3 Things Behind Dhankar's resignation, AI gets better at math, and an unusual scam
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Jul 25, 2025 Join Liz Mathew, Deputy Editor at The Indian Express, as she unpacks the startling resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar amidst political tensions. Karan Mahadik, tech correspondent, dives into how AI models from OpenAI and Google DeepMind are mastering math problems with astonishing accuracy, raising questions about the future of education. The conversation wraps up with an eye-opening tale of a peculiar scam involving a fictional nation called Westarctica, highlighting the bizarre lengths some will go to deceive.
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Dhankar's Sudden Resignation Insights
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation was sudden and unexpected, surprising even BJP members.
- Underlying tensions included disagreements over parliamentary procedures and lack of government consultation.
Dhankar's Controversial Tenure
- Dhankar often publicly criticized the judiciary and government policies, causing discomfort within BJP ranks.
- His tenure as Rajya Sabha chairman was marked by tensions on both sides of the aisle.
AI Excels in Math Olympiad
- Two AI models from OpenAI and Google DeepMind solved high school-level International Mathematical Olympiad problems with near-perfect scores.
- This represents significant progress in AI's reasoning and mathematical problem-solving capabilities.