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Legislators want to know how Elon Musk's brain chip firm manages animal experimentation.

-  Legislators in the United States are pushing for a probe into Neuralink, a brain-computer interface (BCI) business created by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, for its treatment of animals during research. - Neuralink has been developing a chip implant that would allow humans to operate computers with their minds, and the business has tested the technique on animals such as pigs and monkeys. - According to a research by the non-profit animal rights organisation White Coat Waste Project, Neuralink has done intrusive surgeries on animals, such as implanting electrodes in their brains, and has been secretive about its animal testing techniques. - Lawmakers have asked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate whether Neuralink is following animal welfare standards and doing unneeded or unethical animal studies. - Neuralink has not reacted to inquiries about the matter. - Animal usage in scientific research is a difficult issue, with many individuals and organisations advo

Google Bard AI chatbot: What is it and how does it work?

- Google recently launched a new AI-powered tool called "Bolo" or "Bard" that helps people improve their reading and writing skills in Indian languages. - The tool currently supports Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, and it can be used on any device with an internet connection. - Bard works by analyzing the user's reading and writing abilities and providing personalized feedback and recommendations for improvement. - The tool can also read out text in a natural-sounding voice and provide real-time feedback on pronunciation and intonation. - Bard was developed in collaboration with language experts and educators, and it uses machine learning algorithms to adapt to each user's individual needs and learning style. - The goal of Bard is to help people improve their language skills and increase their access to educational and employment opportunities, particularly in rural areas where resources are limited. - However, some experts have raised conc