OpenAI drama, AI and Big Tech

LAST month witnessed high drama at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The company’s CEO and co-founder, Sam Altman was fired by the OpenAI Board, apparently at the behest of chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever. The move sent shockwaves across the tech world. OpenAI engineers wrote a letter to the board threatening to quit in protest. Microsoft, which had invested more than 10 billion dollars in the company, offered to hire Sam Altman, other key executives and engineers.

WB: Massive Three-Day Worker-Peasant Dharna in Kolkata

“EITHER change the policies or we will change the government”. The three-day workers-farmers dharna called by Central Trade Unions and Federations and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, held from 26 to 28 November in Esplanade, at the heart of Kolkata, in tune with the countrywide Kisan-Mazdoor Mahapadav held in 25 state capitals of the country, warned the Modi government in Delhi that the fight against the corporate communal nexus of the government will intensify. In this dharna, the pledge was taken to move forward with the unceasing motivation of the historic farmers' movement in Delhi.

Tripura: Birth Centenary of Comrade Baidyanath Majumder

THE enduring legacy of Comrade Baidyanath Majumder, an outstanding communist leader in the state, was commemorated on his birth centenary on December 5, 2023, across Tripura. In numerous party SDC offices, Party leaders and workers gathered in the morning to observe the day, offering floral tributes to the legendary leader.

Delhi: DSMM Holds Dr Ambedkar Memorial Meeting

DALIT Shoshan Mukti Manch held a memorial meeting in New Delhi on December 6, to remember Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary and the contributions made by him. On this occasion several speakers highlighted the contributions made by Dr Amberdkar in the field of social justice.

Pitfalls of Export-Led Growth

THE wisdom of pursuing a strategy of export-led growth has been discussed among development economists for at least half a century, ever since the so-called East Asian “miracle” started to be contrasted with the comparatively sluggish growth experience of countries like India that were pursuing, in the World Bank’s language, an “inward looking” development strategy.

NPRD Message on World Disability Day

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) extends its greetings on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on December 1. While many issues concerning disabled persons will form part of the observance, in the current global context, we feel that it is necessary to draw attention to the plight of the disabled people of Palestine.Since 1992, December 3 is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, for promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

SKM-CTUs Mahapadav Calls for Ousting the Modi Govt

LAKHS of workers and peasants from across the nation participated in the historic first ever three-day joint mahapadav from November 26-28, 2023, called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Central Trade Unions in front of the Raj Bhawans protesting against the anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people policies of the Modi led BJP government. The historic mahapadav called for ousting this ruling regime which is harming the Indian economy, making lives of common people miserable with steep price rise of essential commodities, growing job-loss and increased unemployment, expensive education and he

Maha: Peasants and Workers Hit the Streets in SKM-CTUs November Struggle

OVER 65,000 peasants and workers in 25 districts of Maharashtra hit the streets from November 26-28, 2023, as part of the all India struggle call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the Central Trade Unions (CTUs). The actions included mahapadavs, rallies, marches, dharnas and demonstrations at numerous district and tehsil centres in the state.FIRST JOINT STATEWIDE MEETINGA successful joint meeting of the Maharashtra chapters of the SKM and the CTUs was held at the S M Joshi Socialist Foundation at Pune on October 15.

Nava Kerala Sadas: Meeting the Masses Directly, LDF Cabinet Receives Opinions of People

NAVA Kerala Sadas, the public outreach programme of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, began on November 18 in Kasargod district. As of December 5, it has reached 50 per cent of the 140 assembly constituencies. The entire cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will conclude the outreach programme on December 23 in Thiruvananthapuram.Aimed at bringing the cabinet closer to the grassroots, the outreach programme has been experiencing a significant turnout of people in every constituency.

J&K: No More Gimmicks, Restore Democracy in J&K: CPI(M)

ON December 7, CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has questioned the passage of recent bills in the parliament.The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment Bill) was passed at a time when the Reorganisation Act itself is under the judicial scrutiny and the Apex court has heard the arguments from petitioners and the government.

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