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2024

Four Astronauts Selected for India’s Crewed Space Mission Revealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi | Updated: 28-02-2024, 11:00 AM IST Key Points: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the names of four astronauts chosen for India’s maiden crewed space mission, Gaganyaan. The selected astronauts, Prashanth Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla, are currently undergoing rigorous training at the Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru. The Gaganyaan mission aims to propel India into the league of nations capable of sending astronauts into low Earth orbit, positioning the country as the fourth globally after the United States, Russia, and China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Next Innovation Wave Expected from Semiconductors and AI in India, Says IT Minister

New Delhi | Updated: February 27, 2024, 8:25 AM IST Key Points: Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar foresees the next innovation wave in India emerging from semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). Chandrasekhar unveils the ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ developed by IIT Madras to address the gap in understanding the innovation ecosystem. The platform, featuring an AI-based conversational interface named ‘StartupGPT,’ aims to provide comprehensive data access to researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. With data on over 200,000 startups, the platform aims to streamline access to…

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Disney Activist Blackwells Demands AI Strategy to Boost Shares

New Delhi | Updated: February 27, 2024, 15:55 PM IST Key Points: Blackwells Capital urges Walt Disney to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. Proposal suggests AI strategy could potentially increase Disney’s stock price by up to 129%. Disney faces pressure from activist investors amid calls for potential company restructuring. Despite Disney’s historical investments in technology, Blackwells emphasizes the need for a more aggressive AI approach. Disney responds, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing shareholder value while rejecting proposed company breakup. Walt Disney shareholder Blackwells Capital is urging the U.S. media…

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AICRA Announces India First Startup Expo Conclave 2024 from June 28th to 30th.

New Delhi | 27,02,2024, Updated 13:25 IST  The All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA) is set to host the prestigious “IndiaFirst Startup Expo Conclave 2024″ from June 28th to 30th, 2024. The event aims to showcase the depth and breadth of India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on technology and innovation. Startups can participate as exhibitors to showcase their innovations, meet industry leaders, and explore networking opportunities. The All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA) is set to organize its prestigious “IndiaFirst Startup Expo Conclave 2024″ (Startup Ka Mahakumbh)…

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Microsoft’s Attempt to Sell Bing to Apple Unveiled in Court Documents

New Delhi |Updated Feb 27, 2024, 05:58 PM IST Key Points: Microsoft approached Apple multiple times between 2009 and 2020 to propose Bing as the default search engine for Safari. In 2018, Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple or establish a joint venture, but Apple declined due to concerns about Bing’s quality and features. Despite repeated attempts, discussions between Microsoft and Apple did not progress beyond initial stages, and Google remains the default search engine for Safari. For years, Google has reigned supreme in the online search space, with…

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Google admits to Gemini AI’s inaccuracies on political topics after ‘biased’ remarks on PM Modi

New Delhi|Updated Feb 26, 2024, 5:47 PM IST Key Points: Google acknowledges concerns over Gemini AI tool’s biased responses. Indian government hints at potential action against Google for perceived bias. Google emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to AI Principles. Google, the tech giant, announced on Saturday that it swiftly addressed the concerns surrounding the Gemini AI tool. The tool faced criticism from the Indian government for its perceived “biased” response to a question about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We’ve worked quickly to address this issue. Gemini is built as a…

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Google to Shut Down Google Pay in US, Indian Users to Remain Unaffected

New Delhi |Updated Feb 25, 2024, 3:59 PM IST Key Points: Google announces closure of Google Pay in the US to simplify app experience. Users to be migrated to Google Wallet, with services starting June 4, 2024. Google Pay services in other countries, including India, to remain unaffected. Google has revealed plans to discontinue its payments app, Google Pay, in the United States effective June 4, 2024. All users currently using Google Pay in the US will be seamlessly transitioned to Google Wallet. According to a recent blog post by…

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Nvidia CEO Foresees AI Impact on Job Market, Urges Upskilling Amid Coding Controversy

New Delhi, Updated Feb 26, 2024, 11:03 AM IST Key Points: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts AI’s influence on job market. Huang suggests AI eliminates need for traditional coding skills. Advocates for upskilling to adapt to evolving technology landscape. In the wake of AI’s rapid advancement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stirred a debate by suggesting that conventional coding skills may become obsolete with the rise of artificial intelligence. Huang believes that AI will democratize programming, rendering coding languages like Java and C unnecessary. Huang’s remarks come amid growing discussions…

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Microsoft Brings AI-Powered Photo Editing Features to Windows

New Delhi, Updated: Feb 23, 2024, 12:11 IST Microsoft has announced a significant update for its Photos app, introducing AI-powered editing features to both Arm64 devices and Windows 10 devices. With this update, Microsoft aims to enhance user experience by offering advanced editing capabilities, aligning itself with competitors like Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy 24 series phones. The update includes features such as Generative Erase, Blur Background, and Remove and Replace Background, bringing powerful editing tools to desktop Windows users. The new update, available to Windows Insiders on Windows 10…

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Set to Reap Millions from Reddit’s Public Debut

New Delhi| 23-02-2024, Updated 15:56 IST Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has emerged as a significant figure at Reddit, holding more shares in the company than its CEO, Steve Huffman. With Reddit poised to go public, Altman stands to gain millions from his strategic investments in the platform. Altman’s involvement with Reddit dates back to 2014 when he led the company’s $50 million Series B funding round. Expressing his appreciation for the platform in a blog post, Altman’s initial investment has since shown a 45% increase in value. Over…

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