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AI can’t be a human, now or never. We all know that subtle truth, but here’s the catch, says Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. It can talk like us, remember things better than us, fake emotions, and much more. Sure, there’s a possibility of that, we may think. 

A study was conducted on 1200 AI users by psychologists from Stony Brook University in New York, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India, which found that a “therapeutic alliance” between a human and a bot was formed in just five days. 

Well, according to Suleyman, such a connection with a robot can lead to the illusion that it’s (AI bot) alive. More or less like the movie ‘Her.’ Mustafa Suleyman says that it’s a “dangerous turn in AI progress.” If this ever happens, what are the risks for humans? Learn More. 

The Truth Is…

AI is not conscious and never will be. It doesn’t have feelings, thoughts, or awareness of human experiences. However, it can mimic patterns based on data (that you share). 

And that’s a problem, why? 

The “Illusion” Problem – Mustafa Suleyman 

Mustafa Suleyman warns that humans are wired (over a period of time) to believe if AI says “I understand how you feel” (in reality, it doesn’t). Such constant interaction with AI will make one think they are real, and he names this phenomenon “Seemingly Conscious AI” (SCAI). 

There could come a time when people will form emotional attachments to AI, and what he calls “AI psychosis.” 

Suleyman said, “The arrival of Seemingly Conscious AI is inevitable and unwelcome. Instead, we need a vision for AI that can fulfill its potential as a helpful companion without falling prey to its illusions.” 

Why Is It Dangerous, Suleyman’s POV?

Emotional manipulation: People may come to believe that AI cares about them (than humans and real connections), and keep trusting it more than they should. 

Wrong priorities: What people should focus on now are privacy, safety, and bias in AI, but it might soon shift to fighting for “AI rights” and “AI citizenship.” 

Mass delusion: One will influence another, and soon many might believe the same illusion. Later, people may start to treat AI as equals to humans (even though it’s just code). 

What Suleyman Wants?

Stop misleading language: He wants AI companies not to create AI that claims it has emotions, awareness, or understanding. 

Establish clear boundaries: AI should only act as AI, not pretend to be human. 

Implement guardrails: There should be rules to prevent AI from leading humans to believe it has emotions like love, hate, shame, jealousy, or any other human feelings. 

Emphasize utility over illusion: AI should function solely as a tool for planning, writing, and solving problems, not as an emotional companion. 

Irony…

It’s ironic how Suleyman created bots at Inflection AI that simulated empathy and companionship. At Copilot, he also improved the technology to mimic emotional intelligence. 

According to him, there’s a line. Useful emotional intelligence is beneficial, whereas fake consciousness is misleading and manipulative. And the future is potentially full of both; we’ll have to wait and see. 

Simba, India’s homegrown craft beer pioneer, has earned global recognition at the World Beer Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious international platforms honouring excellence in brewing. Competing against some of the finest beers from around the world, Simba proudly brought home two coveted wins in the India Country Winners – Taste Category:

• Silver: Simba Wit (Wheat Beer: Belgian Style Witbier)
• Bronze: Simba Stout (Stout & Porter: Stout – including Dry & Irish)

The World Beer Awards, judged through blind tastings by an expert panel of brewers, writers, and industry specialists, is renowned for spotlighting the very best beers across internationally recognised styles. This recognition places Simba alongside the most celebrated breweries worldwide, reaffirming its commitment to brewing excellence and innovation.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Ishwaraj Singh Bhatia, Co-Founder and COO of Simba Beer, said: “We are incredibly proud to see Simba shine on such a global stage. From the beginning, our vision has been to put Indian craft beer on the world map, and these awards are a true reflection of our team’s passion, innovation, and dedication to quality.”

About Simba Beer

Simba Beer is India’s leading craft beer brand, known for its bold flavours and unconventional spirit. Founded with a vision to redefine India’s beer culture, Simba champions creativity, individuality, and self-expression. From supporting underground music to collaborating with artists and creators, Simba continues to push boundaries and foster a thriving creative community.

About the World Beer Awards

The World Beer Awards is one of the most respected global competitions in the brewing industry. Each year, it identifies and promotes the best beers across two stages:

• Country Winners: awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze within each nation.
• World’s Best: where top country winners compete for international recognition in their style categories.

Simba’s recognition at this prestigious platform solidifies its place as a trailblazer in India’s rapidly growing craft beer culture, while showcasing that Indian brews can stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest.

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A term insurance policy is a popular way to provide a financial safety net to your loved ones in case of any unfortunate incident. People purchase a term plan to secure their family so that they do not have to face financial troubles in case they pass away during the tenure. The best part is that it also provides tax benefits under the old tax regime.However, it is important to choose the right plan as multiple options are available in the market. That’s where Axis Max Life’s Term Insurance Premium Calculator comes in. This is a simple digital tool that helps you understand your insurance needs and get a clear idea of the premiums. 

What is a Term Insurance Premium Calculator?

A term insurance calculator is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you to calculate the premium of the term insurance plan you intend to buy. It is convenient, needs only a few details, and you get results immediately. 

It helps you understand the policy’s cost and the life cover you can obtain based on your financial goals.

Disclaimer: The calculator provides estimated premiums. The final premium amount will depend on underwriting and insurer’s assessment of risk.

Why Use the Axis Max Life Calculator?

Here’s how the Axis Max Life Premium Calculator makes the process simple and efficient:

● These calculators are very time-saving. You don’t have to wait to speak to an agent or use another method of communication, as it only takes a few seconds to fill in the details and get the results.
● It lets you adjust the policy term, add riders, and helps you compare different options so you can go for what suits you best.
● It helps you know the exact amount of premium you have to pay, for how many months or years, coverage duration and other benefits.

How It Works: Step-by-Step

The following are the details the calculator will or might ask you for:1. Your Age and Gender. This will help assess your risk profile to calculate the premium.2. Usage of any intoxicating substances as it affects your risk class, hence affecting the premium.3. Annual Income to determine your sum assured.4. Coverage Amount and Term5. Premium Payment Term. Decide whether to pay monthly or annually.6. If you want to include any type of riders, such as a critical illness rider, premium waiver rider, accidental death benefit rider, etc.Once you fill in the details, you will get the estimate of your premium and benefits.

How is it helpful to NRI?

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), understanding Indian insurance products can feel complex. The Axis Max Life calculator makes things easier by providing:

● You can access it from anywhere with just an internet connection, without physically visiting the branch.
● You can know about different coverage amounts and periods without prior communication.
● It helps you compare different options, such as cover types, payout methods, and add-ons, so you can see how each affects your cost.In place of guessing, you can adjust your inputs and instantly see how each choice changes the cost and benefits. It’s a more innovative way to tailor your plan to match your real-world responsibilities, EMIs, kids’ education, or ageing parents.

Understanding What Affects Your Premium

The calculator also helps you understand the factors that influence your premium, including:
● Your Age: Younger applicants usually pay lower premiums.
● Lifestyle Habits: Tobacco use increases premiums.
● Coverage Amount: A higher sum assured results in a higher premium.
● Policy Term: Longer duration plans may cost more but give lasting protection.
● Add-on Riders: Including health benefits or accidental cover increases the cost slightly, but adds more value.This insight will help you make informed decisions rather than buying a plan blindly.

When Should You Use the Calculator?

● Before Buying: To understand how much you’ll need to pay and which options work best for your budget.
● During Financial Planning: To align your term insurance with other goals like home loans, savings, or retirement planning.
● When Comparing Plans: Consider benefits such as return of premium options.

How It Helps in Making a Confident Choice?

Using the calculator puts the power in your hands. You don’t have to rely on assumptions or rush through decisions. It gives you:
● A clear sense of what you’ll pay
● A preview of the term insurance benefits you’ll receive
● Flexibility to adjust and experiment
● Complete transparency, before any paperwork startsWhether you are in India, or living abroad, it’s like having a financial planning tool in your pocket.

Conclusion

A Term Insurance Premium Calculator is a free-to-use digital tool to determine which type of term plan will suit you the best. Simply input your age, salary, and some other information, and it provides an estimate in seconds.

It’s handy when you’re comparing plans or trying to figure out how things like the duration of the policy or add-ons impact the premium. You can experiment with different combinations and see what’ll work for your budget and objectives.Overall, it makes the whole process of choosing term insurance simpler, quicker, and more transparent.

Famous Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, with 29.5 million subscribers, launched his startup AI Fiesta on August 17. The app basically brings six top AI tools under one umbrella, like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, and DeepSeek. The app launch has taken the internet by storm. His video has nearly 4.9 million views and 31K engagements on YouTube alone, along with hundreds of influencers’ reactions and thousands of conversations on ‘X’ and LinkedIn. His new startup promotes a strong movement in India: “AI Should Be a Utility, Not a Luxury.” So, what exactly does the app do? And are people really talking about it? Let’s find out.

What Is AI Fiesta by Dhruv Rathee?

Dhruv and his team identified a major problem that all users face when working with AI. According to them and their startup, no AI is perfect (each AI has its strengths and weaknesses). For example, Claude is good at writing naturally, but ChatGPT often gets facts wrong, etc.

Given that, it really takes a lot of time to check through all the other AIs for the same query. Also, their free versions are less powerful compared to their subscription plans. Generally, each tool costs $20–30 per month (₹1,700–2,500 each). So, it’s almost impossible to access the Pro versions of each tool because it can get very expensive.

And according to his own survey, approximately 73% of people who attended his AI course used only free versions. That’s why he came up with Fiesta. AI Fiesta is like a hub for AIs. You give it a query, it gets answers from all six AIs, and you pick the best one to work with. How is it a budget-friendly option if it comprises all the big AIs in one?

How Does This Compare to Buying All Subscriptions Separately?

To make the best out of top AIs, you’ll need their pro versions of each, which come at a cost of:

• ChatGPT Plus: ₹1,700/month
• Claude Pro: ₹1,700/month
• Perplexity Pro: ₹1,700/month
• Gemini Advanced: ₹1,700/month
• Total = ₹6,800/month (₹81,600/year)

Whereas the pricing of AI Fiesta looks like:

• Monthly plan prices at ₹999
• The yearly plan is ₹9,999 (₹834/month)

So one can end up saving a whopping total of ₹70,000+ per year. And the tool already welcomed 20,000+ paying users in 36 hours.

Here’s What the Users Have to Say

A user on the platform ‘X’ posted, “Dhruv Rathee is back to scamming people again. Almost every AI model runs on OpenAI’s API, especially Gemini. It is not even running the latest GPT-5 API as per his claim, it’s actually running on the old GPT-4 API.”

A YouTuber viewer commented on the video, “See, I’m a researcher and content writer. I actually use AI tools like 4 and 7 for researching and refining my scripts. And honestly, even though I earn a good amount of money, paying for all those AI tools every year wasn’t really feasible for me. But this feels like a game changer (sic).”

Simply, the reviews are mixed; some found it helpful, while others didn’t.

Meta went on a major hiring spree early this year to supercharge its “Superintelligence” AI team. The team onboarded 50 brightest AI minds from its top rivals (like Google, Apple, xAI, and Anthropic). Not just that, Meta has plans to invest around $72 billion in AI by the end of the year, though experts fear ‘no’. Just two days ago (August 19), Meta internally announced a team reshuffle and restructuring, sparking fears of layoffs. Now, Meta has also paused its AI hiring. Do these signs point to upcoming layoffs? Will Meta join other giants like Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google, who have fired thousands this year? Or is it just a strategic move? Learn more.

Who Has Meta Hired Recently?

This year, Meta hired a wave of AI talent, bringing in the brightest minds from competitors. The superintelligence team added 50 new members:

• 20+ researchers and engineers from the famous OpenAI (who developed ChatGPT).
• 13 from Google.
• 3 from Apple.
• 3 from Elon Musk’s xAI (who developed Grok).
• 2 from Anthropic (another AI startup).

The recent reports also speculated that Meta went as far as spending $300 million on some top hires. However, Meta dismissed the rumors, saying they are just rumors. One thing is clear: Meta would spend a generous amount on these hires from elsewhere.

Meta’s AI Spending and Financial Outlook 2025

• As per the Meta Investor Relations page, it secured a revenue of $47.52 billion (increased by 22% year-over-year) in the second quarter. And its stocks are at a record high and have surpassed Wall Street expectations.
• In just the second quarter of 2025, Meta spent around $17 billion on data centers, servers, chips, and other hardware.
• Meta plans to spend (in AI) a total of $72 billion in 2025, which could exceed the GDP of over 100 countries.

Could this be a substantial financial risk? Notably, experts are worried if this is a good investment in the long term.

Meta on Freezing Its AI Hiring and Restructuring

According to Meta, nothing dramatic is happening inside, just some organizational planning and structuring for “superintelligence.”

A spokesperson for Meta mentioned in an emailed statement to Reuters, “All that’s happening here is some basic organizational planning: creating a solid structure for our new superintelligence efforts after bringing people on board and undertaking yearly budgeting and planning exercises.”

On August 19, Meta gave a mini shocker with the AI team reorganizing into four divisions, sparking panic (fear of layoffs). The news was shared by Alexandr Wang, Meta’s new Chief AI Officer. According to him:

Large Language Models team

Works on AI technology like Llama. It powers Meta’s AI assistant, just like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

FAIR (Fundamental AI Research) team

This is Meta’s 10-year research lab and will continue to focus on its deep, long-term AI research.

Consumer AI team

Led by Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), Meta will integrate its AI models into everyday products like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook.

Infrastructure team

Led by Aparna Ramani, head of Meta’s all AI Infrastructure, the focus will be on data centers, computing, and hardware.