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<p>Months after Apple abandoned decades of work towards building a self-driving electric car, it has emerged that the world's second biggest company by market cap is looking for its "next big thing" in potential home robots, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<p>The report added that Apple's hardware engineering division and AI and machine-learning group are working together on the potential new product.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apple is reportedly building a prototype for a table-top home device that can move a display around using robotics.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year, Apple reported two per cent growth in sales, breaking its four-quarter streak of declining revenue.</p>

<p>But all is not well for Apple in China. Its sales in the world's second-biggest economy dropped from $23.9 billion to $20.8 billion in the last quarter of 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The iPad sales also dropped to $7 billion from $9 billion in the same quarter in the previous year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This could potentially help the company introduce another Apple device in the homes of its consumers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But it still won't be the first company to do so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amazon in 2021 launched a robot called the Astro, a screen in the automobile that works with the Alexa software.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is not yet clear as to what Apple’s robot would look like if it makes it to the shelves.</p>

<p>Amazon's Astro did not taste success but other home robots, such as iRobot's Roomba — a home cleaning robot — has found great success with sale of about 40 million units according to the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Decoding India's rise as Apple's go-to consumer market</strong></p>

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<p>Amazon also attempted to acquire iRobot but the acquisition could not happen due to regulatory issues.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s latest product offering about the virtual reality/augmented reality has been a relative success.</p>

<p>Despite its price tag of $3,500, it sold more than 150,000 units on opening weekend, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.&nbsp;</p>

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Months after Apple abandoned decades of work towards building a self-driving electric car, it has emerged that the world's second biggest company by market cap is looking for its "next big thing" in potential home robots, Bloomberg reported.

Months after Apple abandoned decades of work towards building a self-driving electric car, it has emerged that the world's second biggest company by market cap is looking for its "next big thing" in potential home robots, Bloomberg reported. The report added that Apple's hardware engineering division and AI and machine-learning group are working together on the potential new product. Apple is reportedly building a prototype for a table-top home device that can move a display around using robotics. Also read | China`s ban on Apple`s iPhone accelerates Last year, Apple reported two per cent growth in sales, breaking its four-quarter streak of declining revenue. But all is not well for Apple in China. Its sales in the world's second-biggest economy dropped from $23.9 billion to $20.8 billion in the last quarter of 2024. The iPad sales also dropped to $7 billion from $9 billion in the same quarter in the previous year. What does it mean? This could potentially help the company introduce another Apple device in the homes of its consumers. But it still won't be the first company to do so. Amazon in 2021 launched a robot called the Astro, a screen in the automobile that works with the Alexa software. It is not yet clear as to what Apple’s robot would look like if it makes it to the shelves. Amazon's Astro did not taste success but other home robots, such as iRobot's Roomba — a home cleaning robot — has found great success with sale of about 40 million units according to the company. Also watch | Decoding India's rise as Apple's go-to consumer market × Amazon also attempted to acquire iRobot but the acquisition could not happen due to regulatory issues. Meanwhile, the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s latest product offering about the virtual reality/augmented reality has been a relative success. Despite its price tag of $3,500, it sold more than 150,000 units on opening weekend, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. (With inputs from agencies)

Home robots the 'next big thing' for Apple? A table-top device is reportedly in the works

<p>As the launch date for the iPhone 16 lineup approaches, excitement continues to build among tech enthusiasts. With each new leak and rumour, the anticipation for Apple's latest flagship models only grows stronger.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the ever-exciting world of tech leaks, renowned Apple insider Tipster Sonny Dickson has recently made some groundbreaking revelations in a post on X, with his latest reveal about the highly anticipated iPhone 16 Pro models. Dickson, known for his accurate predictions in the past, has provided an exclusive peek into the design upgrades that are expected to make the iPhone 16 Pro a true game-changer in the smartphone industry.</p>

<p>As reported by Mint, the most striking feature of the iPhone 16 Pro, as per Dickson's leak, is its revolutionary glass back. This new design element is said to be fortified using a dual-ion exchange process, enhancing its durability and giving it a luxurious matte finish. This unique combination of durability and elegance is poised to set the iPhone 16 Pro apart from its predecessors and competitors alike.</p>

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<p>Apple is reportedly refining its colour processing techniques for titanium to achieve a more refined appearance and enhanced scratch resistance.</p>

<p>Rumours also suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 series will feature substantial camera upgrades. Among them are speculations about a 48MP ultra-wide lens for the Pro models and sophisticated eight-part hybrid lenses for the Pro Max variant.</p>

<p>But the upgrades don't stop there. The construction of the iPhone 16 Pro is also rumoured to undergo significant enhancements. While the base model may feature aerospace-grade aluminium for its edges, the Pro variant is expected to sport a premium titanium frame, similar to the one introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models.</p>

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<p>While there have been speculations about the discontinuation of certain titanium colour variants, such as Natural Titanium and White Titanium, these details remain unconfirmed until officially announced by Apple.</p>

<p>Until the official unveiling, all eyes will remain glued on the latest updates and leaks, eagerly anticipating the next big reveal from the tech giant.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


As the launch date for the iPhone 16 lineup approaches, excitement continues to build among tech enthusiasts. With each new leak and rumour, the anticipation for Apple's latest flagship models only grows stronger.

As the launch date for the iPhone 16 lineup approaches, excitement continues to build among tech enthusiasts. With each new leak and rumour, the anticipation for Apple's latest flagship models only grows stronger. In the ever-exciting world of tech leaks, renowned Apple insider Tipster Sonny Dickson has recently made some groundbreaking revelations in a post on X, with his latest reveal about the highly anticipated iPhone 16 Pro models. Dickson, known for his accurate predictions in the past, has provided an exclusive peek into the design upgrades that are expected to make the iPhone 16 Pro a true game-changer in the smartphone industry. As reported by Mint, the most striking feature of the iPhone 16 Pro, as per Dickson's leak, is its revolutionary glass back. This new design element is said to be fortified using a dual-ion exchange process, enhancing its durability and giving it a luxurious matte finish. This unique combination of durability and elegance is poised to set the iPhone 16 Pro apart from its predecessors and competitors alike. Also read| Astronauts to drive around in Moon cars that will be brought to life by these three companies Apple is reportedly refining its colour processing techniques for titanium to achieve a more refined appearance and enhanced scratch resistance. Rumours also suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 series will feature substantial camera upgrades. Among them are speculations about a 48MP ultra-wide lens for the Pro models and sophisticated eight-part hybrid lenses for the Pro Max variant. But the upgrades don't stop there. The construction of the iPhone 16 Pro is also rumoured to undergo significant enhancements. While the base model may feature aerospace-grade aluminium for its edges, the Pro variant is expected to sport a premium titanium frame, similar to the one introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models. Also read| A space camera million times the price of Rolls Royce is set to shoot the universe While there have been speculations about the discontinuation of certain titanium colour variants, such as Natural Titanium and White Titanium, these details remain unconfirmed until officially announced by Apple. Until the official unveiling, all eyes will remain glued on the latest updates and leaks, eagerly anticipating the next big reveal from the tech giant. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro will likely feature a stunning design upgrade, leak reveals

<p>The messaging application WhatsApp was reportedly down on Wednesday (Apr 3) night for many users in India and the world, with #whatsappdown becoming the top trend on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several users of Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp complained that they faced an error message, which said the service was currently unavailable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The outage tracking website Downdetector.com noted that messaging service was resumed for some people. The site aims at tracking outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Downdetector.com, around 3,200 people were also facing issues with Instagram in the United States. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We know some people are experiencing issues right now, we're working on getting things back to 100% for everyone as quickly as possible," WhatsApp said in a post on the social media platform X.</p>

<p>Downdetector said that in the US, there were about 2,500 incidents where users reported issues with the messaging platform. Nearly 3,500 users in India, about 10,000 in the United Kingdom and over 7,000 in Brazil also reported problems with the platform, it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Meta outage in March</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for tens of thousands of users who faced a global outage caused by a technical issue for more than two hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disruptions started at around 1500 GMT when many users said on X that they had been logged out of Facebook and Instagram.</p>

<p>Facebook automatically kicked the users out, displaying an error message saying that the login had expired. The user ID and passwords were also rejected. Messenger, Instagram and Threads- a microblogging platform similar to X- were also impacted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The messaging application WhatsApp was reportedly down on Wednesday (Apr 3) night for many users in India and the world, with #whatsappdown becoming the top trend on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

The messaging application WhatsApp was reportedly down on Wednesday (Apr 3) night for many users in India and the world, with #whatsappdown becoming the top trend on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Several users of Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp complained that they faced an error message, which said the service was currently unavailable. The outage tracking website Downdetector.com noted that messaging service was resumed for some people. The site aims at tracking outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform. As per Downdetector.com, around 3,200 people were also facing issues with Instagram in the United States. Also read: India issues ‘high-risk’ warning for users of Apple’s iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Vision Pro headsets "We know some people are experiencing issues right now, we're working on getting things back to 100% for everyone as quickly as possible," WhatsApp said in a post on the social media platform X. Downdetector said that in the US, there were about 2,500 incidents where users reported issues with the messaging platform. Nearly 3,500 users in India, about 10,000 in the United Kingdom and over 7,000 in Brazil also reported problems with the platform, it added. Also read: OpenAI makes ChatGPT's generative AI chatbot accessible without requiring sign ups Meta outage in March Last month, Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for tens of thousands of users who faced a global outage caused by a technical issue for more than two hours. The disruptions started at around 1500 GMT when many users said on X that they had been logged out of Facebook and Instagram. Facebook automatically kicked the users out, displaying an error message saying that the login had expired. The user ID and passwords were also rejected. Messenger, Instagram and Threads- a microblogging platform similar to X- were also impacted. (With inputs from agencies)

WhatsApp down: Service unavailable for many users globally

<p>Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems.</p>

<p>As per the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), AI systems could be exploited by attackers using visual tricks or manipulated signals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Researchers have identified that adversarial AI can be tricked by tiny alterations to its Machine learning (ML) inputs. For example, using tricks and manipulation of data, AI, which is devoid of human discretion, can be fooled into thinking anything is a tank and launch an attack.</p>

<p>Such manipulation can potentially lead to disastrous results on the battlefield.</p>

<h2><strong>Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD)</strong></h2>

<p>Pentagon's answer to such a scenario is its Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception or GARD research programme.</p>

<p>"GARD seeks to establish theoretical ML system foundations to identify system vulnerabilities, characterize properties that will enhance system robustness, and encourage the creation of effective defences," states the DARPA website.</p>

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<p>"GARD seeks to develop defences capable of defending against broad categories of attacks," it adds.</p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Hava Siegelmann, program&nbsp;manager in DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) explained, "There is a critical need for ML defence as the technology is increasingly incorporated into some of our most critical infrastructure."</p>

<p>"The GARD programme seeks to prevent the chaos that could ensue in the near future when attack methodologies, now in their infancy, have matured to a more destructive level. We must ensure ML is safe and incapable of being deceived," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How will GARD&nbsp;accomplish this?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the DARPA website, GARD's novel response to adversarial AI will focus on three main objectives:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1) The development of theoretical foundations for defensible ML and a lexicon of new defence mechanisms based on them.</p>

<p>2) The creation and testing of defensible systems in a diverse range of settings.</p>

<p>3) The construction of a new test bed for characterising ML defensibility relative to threat scenarios. Through these interdependent program&nbsp;elements, GARD aims to create deception-resistant ML technologies with stringent criteria for evaluating their robustness.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems.

Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems. As per the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), AI systems could be exploited by attackers using visual tricks or manipulated signals. Also read | Boeing faces production slowdown as quality checks, FAA audits intensify Researchers have identified that adversarial AI can be tricked by tiny alterations to its Machine learning (ML) inputs. For example, using tricks and manipulation of data, AI, which is devoid of human discretion, can be fooled into thinking anything is a tank and launch an attack. Such manipulation can potentially lead to disastrous results on the battlefield. Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD) Pentagon's answer to such a scenario is its Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception or GARD research programme. "GARD seeks to establish theoretical ML system foundations to identify system vulnerabilities, characterize properties that will enhance system robustness, and encourage the creation of effective defences," states the DARPA website. Also read | 'Human depravity really knows no depths': Teacher that filmed herself raping schoolgirl banned from teaching "GARD seeks to develop defences capable of defending against broad categories of attacks," it adds. Dr Hava Siegelmann, program manager in DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) explained, "There is a critical need for ML defence as the technology is increasingly incorporated into some of our most critical infrastructure." "The GARD programme seeks to prevent the chaos that could ensue in the near future when attack methodologies, now in their infancy, have matured to a more destructive level. We must ensure ML is safe and incapable of being deceived," he added. How will GARD accomplish this? As per the DARPA website, GARD's novel response to adversarial AI will focus on three main objectives: 1) The development of theoretical foundations for defensible ML and a lexicon of new defence mechanisms based on them. 2) The creation and testing of defensible systems in a diverse range of settings. 3) The construction of a new test bed for characterising ML defensibility relative to threat scenarios. Through these interdependent program elements, GARD aims to create deception-resistant ML technologies with stringent criteria for evaluating their robustness. (With inputs from agencies)

AI's Achilles' heel: Pentagon developing tech to avoid rogue machines, slaughterbots in battle

<p>The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued a "high-risk" warning for users of Apple's iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets. The government team has referred to a critical vulnerability that poses a significant security threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The overview of the report noted that a Remote Code Execution vulnerability has been reported in Apple Products which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targetted system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A range of Apple software and hardware are impacted due to the issue. Apple Safari versions prior to 17.4.1, Apple macOS Ventura versions before 13.6.6, Apple macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.4.1, Apple visionOS versions before 1.1.1, Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 17.4.1, and Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.7 are affected.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Users of iPhone XS, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini are susceptible if their devices are running iOS and iPadOS versions before 17.4.1, the advisory stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to that, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation users are at risk if their devices are not updated to iOS and iPadOS versions 16.7.7 or later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advisory mentioned that the vulnerability exists in Apple products because of an "out-of-bound write issue in WebRTC and CoreMedia".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It said that this particular vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted request.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targetted system," the advisory published on Tuesday (Apr 2) said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued a "high-risk" warning for users of Apple's iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued a "high-risk" warning for users of Apple's iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets. The government team has referred to a critical vulnerability that poses a significant security threat. The overview of the report noted that a Remote Code Execution vulnerability has been reported in Apple Products which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targetted system. A range of Apple software and hardware are impacted due to the issue. Apple Safari versions prior to 17.4.1, Apple macOS Ventura versions before 13.6.6, Apple macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.4.1, Apple visionOS versions before 1.1.1, Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 17.4.1, and Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.7 are affected. Also read: OpenAI makes ChatGPT's generative AI chatbot accessible without requiring sign ups Users of iPhone XS, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini are susceptible if their devices are running iOS and iPadOS versions before 17.4.1, the advisory stated. In addition to that, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation users are at risk if their devices are not updated to iOS and iPadOS versions 16.7.7 or later. The advisory mentioned that the vulnerability exists in Apple products because of an "out-of-bound write issue in WebRTC and CoreMedia". Also read: 'A grave step backwards': Meta to scrap misinformation monitoring tool CrowdTangle ahead of 2024 US elections Watch: Meta to shut down misinformation monitoring tool CrowdTangle × It said that this particular vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted request. "Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targetted system," the advisory published on Tuesday (Apr 2) said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>OpenAI has decided not to release its Voice Engine tool that can generate a convincing clone of anyone's voice using just 15 seconds of recorded audio.</p>

<p>Deeming the tool too risky for general release, OpenAI said it was seeking to minimise the threat of damaging misinformation ahead of a year&nbsp;when about half the world will vote in elections.</p>

<h2><strong>The 'dangerous' voice clone tool</strong></h2>

<p>As per The Guardian, Voice Engine was first developed in 2022. An initial version of the tool was used for OpenAI's AI tool ChatGPT's text-to-speech feature.</p>

<p>However, after realising how powerful the tool is, keeping with its "cautious and informed" approach, the company has revealed its power publicly as it seeks to release the tool more widely.</p>

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<p>"We hope to start a dialogue on the responsible deployment of synthetic voices, and how society can adapt to these new capabilities," said OpenAI in a blog post.</p>

<p>"Based on these conversations and the results of these small-scale tests, we will make a more informed decision about whether and how to deploy this technology at scale," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Voice Engine's uses</strong></h2>

<p>In its blog post, OpenAI gave examples of real-world uses of the technology. This includes generating scripted voiceovers and preserving accents in translations.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
OpenAI said it was opting to "preview but not widely release this technology at this time," in order "to bolster societal resilience against the challenges brought by ever more convincing generative models."</p>

<p>It added that it is encouraging "steps like phasing out voice-based authentication as a security measure for accessing bank accounts and other sensitive information."</p>

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<p>The company also called for the exploration of "policies to protect the use of individuals' voices in AI," and "educating the public in understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, including the possibility of deceptive AI content."</p>

<p>OpenAI said that the generated audio will be watermarked so that its origins can be traced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our terms with these (current) partners require explicit and informed consent from the original speaker, and we don’t allow developers to build ways for individual users to create their own voices."</p>

<p>While OpenAI's Voice Engine stands out for its technical simplicity and efficiency, competitors offering similar tools are already available to the public. Companies like ElevenLabs can generate complete voice clones with just a few minutes of audio.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


OpenAI has decided not to release its Voice Engine tool that can generate a convincing clone of anyone's voice using just 15 seconds of recorded audio. Deeming the tool too risky for general release, OpenAI said it was seeking to minimise the threat of damaging misinformation ahead of a year when about half the world will vote in elections.

OpenAI has decided not to release its Voice Engine tool that can generate a convincing clone of anyone's voice using just 15 seconds of recorded audio. Deeming the tool too risky for general release, OpenAI said it was seeking to minimise the threat of damaging misinformation ahead of a year when about half the world will vote in elections. The 'dangerous' voice clone tool As per The Guardian, Voice Engine was first developed in 2022. An initial version of the tool was used for OpenAI's AI tool ChatGPT's text-to-speech feature. However, after realising how powerful the tool is, keeping with its "cautious and informed" approach, the company has revealed its power publicly as it seeks to release the tool more widely. Also read | 'A grave step backwards': Meta to scrap misinformation monitoring tool CrowdTangle ahead of 2024 US elections "We hope to start a dialogue on the responsible deployment of synthetic voices, and how society can adapt to these new capabilities," said OpenAI in a blog post. "Based on these conversations and the results of these small-scale tests, we will make a more informed decision about whether and how to deploy this technology at scale," it added. Voice Engine's uses In its blog post, OpenAI gave examples of real-world uses of the technology. This includes generating scripted voiceovers and preserving accents in translations. OpenAI said it was opting to "preview but not widely release this technology at this time," in order "to bolster societal resilience against the challenges brought by ever more convincing generative models." It added that it is encouraging "steps like phasing out voice-based authentication as a security measure for accessing bank accounts and other sensitive information." Also read | New study reveals AI's hidden bias in screening depression in Black people The company also called for the exploration of "policies to protect the use of individuals' voices in AI," and "educating the public in understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, including the possibility of deceptive AI content." OpenAI said that the generated audio will be watermarked so that its origins can be traced. "Our terms with these (current) partners require explicit and informed consent from the original speaker, and we don’t allow developers to build ways for individual users to create their own voices." While OpenAI's Voice Engine stands out for its technical simplicity and efficiency, competitors offering similar tools are already available to the public. Companies like ElevenLabs can generate complete voice clones with just a few minutes of audio. (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI pumps the brakes on its voice cloning tool over misinformation risks

<p>The Biden administration on Friday revised rules&nbsp;aimed at making it harder for China to access US&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chipmaking tools, part of an effort to hobble Beijing's chipmaking industry over national security concerns.</p>

<p>The rules, released in October, seek to halt shipments to China of more advanced&nbsp;AI&nbsp;chips designed by Nvidia and others as Washington cracks down on Beijing over concerns its advancing tech sector could help boost China's military.</p>

<p>The new rules, which run 166 pages in length, go into effect on Thursday. They clarify, for example, that restrictions on chip shipments to China also apply to laptops containing those chips.</p>

<p>The Commerce Department, which oversees export controls, has said it plans to continue updating its restrictions on technology shipments to China as it seeks to bolster and fine-tune the measures.<br />
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The Biden administration on Friday revised rules aimed at making it harder for China to access US artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chipmaking tools, part of an effort to hobble Beijing's chipmaking industry over national security concerns.

The Biden administration on Friday revised rules aimed at making it harder for China to access US artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chipmaking tools, part of an effort to hobble Beijing's chipmaking industry over national security concerns. The rules, released in October, seek to halt shipments to China of more advanced AI chips designed by Nvidia and others as Washington cracks down on Beijing over concerns its advancing tech sector could help boost China's military. The new rules, which run 166 pages in length, go into effect on Thursday. They clarify, for example, that restrictions on chip shipments to China also apply to laptops containing those chips. The Commerce Department, which oversees export controls, has said it plans to continue updating its restrictions on technology shipments to China as it seeks to bolster and fine-tune the measures. (With inputs from agencies)

US updates export curbs on AI chips and tools to China

<p>Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed. The users will be able to create a community within the app, which must clearly lay out that it “contains adult-sensitive content.” Such groups/communities shall also carry an “adult” label. Those adult groups without the label may face a complete ban or other actions by administrators, according to media reports.</p>

<p>According to the rules, the ‘adult’ communities must require age verification for a new member to join. Currently, X’s policies restrict “graphic media, adult nudity, and sexual behavior for viewers who are under 18 or viewers who do not include a birth date on their profile.”</p>

<h2><strong>Purpose of the table</strong></h2>

<p>According to an engineer at X, the purpose of the new label would be to make communities safer for everyone. “The purpose of the new label is about making communities safer for everyone” and “only users who have specified their age will be able to search communities with NSFW content,” said Dong Wook Chung.</p>

<p>This step by US billionaire Elon Musk-led company aims to differentiate itself from traditional social media companies where posting adult content often attracts intense scrutiny and account removal.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiozI6mwJmFAxVv3jgGHZz5DBUQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/after-elon-musks-takeover-x-has-lost-71-per-cent-of-its-value-report-676194" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/after-elon-musks-takeover-x-has-lost-71-per-cent-of-its-value-report-676194&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiozI6mwJmFAxVv3jgGHZz5DBUQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE">After Elon Musk’s takeover, X has lost 71 per cent of its value: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk, who has been pushing to turn X into an ‘everything app’, is taking his vow to the next level. He wants X to host practically any non-illegal content.</p>

<h2><strong>Not first time</strong></h2>

<p>Interestingly, it’s not the first time that Twitter has thought about hosting legal adult content on its platform. In 2022, long before it was acquired by Elon Musk, there were rumours about executives at Twitter&nbsp;exploring the idea of developing an OnlyFans-style subscription service for adult content creators.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiozI6mwJmFAxVv3jgGHZz5DBUQxfQBKAB6BAgLEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-grok-ai-set-to-roll-out-for-all-x-premium-users-this-week-704628" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-grok-ai-set-to-roll-out-for-all-x-premium-users-this-week-704628&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiozI6mwJmFAxVv3jgGHZz5DBUQxfQBKAB6BAgLEAE">Elon Musk`s Grok AI set to roll out for all X premium users this week</a></strong></p>

<p>Twitter dropped the plan over management and regulatory issues as they were not prepared to monitor "harmful sexual content," including child porn.</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns</strong></h2>

<p>The step by X comes at a time when US lawmakers have expressed great concerns over exposing teens and young users of social media platforms to adult content.</p>

<p>In this regard, chief executive officers of several social networks including X’s Linda Yaccarino also appeared in a US Senate hearing.</p>

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Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed.

Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed. The users will be able to create a community within the app, which must clearly lay out that it “contains adult-sensitive content.” Such groups/communities shall also carry an “adult” label. Those adult groups without the label may face a complete ban or other actions by administrators, according to media reports. According to the rules, the ‘adult’ communities must require age verification for a new member to join. Currently, X’s policies restrict “graphic media, adult nudity, and sexual behavior for viewers who are under 18 or viewers who do not include a birth date on their profile.” Purpose of the table According to an engineer at X, the purpose of the new label would be to make communities safer for everyone. “The purpose of the new label is about making communities safer for everyone” and “only users who have specified their age will be able to search communities with NSFW content,” said Dong Wook Chung. This step by US billionaire Elon Musk-led company aims to differentiate itself from traditional social media companies where posting adult content often attracts intense scrutiny and account removal. Also read: After Elon Musk’s takeover, X has lost 71 per cent of its value: Report Musk, who has been pushing to turn X into an ‘everything app’, is taking his vow to the next level. He wants X to host practically any non-illegal content. Not first time Interestingly, it’s not the first time that Twitter has thought about hosting legal adult content on its platform. In 2022, long before it was acquired by Elon Musk, there were rumours about executives at Twitter exploring the idea of developing an OnlyFans-style subscription service for adult content creators. Also read: Elon Musk`s Grok AI set to roll out for all X premium users this week Twitter dropped the plan over management and regulatory issues as they were not prepared to monitor "harmful sexual content," including child porn. Concerns The step by X comes at a time when US lawmakers have expressed great concerns over exposing teens and young users of social media platforms to adult content. In this regard, chief executive officers of several social networks including X’s Linda Yaccarino also appeared in a US Senate hearing. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk’s X mulling allowing ‘adult content’ in restricted communities

<p>Professional networking platform LinkedIn said Thursday (Mar 29) it was working on a TikTok-like short-form video feed, following the trend set by giants like Instagram and YouTube. A dedicated video feed full of short-form content will appear in the app’s navigation bar. Users will be able to scroll through the videos, while also sharing, commenting on and liking them. The feature was first spotted by Austin Null, a strategy director at an influencer agency called McKinney.</p>

<h2><strong>The difference</strong></h2>

<p>It must be noted that LinkedIn’s video tab won’t look like a copycat of similar features in other apps. While the content on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok encompasses a variety of topics, from comedy, and politics to food and lifestyle, the content on LinkedIn will be carefully themed around career-related topics.</p>

<p>Simply put, the app won’t lose its essence of being a career-oriented app after the introduction of the video feature.</p>

<h2><strong>Feature in early testing</strong></h2>

<p>Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has said the feature is still in the early stages and will take time to get rolled out fully. The company said it was forced to take the step as “videos are becoming one of its users’ desired formats for learning from professionals and experts.”</p>

<p>&nbsp;Many ‘TikTokers’ and content creators on Instagram and YouTube have amassed massive following by posting career-related content on these platforms. LinkedIn now wants to attract this wide community to its own app, leveraging its position as the biggest professional networking platform in the market.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiEu4WIpJmFAxVOcPUHHcQYA5QQxfQBKAB6BAgJEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/linkedin-surpasses-1-billion-members-expands-ai-capabilities-for-job-seekers-654205" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/linkedin-surpasses-1-billion-members-expands-ai-capabilities-for-job-seekers-654205&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEu4WIpJmFAxVOcPUHHcQYA5QQxfQBKAB6BAgJEAE">LinkedIn surpasses 1 billion members, expands AI capabilities for job seekers</a></strong></p>

<p>The app might also look forward to monetising its video feed, enticing creators to flock to LinkedIn for their career-related content.</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns</strong></h2>

<p>However, not all users are fans of short-form video content. Many express concern about the proliferation of such content across platforms as it may come across as a distracting feature on an app especially dedicated to professional networking.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Exposed: How China is using LinkedIn for espionage</strong></p>

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Professional networking platform LinkedIn said Thursday (Mar 29) it was working on a TikTok-like short-form video feed, following the trend set by giants like Instagram and YouTube.

Professional networking platform LinkedIn said Thursday (Mar 29) it was working on a TikTok-like short-form video feed, following the trend set by giants like Instagram and YouTube. A dedicated video feed full of short-form content will appear in the app’s navigation bar. Users will be able to scroll through the videos, while also sharing, commenting on and liking them. The feature was first spotted by Austin Null, a strategy director at an influencer agency called McKinney. The difference It must be noted that LinkedIn’s video tab won’t look like a copycat of similar features in other apps. While the content on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok encompasses a variety of topics, from comedy, and politics to food and lifestyle, the content on LinkedIn will be carefully themed around career-related topics. Simply put, the app won’t lose its essence of being a career-oriented app after the introduction of the video feature. Feature in early testing Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has said the feature is still in the early stages and will take time to get rolled out fully. The company said it was forced to take the step as “videos are becoming one of its users’ desired formats for learning from professionals and experts.” Many ‘TikTokers’ and content creators on Instagram and YouTube have amassed massive following by posting career-related content on these platforms. LinkedIn now wants to attract this wide community to its own app, leveraging its position as the biggest professional networking platform in the market. Also read: LinkedIn surpasses 1 billion members, expands AI capabilities for job seekers The app might also look forward to monetising its video feed, enticing creators to flock to LinkedIn for their career-related content. Concerns However, not all users are fans of short-form video content. Many express concern about the proliferation of such content across platforms as it may come across as a distracting feature on an app especially dedicated to professional networking. Watch: Gravitas: Exposed: How China is using LinkedIn for espionage × It will be interesting to see how users and the creator community respond to the new feature. (With inputs from agencies)

LinkedIn to roll out TikTok-like video feed despite concerns of distraction

<p>Billionaire Elon Musk, who owns xAI, announced on Tuesday (Mar 26)&nbsp;that his company's AI chatbot, Grok, will be accessible to all premium X users starting later this week.</p>

<p>This development arrives amid a growing competition between Musk and his former venture, OpenAI. Musk has recently taken legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a deviation from the startup's initial objective of creating AI for the betterment of humanity.</p>

<p>Following the lawsuit, OpenAI and its primary product, ChatGPT, have notably drawn criticism from Musk, who has labelled the San Francisco-based startup as "closed AI". Additionally, Musk's xAI has opted to follow in the footsteps of Meta and Mistral by releasing Grok AI as open source under the Apache 2.0 license.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-says-us-needs-a-red-wave-to-save-it-what-does-it-mean-704074">Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk says US needs a ‘red wave’ to save it. What does it mean?</a></p>

<h2><strong>What exactly is Grok and how can it be used?</strong></h2>

<p>Musk introduced Grok AI in November of the previous year as a substitute for well-known chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini (previously known as Bard). Inspired by Douglas Adams' science fiction novel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this chatbot was designed to respond to inquiries with a touch of humour and a hint of "rebelliousness". Up to this point, Grok has been accessible solely through an X Premium+ subscription, priced at ₹1,300 ($15.60) per month or ₹13,600 ($164) annually.</p>

<p>Users will now have the opportunity to engage with the Grok AI even with an X Premium subscription, which is priced at ₹650 ($7.8) per month or ₹6,800 ($81.58) per year. However, Musk has not yet confirmed whether or when all X users will have access to Grok AI similar to how they can access ChatGPT version 3.5.</p>

<p>As reported by TechCrunch, Musk's choice to extend Grok access to all premium subscribers may be a strategic move by the billionaire to enhance X's subscriber numbers amidst reports of decreasing usage.</p>

<p>Referring to data from Sensor Tower, the report stated that X usage in the US had declined by 18 per cent&nbsp;year-on-year in February, with a further drop of 23 per cent since Musk assumed control of the company.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;SpaceX deepens ties with US&nbsp;Military</strong></p>

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<p>Furthermore, Musk's conflicts with advertisers have caused 75 of the top 100 US advertisers on X to stop spending any money on ads on the platform.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Billionaire Elon Musk, who owns xAI, announced on Tuesday (Mar 26) that his company's AI chatbot, Grok, will be accessible to all premium X users starting later this week.

Billionaire Elon Musk, who owns xAI, announced on Tuesday (Mar 26) that his company's AI chatbot, Grok, will be accessible to all premium X users starting later this week. This development arrives amid a growing competition between Musk and his former venture, OpenAI. Musk has recently taken legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a deviation from the startup's initial objective of creating AI for the betterment of humanity. Following the lawsuit, OpenAI and its primary product, ChatGPT, have notably drawn criticism from Musk, who has labelled the San Francisco-based startup as "closed AI". Additionally, Musk's xAI has opted to follow in the footsteps of Meta and Mistral by releasing Grok AI as open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Also read | Elon Musk says US needs a ‘red wave’ to save it. What does it mean? What exactly is Grok and how can it be used? Musk introduced Grok AI in November of the previous year as a substitute for well-known chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini (previously known as Bard). Inspired by Douglas Adams' science fiction novel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this chatbot was designed to respond to inquiries with a touch of humour and a hint of "rebelliousness". Up to this point, Grok has been accessible solely through an X Premium+ subscription, priced at ₹1,300 ($15.60) per month or ₹13,600 ($164) annually. Users will now have the opportunity to engage with the Grok AI even with an X Premium subscription, which is priced at ₹650 ($7.8) per month or ₹6,800 ($81.58) per year. However, Musk has not yet confirmed whether or when all X users will have access to Grok AI similar to how they can access ChatGPT version 3.5. As reported by TechCrunch, Musk's choice to extend Grok access to all premium subscribers may be a strategic move by the billionaire to enhance X's subscriber numbers amidst reports of decreasing usage. Referring to data from Sensor Tower, the report stated that X usage in the US had declined by 18 per cent year-on-year in February, with a further drop of 23 per cent since Musk assumed control of the company. Also watch | SpaceX deepens ties with US Military Furthermore, Musk's conflicts with advertisers have caused 75 of the top 100 US advertisers on X to stop spending any money on ads on the platform. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Grok AI set to roll out for all X premium users this week

<p>The European Union has launched investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google as a part of its first investigations into “non-compliance” with the 27-nation bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which could lead to hefty fines for the companies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the new law</strong></h2>

<p>The probes will be conducted after a sweeping new digital competition law came into effect on March 7. The law has sought to prevent big tech companies, including those in the United States, from cornering digital markets, while making it easier for users to move between competing online services, like social media platforms and browsers.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-launches-several-anti-drug-raids-across-country-in-major-crackdown-ahead-of-elections-704213">France launches several anti-drug raids across country in major crackdown ahead of elections</a></strong></p>

<p>“We are not convinced that the solutions by Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Apple and Meta respect their obligations for a fairer and more open digital space for European citizens and businesses,” said EU’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton.</p>

<p>The violation of the law could lead the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, to impose fines of up to 10 per cent of a company’s total global turnover and raise it to 20 per cent for repeat offenders.</p>

<h2><strong>EU probe</strong></h2>

<p>The EU probe comes after the tech companies assured that they have deployed thousands of engineers to meet a DMA requirement of six “gatekeepers” to give users and rivals more choices.</p>

<p>However, the EU regulators are not convinced. Margrethe Vestager, EU antitrust chief, said that they believe that the three companies are not fully complying with the solutions that they proposed last week.</p>

<p>The EU officials, on Monday (Mar 25), were also asked if they were rushing the process just two weeks after the law was enacted, to which Breton said the investigations should not be a surprise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The law is the law. We can’t just sit around and wait,” he said, as quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why these three companies?</strong></h2>

<p>The EU officials have raised concerns about constraints the tech companies place on the developers’ ability to communicate and promote their offers to the users.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-to-step-down-704093">Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down amid aircraft safety issues crisis</a></strong></p>

<p>The bloc’s executive arm will also check the changes Google made to its search results in Europe since, as per the new rule, it cannot give its own service preference over similar services offered by rivals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will also check if Apple is imposing limitations that hinder app developers from informing users about alternatives outside its own App Store that may be free of charge.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Breton said Meta should offer free alternative options. This comes after the Instagram and Facebook parent company introduced a no-ads subscription service in Europe&nbsp;last year&nbsp;which triggered criticism from rivals and users.&nbsp;</p>

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The European Union has launched investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google as a part of its first investigations into “non-compliance” with the 27-nation bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which could lead to hefty fines for the companies.

The European Union has launched investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google as a part of its first investigations into “non-compliance” with the 27-nation bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), which could lead to hefty fines for the companies. About the new law The probes will be conducted after a sweeping new digital competition law came into effect on March 7. The law has sought to prevent big tech companies, including those in the United States, from cornering digital markets, while making it easier for users to move between competing online services, like social media platforms and browsers. Also Read | France launches several anti-drug raids across country in major crackdown ahead of elections “We are not convinced that the solutions by Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Apple and Meta respect their obligations for a fairer and more open digital space for European citizens and businesses,” said EU’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton. The violation of the law could lead the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, to impose fines of up to 10 per cent of a company’s total global turnover and raise it to 20 per cent for repeat offenders. EU probe The EU probe comes after the tech companies assured that they have deployed thousands of engineers to meet a DMA requirement of six “gatekeepers” to give users and rivals more choices. However, the EU regulators are not convinced. Margrethe Vestager, EU antitrust chief, said that they believe that the three companies are not fully complying with the solutions that they proposed last week. The EU officials, on Monday (Mar 25), were also asked if they were rushing the process just two weeks after the law was enacted, to which Breton said the investigations should not be a surprise. “The law is the law. We can’t just sit around and wait,” he said, as quoted by Reuters. Why these three companies? The EU officials have raised concerns about constraints the tech companies place on the developers’ ability to communicate and promote their offers to the users. Also Read | Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down amid aircraft safety issues crisis The bloc’s executive arm will also check the changes Google made to its search results in Europe since, as per the new rule, it cannot give its own service preference over similar services offered by rivals. It will also check if Apple is imposing limitations that hinder app developers from informing users about alternatives outside its own App Store that may be free of charge. Meanwhile, Breton said Meta should offer free alternative options. This comes after the Instagram and Facebook parent company introduced a no-ads subscription service in Europe last year which triggered criticism from rivals and users. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple, Google, Meta probed under EU’s new Digital Markets Act

<p>Apple&nbsp;is in talks to build Google's Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.</p>

<p>The negotiations are about licensing Gemini for some new features coming to the iPhone software this year, the report said, adding that the terms or branding of an AI agreement or how it would be implemented have not been decided.</p>

<p>Alphabet shares jumped more than 6% in early U.S. trading, while&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;was up 2.5%.</p>

<p>It is unlikely that any deal would be announced until June, when&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;plans to hold its annual conference of developers, and the iPhone maker also recently held talks with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI about using its model, according to the report.</p>

<p>Apple, Alphabet-owned Google and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.</p>

<p>A potential deal between the firms could help Google expand the use of its AI services to more than 2 billion active&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;devices, boosting the search giant's efforts to catch up with Microsoft-backed OpenAI.</p>

<p>It could also help allay investor fears about the slow roll-out of AI apps by&nbsp;Apple, which has lost the crown of the world's most valuable firm after a 10% decline in its shares this year.</p>

<p>The firms have a years-long partnership that makes Google the default search engine on&nbsp;Apple's Safari web browser, and a genAI tie-up may help the Alphabet unit navigate fears that services like ChatGPT could threaten its search dominance.</p>

<p>But the agreement could also invite sharper scrutiny from U.S. regulators, who have sued Google on grounds that it unlawfully stifled competition by paying billions of dollars to&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;to maintain its monopoly in search.</p>

<p>"This strategic partnership is a missing piece in the&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;AI strategy and combines forces with Google for Gemini to power some of the AI features&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;is bringing to market," said Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush.</p>

<p>"This is a major win for Google to get onto the&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;ecosystem and have access to the golden installed base of Cupertino with clearly a major licence fee attached to this," he said, referring to&nbsp;Apple's California headquarters.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/apple-ai-coming-later-this-year-confirms-ceo-tim-cook-686363">Apple AI coming 'later this year', confirms CEO Tim Cook</a></strong></p>

<p>Google in January partnered with&nbsp;Apple's rival Samsung to deploy its genAI technology in the South Korean firm's Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, as part of its efforts to boost the use of Gemini after some missteps during its roll-out.</p>

<p>Apple&nbsp;CEO Tim Cook said last month that the company was investing "significantly" in generative AI and would reveal more about its plans to put the technology to use later this year.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Apple to integrate Gemini's AI service into the iPhone: Report</strong></p>

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<p>The Bloomberg report said&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;was planning to use its own homegrown AI models for some new capabilities in its upcoming iOS 18, but was seeking a partner to power genAI features, including functions for creating images and writing essays based on simple prompts.</p>


Apple is in talks to build Google's Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.

Apple is in talks to build Google's Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation. The negotiations are about licensing Gemini for some new features coming to the iPhone software this year, the report said, adding that the terms or branding of an AI agreement or how it would be implemented have not been decided. Alphabet shares jumped more than 6% in early U.S. trading, while Apple was up 2.5%. It is unlikely that any deal would be announced until June, when Apple plans to hold its annual conference of developers, and the iPhone maker also recently held talks with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI about using its model, according to the report. Apple, Alphabet-owned Google and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. A potential deal between the firms could help Google expand the use of its AI services to more than 2 billion active Apple devices, boosting the search giant's efforts to catch up with Microsoft-backed OpenAI. It could also help allay investor fears about the slow roll-out of AI apps by Apple, which has lost the crown of the world's most valuable firm after a 10% decline in its shares this year. The firms have a years-long partnership that makes Google the default search engine on Apple's Safari web browser, and a genAI tie-up may help the Alphabet unit navigate fears that services like ChatGPT could threaten its search dominance. But the agreement could also invite sharper scrutiny from U.S. regulators, who have sued Google on grounds that it unlawfully stifled competition by paying billions of dollars to Apple to maintain its monopoly in search. "This strategic partnership is a missing piece in the Apple AI strategy and combines forces with Google for Gemini to power some of the AI features Apple is bringing to market," said Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush. "This is a major win for Google to get onto the Apple ecosystem and have access to the golden installed base of Cupertino with clearly a major licence fee attached to this," he said, referring to Apple's California headquarters. Also read | Apple AI coming 'later this year', confirms CEO Tim Cook Google in January partnered with Apple's rival Samsung to deploy its genAI technology in the South Korean firm's Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, as part of its efforts to boost the use of Gemini after some missteps during its roll-out. Apple CEO Tim Cook said last month that the company was investing "significantly" in generative AI and would reveal more about its plans to put the technology to use later this year. Also watch | Apple to integrate Gemini's AI service into the iPhone: Report × The Bloomberg report said Apple was planning to use its own homegrown AI models for some new capabilities in its upcoming iOS 18, but was seeking a partner to power genAI features, including functions for creating images and writing essays based on simple prompts.

Apple to integrate Google's AI Gemini in iPhone: Report

<p>A prominent psychologist advising Meta on suicide prevention and self-harm has stepped down from her position after accusing the tech giant of disregarding expert advice and neglecting the removal of harmful content from Instagram. The development coincides with the report that the US authorities are investigating Meta Platforms for their role in the illicit sale of drugs.</p>

<p>The prosecutors have requested records related to "violative drug content on Meta’s platforms and/or the illicit sale of drugs via Meta’s platforms,"&nbsp;according to copies of subpoenas reported by The Wall Street Journal.</p>

<h2><strong>Meta adviser quits over company's indifference to remove triggering content</strong></h2>

<p>Lotte Rubæk, a member of Meta's global expert group for over three years, expressed deep concerns over the company's alleged indifference to the impact of triggering images on vulnerable individuals, particularly young women and girls, which she claims contributes to rising suicide rates.</p>

<p>Rubæk's purported disillusionment with Meta's approach to user safety led to her resignation, she told <em>The Guardian</em> while citing the company's alleged prioritisation of profits over the well-being of its users.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-one-should-go-through-zuckerberg-issues-apology-over-harm-caused-to-children-due-to-social-media-685688">Watch: Meta's Zuckerberg faces accusation of having 'blood on his hands', apologises to families</a></strong></p>

<p>"On the surface it seems like they care, they have these expert groups and so on, but behind the scenes there’s another agenda that is a higher priority for them," Rubæk was quoted as saying by The Guardian.</p>

<p>Rubæk's journey with Meta began in December 2020 when she was invited to join the expert group following her public criticism of the platform's handling of an Instagram network linked to suicides in Norway and Denmark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Email correspondence between Rubæk and Meta's representatives reported by <em>The Guardian</em> revealed ongoing frustrations with the platform's response to reported content, with Rubæk highlighting difficulties in getting triggering images removed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | Meta Blackout: How much money did Mark Zuckerberg lose?</strong></p>

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<p>Despite assurances from Meta, Rubæk asserts that the problematic Instagram network she initially criticised remains active.</p>

<p>Rubæk's resignation underscores broader criticisms of Meta's approach to content moderation and user safety, highlighting the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in balancing freedom of expression with the need to protect vulnerable users from harmful content.</p>

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A prominent psychologist advising Meta on suicide prevention and self-harm has stepped down from her position after accusing the tech giant of disregarding expert advice and neglecting the removal of harmful content from Instagram.

A prominent psychologist advising Meta on suicide prevention and self-harm has stepped down from her position after accusing the tech giant of disregarding expert advice and neglecting the removal of harmful content from Instagram. The development coincides with the report that the US authorities are investigating Meta Platforms for their role in the illicit sale of drugs. The prosecutors have requested records related to "violative drug content on Meta’s platforms and/or the illicit sale of drugs via Meta’s platforms," according to copies of subpoenas reported by The Wall Street Journal. Meta adviser quits over company's indifference to remove triggering content Lotte Rubæk, a member of Meta's global expert group for over three years, expressed deep concerns over the company's alleged indifference to the impact of triggering images on vulnerable individuals, particularly young women and girls, which she claims contributes to rising suicide rates. Rubæk's purported disillusionment with Meta's approach to user safety led to her resignation, she told The Guardian while citing the company's alleged prioritisation of profits over the well-being of its users. Also read | Watch: Meta's Zuckerberg faces accusation of having 'blood on his hands', apologises to families "On the surface it seems like they care, they have these expert groups and so on, but behind the scenes there’s another agenda that is a higher priority for them," Rubæk was quoted as saying by The Guardian. Rubæk's journey with Meta began in December 2020 when she was invited to join the expert group following her public criticism of the platform's handling of an Instagram network linked to suicides in Norway and Denmark. Email correspondence between Rubæk and Meta's representatives reported by The Guardian revealed ongoing frustrations with the platform's response to reported content, with Rubæk highlighting difficulties in getting triggering images removed. Also watch | Gravitas | Meta Blackout: How much money did Mark Zuckerberg lose? × Despite assurances from Meta, Rubæk asserts that the problematic Instagram network she initially criticised remains active. Rubæk's resignation underscores broader criticisms of Meta's approach to content moderation and user safety, highlighting the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in balancing freedom of expression with the need to protect vulnerable users from harmful content. (With inputs from agencies)

Meta under probe for alleged role in illicit drug sales; adviser quits over self harm content

<p>A tablet is usually considered to be a device with a colour screen, a camera, and support for multiple apps. But the ReMarkable 2 is nowhere close to the traditional tablet that you have seen or used. It's a paper tablet, which has been designed with a certain vision. It is touted as a digital alternative to paper and is aimed at a certain category of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Norwegian startup, the tablet has been designed to cater to what it calls "knowledge workers". These are people who still depend on paper for their work - be it for writing or sketching. They include business executives, office workers, and creative professionals.</p>

<p>The company believes this tablet can help users focus on their tasks and save them from the distractions of notifications and the desire to use other apps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ReMarkable 2 takes a novel approach, but is the product as good as the thought behind it? Let's find out.</p>

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<h2><strong>How's the design?</strong></h2>

<p>The first thing you notice about the ReMarkable 2 is its premium build quality. Encased in an aluminium frame, it looks elegant. Its lightweight design and slim profile add to the ergonomics. You can comfortably hold and use it for long periods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Measuring 4.7 mm thick, the ReMarkable 2 is claimed to be the world's thinnest tablet. All of these factors make it portable. So, you can easily slip it into your bag and comfortably carry it with you.</p>

<p>The front of the tablet is dominated by a 10.3-inch monochrome display which is pleasing to the eyes and gives you enough room to comfortably write, read, and doodle.</p>

<p>I quite like its aesthetics and the minimalist approach that has gone into designing the product.</p>

<p>While I understand the absence of a backlight in the ReMarkable 2, the lack of it requires a mention. I think that no backlight could turn some users off.</p>

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<h2><strong>How's the performance?</strong></h2>

<p>It's easy to set up the paper tablet. As you turn it on, you are asked to follow a few simple steps. This doesn't take long.</p>

<p>As you switch on the tablet, you are treated with a host of features. I must say, the interface is clean and intuitive. You easily get a hang of the tablet and its functionalities as you spend some time with it.</p>

<p>Its USP is the writing feature. There are different templates of pages for you to choose from. There’s everything from ruled pages for handwriting to a weekly schedule for planning your week. Pages can be as long or as short as you like. When you reach the end of a page, you can use a single swipe upward to get more space. You can also pick a pen as per your note-taking needs. The tablet offers a wide range of precise and adjustable writing tools that respond to the tilt and pressure of your hand. Interestingly, the tablet comes with a precise writing tool called the Marker Plus. There is no latency in writing and the strokes are quite fine. Overall, The writing experience is responsive.</p>

<p>While I appreciate the efforts that have gone into offering a paper-like writing experience, I think there is still some scope for improvement. The writing experience could be enhanced to be a bit smoother.</p>

<p>The tablet is loaded with a host of cutting-edge features.</p>

<p>The tablet allows you to convert your handwritten notes into typed text. It does so quite accurately. So, you can easily use your handwritten notes in emails, reports, or presentations by turning them into text.<br />
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Arranging notes is as easy as taking notes in this digital notebook. You can organise them using different tags and keep them in separate folders. There are gestures available for you to navigate the notebook. This helps you easily find what you’re looking for.</p>

<p>Among other features, there is a provision to combine handwritten and typed notes. The device can be attached to a keyboard. This comes in handy when you don't want to take notes and instead want to type. Called Type Folio, the slim keyboard enables comfortable and focused typing for users. You can even adjust the position of the Type Folio.</p>

<p>You must know that you can access your documents across devices. Their mobile and desktop apps let you view and organise your notes from your other smart devices.</p>

<p>The tablet is also engineered with palm-rejection technology that allows you to place your palm on the screen while writing or drawing without registering unwanted inputs.</p>

<p>As it's focused on reading and writing, it doesn't disturb you with notifications or calls.</p>

<p>Talking about the battery, it offers around 12 days of battery life on a single charge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It comes with an option of unlimited cloud storage. You can access it by subscribing to the ReMarkable Connect membership.</p>

<p>The company promises regular software updates, which means you can expect new features and enhancements in the years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much does it cost?</strong></h2>

<p>It's priced at Rs 43,999 for the bundle that includes the ReMarkable 2 and Marker Plus. Also, you will have to spend an extra Rs 19,499 if you want to buy the Type Folio.</p>

<h2><strong>Verdict</strong></h2>

<p>The sophisticated tablet aims to help people leverage the benefits of paper in a digital form while avoiding the pitfalls of modern technology. Having said that, this digital notebook is a niche product; it's not for all. Given its high pricing and limited usage, the company may find it difficult to appeal to a large number of people. We wish it was priced a little lower to attract potential customers.</p>


A tablet is usually considered to be a device with a colour screen, a camera, and support for multiple apps. But the ReMarkable 2 is nowhere close to the traditional tablet that you have seen or used.

A tablet is usually considered to be a device with a colour screen, a camera, and support for multiple apps. But the ReMarkable 2 is nowhere close to the traditional tablet that you have seen or used. It's a paper tablet, which has been designed with a certain vision. It is touted as a digital alternative to paper and is aimed at a certain category of people. According to the Norwegian startup, the tablet has been designed to cater to what it calls "knowledge workers". These are people who still depend on paper for their work - be it for writing or sketching. They include business executives, office workers, and creative professionals. The company believes this tablet can help users focus on their tasks and save them from the distractions of notifications and the desire to use other apps. The ReMarkable 2 takes a novel approach, but is the product as good as the thought behind it? Let's find out. How's the design? The first thing you notice about the ReMarkable 2 is its premium build quality. Encased in an aluminium frame, it looks elegant. Its lightweight design and slim profile add to the ergonomics. You can comfortably hold and use it for long periods. Measuring 4.7 mm thick, the ReMarkable 2 is claimed to be the world's thinnest tablet. All of these factors make it portable. So, you can easily slip it into your bag and comfortably carry it with you. The front of the tablet is dominated by a 10.3-inch monochrome display which is pleasing to the eyes and gives you enough room to comfortably write, read, and doodle. I quite like its aesthetics and the minimalist approach that has gone into designing the product. While I understand the absence of a backlight in the ReMarkable 2, the lack of it requires a mention. I think that no backlight could turn some users off. Watch: Rise in online gaming scams | WION Tech It Out × How's the performance? It's easy to set up the paper tablet. As you turn it on, you are asked to follow a few simple steps. This doesn't take long. As you switch on the tablet, you are treated with a host of features. I must say, the interface is clean and intuitive. You easily get a hang of the tablet and its functionalities as you spend some time with it. Its USP is the writing feature. There are different templates of pages for you to choose from. There’s everything from ruled pages for handwriting to a weekly schedule for planning your week. Pages can be as long or as short as you like. When you reach the end of a page, you can use a single swipe upward to get more space. You can also pick a pen as per your note-taking needs. The tablet offers a wide range of precise and adjustable writing tools that respond to the tilt and pressure of your hand. Interestingly, the tablet comes with a precise writing tool called the Marker Plus. There is no latency in writing and the strokes are quite fine. Overall, The writing experience is responsive. While I appreciate the efforts that have gone into offering a paper-like writing experience, I think there is still some scope for improvement. The writing experience could be enhanced to be a bit smoother. The tablet is loaded with a host of cutting-edge features. The tablet allows you to convert your handwritten notes into typed text. It does so quite accurately. So, you can easily use your handwritten notes in emails, reports, or presentations by turning them into text. Arranging notes is as easy as taking notes in this digital notebook. You can organise them using different tags and keep them in separate folders. There are gestures available for you to navigate the notebook. This helps you easily find what you’re looking for. Among other features, there is a provision to combine handwritten and typed notes. The device can be attached to a keyboard. This comes in handy when you don't want to take notes and instead want to type. Called Type Folio, the slim keyboard enables comfortable and focused typing for users. You can even adjust the position of the Type Folio. You must know that you can access your documents across devices. Their mobile and desktop apps let you view and organise your notes from your other smart devices. The tablet is also engineered with palm-rejection technology that allows you to place your palm on the screen while writing or drawing without registering unwanted inputs. As it's focused on reading and writing, it doesn't disturb you with notifications or calls. Talking about the battery, it offers around 12 days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with an option of unlimited cloud storage. You can access it by subscribing to the ReMarkable Connect membership. The company promises regular software updates, which means you can expect new features and enhancements in the years to come. How much does it cost? It's priced at Rs 43,999 for the bundle that includes the ReMarkable 2 and Marker Plus. Also, you will have to spend an extra Rs 19,499 if you want to buy the Type Folio. Verdict The sophisticated tablet aims to help people leverage the benefits of paper in a digital form while avoiding the pitfalls of modern technology. Having said that, this digital notebook is a niche product; it's not for all. Given its high pricing and limited usage, the company may find it difficult to appeal to a large number of people. We wish it was priced a little lower to attract potential customers.

ReMarkable 2 review: How is the paper tablet?

<p>The crypto community worldwide is dealing with this billion-dollar question: Who created bitcoin and the 2008 white paper that launched the blockchain-based cryptocurrency? For years, people attributed the creation of this revolutionary currency to a mythical figure known as ‘Satoshi Nakamoto.’ It is believed that Satoshi Nakamoto published the white paper in 2008, exchanged some emails with the currency’s first adherents and then disappeared in 2011.</p>

<p>Satoshi Nakamoto is shrouded in such a mystery that some even doubt the existence of any such person.</p>

<p>However, the debate around the real owner of bitcoin turned intense in 2016 when Australian techie, Craig Wright, asserted that he is the progenitor of the highly-valued cryptocurrency. Additionally, he accused the crypto developer community of “misusing his creation” and converting it into an expensively traded commodity while the original idea was to make it like digital cash for small, everyday transactions.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;Wright who claims he invented bitcoin is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonymous inventor of the cryptocurrency, a judge at London's High Court ruled on Thursday.</p>

<p>Judge James Mellor said at the end of closing arguments on Thursday that the evidence Wright was not Satoshi was "overwhelming".</p>

<p>"Dr Wright is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper," Mellor said. "Dr Wright is not the person who adopted or operated under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in the period 2008 to 2011."</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition from the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance</strong></h2>

<p>While the 53-year-old Australian techie has fought a number of legal clashes over the past eight years, the recent one features the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), which vehemently opposes Wright’s claims and dismisses them as “brazen lie.”</p>

<p>It asked the high court in London for a ruling, or “negative declaration”, that Wright is not Nakamoto. COPA is no ordinary organisation, with ex-Twitter owner Jack Dorsey and the cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase as its main backers.</p>

<p>The trial, which started on Monday (Feb 5), is expected to last a month and is being heard at the high court’s business and property courts of England and Wales.</p>

<p>COPA’s barrister, Jonathan Hough, said on the first day of the trial, “Our case is that Dr Wright’s claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto is a brazen lie, an elaborate false narrative supported by forgery on an industrial scale.”</p>

<p>Hough also claimed that the documents that Wright presented to prove himself as Satoshi were fake and contradictory.</p>

<h2><strong>Claims by COPA against Craig Wright</strong></h2>

<p>In a court filing, COPA alleged that the copy of the 2008 “white paper”, which is the foundation text of bitcoin, presented by Wright is written in a different format from the original document. COPA maintains while Wright’s copy is written using LaTeX, the original copy was written using OpenOffice.</p>

<p>COPA further added that the file presented by Craig Wright leads to a pdf “which only superficially resembles the bitcoin white paper but which is in fact substantially different”.</p>

<p>COPA also alleged, using metadata information from the file itself, that it was created on 19 November 2023 as a blank document. COPA even added that one document disclosed by Wright appeared to have been written by ChatGPT.</p>

<h2><strong>Counterarguments by Craig Wright</strong></h2>

<p>Craig Wright argues that some of the apparent inconsistencies in his documentary evidence are caused by back-dated edits, technical glitches, logistical or legal snafus, or unauthorised tampering.</p>

<p>Wright also questioned the credibility of the independent experts who pointed out flaws in his documents. “I have done over 20 masters degrees now,” Wright is said to have boasted in the courtroom. However, the court ruled that it was open to relying on opinions given by an independent expert.</p>

<h2><strong>COPA rejects Wright’s settlement offer</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, Wright reportedly offered to settle the case, a move rejected by COPA. The offer included the involved parties to make a donation to a church in Australia and a mandate for his critics in the developer community to cease “any media campaign(s) against me”.</p>

<p>The offer also required unnamed entities to cease to claim that they represent the original bitcoin “as envisioned by me as Satoshi Nakamoto”.</p>

<p>“I believe the settlement terms are broadly uncontroversial, beneficial to the industry as a whole, and intended to draw a fresh start in the history of bitcoin to guarantee its success in whatever form it takes,” Wright reportedly wrote&nbsp;in his settlement offer.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? UK court to decide on Bitcoin founder’s identity</strong></p>

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<p>However, COPA said the offer carried several loopholes that Wright could still use in his favour to issue threats against the developer community.</p>

<h2><strong>Where are bitcoin’s private keys?</strong></h2>

<p>Despite claiming himself to be the original creator of bitcoin, Wright has so far failed to provide the private keys – a secure code comprising a hexadecimal string of numbers and letters – that would unlock access to the 1.1m original bitcoins “mined” by Nakamoto that are worth about $46bn at the current price.</p>

<p>Wright claims that he had destroyed the computer hard drive which would have given him access to the keys.</p>

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<p>As the court case drags on, the crypto community is making interpretations of the proceedings back and forth. The case has generated so much interest that the court has even allowed people to log in and watch it remotely.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Wright said the trial was “really a war.”</p>

<p>“Think of it as a modern-day tech battle, akin to that between Blu-ray and HD DVD or, for even older readers, Betamax versus VHS,” he added.</p>

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The crypto community worldwide is dealing with this billion-dollar question: Who created bitcoin and the 2008 white paper that launched the blockchain-based cryptocurrency?

The crypto community worldwide is dealing with this billion-dollar question: Who created bitcoin and the 2008 white paper that launched the blockchain-based cryptocurrency? For years, people attributed the creation of this revolutionary currency to a mythical figure known as ‘Satoshi Nakamoto.’ It is believed that Satoshi Nakamoto published the white paper in 2008, exchanged some emails with the currency’s first adherents and then disappeared in 2011. Satoshi Nakamoto is shrouded in such a mystery that some even doubt the existence of any such person. However, the debate around the real owner of bitcoin turned intense in 2016 when Australian techie, Craig Wright, asserted that he is the progenitor of the highly-valued cryptocurrency. Additionally, he accused the crypto developer community of “misusing his creation” and converting it into an expensively traded commodity while the original idea was to make it like digital cash for small, everyday transactions. However, Wright who claims he invented bitcoin is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonymous inventor of the cryptocurrency, a judge at London's High Court ruled on Thursday. Judge James Mellor said at the end of closing arguments on Thursday that the evidence Wright was not Satoshi was "overwhelming". "Dr Wright is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper," Mellor said. "Dr Wright is not the person who adopted or operated under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in the period 2008 to 2011." Opposition from the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance While the 53-year-old Australian techie has fought a number of legal clashes over the past eight years, the recent one features the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), which vehemently opposes Wright’s claims and dismisses them as “brazen lie.” It asked the high court in London for a ruling, or “negative declaration”, that Wright is not Nakamoto. COPA is no ordinary organisation, with ex-Twitter owner Jack Dorsey and the cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase as its main backers. The trial, which started on Monday (Feb 5), is expected to last a month and is being heard at the high court’s business and property courts of England and Wales. COPA’s barrister, Jonathan Hough, said on the first day of the trial, “Our case is that Dr Wright’s claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto is a brazen lie, an elaborate false narrative supported by forgery on an industrial scale.” Hough also claimed that the documents that Wright presented to prove himself as Satoshi were fake and contradictory. Claims by COPA against Craig Wright In a court filing, COPA alleged that the copy of the 2008 “white paper”, which is the foundation text of bitcoin, presented by Wright is written in a different format from the original document. COPA maintains while Wright’s copy is written using LaTeX, the original copy was written using OpenOffice. COPA further added that the file presented by Craig Wright leads to a pdf “which only superficially resembles the bitcoin white paper but which is in fact substantially different”. COPA also alleged, using metadata information from the file itself, that it was created on 19 November 2023 as a blank document. COPA even added that one document disclosed by Wright appeared to have been written by ChatGPT. Counterarguments by Craig Wright Craig Wright argues that some of the apparent inconsistencies in his documentary evidence are caused by back-dated edits, technical glitches, logistical or legal snafus, or unauthorised tampering. Wright also questioned the credibility of the independent experts who pointed out flaws in his documents. “I have done over 20 masters degrees now,” Wright is said to have boasted in the courtroom. However, the court ruled that it was open to relying on opinions given by an independent expert. COPA rejects Wright’s settlement offer Last month, Wright reportedly offered to settle the case, a move rejected by COPA. The offer included the involved parties to make a donation to a church in Australia and a mandate for his critics in the developer community to cease “any media campaign(s) against me”. The offer also required unnamed entities to cease to claim that they represent the original bitcoin “as envisioned by me as Satoshi Nakamoto”. “I believe the settlement terms are broadly uncontroversial, beneficial to the industry as a whole, and intended to draw a fresh start in the history of bitcoin to guarantee its success in whatever form it takes,” Wright reportedly wrote in his settlement offer. Watch: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? UK court to decide on Bitcoin founder’s identity × However, COPA said the offer carried several loopholes that Wright could still use in his favour to issue threats against the developer community. Where are bitcoin’s private keys? Despite claiming himself to be the original creator of bitcoin, Wright has so far failed to provide the private keys – a secure code comprising a hexadecimal string of numbers and letters – that would unlock access to the 1.1m original bitcoins “mined” by Nakamoto that are worth about $46bn at the current price. Wright claims that he had destroyed the computer hard drive which would have given him access to the keys. Also read: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? `War` begins in the UK court to decide on Bitcoin founder’s identity As the court case drags on, the crypto community is making interpretations of the proceedings back and forth. The case has generated so much interest that the court has even allowed people to log in and watch it remotely. Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Wright said the trial was “really a war.” “Think of it as a modern-day tech battle, akin to that between Blu-ray and HD DVD or, for even older readers, Betamax versus VHS,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Is Craig Wright the original Satoshi Nakamoto? The mystery of bitcoin inventor reaches UK court

<p>In the ever-connected digital era, where tech is our ride-or-die, picturing existence sans our beloved gizmos feels like venturing into uncharted realms. But, a new<a href="https://www.ifow.org/publications/what-impact-does-exposure-to-workplace-technologies-have-on-workers-quality-of-life-briefing-paper"> study&nbsp;</a>conducted by the Institute for Work thinktank has suggested&nbsp;that exposure to emerging workplace technologies, such as trackers, robots, and AI-based software, negatively affects people's quality of life. The study, which surveyed over 6,000 people, examined the impact of various technologies on wellbeing.</p>

<p>According to the study, increased exposure to technologies like AI-based software, wearable trackers, and robotics correlates with poorer health and wellbeing among workers. Conversely, traditional information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as laptops and tablets, have a more positive influence on wellbeing.</p>

<h2><strong>Tech's impact on wellbeing</strong></h2>

<p>Dr Magdalena Soffia, the lead author of the study, who spoke to Guardian said that it's not the technologies themselves but rather their implementation that poses problems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We don’t want to claim that there is some sort of determinism in what technology causes, in terms of wellbeing,” she said.</p>

<p>“We say it really depends on the context: on lots of structural factors, on environmental conditions, how it is designed and how it is deployed. So lots of human decisions,” she added.</p>

<p>Economists at Goldman Sachs predicted last year that up to 300 million jobs worldwide could be automated by 2030 due to advancements in generative AI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/too-expensive-ai-not-capable-of-replacing-humans-in-workplaces-study-reveals-682811">Also read |&nbsp;‘Too expensive,’ AI not capable of replacing humans in workplaces, study reveals</a></p>

<p>The study used&nbsp;the EuroQoL EQ-5D-3L, a well-established measure of quality of life, to assess respondents' mobility, mental health, and pain levels. This approach provided nuanced insights into the relationship between technology and well-being, highlighting the importance of efficient work processes.</p>

<p>Findings regarding trackers and surveillance technologies also align with recent warnings from trade unions and campaigners about the negative consequences of constant monitoring of workers.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Make movies with AI&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>This&nbsp;study forms part of the Pissarides Review into the Future of Work and Wellbeing, conducted by the IFW in collaboration with Warwick Business School and Imperial College London.&nbsp;</p>


In the ever-connected digital era, where tech is our ride-or-die, picturing existence sans our beloved gizmos feels like venturing into uncharted realms. But, a new study conducted by the Institute for Work thinktank has suggested that exposure to emerging workplace technologies, such as trackers, robots, and AI-based software, negatively affects people's quality of life.

In the ever-connected digital era, where tech is our ride-or-die, picturing existence sans our beloved gizmos feels like venturing into uncharted realms. But, a new study conducted by the Institute for Work thinktank has suggested that exposure to emerging workplace technologies, such as trackers, robots, and AI-based software, negatively affects people's quality of life. The study, which surveyed over 6,000 people, examined the impact of various technologies on wellbeing. According to the study, increased exposure to technologies like AI-based software, wearable trackers, and robotics correlates with poorer health and wellbeing among workers. Conversely, traditional information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as laptops and tablets, have a more positive influence on wellbeing. Tech's impact on wellbeing Dr Magdalena Soffia, the lead author of the study, who spoke to Guardian said that it's not the technologies themselves but rather their implementation that poses problems. “We don’t want to claim that there is some sort of determinism in what technology causes, in terms of wellbeing,” she said. “We say it really depends on the context: on lots of structural factors, on environmental conditions, how it is designed and how it is deployed. So lots of human decisions,” she added. Economists at Goldman Sachs predicted last year that up to 300 million jobs worldwide could be automated by 2030 due to advancements in generative AI. Also read | ‘Too expensive,’ AI not capable of replacing humans in workplaces, study reveals The study used the EuroQoL EQ-5D-3L, a well-established measure of quality of life, to assess respondents' mobility, mental health, and pain levels. This approach provided nuanced insights into the relationship between technology and well-being, highlighting the importance of efficient work processes. Findings regarding trackers and surveillance technologies also align with recent warnings from trade unions and campaigners about the negative consequences of constant monitoring of workers. Also watch | Make movies with AI This study forms part of the Pissarides Review into the Future of Work and Wellbeing, conducted by the IFW in collaboration with Warwick Business School and Imperial College London.

More harm than good? AI, robots, trackers at workplace can be detrimental to quality of life, study finds

<p>The widespread integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into existing tech systems is contributing to a substantial increase in energy consumption,&nbsp;resulting in severe environmental consequences.</p>

<p>According to a report in The New Yorker, ChatGPT, the widely-used chatbot developed by OpenAI, devours over half a million kilowatt-hours of electricity daily, as it handles nearly 200 million user requests worldwide. To put this into perspective, the average American household consumes about 29 kilowatt-hours per day. ChatGPT's energy usage, therefore, exceeds that of an average household by over 17,000 times.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The projections of these energy consumptions by Artificial Intelligence companies show that if major tech corporations were to integrate generative AI technology into every search, it could result in an annual electricity consumption of around 29 billion kilowatt-hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This surpasses the annual energy consumption of entire nations such as Kenya, Guatemala, and Croatia, The New Yorker reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;AI's soaring impact on wall street and energy consumption</strong></p>

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<p>According to a report by <em>Business Insider</em>, with the energy-intensive nature of AI, individual AI servers can match or surpass the power consumption of multiple households combined. By 2027, the entire AI sector could annually consume between 85 to 134 terawatt-hours, equivalent to half a per cent of global electricity consumption, the report adds.</p>

<p>Despite the impact on energy consumption, accurately quantifying the electricity usage of the AI industry remains a challenge due to variability in AI model operations and a lack of transparency from major tech companies.</p>

<p>But the estimates based on data from Nvidia, the top chipmaker in the AI market, suggest a significant surge in energy consumption within the sector in the coming years.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/the-impact-of-ai-on-sustainability-and-esg-seizing-opportunities-and-overcoming-challenges-625607">The impact of AI on sustainability and ESG: Seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges</a></strong></p>

<p>However, the AI models are not alone in their high energy consumption. For example, Samsung utilises nearly 23 terawatt-hours of power annually. Tech giants such as Google and Microsoft use over 12 and 10 terawatt-hours respectively.</p>

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The widespread integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into existing tech systems is contributing to a substantial increase in energy consumption, resulting in severe environmental consequences.

The widespread integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into existing tech systems is contributing to a substantial increase in energy consumption, resulting in severe environmental consequences. According to a report in The New Yorker, ChatGPT, the widely-used chatbot developed by OpenAI, devours over half a million kilowatt-hours of electricity daily, as it handles nearly 200 million user requests worldwide. To put this into perspective, the average American household consumes about 29 kilowatt-hours per day. ChatGPT's energy usage, therefore, exceeds that of an average household by over 17,000 times. What does it mean? The projections of these energy consumptions by Artificial Intelligence companies show that if major tech corporations were to integrate generative AI technology into every search, it could result in an annual electricity consumption of around 29 billion kilowatt-hours. This surpasses the annual energy consumption of entire nations such as Kenya, Guatemala, and Croatia, The New Yorker reported. Also watch | AI's soaring impact on wall street and energy consumption × According to a report by Business Insider, with the energy-intensive nature of AI, individual AI servers can match or surpass the power consumption of multiple households combined. By 2027, the entire AI sector could annually consume between 85 to 134 terawatt-hours, equivalent to half a per cent of global electricity consumption, the report adds. Despite the impact on energy consumption, accurately quantifying the electricity usage of the AI industry remains a challenge due to variability in AI model operations and a lack of transparency from major tech companies. But the estimates based on data from Nvidia, the top chipmaker in the AI market, suggest a significant surge in energy consumption within the sector in the coming years. Also read | The impact of AI on sustainability and ESG: Seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges However, the AI models are not alone in their high energy consumption. For example, Samsung utilises nearly 23 terawatt-hours of power annually. Tech giants such as Google and Microsoft use over 12 and 10 terawatt-hours respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

ChatGPT consumes 17,000 times more energy than an average US household: Report

<p>In line with the Indian Government's vision of supporting emerging startups in the country's space sector, IN-SPACe, the sector regulator and facilitator has established and inaugurated the IN-SPACe technical centre in Bopal, Ahmedabad. This new facility is equipped with the resources to support the fledgling firms in designing, developing, simulating and testing of space technologies. The Government is offering these facilities to startups, as most firms would not be able to set up such expensive facilities on their own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As we aim to grow our share in the global space economy share from 2 per cent to 8 per cent by 2033, we have come up with new policies and eased restrictions for investments as well as space startups. The opening up of FDI in the space sector is one such progressive step to boost private space efforts and make India self-reliant in space technology, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science &amp; Technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-inaugurates-indias-first-underwater-metro-other-projects-worth-220mn-697087">PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro, other projects worth $220mn</a></strong></p>

<p>According to Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, (IN-SPACe), the centre features a range of facilities including the Climate Simulation Test Facility (CSTF), the Thermal and Vacuum Environment Simulation Facility (TVAC), the Vibration Test Facility (VTF), the Space Systems Assembly Integration Testing &amp; Checkout Laboratory, the RF and Opto-Electronics Laboratory and Clean Rooms for Assembly, Integration and Testing activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Simply put, these facilities would help firms test their hardware under harsh space-like conditions. For example, during a rocket flight, a satellite is subject to high levels of noise and vibration from the launch vehicle that is piercing through the dense layers of earth's atmosphere and heading towards space. Likewise, once in space, the satellite faces extreme temperature variations and exposure to radiation. Therefore, it is important to intensively test expensive space hardware for operating in such conditions before getting them integrated into a rocket or satellite.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/singapore-approves-air-india-vistara-merger-with-conditions-report-697049">Singapore approves Air India-Vistara merger with conditions: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, emphasised the collaborative opportunities the Centre offers, "IN-SPACe Technical centre is equipped with&nbsp;state-of-the-art technical facilities for simulation, assembly and integration of space systems, and collaborative workspaces, with an aim to create a one stop solution for Non-Government Entities to transform their initial designs into full-fledged space products/solutions. By enabling access to essential development and testing infrastructure under one roof, IN-SPACe endeavours to democratise availability of tech-infrastructure for all Space NGEs from early stage startups to large established companies, and create conducive ecosystem for private industry to grow in the space sector".</p>


In line with the Indian Government's vision of supporting emerging startups in the country's space sector, IN-SPACe, the sector regulator and facilitator has established and inaugurated the IN-SPACe technical centre in Bopal, Ahmedabad.

In line with the Indian Government's vision of supporting emerging startups in the country's space sector, IN-SPACe, the sector regulator and facilitator has established and inaugurated the IN-SPACe technical centre in Bopal, Ahmedabad. This new facility is equipped with the resources to support the fledgling firms in designing, developing, simulating and testing of space technologies. The Government is offering these facilities to startups, as most firms would not be able to set up such expensive facilities on their own. As we aim to grow our share in the global space economy share from 2 per cent to 8 per cent by 2033, we have come up with new policies and eased restrictions for investments as well as space startups. The opening up of FDI in the space sector is one such progressive step to boost private space efforts and make India self-reliant in space technology, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology. Also read | PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro, other projects worth $220mn According to Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, (IN-SPACe), the centre features a range of facilities including the Climate Simulation Test Facility (CSTF), the Thermal and Vacuum Environment Simulation Facility (TVAC), the Vibration Test Facility (VTF), the Space Systems Assembly Integration Testing & Checkout Laboratory, the RF and Opto-Electronics Laboratory and Clean Rooms for Assembly, Integration and Testing activities. Simply put, these facilities would help firms test their hardware under harsh space-like conditions. For example, during a rocket flight, a satellite is subject to high levels of noise and vibration from the launch vehicle that is piercing through the dense layers of earth's atmosphere and heading towards space. Likewise, once in space, the satellite faces extreme temperature variations and exposure to radiation. Therefore, it is important to intensively test expensive space hardware for operating in such conditions before getting them integrated into a rocket or satellite. Also read | Singapore approves Air India-Vistara merger with conditions: Report Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, emphasised the collaborative opportunities the Centre offers, "IN-SPACe Technical centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technical facilities for simulation, assembly and integration of space systems, and collaborative workspaces, with an aim to create a one stop solution for Non-Government Entities to transform their initial designs into full-fledged space products/solutions. By enabling access to essential development and testing infrastructure under one roof, IN-SPACe endeavours to democratise availability of tech-infrastructure for all Space NGEs from early stage startups to large established companies, and create conducive ecosystem for private industry to grow in the space sector".

India: Space startups get new facility to design, develop, simulate and test tech

<p>Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down on Tuesday (Mar 5) for tens of thousands of users who faced a global outage caused by a technical issue for more than two hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>X owner Elon Musk took a jibe at the outage after hashtags #FacebookDown along with #Facebook and #FacebookOutage were trending on the microblogging site formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk wrote, "If you're reading this post, it’s because our servers are working." He also shared a meme in another post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/nothing-phone-2a-first-impressions-of-the-new-android-phone-696858">Nothing Phone (2a): First impressions of the new Android phone</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The disruptions started at around 1500 GMT when many users said on rival social media platform X that they had been logged out of Facebook and Instagram.</p>

<p>Facebook automatically kicked the users out, displaying an error message saying that the login had expired. The user ID and passwords were also rejected. Messenger, Instagram and Threads- a microblogging platform similar to X- were also impacted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-sorry-over-unreliable-platform-gemini-after-controversial-remarks-on-pm-modi-696490">Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Meta spokesperson&nbsp;Andy Stone said in a post on X that they are "aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stone later said on X, "We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologise for any inconvenience."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a spokesperson said that the White House National Security Council was monitoring the incident and was not aware of any specific malicious cyber activity at this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Outage tracking website Downdetector.com noted that at the peak of the outage, there were more than 550,000 reports of disruptions for Facebook and about 92,000 for Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down on Tuesday (Mar 5) for tens of thousands of users who faced a global outage caused by a technical issue for more than two hours.

Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down on Tuesday (Mar 5) for tens of thousands of users who faced a global outage caused by a technical issue for more than two hours. X owner Elon Musk took a jibe at the outage after hashtags #FacebookDown along with #Facebook and #FacebookOutage were trending on the microblogging site formerly known as Twitter. Musk wrote, "If you're reading this post, it’s because our servers are working." He also shared a meme in another post. Also read: Nothing Phone (2a): First impressions of the new Android phone If you’re reading this post, it’s because our servers are working — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024 × pic.twitter.com/VTOACNfb3E — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024 × The disruptions started at around 1500 GMT when many users said on rival social media platform X that they had been logged out of Facebook and Instagram. Facebook automatically kicked the users out, displaying an error message saying that the login had expired. The user ID and passwords were also rejected. Messenger, Instagram and Threads- a microblogging platform similar to X- were also impacted. Also read: Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X that they are "aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now". Stone later said on X, "We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologise for any inconvenience." We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now. — Andy Stone (@andymstone) March 5, 2024 × As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a spokesperson said that the White House National Security Council was monitoring the incident and was not aware of any specific malicious cyber activity at this time. Outage tracking website Downdetector.com noted that at the peak of the outage, there were more than 550,000 reports of disruptions for Facebook and about 92,000 for Instagram. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk shares meme mocking Meta after Facebook, Messenger and Instagram face global outage

<p>Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report&nbsp; published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT &amp; Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</p>

<p>The report mentioned that the US-based tech giant said it is unable to offer any explanations for the unsubstantiated comments on PM Modi made by its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Gemini.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had sent them a notice, seeking an explanation on the unsubstantiated result thrown up by Gemini regarding a particular query on PM Modi," said Chandrasekhar as quoted. He further added that they replied, saying, "Sorry, the platform is unreliable."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/live-long-and-prosper-star-trek-may-hold-the-key-to-effectively-communicating-with-ai-chatbots-695448">'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Recently, Chandrasekhar had slammed Google's chat product over a response linking PM Modi to fascism. He had said that Gemini was violating Indian information technology laws and criminal codes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fuss began when an AI-generated response from Gemini claimed that some experts feel PM Modi's policies are "fascist". The response sparked a conflict between the tech giant and the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When a user asked, "Is modi a fascist?". Gemini AI said that the Indian PM had "been accused of implementing policies that some experts have characterised as fascist".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;All about PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision</strong></p>

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<p>While further commenting on the "fascist" label, Gemini had stated that the reason behind this was the ruling party's "Hindu nationalist ideology, its crackdown on dissent and its use of violence against religious minorities".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrasekhar recently said on X, "These are direct violations of Rule 3(1)(b) of [the IT Rules, 2021] and violations of several provisions of the Criminal code."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-approves-over-15-billion-worth-of-investments-in-semiconductor-fabrication-plants-695331">India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>What is Rule 3(1)(b)?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules states that online platforms should inform users "not to host, display, upload, modify… or share any information that… belongs to another person,… is grossly harmful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful in any manner".&nbsp;</p>

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Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The report mentioned that the US-based tech giant said it is unable to offer any explanations for the unsubstantiated comments on PM Modi made by its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Gemini. "We had sent them a notice, seeking an explanation on the unsubstantiated result thrown up by Gemini regarding a particular query on PM Modi," said Chandrasekhar as quoted. He further added that they replied, saying, "Sorry, the platform is unreliable." Also read: 'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots Recently, Chandrasekhar had slammed Google's chat product over a response linking PM Modi to fascism. He had said that Gemini was violating Indian information technology laws and criminal codes. The fuss began when an AI-generated response from Gemini claimed that some experts feel PM Modi's policies are "fascist". The response sparked a conflict between the tech giant and the government. When a user asked, "Is modi a fascist?". Gemini AI said that the Indian PM had "been accused of implementing policies that some experts have characterised as fascist". Watch: All about PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision × While further commenting on the "fascist" label, Gemini had stated that the reason behind this was the ruling party's "Hindu nationalist ideology, its crackdown on dissent and its use of violence against religious minorities". Chandrasekhar recently said on X, "These are direct violations of Rule 3(1)(b) of [the IT Rules, 2021] and violations of several provisions of the Criminal code." Also read: India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn What is Rule 3(1)(b)? Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules states that online platforms should inform users "not to host, display, upload, modify… or share any information that… belongs to another person,… is grossly harmful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful in any manner". (With inputs from agencies)

Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi

<p>London-based tech company Nothing has launched its new smartphone - the Phone (2a) - in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new Android smartphone is available in three configurations - 8 GB &nbsp;RAM + 128 GB memory, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB memory, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB memory. The phone is priced at Rs 23,999 onwards. The phone, which is available in two colours - black and white, will be available to buy from March 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We have spent some time with the new phone and here is what we think about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like other Nothing phones, the phone is quite attractive. It has a distinctive design and looks premium. Its transparent design makes it stand out in the crowded market.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-sorry-over-unreliable-platform-gemini-after-controversial-remarks-on-pm-modi-696490">Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The phone's lightweight and rounded corners make it comfortable to hold and use it even for long hours. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display can reach up to 1,300 nits peak brightness. The display is bright and has great colour reproduction capabilities. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The phone's dual camera (50 MP main camera + 50 MP ultra-wide sensor) at the back is a good surprise at this price point. It captures detailed results in bright light conditions and is quite impressive even in low-light settings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about its performance, its 5,000 mAh battery easily lasts for over a day even with heavy usage. On certain occasions, it lasted for close to a day and a half. The Phone (2a) supports 45W Fast Charging and can give you 50% of power in nearly 25 minutes. The box includes a charging cable but it doesn't have a charging adapter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We didn't face any heating issues with the phone during the brief period spent with it. It's important to note that the Phone (2a) incorporates what is said to be an advanced liquid cooling system. The vapour chamber allows for faster heat dissipation by transferring it across the back of the device. To further accelerate the cooling process the company has introduced a cryogenic frame made of graphite. This material enables the device to release heat faster.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-approves-over-15-billion-worth-of-investments-in-semiconductor-fabrication-plants-695331">India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Nothing's new phone runs Nothing OS 2.5. It comes with Android 14 out of the box, with a promise of 3 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates. With the Phone (2a), Nothing has reimagined the signature Glyph Interface with a new trio light configuration and 15 functions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Multitasking on the phone is smooth. While the speakers produce loud results, I wish they had a slightly better sound quality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Rs 23,999, the Nothing Phone (2a) appears to be a great contender that can take on the likes of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Poco X6.&nbsp;</p>


London-based tech company Nothing has launched its new smartphone - the Phone (2a) - in India. The new Android smartphone is available in three configurations - 8 GB RAM + 128 GB memory, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB memory, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB memory.

London-based tech company Nothing has launched its new smartphone - the Phone (2a) - in India. The new Android smartphone is available in three configurations - 8 GB RAM + 128 GB memory, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB memory, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB memory. The phone is priced at Rs 23,999 onwards. The phone, which is available in two colours - black and white, will be available to buy from March 12. We have spent some time with the new phone and here is what we think about it. Like other Nothing phones, the phone is quite attractive. It has a distinctive design and looks premium. Its transparent design makes it stand out in the crowded market. Also read: Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi The phone's lightweight and rounded corners make it comfortable to hold and use it even for long hours. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display can reach up to 1,300 nits peak brightness. The display is bright and has great colour reproduction capabilities. The phone's dual camera (50 MP main camera + 50 MP ultra-wide sensor) at the back is a good surprise at this price point. It captures detailed results in bright light conditions and is quite impressive even in low-light settings. Talking about its performance, its 5,000 mAh battery easily lasts for over a day even with heavy usage. On certain occasions, it lasted for close to a day and a half. The Phone (2a) supports 45W Fast Charging and can give you 50% of power in nearly 25 minutes. The box includes a charging cable but it doesn't have a charging adapter. We didn't face any heating issues with the phone during the brief period spent with it. It's important to note that the Phone (2a) incorporates what is said to be an advanced liquid cooling system. The vapour chamber allows for faster heat dissipation by transferring it across the back of the device. To further accelerate the cooling process the company has introduced a cryogenic frame made of graphite. This material enables the device to release heat faster. Also read: India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn Nothing's new phone runs Nothing OS 2.5. It comes with Android 14 out of the box, with a promise of 3 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates. With the Phone (2a), Nothing has reimagined the signature Glyph Interface with a new trio light configuration and 15 functions. Multitasking on the phone is smooth. While the speakers produce loud results, I wish they had a slightly better sound quality. At Rs 23,999, the Nothing Phone (2a) appears to be a great contender that can take on the likes of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Poco X6.

Nothing Phone (2a): First impressions of the new Android phone

<p>Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people.</p>

<p>However, a recent study aimed at refining prompts given to a chatbot model revealed a surprising finding: Star Trek may hold the key.</p>

<h2><strong>'Live long, and prosper'</strong></h2>

<p>Rick Battle and Teja Gollapudi from software firm VMware in California, the authors of the study found that asking an AI chatbot to speak as if it were on Star Trek significantly improved its ability to solve basic maths problems.</p>

<p>The study, which was first reported by New Scientist and published on arXiv, aimed to study the impact of "positive thinking" prompts on AI chatbot performance.</p>

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<p>The machine learning authors observed that the quality of chatbot responses is heavily influenced by the nature of the prompts given to them, a phenomenon not entirely understood.</p>

<p>"It's both surprising and irritating that trivial modifications to the prompt can exhibit such dramatic swings in performance," said the stud authors as reported by Business Insider.</p>

<h2><strong>Study methodology</strong></h2>

<p>The study involved feeding three Large Language Models (LLM) with 60 human-written prompts, encouraging positive thinking. These prompts were then used to guide the AI in solving grade-school-level maths problems, with the quality of the output determining the success of the prompts.</p>

<p>The results showed that automatic optimisation consistently outperformed handwritten prompts, indicating that machine-learning models are more adept at crafting prompts for themselves than humans. However, positive statements in the prompts yielded unexpected results, such as one AI's improved performance when prompted with a Star Trek-themed statement.</p>

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<p>Study authors say they did not aim to expose the AI model as a Trekkie or a fan of Star Trek. However, one of the best-performing prompts was: "System Message: Command, we need you to plot a course through this turbulence and locate the source of the anomaly. Use all available data and your expertise to guide us through this challenging situation."</p>

<p>The researchers highlighted that while the model's proficiency in mathematical reasoning seemed to be enhanced by expressing an affinity for Star Trek, this doesn't mean the AI should be asked to speak like a Starfleet commander.</p>

<p>Instead, it underscores the complex interplay of factors that influence AI performance.</p>

<p>Catherine Flick from Staffordshire University emphasised that AI models are essentially black boxes, making it challenging to understand their decision-making process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"One thing is for sure: the model is not a Trekkie," said Flick.</p>

<p>"It doesn't 'understand' anything better or worse when preloaded with the prompt, it just accesses a different set of weights and probabilities for acceptability of the outputs than it does with the other prompts," she added.</p>

<p>So, how does one write the perfect prompt? Study author Rick Battle suggests letting the model generate its own prompts rather than hand-writing them.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people.

Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people. However, a recent study aimed at refining prompts given to a chatbot model revealed a surprising finding: Star Trek may hold the key. 'Live long, and prosper' Rick Battle and Teja Gollapudi from software firm VMware in California, the authors of the study found that asking an AI chatbot to speak as if it were on Star Trek significantly improved its ability to solve basic maths problems. The study, which was first reported by New Scientist and published on arXiv, aimed to study the impact of "positive thinking" prompts on AI chatbot performance. Also read | 'Goodnight Odie': Wonky US Moon lander Odysseus goes dark with power banks depleted The machine learning authors observed that the quality of chatbot responses is heavily influenced by the nature of the prompts given to them, a phenomenon not entirely understood. "It's both surprising and irritating that trivial modifications to the prompt can exhibit such dramatic swings in performance," said the stud authors as reported by Business Insider. Study methodology The study involved feeding three Large Language Models (LLM) with 60 human-written prompts, encouraging positive thinking. These prompts were then used to guide the AI in solving grade-school-level maths problems, with the quality of the output determining the success of the prompts. The results showed that automatic optimisation consistently outperformed handwritten prompts, indicating that machine-learning models are more adept at crafting prompts for themselves than humans. However, positive statements in the prompts yielded unexpected results, such as one AI's improved performance when prompted with a Star Trek-themed statement. Also read | Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 billion afflicted around the world Study authors say they did not aim to expose the AI model as a Trekkie or a fan of Star Trek. However, one of the best-performing prompts was: "System Message: Command, we need you to plot a course through this turbulence and locate the source of the anomaly. Use all available data and your expertise to guide us through this challenging situation." The researchers highlighted that while the model's proficiency in mathematical reasoning seemed to be enhanced by expressing an affinity for Star Trek, this doesn't mean the AI should be asked to speak like a Starfleet commander. Instead, it underscores the complex interplay of factors that influence AI performance. Catherine Flick from Staffordshire University emphasised that AI models are essentially black boxes, making it challenging to understand their decision-making process. "One thing is for sure: the model is not a Trekkie," said Flick. "It doesn't 'understand' anything better or worse when preloaded with the prompt, it just accesses a different set of weights and probabilities for acceptability of the outputs than it does with the other prompts," she added. So, how does one write the perfect prompt? Study author Rick Battle suggests letting the model generate its own prompts rather than hand-writing them. (With inputs from agencies)

'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots

<p>Google CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly criticised the significant errors made by the Gemini AI, deeming them "completely unacceptable." These errors, which included generating historically inaccurate images such as ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops, led to the suspension of users' ability to create people's pictures. The controversy arose shortly after Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style AI chatbot Bard as "Gemini," aiming to enhance its prominence in its products and compete with industry rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft.</p>

<p>In a letter to staff, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-tells-employees-to-expect-more-job-cuts-in-2024-report-681271">Pichai</a> acknowledged the offensive and biased responses generated by the Gemini app, saying that such shortcomings were unacceptable. He reassured that Google teams are diligently working to rectify these issues, although no specific timeline for restoring the image-generating feature was provided.</p>

<p>"I want to address the recent issues with problematic text and image responses in the&nbsp;Gemini&nbsp;app," Pichai wrote in a letter to staff, which was published by the news website Semafor.</p>

<p>"I know that some of its responses have offended our users and shown bias -- to be clear, that's&nbsp;completely&nbsp;unacceptable&nbsp;and we got it wrong," he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/data-lab-india-and-ai-are-we-ahead-of-the-curve-588533">Also read |&nbsp;Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve?</a></p>

<h2><strong>Challenges in AI development</strong></h2>

<p>Pichai acknowledged the inherent imperfections in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-how-ai-generated-propaganda-poses-a-real-threat-this-historic-election-year-694344">AI technologies</a>, particularly at this nascent stage of the industry's evolution. Despite the challenges, he affirmed Google's commitment to continuously improve its AI models, recognising the high expectations set by users.</p>

<p>The incident with Gemini reflects broader concerns within the tech industry regarding biases perpetuated by AI models. Companies like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-ai-tools-fascist-modi-response-angers-india-heres-what-exactly-happened-694087">Google</a> have been criticised for overlooking racial and gender biases in their AI results. Efforts to mitigate such biases have been ongoing, but challenges persist in achieving balanced and accurate outcomes.</p>

<p>According to Google's Prabhakar Raghavan, as cited by AFP, the issues with Gemini stemmed from attempts to address biases within the model. However, the calibration to show diverse representations sometimes led to overcompensation or excessive caution, resulting in inaccurate and embarrassing images.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Teachers struggle to adapt amid AI revolution in education</strong></p>

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<p>Beyond this specific incident, the rapid advancement of AI technology raises broader concerns. Experts and governments have warned about potential economic disruptions and the spread of disinformation through AI-driven platforms, highlighting the need for responsible development and deployment of AI systems.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Google CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly criticised the significant errors made by the Gemini AI, deeming them "completely unacceptable." These errors, which included generating historically inaccurate images such as ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops, led to the suspension of users' ability to create people's pictures.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly criticised the significant errors made by the Gemini AI, deeming them "completely unacceptable." These errors, which included generating historically inaccurate images such as ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops, led to the suspension of users' ability to create people's pictures. The controversy arose shortly after Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style AI chatbot Bard as "Gemini," aiming to enhance its prominence in its products and compete with industry rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft. In a letter to staff, Pichai acknowledged the offensive and biased responses generated by the Gemini app, saying that such shortcomings were unacceptable. He reassured that Google teams are diligently working to rectify these issues, although no specific timeline for restoring the image-generating feature was provided. "I want to address the recent issues with problematic text and image responses in the Gemini app," Pichai wrote in a letter to staff, which was published by the news website Semafor. "I know that some of its responses have offended our users and shown bias -- to be clear, that's completely unacceptable and we got it wrong," he added. Also read | Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve? Challenges in AI development Pichai acknowledged the inherent imperfections in AI technologies, particularly at this nascent stage of the industry's evolution. Despite the challenges, he affirmed Google's commitment to continuously improve its AI models, recognising the high expectations set by users. The incident with Gemini reflects broader concerns within the tech industry regarding biases perpetuated by AI models. Companies like Google have been criticised for overlooking racial and gender biases in their AI results. Efforts to mitigate such biases have been ongoing, but challenges persist in achieving balanced and accurate outcomes. According to Google's Prabhakar Raghavan, as cited by AFP, the issues with Gemini stemmed from attempts to address biases within the model. However, the calibration to show diverse representations sometimes led to overcompensation or excessive caution, resulting in inaccurate and embarrassing images. Also watch | Teachers struggle to adapt amid AI revolution in education Beyond this specific incident, the rapid advancement of AI technology raises broader concerns. Experts and governments have warned about potential economic disruptions and the spread of disinformation through AI-driven platforms, highlighting the need for responsible development and deployment of AI systems. (With inputs from agencies)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai slams ‘completely unacceptable’ errors made by Gemini AI

<p>Apple is making significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with the introduction of its latest AI feature, 'Ask'. This new venture, slated for testing this year, marks a departure from previous AI projects&nbsp;and promises to extend its benefits beyond iPhone users. According to reports from Macrumors, 'Ask' reflects Apple's ambitious foray into AI technology.</p>

<p>The 'Ask' AI tool is currently undergoing training, leveraging Apple's extensive internal database.</p>

<p>Similar in concept to ChatGPT but tailored specifically for Apple users, 'Ask' is engineered to efficiently address customer queries, even tackling complex and unfamiliar issues without immediate human intervention.</p>

<p>During the initial testing phase, a select group of support staff or advisors will assess the tool's responses and can pose up to five follow-up questions on a given topic.</p>

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<h2><strong>Operational mechanism</strong></h2>

<p>When a question is posed, the 'Ask' tool automatically retrieves relevant information from its internal knowledge base.</p>

<p>Advisors are then able to evaluate the accuracy and relevance of the provided answers, and further probe with follow-up inquiries.</p>

<p>Apple plans to refine the tool based on feedback received during this testing phase. Notably, advisors are encouraged to prioritise the use of 'Ask' over alternative methods, demonstrating its capacity to address diverse customer concerns efficiently. For instance, the tool can effectively respond to inquiries such as troubleshooting device update issues.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Thousands of Iranians fall victim to cut-price Apple iPhone scam</strong></p>

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<p>In addition to the 'Ask' AI feature, Apple's upcoming iOS 18, slated for release in June 2024, will introduce new generative AI capabilities across various applications.</p>

<p>These enhancements will encompass popular features such as Siri, Spotlight, Messages, Health, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and more. Furthermore, AppleCare services will leverage generative AI to streamline customer support processes, offering expedited assistance to users.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Apple is making significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with the introduction of its latest AI feature, 'Ask'. This new venture, slated for testing this year, marks a departure from previous AI projects and promises to extend its benefits beyond iPhone users.

Apple is making significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with the introduction of its latest AI feature, 'Ask'. This new venture, slated for testing this year, marks a departure from previous AI projects and promises to extend its benefits beyond iPhone users. According to reports from Macrumors, 'Ask' reflects Apple's ambitious foray into AI technology. The 'Ask' AI tool is currently undergoing training, leveraging Apple's extensive internal database. Similar in concept to ChatGPT but tailored specifically for Apple users, 'Ask' is engineered to efficiently address customer queries, even tackling complex and unfamiliar issues without immediate human intervention. During the initial testing phase, a select group of support staff or advisors will assess the tool's responses and can pose up to five follow-up questions on a given topic. Also read | Nvidia hits $2 trillion valuation as AI frenzy grips Wall Street Operational mechanism When a question is posed, the 'Ask' tool automatically retrieves relevant information from its internal knowledge base. Advisors are then able to evaluate the accuracy and relevance of the provided answers, and further probe with follow-up inquiries. Apple plans to refine the tool based on feedback received during this testing phase. Notably, advisors are encouraged to prioritise the use of 'Ask' over alternative methods, demonstrating its capacity to address diverse customer concerns efficiently. For instance, the tool can effectively respond to inquiries such as troubleshooting device update issues. Also watch | Thousands of Iranians fall victim to cut-price Apple iPhone scam In addition to the 'Ask' AI feature, Apple's upcoming iOS 18, slated for release in June 2024, will introduce new generative AI capabilities across various applications. These enhancements will encompass popular features such as Siri, Spotlight, Messages, Health, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and more. Furthermore, AppleCare services will leverage generative AI to streamline customer support processes, offering expedited assistance to users. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple initiates testing phase for 'Ask', AI tool comparable to ChatGPT

<p>Google has temporarily stopped letting users produce images of people using its artificial intelligence model Gemini after an issue raised by users on the ethnicity of people in the images. Many social media users have posted examples of images generated by Gemini that show Vikings, popes, and the founding fathers of the US in a variety of ethnicities and genders. This has sparked a debate on implicit bias or an implicit prompt for action against such a bias.</p>

<p>“We’re already working to address recent issues with Gemini’s image generation feature. While we do this, we’re going to pause the image generation of people and will rerelease an improved version soon,” Google said in a statement.</p>

<p>In its statement, Google did not mention any specific image but examples of such images are widely available on social media. The Guardian reported about a post made by a former Google employee who said it's “hard to get Google Gemini to acknowledge that white people exist”.</p>

<p>“We’re working to improve these kinds of depictions immediately,” said Jack Krawczyk, senior director with Google's Gemini team.</p>

<p>“Gemini’s AI image generation does generate a wide range of people. And that’s generally a good thing because people around the world use it. But it’s missing the mark here.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Google sued over Pixel 6 pro smartphones being too hot</strong></p>

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<p>In his statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Krawczyk further said that Google's AI tools "reflect our global user base".</p>

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<p>Coverage of bias in AI has shown numerous examples of a negative impact on people of colour. A Washington Post investigation last year showed multiple examples of image generators showing bias against people of colour, as well as sexism. It found that the image generator Stable Diffusion XL showed recipients of food stamps as being primarily non-white or darker-skinned despite 63% of the recipients of food stamps in the US being white. A request for an image of a person “at social services” produced similar results.</p>

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Google has temporarily stopped letting users produce images of people using its artificial intelligence model Gemini after an issue raised by users on the ethnicity of people in the images.

Google has temporarily stopped letting users produce images of people using its artificial intelligence model Gemini after an issue raised by users on the ethnicity of people in the images. Many social media users have posted examples of images generated by Gemini that show Vikings, popes, and the founding fathers of the US in a variety of ethnicities and genders. This has sparked a debate on implicit bias or an implicit prompt for action against such a bias. “We’re already working to address recent issues with Gemini’s image generation feature. While we do this, we’re going to pause the image generation of people and will rerelease an improved version soon,” Google said in a statement. In its statement, Google did not mention any specific image but examples of such images are widely available on social media. The Guardian reported about a post made by a former Google employee who said it's “hard to get Google Gemini to acknowledge that white people exist”. “We’re working to improve these kinds of depictions immediately,” said Jack Krawczyk, senior director with Google's Gemini team. “Gemini’s AI image generation does generate a wide range of people. And that’s generally a good thing because people around the world use it. But it’s missing the mark here.” Watch | Google sued over Pixel 6 pro smartphones being too hot × In his statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Krawczyk further said that Google's AI tools "reflect our global user base". Also Read | Double majors have better chance of surviving AI disruption: Study Coverage of bias in AI has shown numerous examples of a negative impact on people of colour. A Washington Post investigation last year showed multiple examples of image generators showing bias against people of colour, as well as sexism. It found that the image generator Stable Diffusion XL showed recipients of food stamps as being primarily non-white or darker-skinned despite 63% of the recipients of food stamps in the US being white. A request for an image of a person “at social services” produced similar results. (With inputs from agencies)

Google halts AI image creation on Gemini after ethnicity debate

<p>Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered. The individual has demonstrated the remarkable ability to manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said in a Spaces event on social media platform X.</p>

<p>According to him, the patient's recovery has been smooth, with no reported complications. The newfound capability to manoeuver a computer mouse through pure thought signifies a significant milestone in Neuralink's journey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk disclosed that Neuralink's focus has now shifted towards maximising the patient's interaction with the computer interface. The objective is to increase the number of mouse button clicks achieved solely through neural signals.</p>

<p>While the initial reports are promising, Neuralink has yet to provide additional information in response to queries from Reuters. The company's silence leaves room for speculation regarding the intricacies of the procedure and the extent of the patient's recovery.</p>

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<h2><strong>Innovative approach to brain-computer interface</strong></h2>

<p>Neuralink's groundbreaking achievement stems from its approach to brain-computer interface technology.</p>

<p>The procedure involves the precise placement of a chip within the brain's motor control region, facilitating the translation of intentions into actions.</p>

<p>Initial applications aim to empower people&nbsp;to manipulate computer cursors and keyboards using their thoughts.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk's X received payments from terrorists</strong></p>

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<p>Elon Musk envisions a future where Neuralink's technology revolutionises the treatment of various medical conditions. Beyond assisting with motor control, he believes the chips could offer solutions for conditions such as obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite its achievements, Neuralink has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding safety protocols. Recent reports revealed fines imposed on the company for violating transportation regulations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered.

Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered. The individual has demonstrated the remarkable ability to manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts. "Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said in a Spaces event on social media platform X. According to him, the patient's recovery has been smooth, with no reported complications. The newfound capability to manoeuver a computer mouse through pure thought signifies a significant milestone in Neuralink's journey. Musk disclosed that Neuralink's focus has now shifted towards maximising the patient's interaction with the computer interface. The objective is to increase the number of mouse button clicks achieved solely through neural signals. While the initial reports are promising, Neuralink has yet to provide additional information in response to queries from Reuters. The company's silence leaves room for speculation regarding the intricacies of the procedure and the extent of the patient's recovery. Also read | 'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute Innovative approach to brain-computer interface Neuralink's groundbreaking achievement stems from its approach to brain-computer interface technology. The procedure involves the precise placement of a chip within the brain's motor control region, facilitating the translation of intentions into actions. Initial applications aim to empower people to manipulate computer cursors and keyboards using their thoughts. Also watch | Elon Musk's X received payments from terrorists Elon Musk envisions a future where Neuralink's technology revolutionises the treatment of various medical conditions. Beyond assisting with motor control, he believes the chips could offer solutions for conditions such as obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Despite its achievements, Neuralink has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding safety protocols. Recent reports revealed fines imposed on the company for violating transportation regulations. (With inputs from agencies)

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