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Newsweek
5 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Woman Drops Puppy Off With Her Parents, Can't Believe Photos They Send Her
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When a pet owner dropped her puppy off at her parents' house, she could never have predicted what would happen next. One of the first things Anouk, 26, from the Netherlands, knew when she first moved in with her boyfriend was that she wanted a dog. "My parents own a golden retriever, Vince, who is 13 years old now," Anouk told Newsweek. "So I've had a dog around me for half of my life." However, it wasn't until they spotted an especially cute canine sitting in the front window of one of their neighbor's houses that they decided exactly what breed. "When we saw the dog outside on a walk we asked its owner where the dog was from and that's how we got in contact with the breeder," she said. Within three months they were going to pick up Juna, their new Australian Labradoodle puppy. There's rarely been a quiet moment since. "Juna loves to cuddle with us, everywhere we go, she goes," Anouk said. "She is a super social pup. But most of all she likes biting us in our hand, legs, feet, toes, nose, or ear." A popular fixture at her weekly puppy training class, Juna may have a naughty streak, but knows exactly how to play Anouk. "She can really get under our skin sometimes but we can never stay angry for long when we look at that cute face," Anouk said. Anouk and her partner love spending time with Juna, but there are days when they can't be at home with her. It's not uncommon for pet owners to feel guilty about leaving their dogs at home while they go to work. In 2021, a survey of over 2,600 U.S. dog owners conducted by CertaPet revealed 47 percent had experienced separation anxiety when working away from their pets. Anouk appears to have come up with a solution though. "We have two days in the week where me and my boyfriend both have to go to the office so that's when Juna is going to my parents," she said. It's a solution that has led to some heartwarming moments for both Anouk and Juna. In a video posted to her TikTok, @ Anouk revealed a slide show of the adorable snaps taken by her parents during one of Juna's most recent visits. They showcase the burgeoning friendship between Juna and Anouk's old childhood dog Vince. It's a friendship that caught Anouk off guard. "The first time Juna visited she had way too much energy for Vince," Juna said. "These pictures were from the third time we dropped Juna off." The pictures capture the adorable companionship the two dogs have forged. It's a friendship based around play and cuddles. Lots of cuddles. It's a bond that has understandably melted Anouk's heart. "We were hoping they would get along but couldn't imagine what we saw in the photos," Anouk said. Now, having been initially apprehensive about leaving her mom and dad to spend the day with someone else, Juna appears to have undergone a complete U-turn. "Now she gets really excited every time we go there and doesn't want to come home with us," Anouk said. Not that Juna's owner is complaining about it. "It makes us so happy to see them become familiar around each other," Anouk said. "Vince was getting real old, laying around all day but when Juna's around he gets really active! We hope that they will have a long time together."
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Trapit Bansal, the Indian-origin ex-OpenAI engineer behind Meta's AI push?
Meta's latest high-profile AI hire has caught the tech world's attention—Trapit Bansal, the Indian-origin researcher who helped shape OpenAI 's foundational models, has joined Meta's newly formed Superintelligence team. Mark's push for aggressive hiring has caught the attention of people in Silicon Valley. For most parts, till now the AI industry has been driven by data but Meta has taken a different route of human intelligence to take on the big names that hold the monopoly. Key player in OpenAI's rise Trapit Bansal joined OpenAI in January 2022 as a member of technical staff. He played a pivotal role in developing the o1 model—OpenAI's first major leap in AI reasoning. Working closely with co-founder Ilya Sutskever, Bansal helped lay the groundwork for the company's long-term goals in building smarter, more adaptable AI. His departure in June 2025 comes at a crucial time for OpenAI, just as the company is refining its o3 model and facing pressure from competitors like DeepSeek's R1. Despite CEO Sam Altman's ambitious roadmap, Bansal has chosen to shift gears and join Meta's elite team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 年最紓壓的農場遊戲！無需安裝 東加：島嶼農場 立即播放 Undo Joining Meta's superintelligence team According to reports, Bansal is now part of Meta's ambitious Superintelligence initiative. The team, personally overseen by Mark Zuckerberg, aims to build the next frontier in artificial general intelligence. In a June 30 post on X, Bansal confirmed the move with a simple but bold message: 'Thrilled to be joining @Meta! Superintelligence is now in sight' While compensation details remain undisclosed, Zuckerberg has reportedly offered packages up to $100 million to recruit top-tier AI talent for this high-stakes effort. Academic excellence and career trajectory Bansal holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, class of 2012. He later earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in meta-learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. Before joining OpenAI, Bansal interned at major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, gaining a wide perspective across Big Tech. Personal life As for his personal life, Trapit Bansal has kept it private. However, as per reports, he currently lives in San Francisco, California. He is married, has a child, and shares his home with a small Australian Labradoodle named Yuki. Despite being at the center of cutting-edge AI development, Bansal keeps his personal life relatively low-key and grounded. Thumb Image Source: Instagram/@yukilovechild
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Chief of Pawsitivity' joins the GCGH therapy dog team
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) has announced Sunny Grace Greene, 'Chief of Pawsitivity', will be joining the hospital's therapy dog team. Sunny is a 9-month-old Australian Labradoodle that the hospital says has completed extensive training at Ultimate Canine LLC in Westfield, Indiana. In preparation for this job, Sunny went through 7 months of specialized training to become a full-time therapy dog. After finishing training, she passed a therapy dog temperament test and is now ready to join the GCGH team. Dog seen riding in unsecured kennel along Indiana expressway now recovering 'Sunny is smart, well-trained, and is fully prepared to help hospital staff provide great patient care and serve as a source of comfort for employees and the community. Sunny is always happy to see you no matter what. Happiness from therapy dogs is so contagious and that's why Sunny is going to be such a wonderful member of the hospital team,' said Ultimate Canine LLC Owner Julie Case. Sunny will primarily reside at the hospital and her daily routine will consist of visits with patients at the GCGH hospital chaplain, police officers, leadership team and social services. She will also participate in speech therapy sessions and visit various hospital departments and clinics. Sunny will begin her role as Chief of Pawsitivity on February 18 and will spend her first three days getting to meet GCGH staff alongside Ultimate Canine Senior Trainer, Beth Johnson. Greene Co. General Hospital recognized for patient experience During this time, Johnson will teach designated employees all of Sunny's commands and how to utilize a therapy dog in the hospital environment. You can help contribute to Sunny's role at GCGH by donating here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
