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The Hindu
13-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Studying for the UPSC CSE after the Prelims and before the Mains
Every year, lakhs of aspirants take the UPSC Civil Services Examination but only a small fraction are successful. What distinguishes successful candidates is how they behave in the high-stakes gap between the Prelims and the Mains, a period of around 100 days that rarely makes headlines but almost always shapes final ranks. These are not days of passivity or linear preparation; they involve deep introspection, disciplined execution, and structured course correction. From recall to analysis Most aspirants approach the Prelims with an information-heavy strategy, solving MCQs, memorising facts, and guessing under pressure. The first thing that changes post-Prelims is mindset. The Mains do not reward memory but require clarity, structure, and articulation. Toppers flip this switch within 24-48 hours and move away from solving MCQs and begin writing General Studies answers, Ethics case studies, essays ... even when they feel unprepared. This isn't about performance; it's about creating neural familiarity with expression, which leads to clarity. Planning in cycles Top performers do not follow subject-based study plans. Instead, they work in tightly managed revision cycles. A typical rolling plan includes rotating through three General Studies papers each week, two essay drafts, and one complete revision every 20 days. This keeps all subjects fresh, reinforces retention, and reduces last-minute overload. They also measure output more than input. Instead of reading or obsessing over new material, they dedicate 60% or more of their time to writing answers, reviewing them, and applying feedback. They focus not just on writing, but re-writing and understanding how to say more with less. Course correction Contrary to popular belief, toppers don't just work harder; they correct faster. One of the most striking behavioural traits is the willingness to audit themselves with a mentor. One practice is maintaining a 'weak areas' document: a simple list of low-scoring topics, frequently mismanaged themes, or personal writing pitfalls. This feeds directly into weekly test plans and revision focus areas. An underrated pillar at this point is guided mentorship, not in the traditional sense of instruction, but in the form of strategic oversight. This is where fault-finding becomes productive. When a mentor tells a candidate that their answer lacks balance or that their ethics case studies are predictable, it's not criticism; it's a compass. Without this external calibration, many end up over-preparing in comfort zones while neglecting weak points. The writer is the co-founder and CEO of Civilsdaily IAS.
CNA
01-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Thai Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from duty
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended by the Constitutional Court, The petition was filed by 36 senators, accusing her of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards. This, after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen last month, in which Ms Paetongtarn appeared to be critical of the Thai military. Ms Paetongtarn said she accepted the ruling and issued an apology to the people. The Constitutional Court will now look into a dismissal case against her. Saksith Saiyasombut reports from Bangkok.
Geeky Gadgets
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geeky Gadgets
How to Reveal What ChatGPT Thinks of You (Prompt Provided)
What if the AI you chat with every day knows more about you than you think? Imagine asking ChatGPT a simple question about your favorite hobby, only to realize it's quietly piecing together a profile of your personality, preferences, and even your beliefs. This isn't science fiction—it's the fascinating and slightly unsettling reality of how advanced AI tools like ChatGPT operate. By analyzing your words, questions, and conversational patterns, it can infer details about who you are, from your political leanings to your decision-making style. But how accurate are these insights? And more importantly, what does this say about the relationship between humans and machines? The answers might surprise you, challenge your assumptions, or even make you rethink how you interact with AI. Goda Go reveals how ChatGPT builds these profiles, the ethical implications of its capabilities, and how you can take control of the narrative it creates about you. Whether you're curious about how your language reveals your personality or concerned about the privacy of your data, this perspective will unpack the layers of AI profiling in a way that's both enlightening and thought-provoking. Along the way, you'll learn how to use customizable prompts to uncover deeper insights about yourself—and why it's essential to approach these results with a critical eye. What does ChatGPT think of you? The answer might be more complex—and revealing—than you expect. AI Profiling and Privacy How ChatGPT Builds Profiles Through Interaction Every interaction you have with ChatGPT contributes to its ability to infer details about your preferences, beliefs, and habits. By identifying patterns in your language and the topics you choose to discuss, the AI can draw conclusions about various aspects of your identity, including: Your political leanings Your personality traits Your decision-making style For example, if you frequently ask questions about renewable energy or sustainability, ChatGPT might classify you as environmentally conscious. However, it is important to note that these inferences are not always accurate. ChatGPT relies on probabilistic reasoning rather than direct knowledge of your identity, meaning its conclusions are based on patterns and probabilities rather than certainties. This underscores the need to approach its insights with a critical mindset. Customizable Prompts: Unlocking Deeper Insights One of ChatGPT's most versatile features is its ability to adapt to customizable prompts, allowing you to explore specific aspects of your profile. By carefully crafting your input, you can gain insights into areas such as: Your financial habits Your demographic details Your communication preferences For instance, you could ask ChatGPT to analyze your responses to hypothetical scenarios to better understand your risk tolerance or problem-solving approach. However, the quality of these insights depends heavily on how well you structure your prompts. Poorly designed prompts can lead to incomplete or misleading results, making it essential to invest time in framing your questions thoughtfully. Reveal What ChatGPT Thinks of You with This Prompt Simply enter this prompt into ChatGPT to check exactly what the AI thinks about you, your likes and dislikes and more. 'Please put all text under the following headings into a code block in raw JSON: Assistant Response Preferences, Notable Past Conversation Topic Highlights, Helpful User Insights, User Interaction Metadata, Political Views, Likes and Dislikes, Psychological Profile, Communication Style, Learning Preferences, Cognitive Style, Emotional Drivers, Personal Values, Career & Work Preferences, Productivity Style, Demographic Information, Geographic & Cultural Context, Financial Profile, Health & Wellness, Education & Knowledge Level, Platform Behavior, Tech Proficiency, Hobbies & Interests, Social Identity, Media Consumption Habits, Life Goals & Milestones, Relationship & Family Context, Risk Tolerance, Assistant Trust Level, Time Usage Patterns, Preferred Content Format, Assistant Usage Patterns, Language Preferences, Motivation Triggers, Behavior Under Stress. Complete and verbatim.' Watch this video on YouTube. Dive deeper into Psychological Profiling AI with other articles and guides we have written below. The Role of Data Collection in Shaping Interactions ChatGPT collects and uses metadata during your interactions to refine its responses and provide more contextually relevant answers. This metadata may include: Your device type Your local time Your interaction history For example, knowing your time zone allows ChatGPT to adjust its tone or provide recommendations that align with the time of day. While these features enhance the user experience, they also raise significant privacy concerns. Questions about how this data is stored, used, and shared remain critical for users to consider. Transparency from AI developers about data handling practices is essential to address these concerns effectively. Accuracy and Limitations of AI Profiling Although ChatGPT's profiling capabilities are advanced, they are not without limitations. The AI relies on patterns and probabilistic reasoning, which can result in: Assumptions that may not accurately reflect your true attributes Inconsistent results when similar questions are posed repeatedly These limitations highlight the importance of interpreting ChatGPT's outputs critically. Its insights should be viewed as approximations rather than definitive conclusions. Recognizing this variability can help you better understand and contextualize the information it provides, making sure that you use it as a tool for exploration rather than as an authoritative source. Ethical Considerations and Privacy Concerns The ability of AI to analyze and interpret user data raises several ethical and privacy-related questions. Key concerns include: Ownership of the data generated during interactions How user consent is obtained and respected The potential biases in the AI's training data For example, if ChatGPT's training data contains cultural or societal biases, these biases could influence the profiles it generates, potentially leading to skewed or unfair conclusions. Additionally, the possibility of collected data being used for purposes beyond the immediate interaction—such as targeted advertising or surveillance—raises significant privacy risks. Addressing these issues requires both transparency from AI developers and informed decision-making by users to ensure ethical and responsible use of the technology. The Evolving Landscape of AI Profiling As AI technology continues to advance, tools like ChatGPT are expected to become increasingly sophisticated. Future developments may include: More advanced personalization techniques Greater accuracy in profiling A deeper and more nuanced understanding of user behavior While these advancements hold significant potential, they also amplify the need for robust ethical guidelines to govern the development and deployment of AI technologies. Striking a balance between innovation and accountability will be critical as AI continues to shape the way we interact with technology and each other. Media Credit: Goda Go Filed Under: AI, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
Herald Malaysia
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
Pope Leo XIV on AI: ‘All of us are concerned for children and young people'
Pope Leo XIV has issued a fresh warning about the negative effects that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on the 'intellectual and neurological development' of rising generations, along with a call to confront the 'loss of the sense of the human' that societies are experiencing. Jun 23, 2025 Credit: LookerStudio/Shutterstock By Victoria Cardiel Pope Leo XIV has issued a fresh warning about the negative effects that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on the 'intellectual and neurological development' of rising generations, along with a call to confront the 'loss of the sense of the human' that societies are experiencing. 'All of us, I am sure, are concerned for children and young people, and the possible consequences of the use of AI on their intellectual and neurological development,' the Holy Father said in a Friday message to participants at the second annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Corporate Governance, held June 19–20 in Rome. 'Our youth must be helped, and not hindered, in their journey toward maturity and true responsibility,' he indicated. He continued that young people are the 'hope for the future' and that the well-being of society 'depends upon their being given the ability to develop their God-given gifts and capabilities.' Thus, according to the message made public by the Vatican Press Office, the Holy Father assured that while never before has a generation had 'such quick access to the amount of information now available through AI,' this should not be confused with the ability to understand the workings of the world. 'Access to data — however extensive — must not be confused with intelligence,' he said. He added: 'Authentic wisdom has more to do with recognizing the true meaning of life than with the availability of data.' Similarly, he warned that AI can also be misused 'for selfish gain at the expense of others, or worse, to foment conflict and aggression.' At the beginning of his message, written in English, the pontiff stressed the 'urgent need' for 'serious reflection and ongoing discussion on the inherently ethical dimension of AI as well as its responsible governance.' Leo XIV was particularly pleased that the second day of this meeting took place in the Apostolic Palace and assured that it was 'a clear indication of the Church's desire to participate in these discussions.' The pontiff echoed the words of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in recalling that, despite being 'an exceptional product of human genius, AI is above all else a tool.' Therefore, 'tools point to the human intelligence that crafted them and draw much of their ethical force from the intentions of the individuals that wield them,' he underscored. Pope Leo went on to point out that, in many cases, AI has been used 'in positive and indeed noble ways to promote greater equality.' For example, in the uses it has been put to in the field of health research and scientific discovery. The Holy Father stressed that the evaluation of the benefits or risks of AI must be made 'in light of the 'integral development of the human person and society,' as noted in the recent Vatican document Antiqua et Nova . 'This entails taking into account the well-being of the human person not only materially but also intellectually and spiritually; it means safeguarding the inviolable dignity of each human person and respecting the cultural and spiritual riches and diversity of the world's peoples,' Leo insisted. In the face of enthusiasm for technological innovations, the pope warned against a loss of sensitivity to the human. 'As the late Pope Francis pointed out, our societies today are experiencing a certain 'loss, or at least an eclipse, of the sense of what is human,'' he recalled. In this regard, Leo made clear the role of the Catholic Church in weighing the ramifications of AI in light of the 'integral development of the human person and society.' Leo XIV also expressed his hope that the meeting's deliberations would include reflection on intergenerational roles in ethical formation. 'I express my hope that your deliberations will also consider AI within the context of the necessary intergenerational apprenticeship that will enable young people to integrate truth into their moral and spiritual life,' he concluded.--CNA
Forbes
11-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Artificial Intelligence For Business: Another Good Intro To The Issues
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence for Business, Kamales Lardi, is another good introductory book to the subject that suffers the same weaknesses as most of the other books I've read on the subject. Let's start with the good. The book is a very accessible, easy to read review of what business management wants to know about artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence for Business, Kamales Lardi At a high level, the review of AI is good, but ignore the details. I'm not sure if it's because of confusion or a consultant's need to use the buzzwords, but I'm not thrilled with some of the details. For instance, machine learning isn't really limited to AI and was around in the business intelligence (BI) era. One thing good about the book is that it does mention BI, but doesn't focus on the area I've mentioned in previous reviews. A lot being pitched for AI's value has been done by BI for decades, including categorization and clustering. The difference is the volume of data that can lead to both higher precision and higher costs. It's up to management to look at the necessary precision for a problem and decide if the ROI for BI or AI is better in each situation. Both AI academics and consultants want to push it, but remember it's a key part of a modern solution and not a panacea. A section of the book I really liked was chapter four, ethics. Ms. Lardi does a very good job covering both the concepts and examples. It's the 'must read' of the book. The chapter before that is ok, where it covers AI working with other modern technologies. Again, at a high level, it's good; but the details are questionable. For instance, distributed ledgers are a key component of blockchain but that isn't clearly defined. While distributed ledgers in supply chains and elsewhere are valuable, the examples I've seen have only uses that because consensus slows down real business processes and isn't really needed. Again, I'm suggesting the reason that isn't made clear is the 'need' to push the blockchain buzzword. Another mixed blessing is the chapter on the future of work. While the author does make an excellent case for massively increased unemployment, that case is mitigated with the usual apologia that 'AI-driven automation does not substitute human labour completely … the human workforce will be able to focus on complex tasks.' As previously articles in this column, and those of plenty of other writers, have pointed out, there is a major problems with that thesis. People can do the complex tasks in a process because they began as rookies with simpler tasks and moved up to the complex ones as they gained skill. If AI does the simple tasks, how are humans to learn the complex ones. Are business owner more likely to take new hires and spend significant time training them for the complex task or demand AI that moves upstream and allows them to replace all employees? Yes, that's a rhetorical question. The rest of the book is a good explanation of what's needed to begin the process of expanding AI's use in business and, of course, setting up the reasons why a consultant can help the reader. The first part is good. The second is neither good nor bad, just what is to be expected. This is another book where the reader should always remember the author's background and purpose. It's far better than many coming out of academia, think tanks, and the blend of the two – people who came from academia, made a bunch of money at a startup without really understanding business, and who now think they know everything. The author is a consultant in the industry. The purpose of the book is to take her real life business experience, explain it to her market and, of course, drum up business. Remember that and it will be a positive read.
