Bangladesh | Updated 23-02-2024, 13:04 IST The prestigious National Robotics Championship, Bangladesh in collaboration with TechnoXian, is set to take place on the 7th and 8th of March, 2024, at the American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB). This championship serves as a pivotal platform for robotics enthusiasts across Bangladesh to showcase their skills, innovation, and technological prowess. As the largest robotics competition in Bangladesh, the event will attract talented teams from schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. Participants will engage in a series of challenging competitions, spanning various categories, to demonstrate…
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YouTube Premium Subscription with 3-Month Plan Available for Free: Here’s How to Claim
New Delhi, Updated Feb 22, 2024, 2:49 PM IST YouTube Premium, the subscription service offering ad-free content and additional perks, is currently offering an extended free trial period. Users can now claim a three-month free subscription to YouTube Premium through the YouTube app. However, it’s worth noting that while some users may see a one-month free offer, others are eligible for the three-month Premium subscription trial. Here’s how you can claim the free subscription and what benefits it offers, along with details on pricing in India. 3-Month Free YouTube Premium…
Read MoreElon Musk’s X Complies but ‘Disagrees’ with India’s Order to Suspend Accounts Linked to Farmers’ Protest
New Delhi, Feb 22, 2024, 12:15 PM IST Days after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued emergency blocking orders against numerous social media accounts and posts associated with the ongoing farmers’ protests, social media company X (formerly Twitter), led by Elon Musk, announced on Thursday that it will withhold specific accounts and posts in compliance with the directives from the Indian government. In its official statement through its Global Government Affairs account, X expressed its adherence to the executive orders issued by the Indian government, citing potential…
Read MoreWhatsApp Testing Feature to Prevent Screenshot of Profile Pictures
New Delhi | Updated: February 21, 2024 10:40 IST WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform, is reportedly experimenting with a new feature aimed at bolstering user privacy. The latest functionality, currently being tested in the WhatsApp beta for Android, seeks to prevent users from taking screenshots of other users’ profile pictures, also known as display pictures (DPs). In a bid to curb unauthorized downloading and sharing of personal photos, the platform will notify users with a message stating ‘Can’t take a screenshot due to app restrictions’ when attempting to…
Read MoreMicrosoft Developing AI Chip for Servers, Taps IIT Kanpur Graduate Pradeep Sindhu to Lead Project
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 21, 2024 09:32 IST Microsoft is reportedly developing a custom network card for its servers. Led by Pradeep Sindhu, an esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur and CEO of Fungible, the project aims to bolster Microsoft’s capabilities in the AI chip market while optimizing costs. The initiative comes as Microsoft seeks to accelerate data transfer between its servers and streamline operations in its data centers. By designing its own network card, the tech giant aims to minimize reliance on Nvidia, a prominent player in the AI chip market…
Read MoreMeta to Launch Fact-Checking Helpline on WhatsApp to Combat AI-Generated Deepfakes
New Delhi|UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 17:27 IST Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to introduce a new tool – a fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp. Scheduled for launch in March 2024, the fact-checking helpline aims to empower users to report and flag misleading AI-generated media, commonly referred to as deepfakes, which have the potential to deceive individuals on matters of public importance. The initiative, announced by the Misinformation Combat Alliance, underscores the urgency…
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreGovernment 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…
Read MoreElon 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…
Read MoreGoogle 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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