The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Wednesday said it has launched a “moonshot” project to develop brain co-processors that combine neuromorphic hardware with AI algorithms to enhance or restore brain function. The initiative is funded by the Pratiksha Trust, founded by Kris Gopalakrishnan and his wife Sudha. An MoU formalising the partnership was signed at IISc in the presence of Gopalakrishnan, Prof G Rangarajan, Director of IISc, and Prof B Gurumoorthy, chief executive

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who currently heads the state government with support of the BJP, is likely to head to the Rajya Sabha. Nitish Kumar had given the nod to his son Nishant Kumar to contest the Upper House polls. Learn More

The 49ers have lost all three of their Super Bowl appearances following what was the franchise's last title in 1994. Although 12-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams was only with San Francisco for the 25-22 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, it left a sour enough taste in his mouth that he said he would rather never go again if it means dealing with that pain another time. Learn More