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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
The Invisible Hand of AI -- How Generative Models Shape Our Daily Decisions
You might not realize it but there is a good chance you used generative AI today without even knowing it. No you didn't have to open ChatGPT or ask DALL·E to make a picture of a cat flying through space. AI is now part of everyday life and it is doing small things all around you. It might have helped you shop online by recommending a product or suggested words while you were writing an email or even helped you finish a boring presentation slide. It could have even pitched in while you were planning dinner by offering recipe ideas. That is how AI works in 2025 and it is not just for computer experts or science fiction fans anymore. It has quietly become a behind-the-scenes helper doing useful things while staying out of the spotlight. It is like a smart assistant that never complains, never sleeps and always shows up on time even if it still gets a few things hilariously wrong now and then. From Fantasy to Functionality - A Silent Revolution Not too long ago the term 'Generative AI' felt like something straight out of Star Trek definitely more suited to fantasy than functionality. But fast forward to today and it is quietly working behind the scenes in the apps you use every day. Gmail helps you draft emails that make you sound smarter or at least more polite, PowerPoint magically turns your bullet points into full presentations with matching images or charts and Microsoft Word fixes your awkward sentences like a grammar wizard with a PhD. Even Siri and Alexa have stepped up their game, they no longer just follow commands they actually get what you mean and respond like they have been reading your mind or your texts. The best part is it all works silently in the background. No blinking lights, no dramatic announcements just a smooth subtle upgrade to your digital life that makes you wonder how you ever managed without it. Shopping Gets Personal - Really Personal Say goodbye to the old days of mindlessly scrolling through endless pages of clothes trying to guess what might actually look good on you. Thanks to generative AI, shopping online has become way smarter and a lot more fun. Now you can try on outfits virtually with AI placing those jeans or that jacket right on your photo or a 3D version of you so you can see if it is a hit or a horrible idea before you even click 'add to cart'. It also remembers your style better than your favourite store clerk after just a few clicks it starts showing you things you actually like. When it comes to sales AI does not just wait for discounts it watches trends, compares past prices and gives you a gentle push when the timing and price are just right. Basically retail therapy now comes with a personal shopper that never sleeps, never judges and knows your taste better than you do. Creativity Turbocharged Generative AI is not here to replace human creativity; it is here to give it a serious upgrade like creativity with a turbo boost. Whether you are a designer, musician or writer AI tools have become the ultimate sidekick. On platforms like Canva and Adobe you can now get full design ideas suggested images and even catchy captions for your social media posts all with a few clicks. Musicians are using AI to come up with new melodies mix in harmonies or experiment with loops they might never have thought of. Writers meanwhile are letting AI help brainstorm, plot twists, fix awkward sentences or improve the flow of their work without ever reaching for a red pen. It is like having the dream intern one who is always available, never tired, never complaints and definitely never messes up your coffee order. Education Reimagined Learning is changing a lot because of AI and it is making things easier and more fun. Apps like Khan Academy and Duolingo now have smart AI tutors that help you learn in a way that suits you best. They give you feedback that fits your learning style, change the difficulty of questions based on how well you are doing and even let you practice real conversations like speaking French at a pretend café in Paris. Even when you are stuck with homework, the AI does not just give you the answer, it explains how and why the answer is correct so you actually understand it. It is like having your own friendly tutor who never gets tired and is always ready to help. Is There a Catch? Of course this amazing world of AI is not perfect, it comes with a few warnings. First, data privacy is still a big issue. Everything you type or say can be used to train the AI, so your information is not always as private as you think. Second, if we start relying too much on AI we might stop thinking for ourselves which can hurt our creativity and problem-solving skills. Third, AI does not always get things right. Sometimes it shows bias or makes things up what experts call 'hallucinations'. Like any tool, AI is helpful when used wisely. The key is to use it with care, stay aware of its limits and always keep a bit of healthy doubt in your pocket. What's Next? What's coming next? AI agents that don't just help out, they take charge. Imagine an AI that books your flights, organizes your calendar and even handles that annoying WhatsApp group chat with the perfect mix of humour and politeness. Imagine this: you say, 'Plan my next vacation with a ₹50,000 budget, fewer crowds and delicious vegetarian food' and within minutes, it puts together a complete trip plan just for you. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, it is not 2050 - it's 2026, arriving at your doorstep sooner than you think. Final Thought Generative AI is not a far-off dream anymore; it is already woven into your daily routine. It helps you jot down notes, organize your never-ending emails and even picks out what you should wear or eat, all without making a big deal about it. It does not show off or demand attention instead it quietly works behind the scenes to make you quicker, smarter and hopefully a little less stressed. If you are in a romantic mood and ask nicely, it might just help you craft that perfect love letter you have been meaning to write. 'This article is part of the sponsored content programme.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Middlefield Canadian Income PCC - Holding(s) in Company
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible) i 1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached ii: Middlefield Canadian Income PCC 1b. Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer (please mark with an 'X' if appropriate) Non-UK issuer X 2. Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an 'X') An acquisition or disposal of voting rights X An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments An event changing the breakdown of voting rights Other (please specify) iii: 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation iv Name JPMorgan Chase & Co. City and country of registered office (if applicable) United States 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) v Name J.P. Morgan Securities plc City and country of registered office (if applicable) 5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached vi: 28 May 2025 6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY): 30 May 2025 7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8. A) % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) Total number of voting rights held in issuer (8.A + 8.B) vii Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached 6.101211 0.023131 6.124342 6521648 Position of previous notification (if applicable) 5.387714 0.000000 5.3877148. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached viii A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type ofsharesISIN code (if possible) Number of voting rights ix % of voting rights Direct(DTR5.1) Indirect(DTR5.2.1) Direct(DTR5.1) Indirect(DTR5.2.1) GB00B15PV034 6497014 6.101211 SUBTOTAL 8. A 6497014 6.101211% B 1: Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a) Type of financial instrument Expirationdate x Exercise/ Conversion Period xi Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted. % of voting rights SUBTOTAL 8. B 1 B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (b) Type of financial instrument Expirationdate x Exercise/ Conversion Period xi Physical or cash Settlement xii Number of voting rights % of voting rights Equity Swap 02/07/2026 02/07/2026 Cash 24634 0.023131 SUBTOTAL 8.B.2 24634 0.023131%9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please mark the applicable box with an 'X') Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer xiii Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity (please add additional rows as necessary) xiv X Name xv % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold JPMorgan Chase & Co. J.P. Morgan Securities plc 6.101211 6.124342% Chain of controlled undertakings:JPMorgan Chase & Chase Bank, National Association (100%)J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited (100%)J.P. Morgan Securities plc (100%) 10. In case of proxy voting, please identify: Name of the proxy holder The number and % of voting rights held The date until which the voting rights will be held 11. Additional information xvi JTC Fund Solutions (Jersey) Limited, SecretaryPlace of completion Jersey Date of completion 30 May 2025Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
LexCheck 3.0 Delivers Unmatched AI Redlining Power
NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LexCheck, the leading provider of AI-powered contract review solutions, today announced the launch of LexCheck 3.0, the most advanced and comprehensive AI contract review and redlining tool on the market. 'Following the success of January's Insights release, LexCheck 3.0 represents a significant leap forward in redline accuracy, ease-of-use, and enterprise-grade scalability – setting a new industry benchmark,' said Gary Sangha, CEO of LexCheck. Designed to be intuitive, powerful, and lightning-fast, LexCheck 3.0 delivers you precise guidance and redlines directly within Microsoft Word, requiring no changes to your existing workflows. What makes LexCheck 3.0 a true game-changer and superior to any other AI contract review tool is its unmatched ability to deliver precise, context-aware redlines by learning from your past negotiations, adapting to organization-wide preferences, and performing reliably across all contract types, from NDAs to complex commercial agreements. LexCheck 3.0 automatically creates review guidelines based on your actual historical redlines and applies edits to ensure playbook compliance. Leveraging LexCheck's existing capabilities, LexCheck can also flag deviations from your preferred language, even when those deviations weren't previously marked. Additionally, LexCheck 3.0's precedent checker will review counterparty positions against precedents to show whether similar terms have been accepted in the past. Most importantly, LexCheck 3.0 isn't just built for routine or low-risk agreements. It's optimized to handle your high-value, high-complexity contracts – including MSAs, SaaS agreements, construction agreements and stock purchase agreements – with accuracy and depth that far surpasses what other tools can offer. Whether reviewing ten contracts or ten thousand, LexCheck 3.0 scales effortlessly across teams and workflows. With LexCheck 3.0, what's possible in contract review has been redefined: smarter guidance, faster workflows, and legal precision, all powered by AI. About LexCheck LexCheck is the leading provider of AI-powered contract review and negotiation software, trusted by legal and procurement teams worldwide. By combining generative AI with a customizable framework, LexCheck delivers a fast, smart, and precise contract analysis solution. For more information, visit Media Contact Kevin Koplin [email protected] 212-352-8581 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LexCheck Inc.
Sharjah 24
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
UAEBbY launches 2025 creative writing competition
Annual initiative This annual competition is part of the "Read, Dream, Create" campaign, launched by the board in 2013 to strengthen the relationship between children and books, promote reading and literary creativity within the UAE community, and offer young creatives the opportunity to develop their abilities and enter the fields of literature and publishing. Unique opportunity Marwa Al-Aqroubi, Chairwoman of the UAE Board on Books for Young People, emphasized that the creative writing competition represents a unique opportunity for children and youth to develop their literary imagination and enhance their skills in expression and writing in Arabic. She noted that creative writing is not just a linguistic skill, but also a tool for developing critical thinking and boosting self-confidence. Supporting young creatives Al-Aqroubi explained that the competition aims not only to discover talents but also to refine and develop them by providing a platform for children and youth to showcase their literary creations. Some previous participants have turned their passion for writing into actual literary projects, demonstrating the positive impact of the competition. Inspiring new experiences The Chairwoman stressed that the "Read, Dream, Create" campaign aims to enhance the role of books in the lives of children and youth, inspiring them to explore new experiences in the world of literature. She invited all children and youth in the UAE to participate in the competition and seize this opportunity to unleash their imagination and literary skills. Submission details The submission period will remain open until July 31, 2025. Stories must be written in Arabic and be the original work of the author, with the option to include illustrations. Texts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, along with the electronic form available on the "Read, Dream, Create" campaign website. Age categories and prizes Participants will be divided into three age categories: 6 to 9 years, 10 to 12 years, and 13 to 18 years. Each category winner will receive a cash prize of 3,000 AED, along with a collection of valuable books and a certificate of appreciation. Winning stories will also be published on the campaign's website. Impact of the competition Since its inception, the competition has successfully motivated hundreds of children and youth to develop their writing and language skills, encouraging them to continue reading and engaging in literary creativity, paving the way for some young creators to enter the publishing world and turn their texts into printed editions.
Business Insider
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
The offers flooded in for red-hot legal tech startup Legora's new $80 million funding round
General Catalyst and Iconiq Growth are co-leading an $80 million funding round into Legora, a startup that makes software to help bogged-down lawyers speed up legal research and drafting. The new funding for the New York, London, and Stockholm-based Legora will value the company at $675 million, following last year's $35 million Series A. Existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator increased their stakes in this Series B round. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider, Legora CEO Max Junestrand said the company wasn't actively seeking funding, but still, the offers flooded in. "I don't think it's a secret that things have been really working," Junestrand said. When Seth Pierrepont heard whispers of Legora's fundraise, he boarded a flight to Stockholm. The Iconiq investor had done dozens of calls with law firms about the tools changing the way their attorneys work. The Legora name kept coming up. "What they're looking for now is a partner," Pierrepont said, "someone that they know will build the features they ask for and will respond quickly to the questions they have. And I think that is the gap that Legora has stepped into." Junestrand declined to provide revenue or growth figures, but said the company's revenue growth is "extremely positive." It has 250 clients in 20 markets, including big-league law firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird, and Mannheimer Swartling, Sweden's largest law firm. Legora builds chatbots and agents — software that can perform basic tasks on their own — for things like redlining a contract, drafting, or filling in a checklist for a transaction. In recent months, it's added a Microsoft Word add-in and other features that large law firms demand. Legora's closest analog is legal-tech heavyweight Harvey. The company works closely with major law firms to craft custom software, offering the agility of a startup with the tailored approach of a high-end consulting firm. Its annual recurring revenue surpassed $70 million in April, according to a spokesperson. Legora's funding is the latest in a string of high-profile legal-tech investments, following companies like Harvey and Supio. General Catalyst, in particular, has been building a strong portfolio of startups reshaping the delivery of legal services. In February, it led a $105 million initial round for Eudia, a platform designed for Fortune 500 legal teams. Mary O'Carroll, Goodwin's chief operating officer, said the firm piloted many tools before signing up with Legora. On the surface, some of the products seem quite similar, she said. But Legora edged out its competition with a clean, easy-to-use interface and a feature called tabular review, which lets users search thousands of files for exactly the information they need all at once. Legora also stood out for its approach to empowering lawyers. The company meets regularly with firm leaders to tightly tailor the product to their needs. "We feel like we're not just adopting the technology," O'Carroll told BI, "we're co-creating with them." The new funding gives Legora fresh firepower to grow its team and chip away at Harvey's dominance. In addition, the company announced that General Catalyst's Jeannette zu Fürstenberg and Iconiq's Pierrepont have joined its board. Investors are betting on the team just as much as the tech to drive growth. Jack Altman, an investor through his venture firm Alt Capital, described Junestrand as an "ambitious, gritty" European founder with a Silicon Valley ethos. Gradient's Darian Shirazi, who wrote an angel check into Legora, praised Junestrand's customer obsession, which he says is matched only by his focus on results. With a team of around 100 employees, Legora is proving that smaller doesn't mean slower, and that being second to market doesn't mean it's out of the race.
