accessibility to the product a priority by making it available as soon as possible and at an affordable price," FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf said in an official statement. Narcan nasal spray was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 as a prescription drug. Last month, an advisory committee of FDA officials "voted unanimously" to recommend it for marketing without a prescription. Drug overdose is a major health issue in the United States with over 100,000 annual deaths as per latest available data. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Soon, your heartbeat will replace your passport as the future of travel is expected to take a health-oriented turn. According to London-headquartered airline group&nbsp;easyJet's 'future travel' forecast for 2070, the future of travel will be nothing like what humanity knows at present. A number of experts cited by easyJet say that the airports of the future will scan people's heartbeats and biometric details instead of a passport.</p>

<p>"Looking forward, by the year 2070 the destinations we fly to, the type of accommodation we stay in, and the experiences we have, will have changed immeasurably," professor Birgitte Andersen of Birkbeck College said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Cardiac signature' to replace passports?</strong></h2>

<p>The company in its report pointed out that much like retina and fingerprints, every individual's cardiac signature is also unique.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Passengers' heartbeat signatures and biometric details will be logged on a global system in the same way finger-print scanning technology works today," it said.</p>

<h2><strong>No more airport shuttle buses?</strong></h2>

<p>The forecast says that airport shuttle buses that take you to and from the aeroplane on the runway, will be replaced by e-VTOL flying air taxis. At the same time, in-flight entertainment will be beamed directly into a passenger's eyes, it adds.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Farther away into the future, the forecast believes that food items will be replaced by 3D-printed hotel buffet food. It will result in reduction of food waste, the forecast adds.</p>

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<p>At the same time, the minimalists of the world will have a cherishable time as they will be able to 'print' recyclable clothes on arrival while travelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Aspects of how we holiday will be transformed beyond recognition; in the future holidaymakers will be queuing at the hotel buffet to have their breakfast omelettes and fry-ups 3D printed by machines, our heartbeat will become our passport, and in-ear devices will translate the local language in real time and enable us to speak the local lingo," professor Andersen said.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon, your heartbeat will replace your passport as the future of travel is expected to take a health-oriented turn. According to London-headquartered airline group easyJet's 'future travel' forecast for 2070, the future of travel will be nothing like what humanity knows at present.

Soon, your heartbeat will replace your passport as the future of travel is expected to take a health-oriented turn. According to London-headquartered airline group easyJet's 'future travel' forecast for 2070, the future of travel will be nothing like what humanity knows at present. A number of experts cited by easyJet say that the airports of the future will scan people's heartbeats and biometric details instead of a passport. "Looking forward, by the year 2070 the destinations we fly to, the type of accommodation we stay in, and the experiences we have, will have changed immeasurably," professor Birgitte Andersen of Birkbeck College said in a statement. 'Cardiac signature' to replace passports? The company in its report pointed out that much like retina and fingerprints, every individual's cardiac signature is also unique. "Passengers' heartbeat signatures and biometric details will be logged on a global system in the same way finger-print scanning technology works today," it said. No more airport shuttle buses? The forecast says that airport shuttle buses that take you to and from the aeroplane on the runway, will be replaced by e-VTOL flying air taxis. At the same time, in-flight entertainment will be beamed directly into a passenger's eyes, it adds. ALSO READ | Brain study on F-16 pilots reveals crucial insights for future space travels Farther away into the future, the forecast believes that food items will be replaced by 3D-printed hotel buffet food. It will result in reduction of food waste, the forecast adds. ALSO WATCH | Hyperloop transportation system to revolutionize future | TECH IN TREND × At the same time, the minimalists of the world will have a cherishable time as they will be able to 'print' recyclable clothes on arrival while travelling. "Aspects of how we holiday will be transformed beyond recognition; in the future holidaymakers will be queuing at the hotel buffet to have their breakfast omelettes and fry-ups 3D printed by machines, our heartbeat will become our passport, and in-ear devices will translate the local language in real time and enable us to speak the local lingo," professor Andersen said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indonesian authorities ordered the expulsion&nbsp;of a Russian tourist&nbsp;who was seen stripping off his clothes on top of a mountain&nbsp;held sacred by country's minority Hindu population.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A picture of the man posing with his pants down went viral last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Indonesia: Russian man to be deported; who is he?</strong></h2>

<p>The man has been identified by his first name Yuri. He has been banned from re-entering Indonesia for next six months. Yuri has reportedly apologised in the row but given the sentimental volatility related to the mountain top, the action by Indonesian authorities has ensued.</p>

<p>Indonesia has recently increased efforts to crack down on foreign tourists seen behaving badly.</p>

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<p>"He violated norms and showed no respect for our culture," Bali Law and Human Rights Office head Anggiat Napitupulu told The Jakarta Post.</p>

<h2><strong>Indonesia's sacred mountain top</strong></h2>

<p>Bali's Mount Agung mountain top is held sacred by Indonesian Hindus.</p>

<p>Mount Agung literally means 'The Great Mountain'. It is regarded as the home of Mahadeva, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the mountain was formed when the Hindu god Pashupati split Mount Meru, the Hindu axis of the universe, and created Mount Agung from a fragment.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, a top immigration official called for a "no compromise" policy in handling foreign nationals caught up in legal issues, according to <em>The Jakarta Post.</em></p>

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Indonesian authorities ordered the expulsion of a Russian tourist who was seen stripping off his clothes on top of a mountain held sacred by country's minority Hindu population. A picture of the man posing with his pants down went viral last week. Indonesia: Russian man to be deported; who is he? The man has been identified by his first name Yuri. He has been banned from re-entering Indonesia for next six months. Yuri has reportedly apologised in the row but given the sentimental volatility related to the mountain top, the action by Indonesian authorities has ensued. Indonesia has recently increased efforts to crack down on foreign tourists seen behaving badly. ALSO READ | Bali mulls over terminating visa-on-arrival for Russians, Ukrainians. Here’s why "He violated norms and showed no respect for our culture," Bali Law and Human Rights Office head Anggiat Napitupulu told The Jakarta Post. Indonesia's sacred mountain top Bali's Mount Agung mountain top is held sacred by Indonesian Hindus. Mount Agung literally means 'The Great Mountain'. It is regarded as the home of Mahadeva, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the mountain was formed when the Hindu god Pashupati split Mount Meru, the Hindu axis of the universe, and created Mount Agung from a fragment. ALSO WATCH | A look into Balinese Hinduism: Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities × Pura Besakih, known as the 'Mother Temple', a complex of 23 temples located more than 3,000 feet high on the slopes of Mount Agung holds special importance. It is devoted to Naga Besukianm or 'Lord Shiva’s snake'. On Tuesday, a top immigration official called for a "no compromise" policy in handling foreign nationals caught up in legal issues, according to The Jakarta Post. In January 2023, Russia was the second largest contributor of foreign tourists in Bali, with about 22,000 citizens visiting Bali that month. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An oil tanker showing Liberia's flag as its identity-marker and carrying 16 crew members was reportedly taken over by pirates in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, the Danish vessel owner said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The attack took place southwest of Port Pointe-Noire, Congo, Associated Press reported.</p>

<p>The Monjasa Reformer "experienced an emergency situation" late Saturday, Monjasa, the Denmark-based company that owns the ship, said in an official statement.</p>

<p>The company spokesperson Thorstein Andreasen said that the crew sought refuge in a citadel, in line with the training apparatus to deal with piracy-related eventualities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nationalities of the crew members and the pirates were not immediately known.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Communication channels with the ship are down and international authorities have been alerted, said the statement.</p>

<p>The exact location of the tanker is not known.</p>

<p>The Gulf of Guinea is widely attributed to be the world’s most dangerous spot for attacks on ships. In June, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking in the area. This hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates.</p>

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<p>"This is worrying since it’s rare in this area compared to the Gulf of Guinea, for example, where multiple ship hijackings take place every year," Rida Lyammouri, senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, a Moroccan-based think tank, was quoted as saying by Associated Press.</p>

<p>"Hopefully we are not witnessing a new trend and (this) is just an isolated incident. This also could be explained by increased security measures in the Gulf of Guinea and pirates are looking into new areas of operations," he said.</p>

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An oil tanker showing Liberia's flag as its identity-marker and carrying 16 crew members was reportedly taken over by pirates in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, the Danish vessel owner said on Tuesday.

An oil tanker showing Liberia's flag as its identity-marker and carrying 16 crew members was reportedly taken over by pirates in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, the Danish vessel owner said on Tuesday. The attack took place southwest of Port Pointe-Noire, Congo, Associated Press reported. The Monjasa Reformer "experienced an emergency situation" late Saturday, Monjasa, the Denmark-based company that owns the ship, said in an official statement. The company spokesperson Thorstein Andreasen said that the crew sought refuge in a citadel, in line with the training apparatus to deal with piracy-related eventualities. The nationalities of the crew members and the pirates were not immediately known. ALSO READ | Pirates attack Indian merchant ship off African coast, 2 injured, 1 kidnapped Communication channels with the ship are down and international authorities have been alerted, said the statement. The exact location of the tanker is not known. The Gulf of Guinea is widely attributed to be the world’s most dangerous spot for attacks on ships. In June, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking in the area. This hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates. ALSO WATCH | Indian coast guard ship apprehends Pak boat in Indian waters × "This is worrying since it’s rare in this area compared to the Gulf of Guinea, for example, where multiple ship hijackings take place every year," Rida Lyammouri, senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, a Moroccan-based think tank, was quoted as saying by Associated Press. "Hopefully we are not witnessing a new trend and (this) is just an isolated incident. This also could be explained by increased security measures in the Gulf of Guinea and pirates are looking into new areas of operations," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Coffee is rising to the challenge of keeping people connected during working hours, a Bloomberg report citing an Ipsos study found. The study reportedly analysed nearly 10 million mobile phones in over 5,000 coffee shops in New York city, which showed that only 12 per cent of visits to the coffee shops occurred during working hours.</p>

<p>"It’s hard to argue with the appeal of free coffee in the office given surging inflation," the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rising coffee consumption in spotlight</strong></h2>

<p>According to the International Coffee Organization, global green bean exports in November 2022 totaled 9.2 million bags, a 10.8 per cent increase from the same month in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Coffee consumption is rising while office use has halved in cities like New York compared to before the pandemic," the report adds.</p>

<p>The report cites evolution in the way new workplaces are designed to emulate the coffee house in-house, meant to revive&nbsp;office camaraderie once people began returning to the offices as Covid cases plummeted worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Free coffee part of companies' plans to bring workers back to offices</strong></h2>

<p>To convince workers to leave the comfort of their homes as pandemic began easing and things went back to normalcy, one of the steps companies globally opted for was free coffee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Workspace Group Plc, which provides flexible office space across central and suburban London, upgraded on-site cafes to keep a "social buzz" throughout its establishments.</p>

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<p>"With more businesses returning to the office, our cafes are becoming increasingly important," Will Abbot, the firm’s chief customer officer, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.</p>

<p>Anecdotal evidence as well as the research data suggests that coffee consumption is linked to increased workplace collaboration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), &nbsp;67 per cent of workers enjoy a cup of coffee every day at work. The same study linked coffee consumption and workplace productivity. About 43 per cent of workers said that drinking coffee at work makes them more productive.&nbsp;</p>

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Coffee is rising to the challenge of keeping people connected during working hours, a Bloomberg report citing an Ipsos study found. The study reportedly analysed nearly 10 million mobile phones in over 5,000 coffee shops in New York city, which showed that only 12 per cent of visits to the coffee shops occurred during working hours.

Coffee is rising to the challenge of keeping people connected during working hours, a Bloomberg report citing an Ipsos study found. The study reportedly analysed nearly 10 million mobile phones in over 5,000 coffee shops in New York city, which showed that only 12 per cent of visits to the coffee shops occurred during working hours. "It’s hard to argue with the appeal of free coffee in the office given surging inflation," the report said. Rising coffee consumption in spotlight According to the International Coffee Organization, global green bean exports in November 2022 totaled 9.2 million bags, a 10.8 per cent increase from the same month in 2021. ALSO WATCH | Climate crisis is coming for our coffee × "Coffee consumption is rising while office use has halved in cities like New York compared to before the pandemic," the report adds. The report cites evolution in the way new workplaces are designed to emulate the coffee house in-house, meant to revive office camaraderie once people began returning to the offices as Covid cases plummeted worldwide. Free coffee part of companies' plans to bring workers back to offices To convince workers to leave the comfort of their homes as pandemic began easing and things went back to normalcy, one of the steps companies globally opted for was free coffee. Workspace Group Plc, which provides flexible office space across central and suburban London, upgraded on-site cafes to keep a "social buzz" throughout its establishments. ALSO READ | Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says will work as a Barista "With more businesses returning to the office, our cafes are becoming increasingly important," Will Abbot, the firm’s chief customer officer, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg. Anecdotal evidence as well as the research data suggests that coffee consumption is linked to increased workplace collaboration. According to the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), 67 per cent of workers enjoy a cup of coffee every day at work. The same study linked coffee consumption and workplace productivity. About 43 per cent of workers said that drinking coffee at work makes them more productive. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The wait time, when it comes to a US visitor's visa interview for Indians, has been reduced by 60 per cent this year, Press Trust of India reported while citing a senior official in the Biden administration. The said official attributed the claim to a number of measures taken by the USCIS, including opening more diplomatic missions in India as well as abroad to process visitor's visa applications.</p>

<p>As travel to the United States opened up following a marked drop in Covid cases worldwide, India was one of the countries from where the number of visitor visa applications were significantly high.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>B1 and B2 visa applications: Concerns over long waiting period</strong></h2>

<p>First time visa applicants, especially the ones applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories, face long waiting periods. In October 2022, the waiting period of first time B1 and B2 visa applicants from India was nearly 1,000 days.</p>

<h2><strong>US to issue one million visas this year</strong></h2>

<p>Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services Julie Stufft told Press Trust of India that the US State Department aims to issue 1 million visas this year, overtaking the pre-pandemic number of about 800,000.</p>

<p>"We have increased the number of officers going to India. We have set up arrangements, which is unprecedented, with other embassies in the world like Bangkok to take Indians who are seeking visas. We are opening a new consulate in Hyderabad… and we’re just focused on making sure that we can bring the wait time down in India," she said.</p>

<p>Stufft added that Frankfurt, London and Abu Dhabi have taken a lot of Indian citizens who are seeking visas.</p>

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<p>"We have asked these missions to take Indians as if they were from their own host country. Especially in places like Bangkok where there is no visa required for Indians and it is a relatively short flight. Obviously this is not ideal. We want Indians to be able to apply in India, and that’s where we’ll get to," she said.</p>

<p>More than 100 US diplomatic missions have been issuing visas to Indians.</p>

<p>"As a result of all of these efforts, the visitor visa interview wait time has decreased by 60 per cent just in the last couple of months. This is a result of all the work that we’ve put into making sure that Indians who wish to travel to the US can do so," she explained.</p>

<p>The US Embassy in India has said that with the lifting of Covid-related travel restrictions, facilitation of legitimate travel has been prioritised. Over 8,00,000 non-immigrant visas were issued in 2022, including record numbers of both student and employment visas.</p>

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<p>"In every other visa category, interview wait times in India are at pre-pandemic levels or lower," the embassy said in a statement in January this year.</p>

<p>Stufft said that currently "visa production in India is 40 per cent higher than what it was before the pandemic," adding that the State Department was working hard to bring down the wait time.</p>

<p>In February, the US had the highest on-record production of visas in India.</p>

<p>"Our team there is working very hard and they’re well on their way to accomplishing the 1 million visa goal," Stufft said.</p>

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The wait time, when it comes to a US visitor's visa interview for Indians, has been reduced by 60 per cent this year, Press Trust of India reported while citing a senior official in the Biden administration.

The wait time, when it comes to a US visitor's visa interview for Indians, has been reduced by 60 per cent this year, Press Trust of India reported while citing a senior official in the Biden administration. The said official attributed the claim to a number of measures taken by the USCIS, including opening more diplomatic missions in India as well as abroad to process visitor's visa applications. As travel to the United States opened up following a marked drop in Covid cases worldwide, India was one of the countries from where the number of visitor visa applications were significantly high. B1 and B2 visa applications: Concerns over long waiting period First time visa applicants, especially the ones applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories, face long waiting periods. In October 2022, the waiting period of first time B1 and B2 visa applicants from India was nearly 1,000 days. US to issue one million visas this year Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services Julie Stufft told Press Trust of India that the US State Department aims to issue 1 million visas this year, overtaking the pre-pandemic number of about 800,000. "We have increased the number of officers going to India. We have set up arrangements, which is unprecedented, with other embassies in the world like Bangkok to take Indians who are seeking visas. We are opening a new consulate in Hyderabad… and we’re just focused on making sure that we can bring the wait time down in India," she said. Stufft added that Frankfurt, London and Abu Dhabi have taken a lot of Indian citizens who are seeking visas. ALSO READ | One can apply for jobs, give interviews while on tourist or business visa in US: Federal agency "We have asked these missions to take Indians as if they were from their own host country. Especially in places like Bangkok where there is no visa required for Indians and it is a relatively short flight. Obviously this is not ideal. We want Indians to be able to apply in India, and that’s where we’ll get to," she said. More than 100 US diplomatic missions have been issuing visas to Indians. "As a result of all of these efforts, the visitor visa interview wait time has decreased by 60 per cent just in the last couple of months. This is a result of all the work that we’ve put into making sure that Indians who wish to travel to the US can do so," she explained. The US Embassy in India has said that with the lifting of Covid-related travel restrictions, facilitation of legitimate travel has been prioritised. Over 8,00,000 non-immigrant visas were issued in 2022, including record numbers of both student and employment visas. ALSO WATCH | US allows tourists to apply for jobs while on temporary visa × "In every other visa category, interview wait times in India are at pre-pandemic levels or lower," the embassy said in a statement in January this year. Stufft said that currently "visa production in India is 40 per cent higher than what it was before the pandemic," adding that the State Department was working hard to bring down the wait time. In February, the US had the highest on-record production of visas in India. "Our team there is working very hard and they’re well on their way to accomplishing the 1 million visa goal," Stufft said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>One of the causes of the advancement of humans as compared to the rest of the species on our planet is ability to think critically. Psychologically, it refers to "theory of mind", which is simply the ability to sense the relative difference in our people's mental states. For example, in ideal circumstances, you would not disturb your colleague with a typical workplace gossip if they appear to be deeply focused on a task at hand. In this case, you recognised the difference in two mental states (your own: willingness to gossip; your colleague's: focused state of completing a workplace task) and took the decision to not gossip and let your colleague work. This is exactly what the "theory of mind" means.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientifically, the difference to think critically, is all what ultimately defines the advancement of a species.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Artificial Intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT trained on vast amount of data on internet becoming a mainstream workplace/educational staple, the following question has come to the fore as a matter of concern: Can Artificial Intelligence read our minds?</p>

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<p>"Theory of mind may have spontaneously emerged in large language models," argues Michal Kosinski, a psychologist at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, in a paper submitted on a 'Computation and Language' portal of Cornell University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michal claimed in his paper that the March 2023 version of GPT-4, yet-to-be-released by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, could solve 95 per cent of 'Theory of Mind' tasks. Thus far, these abilities were considered "uniquely human".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These findings suggest that Theory of Mind-like ability may have spontaneously emerged as a byproduct of language models' improving language skills," Michel argues further in his paper.</p>

<p>However, soon after these results were released, Tomer Ullman, a psychologist at Harvard University, illustrated that small adjustments in the Artificial Intelligence prompts could completely change the answers.</p>

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<p>A New York Times report cited Maarten Sap, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. Maarten reportedly fed more than 1,000 theory of mind tests into large language models and found that the most advanced transformers, like ChatGPT and GPT-4, passed only about 70 per cent of the time. Dr. Sap reportedly said that even passing 95 per cent of the time would not be evidence of real theory of mind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Artificial Intelligence, in its current form struggle at engaging in abstract reasoning and often making "spurious correlations," Maarten was quoted as saying by New York Times.</p>

<p>The debate continues if the natural language processing abilities of Artificial Intelligence could match that of human beings. Scientists remain divided, as a 2022 survey of Natural Language Processing scientists suggests: 51 percent believed that large language models could eventually "understand natural language in some nontrivial sense", and 49 percent believed that they could not.</p>

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One of the causes of the advancement of humans as compared to the rest of the species on our planet is ability to think critically. Psychologically, it refers to "theory of mind", which is simply the ability to sense the relative difference in our people's mental states.

One of the causes of the advancement of humans as compared to the rest of the species on our planet is ability to think critically. Psychologically, it refers to "theory of mind", which is simply the ability to sense the relative difference in our people's mental states. For example, in ideal circumstances, you would not disturb your colleague with a typical workplace gossip if they appear to be deeply focused on a task at hand. In this case, you recognised the difference in two mental states (your own: willingness to gossip; your colleague's: focused state of completing a workplace task) and took the decision to not gossip and let your colleague work. This is exactly what the "theory of mind" means. Scientifically, the difference to think critically, is all what ultimately defines the advancement of a species. With Artificial Intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT trained on vast amount of data on internet becoming a mainstream workplace/educational staple, the following question has come to the fore as a matter of concern: Can Artificial Intelligence read our minds? ALSO READ | Europol says ChatGPT may be used for cybercrimes, spreading disinformation "Theory of mind may have spontaneously emerged in large language models," argues Michal Kosinski, a psychologist at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, in a paper submitted on a 'Computation and Language' portal of Cornell University. Michal claimed in his paper that the March 2023 version of GPT-4, yet-to-be-released by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, could solve 95 per cent of 'Theory of Mind' tasks. Thus far, these abilities were considered "uniquely human". "These findings suggest that Theory of Mind-like ability may have spontaneously emerged as a byproduct of language models' improving language skills," Michel argues further in his paper. However, soon after these results were released, Tomer Ullman, a psychologist at Harvard University, illustrated that small adjustments in the Artificial Intelligence prompts could completely change the answers. ALSO WATCH | ChatGPT is making waves, but can it trusted? × A New York Times report cited Maarten Sap, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. Maarten reportedly fed more than 1,000 theory of mind tests into large language models and found that the most advanced transformers, like ChatGPT and GPT-4, passed only about 70 per cent of the time. Dr. Sap reportedly said that even passing 95 per cent of the time would not be evidence of real theory of mind. Artificial Intelligence, in its current form struggle at engaging in abstract reasoning and often making "spurious correlations," Maarten was quoted as saying by New York Times. The debate continues if the natural language processing abilities of Artificial Intelligence could match that of human beings. Scientists remain divided, as a 2022 survey of Natural Language Processing scientists suggests: 51 percent believed that large language models could eventually "understand natural language in some nontrivial sense", and 49 percent believed that they could not. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Will future ChatGPT read your mind? AI-language models may just have attained 'uniquely human' capabilities

<p>Matiullah Wesa, a prominent flagbearer of women's right to study in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, was arrested by country's hardliner administration on Monday in Kabul when he came out of a mosque.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wesa is the founder-president of Pen Path, a non-profit which with its extensive pan-Afghanistan network of volunteers, continues to provide education to young Afghans including country's women who have been barred from attending high schools and universities by Taliban.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wesa has been advocating for girls' right to study by establishing public outreach campaigns among ordinary Afghans since several years, and often received threats from Taliban. The PenPath network that he founded, help set up local classrooms, find teachers and distribute books and stationery deep into Afghan hinterland.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WION tried to reach Matiullah's family members on evolving sequence of developments related to women's rights activist's arrest this morning. The story will be updated if and when they respond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a video shared on Twitter, Attaullah Wesa, Matiullah's brother, said that their home is "under seige since 10 AM (5:30 AM, GMT)."</p>

<p>It was revealed that Matiullah was taken in by Taliban hardliners, along with two of his brothers: Samiullah and Wali Mohammad. "They used abusive language for us and ladies at home; for my mother. They took all mobile phones from home by force," Ataullah Wesa said in a video shared on Twitter in Pashto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are now searching for me," Atuallah said, adding, that he has fled to a safer place and that he is sharing the message to the outside world.</p>

<p>"This is a barbaric act. This is not governance," Ataullah said of Taliban.</p>

<p>"We are people of pen and working towards education in our country. Even if they kill us we will not divert from our goal and path," Ataullah vowed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Women's rights have deteriorated since Taliban stormed into power in Afghanistan in August 2021. The Taliban have banned women from attending high schools and universities. The restrictions have continued despite international condemnation and protests by ordinary women.</p>

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Matiullah Wesa, a prominent flagbearer of women's right to study in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, was arrested by country's hardliner administration on Monday in Kabul when he came out of a mosque.

Matiullah Wesa, a prominent flagbearer of women's right to study in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, was arrested by country's hardliner administration on Monday in Kabul when he came out of a mosque. Wesa is the founder-president of Pen Path, a non-profit which with its extensive pan-Afghanistan network of volunteers, continues to provide education to young Afghans including country's women who have been barred from attending high schools and universities by Taliban. ALSO READ | Afghan women speak to WION as Taliban dismantle their right to education, campus after campus Wesa has been advocating for girls' right to study by establishing public outreach campaigns among ordinary Afghans since several years, and often received threats from Taliban. The PenPath network that he founded, help set up local classrooms, find teachers and distribute books and stationery deep into Afghan hinterland. Penpath mobile school and library through plasma screen Is teaching children from villages Encourages young people to read books Delivers a message about importance of education to locals Teaches girls at home Everyday many young people and children benefit from the mobile… pic.twitter.com/1v2h2JhzB3 — Matiullah Wesa مطيع الله ويسا (@matiullahwesa) June 21, 2022 × WION tried to reach Matiullah's family members on evolving sequence of developments related to women's rights activist's arrest this morning. The story will be updated if and when they respond. Meanwhile, in a video shared on Twitter, Attaullah Wesa, Matiullah's brother, said that their home is "under seige since 10 AM (5:30 AM, GMT)." It was revealed that Matiullah was taken in by Taliban hardliners, along with two of his brothers: Samiullah and Wali Mohammad. "They used abusive language for us and ladies at home; for my mother. They took all mobile phones from home by force," Ataullah Wesa said in a video shared on Twitter in Pashto. "They are now searching for me," Atuallah said, adding, that he has fled to a safer place and that he is sharing the message to the outside world. "This is a barbaric act. This is not governance," Ataullah said of Taliban. "We are people of pen and working towards education in our country. Even if they kill us we will not divert from our goal and path," Ataullah vowed. ALSO WATCH | Afghan women speak to WION from the ground: 'We want our freedoms back' | WION Originals × Women's rights have deteriorated since Taliban stormed into power in Afghanistan in August 2021. The Taliban have banned women from attending high schools and universities. The restrictions have continued despite international condemnation and protests by ordinary women. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Taliban arrest Afghanistan's prominent women's education activist

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