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Nvidia’s new AI converts photos into a 3D scene within seconds

We can capture moments in the world around us in the form of photographs thanks to the technology we use in our daily lives. However, the method can only produce a 2D representation of the 3D world we observe. Scientists have been attempting to generate 3D instances from these 2D images, and Nvidia may have developed game-changing technology in this regard. The new capability, dubbed Instant NeRF, was unveiled at Nvidia GTC, a global conference for AI developers. The technology is a step forward from NeRF, or neural radiance field,…

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Edtech startup Classplus valued at $600M in a $70M Series D round

Noida-based Classplus, an edtech startup that assists teachers and content creators in launching and scaling their online coaching businesses, has raised $70 million in a Series D fundraising round, valuing the company at roughly $600 million. The new round was co-led by Alpha Wave Global and Tiger Global. Chimera Ventures and RTP Global, both based in Abu Dhabi, also took part in the financing. Prior to this transaction, Classplus had raised $65 million in a Series C investment headed by Tiger Global, RTP Global, and others in June of last…

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Clean-tech startup EdgeGrid raises $6 million funding led by Lightrock

EdgeGrid, a B2B corporate clean-tech platform, has raised $6 million in a round headed by Lightrock India, with Theia Ventures and other angel investors also participating. The cash will be used to improve the company’s technology, beef up its workforce, and expand the company, which provides a digital platform for managing last-mile delivery of energy-saving consumer utility bills. EdgeGrid is a technology platform that enables the energy transition for last-mile customers, such as households, small businesses, commercial building owners, and electric vehicle charging networks. It was founded in 2020 by…

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Qure.ai raises $40 million to expand its presence in US and Europe

Qure.ai, a healthtech startup that uses artificial intelligence to diagnose medical images, has secured $40 million in a round headed by Novo Holdings and HealthQuad. This round was also attended by MassMutual Ventures. The latest money will be used to expand the company’s global presence, particularly in the United States of America (USA) and Europe. In addition, the company plans to ramp up product development for critical care and community diagnostics. Qure.ai, founded in 2016 by Prashant Warrier and Dr. Pooja Rao, has developed technology that interprets X-rays and other…

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Instagram starts testing new feature to support social movements through hashtags

Instagram, which is owned by Meta, has revealed that it is testing a new feature that will allow users to discover and fund social causes directly through hashtags. The firm said it is developing a new feature to help consumers discover global and Instagram-based social movements, as well as opportunities to get involved. “We are rolling this out first to a handful of hashtags that are focused on popular and long-standing movements on Instagram and in the world, like #BlackLivesMatter, #womensrights and #climatecrisis,” the company said in a blogpost. “We…

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GAISA: An event acclaimed for providing insights into AI

The Global artificial intelligence summit and awards organized by the All India Council for robotics and automation to be held on September 14th and 15th 2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The GAISA event is acclaimed for its highly interactive sessions with industry experts and addresses the prominence of artificial intelligence in different industry verticals such as Healthcare, Agriculture, Education, Smart Cities, and Transportation. The event will be the largest global AI summit that allows AI practitioners to discuss the technology through its various use cases. The GAISA event provides…

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India might be building a super app for its farmers, combining weather, market updates, advisories and more in one app

The Indian government is seen to be working on a super app for farmers in the country, which would combine various important elements such as weather and market information, advisories for different zones, government initiatives, and more. This super app, according to the Economic Times, will merge many apps produced by several government departments under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. AgriMarket is one of these apps, which allows farmers to get the market price of commodities within 50 kilometres of their current location. Agriculture officers can use the…

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Instagram users may soon able to reply to Stories with images, voice messages

Instagram has enabled users to reply to stories. The feature is now available to all Android and iOS users around the world. According to reports, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform is working on two new ways to respond to Stories: one with images and the other with audio notes. These features are currently being developed and will be delivered soon, according to reports. Alessandro Paluzzi, a software developer known for discovering impending features on social media platforms like Instagram, provided the information. Paluzzi revealed screenshots of Instagram’s planned features. One of…

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Google Chrome rolls out new update with fix for critical security bug, users should download it immediately

If you’re using Google Chrome, you should upgrade it right now. Google has revealed that its Chrome browser contains a high-risk zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited by hackers. As a result, if the new version is not implemented, your data and the device on which the Chrome browser is installed may remain vulnerable to hacking. The fact that Google issued the latest version as an emergency update suggests that the browser’s security flaw is serious. Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 has been released for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with Google…

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Spacetech startup Pixxel raises $25 million from Radical Ventures, others

Pixxel, a spacetech business that provides Earth imaging technology, announced on Monday that it has raised $25 million in a fresh investment round headed by Radical Ventures of Toronto. Jordan Noone, creator of Embedded Ventures, Seraphim Space Investment, Lightspeed Partners, Blume Ventures, Sparta LLC, and Inventus Capital India were among the other investors in the round. The new funding will help the company speed up the production of its hyperspectral satellite constellation and provide newer artificial intelligence (AI)-powered insights, according to the company. Pixxel is a hyperspectral imaging startup founded…

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