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China raised spending on test kits months before 1st confirmed COVID-19 case: Report

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The first COVID-19 death in the United States may have occurred in California on February 6th, three weeks before the first death in Washington State was reported.

According to a statement issued by the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health on April 21, an autopsy confirmed that three people who died in Santa Clara County between February 6 and March 6 had died of COVID-19.

The updated statistics include two people who died at home and a third who did not specify the place of death. Previously, the county’s first COVID-19 death was believed to have occurred on March 9. The revised cause of death showed that this deadly disease took root in the United States earlier than previously thought. Similar reports have appeared elsewhere in recent weeks.

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In late March, an unpeer-reviewed epidemiological study of the Lombardy region of northern Italy found that the virus may have been circulating there for more than a month before it was discovered. John Houghton, a climate scientist and senior member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), died of COVID-19 on April 15 at the age of 88.

Horton was the editor-in-chief of the first three IPCC assessment reports (large-scale, influential studies summarizing the state of scientific knowledge of climate change), and together with former US Vice President Al Gore, he accepted the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the organization. Researchers who knew Horton praised his scientific rigor, leadership, and ability to connect with decision makers and the public.

After studying at Oxford University in England, Horton became a professor there in 1958. He is a pioneer in using emerging satellite technology to understand the earth system. From 1983 to 1991, as the director of the British Meteorological Service, he helped establish the Hadley Climate Science and Service Center in Exeter, and advised the British government on scientific consensus on climate change. Richard Betts, a climate scientist at the University of Exeter, who has co-authored several IPCC reports with Houghton, said: “He knows that only very clear and well-communicated scientific advice is available.

They can make real progress.” Bates said that Horton’s lifelong leadership in the field of climate change is an important legacy. “He is more than just a scientist. He is a passionate person.” As a devout Christian, Horton co-founded and led the John Ray Initiative, a charity in Gloucester, UK, which is dedicated to promoting environmental management through science and Christianity. In the early 2000s, he persuaded a famous American evangelical lobbyist that climate change is compatible with Christian thinking.

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Our AI vision balances innovation and security: HP’s Vineet Gehani

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Our AI vision balances innovation and security: HP’s Vineet Gehani

HP is forecasting that AI PCs will make up one of every two PCs sold in India in the next couple of years. The dominant outlier in the PC market, HP, has been able to maintain its position due to quick reaction to market demands. The company has been focusing on creating a portfolio that appeals to both enterprises and consumers, including the HP EliteBook X G1.

Omen Max 16, and OmniBook. HP’s AI Companion app, preloaded with OpenAI models, can perform various tasks such as searching the web, analyzing files, summarizing PDFs, creating to-do lists, curating strategies, and planning meetings. The app also connects seamlessly to certain PC settings for quicker control. The company’s focus on customization intuitiveness.

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HP is focusing on AI PCs, collaborating with partners like AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and strategy Microsoft, and offering customized AI solutions beyond what is already integrated in apps and operating systems. The company has added quick-commerce platforms to its retail presence in the country, catering to customers who want products quickly and without waiting for a day.

HP’s wide channel network, including over 750 outlets, is a key factor in this strategy. HP has made some of its consumer laptops available on these platforms, and there is a growing is outlets expected to continue in the coming years interest in these products on the commercial side of products is expected to lead to more efficient and productive work and personal lives.

The AI PC era has started with AI enhanced PCs, which were devices with an additional neural processing unit (NPU) in them. HP is excited about how AI PCs will become the next big thing for consumers, enhancing work and personal lives. The next generation AI PCs are expected to compute at 40 TOPS or more, with a range going up to 55 TOPS. This new enhanced portfolio.

April 2025 — As businesses and consumers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, HP Inc. is ensuring that its AI solutions strike the right balance between cutting-edge technology and data security. Vineet Gehani, HP’s Vice President and General Manager of Personal Systems in Asia Pacific and Japan, recently shared insights into.

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“AI is transforming how we live and work, but innovation cannot come at the cost of security. At HP, we are committed to integrating security-first principles into every AI-powered product we create,” Gehani said during a recent technology roundtable. He explained that HP’s approach to AI focuses on developing smart solutions that not only enhance user experience.

AI at the Heart of HP’s Product Strategy

According to Gehani, AI plays a central role in HP’s evolving product offerings, especially within its laptops, desktops, and enterprise solutions. “From adaptive performance in computing devices to AI-driven cybersecurity tools, we are embedding AI into everything from the hardware to the software level to provide smarter, more secure experiences.

For HP, AI is not just about making devices smarter but also ensuring that these devices are capable of recognizing and responding to emerging security threats. This is especially important as more businesses and individuals move where data protection and privacy are of paramount importance.

HP’s Commitment to Data Privacy and Security

Incorporating AI in the realm of cybersecurity is crucial for the protection of sensitive information,” said Gehani. “With AI, we can detect anomalies faster, respond more efficiently, and preempt potential threats before they even arise. Our goal is to enable businesses and individuals to harness the power of AI while remaining confident that their data is safe.”

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