You can soon send your AI avatar to attend meetings on your behalf

New Delhi | UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 16:53 IST   The prospect of being able to attend meetings without physically being present may soon become a reality, courtesy of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Sam Liang, the CEO of Otter, the company renowned for its live transcription app, has ignited anticipation by suggesting the imminent creation of AI avatars capable of representing individuals in meetings, interacting, and responding just like the real person. The idea was born out of Liang’s personal experience of navigating through a hectic schedule filled with…

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Government working on AI regulation framework, will be released by July 2024, says IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi | UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 16:49 IST The Indian Government is actively developing an AI regulation framework slated for release by mid-2024, aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to propel economic growth while addressing potential risks and harms, stated IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar underscored the government’s commitment to harnessing AI for achieving key economic objectives, with plans to exploit its potential across various sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and farmer productivity. The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology further emphasized the significance of the forthcoming AI…

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Elon Musk says the first human with Neuralink implant is now able to control a mouse with his mind

New Delhi | UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 15:53 IST In a significant development for Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface venture, Neuralink, the tech mogul has announced successful outcomes from the first human trial of the Neuralink brain chip implant. Musk revealed that the inaugural patient, who underwent the implant procedure last month, has made a remarkable recovery, now possessing the ability to manipulate a computer mouse solely through thought. “Progress was good, and the patient had made a full recovery, with no adverse neural effects that we were aware of. The…

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Google Chrome Will Soon Block Hacking Attempts on Your Network

New Delhi | February 20, 2024 09:39 am IST Google is gearing up to introduce a new security feature for Chrome aimed at thwarting hacking attempts on devices connected to users’ private networks, such as printers and routers. Despite the common assumption that devices within a home network are shielded from cyberattacks due to their indirect connection to the internet, malicious actors often exploit vulnerabilities to gain control over unsecured devices. To address this security loophole, Google has announced the development of a new functionality named ‘Private network access checks…

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Apple Is Working On An AI-Powered Tool To Help Developers Write Code: Report

Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2024, 4:55 pm IST Apple is reportedly delving into the realm of artificial intelligence to develop a tool aimed at aiding developers in writing software code more efficiently, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The tool, similar to Microsoft’s Copilot, is designed to assist developers in completing lines and blocks of code based on the initial segments typed by the developer. Expected to be integrated into Apple’s Xcode software, the tool could potentially streamline the coding process for developers and enhance productivity. Sources suggest that Apple…

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Google Launches Gemini 1.5 Generative AI Model: Here’s What It Can Do

Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2024, 16:08 pm IST Mountain View, California, USA: Google has swiftly unveiled Gemini 1.5, its latest Large Language Model (LLM), just two months after the release of Gemini 1.0, introducing a host of significant improvements. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the latest enhancements. Google CEO Sundar Pichai hails Gemini 1.5 as a milestone, boasting “dramatic improvements across a number of dimensions,” while achieving comparable quality to Gemini 1.0 Ultra, the tech giant’s most advanced LLM, with reduced computational resources. One of the notable advancements in Gemini 1.5…

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UK Scientists Develop New “Wonder” Drug That Offers Breakthrough Treatment Of Deadly Cancer

Updated: February 16, 2024 14:29 pm IST Scientists in the United Kingdom have unveiled a groundbreaking new drug that promises hope for patients battling a hard-to-treat and aggressive form of cancer. According to reports from The Guardian, researchers at Queen Mary University London have developed a revolutionary treatment that has shown remarkable results in treating mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma, which predominantly affects the lining of the lungs, is notorious for its aggressiveness and low survival rates. However, the new drug, described as a “wonder”…

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OpenAI Rumored to be Developing Web Search Product to Rival Google

New Delhi | Updated: February 15, 2024 10:28 IST Rumors are swirling within tech circles that OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is in the process of developing a new web search product that could potentially challenge established giants like Google and Bing. While details remain scarce, a recent report by The Information suggests that OpenAI is actively working on a search tool, with indications pointing towards Microsoft’s Bing search functionality as a foundational component. Although OpenAI has not officially confirmed these speculations, their ongoing efforts to enhance ChatGPT’s knowledge base…

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Elon Musk Reveals Game Plan to Settle a Million People on Mars: Here’s What He Said

New Delhi | UPDATED: Feb 13, 2024 12:38 IST   Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX, has unveiled an audacious mission to establish a human colony on Mars, aiming to transport an astounding one million individuals to the red planet. In a recent social media announcement, Musk emphasized the critical importance of this endeavor, suggesting that the survival and prosperity of civilization depend on humanity’s expansion beyond Earth. Central to Musk’s ambitious plans is the cutting-edge Starship rocket developed by SpaceX. He envisions a future where journeys to Mars…

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