A device with radioactive material is missing in the Houston region as per local authorities. They said&nbsp;they want to find it before someone is harmed, as reported by NBC news.

According to state health services officials, the radiography camera contains radioactive material that is "sealed within multiple layers of protection," so unless it is completely disassembled, it is unlikely to pose much of a threat.

"It does have a radioactive symbol on the side of it, but if somebody were to get into the part of the capsule where the radioactive material is, it's extremely hazardous, like losing fingers," said Lara Anton, spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, who spoke to NBC News.

"Our goal is for people to let us know if they see it so that we can take back possession of it," she added.&nbsp;

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The device, which is a kind of portable X-ray machine used for seeing hidden structures, is widely employed in the oil and construction sectors. It disappeared on Thursday from a vehicle parked at a restaurant when employees went to get lunch, according to Anton.

A search for radioactive sources within a five-mile radius of the restaurant, just north of the city line, was unsuccessful, she said.

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According to the National Nuclear Security Agency, industrial radiography cameras are frequently used to check the condition of ships, pipelines, and other small spaces. These cameras may employ a very high-activity gamma radiation source, as per CNN reports.&nbsp;

As per Texas officials, anybody who discovers the camera, which is marked with radioactivity, should not attempt to open it and instead report its position by calling 9-1-1 or the DSHS 24-hour phone line.

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A device with radioactive material is missing in the Houston region as per local authorities. They said they want to find it before someone is harmed, as reported by NBC news.

A device with radioactive material is missing in the Houston region as per local authorities. They said they want to find it before someone is harmed, as reported by NBC news. According to state health services officials, the radiography camera contains radioactive material that is "sealed within multiple layers of protection," so unless it is completely disassembled, it is unlikely to pose much of a threat. "It does have a radioactive symbol on the side of it, but if somebody were to get into the part of the capsule where the radioactive material is, it's extremely hazardous, like losing fingers," said Lara Anton, spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, who spoke to NBC News. "Our goal is for people to let us know if they see it so that we can take back possession of it," she added. ALSO READ | US rules out bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, auction reportedly underway The device, which is a kind of portable X-ray machine used for seeing hidden structures, is widely employed in the oil and construction sectors. It disappeared on Thursday from a vehicle parked at a restaurant when employees went to get lunch, according to Anton. A search for radioactive sources within a five-mile radius of the restaurant, just north of the city line, was unsuccessful, she said. ALSO WATCH | US: Largest collapse of financial institution since 2008 crisis; Musk open to buying SVB According to the National Nuclear Security Agency, industrial radiography cameras are frequently used to check the condition of ships, pipelines, and other small spaces. These cameras may employ a very high-activity gamma radiation source, as per CNN reports. As per Texas officials, anybody who discovers the camera, which is marked with radioactivity, should not attempt to open it and instead report its position by calling 9-1-1 or the DSHS 24-hour phone line. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Advanced technologies like AI will spawn new jobs and fears around job losses are misplaced, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said, while admitting that India Inc needs to play a larger role in the efforts to upskill people.

"Remember, technology by its very nature requires skilling and I see potential for digital skilling in a big way which, by itself, will create a lot of jobs," Prasad told PTI.

He said IT ministry is working with other departments like Niti Aayog on various aspects of these advanced technologies, and is also engaged with software body Nasscom on skill development initiatives.

"We are working with Nasscom...Also, I have already set up several committees to examine the whole matter. Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used for governance...for improvement. We are working quite closely with other departments like Niti Aayog," he explained.

Asked if the corporate India needed to put more efforts in this area, the minister said: "There is a scope for that. Nasscom is doing that but there is a need to do more".

He dismissed concerns that technology may displace jobs, but added that it is important for people to upskill to keep pace with changing requirements in the digital world.

"If a person is not up to date in new technology, then he may have a problem. You have to be tuned to the new technology," the minister said in a recent interview.

He noted that 39.8 lakh people are working directly in IT sector, while indirectly the sector employed about 1.3 crore people.

Additionally, 10 lakh people are involved in Common Service Centre (CSC) - which acts as access point for delivery of electronic governance services - while 4.5 lakh people are involved in mobile manufacturing activities in the country, he added.

"All these numbers are excluding the startup and entrepreneurship movement. When a new technology comes, new skilling comes in, it is going to bring more and more jobs, be very clear about this," he said.

The comments come amid reports of layoffs across various IT companies and apprehensions that increasing automation across sectors could make existing jobs redundant.

Nasscom had refuted such reports saying the IT industry continues to hire people on "net" basis although techies will have to reskill themselves to stay relevant.

IT companies, on their part, too had defended their position saying trimming of workforce is a part of annual performance reviews, a process that weeds out bottom performers or non-performers.

Nasscom had argued that tech startups, e-commerce, Digital India and digital payments are creating new opportunities for growth. As many as three million new jobs are expected to be created in the sector by 2025, as per industry estimates.&nbsp

A poll conducted by EY recently found that while business leaders are optimistic about the impact of AI on job creation, talent crisis remains.

"AI is creating jobs, yet 80 per cent of respondents say there is a lack of talent to fill positions," EY had said.

The IT sector is also battling challenges in business environment and stricter work permit regime in countries like the US, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

Asked if corporate India needed to put more efforts in this area, the minister said: "There is a scope for that. Nasscom is doing that but there is a need to do more".

Advanced technologies like AI will spawn new jobs and fears around job losses are misplaced, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said, while admitting that India Inc needs to play a larger role in the efforts to upskill people. "Remember, technology by its very nature requires skilling and I see potential for digital skilling in a big way which, by itself, will create a lot of jobs," Prasad told PTI. He said IT ministry is working with other departments like Niti Aayog on various aspects of these advanced technologies, and is also engaged with software body Nasscom on skill development initiatives. "We are working with Nasscom...Also, I have already set up several committees to examine the whole matter. Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used for governance...for improvement. We are working quite closely with other departments like Niti Aayog," he explained. Asked if the corporate India needed to put more efforts in this area, the minister said: "There is a scope for that. Nasscom is doing that but there is a need to do more". He dismissed concerns that technology may displace jobs, but added that it is important for people to upskill to keep pace with changing requirements in the digital world. "If a person is not up to date in new technology, then he may have a problem. You have to be tuned to the new technology," the minister said in a recent interview. He noted that 39.8 lakh people are working directly in IT sector, while indirectly the sector employed about 1.3 crore people. Additionally, 10 lakh people are involved in Common Service Centre (CSC) - which acts as access point for delivery of electronic governance services - while 4.5 lakh people are involved in mobile manufacturing activities in the country, he added. "All these numbers are excluding the startup and entrepreneurship movement. When a new technology comes, new skilling comes in, it is going to bring more and more jobs, be very clear about this," he said. The comments come amid reports of layoffs across various IT companies and apprehensions that increasing automation across sectors could make existing jobs redundant. Nasscom had refuted such reports saying the IT industry continues to hire people on "net" basis although techies will have to reskill themselves to stay relevant. IT companies, on their part, too had defended their position saying trimming of workforce is a part of annual performance reviews, a process that weeds out bottom performers or non-performers. Nasscom had argued that tech startups, e-commerce, Digital India and digital payments are creating new opportunities for growth. As many as three million new jobs are expected to be created in the sector by 2025, as per industry estimates. A poll conducted by EY recently found that while business leaders are optimistic about the impact of AI on job creation, talent crisis remains. "AI is creating jobs, yet 80 per cent of respondents say there is a lack of talent to fill positions," EY had said. The IT sector is also battling challenges in business environment and stricter work permit regime in countries like the US, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

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