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TechnoXian World Robotics Championship 2024 Concludes with Record-Breaking Success

Date: 28th August 2024 Location: Noida Indoor Stadium, Delhi NCR Summary: 50+ countries participated, making TechnoXian 2024 the largest robotics event globally. Over 50,000 participants from 5,000 schools and colleges showcased groundbreaking innovations. 14 competitive categories, including RoboSoccer, Drone Racing, and BotsCombat, captivated audiences. INR 5.0 million in prizes awarded to the brightest robotics talents. The event concluded with a grand award ceremony and keynote speeches from distinguished guests.   Noida, Delhi NCR, August 28, 2024 – The 8th season of the TechnoXian World Robotics Championship, hosted by the All…

NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-9 Launch to Prioritize and Fix Boeing Starliner Issues

New Delhi | Updated 08-08-2024, 12:03 PM NASA postpones SpaceX Crew-9 mission from August 18th to “no earlier than” September 24th. Delay allows for further analysis and resolution of issues with Boeing’s Starliner. Starliner’s propulsion system problems extend its stay at the ISS, raising safety concerns.   NASA announced on Tuesday a month-long postponement of the upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), citing the need for further analysis of issues plaguing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft currently docked at the station. Originally slated for August 18th, the Crew…

Women-Focused Coto App Launches Live Consultations with AI-Powered Matching

New Delhi | Updated 08-08-2024, 11:34 AM Coto app introduces live expert consultations on mental health, relationships, astrology, and more. AI-powered matching technology connects users with relevant experts for personalized guidance. The app’s “Pay Only When Happy” policy ensures user satisfaction and encourages seeking help without financial risk.   The social community app designed exclusively for women, coto, is expanding its offerings with the introduction of live expert consultations. Building on its existing foundation of over 7,000 communities and 1 million conversations, coto now enables users to connect directly with…

Nvidia Working on AI for Videos, Scrapped Netflix and YouTube Despite Concerns Raised by Employees

New Delhi | Updated 06-08-2024, 02:20 PM Nvidia is developing an AI model named ‘Cosmos’ for video content. The company scraped data from Netflix and YouTube to train the model, raising legal and ethical concerns. Nvidia asserts its practices comply with copyright laws, despite employee apprehensions.   Nvidia is reportedly developing an advanced AI model capable of understanding and generating video content. According to an exclusive investigation by 404 Media, the AI chip maker has scraped vast amounts of data from sources including Netflix and YouTube to train its AI…

TechnoXian World Robotics Championship 2024: Setting New Records in Innovation and Competition

New Delhi | Updated 06-08-2024, 11:27 AM   Teams from 50+ countries to participate. Record-breaking 50,000 participants from 5,000 schools and colleges. 14 categories of robotics challenges with INR 5.0 million in awards.   The much-anticipated TechnoXian World Robotics Championship 2024 is set to take place from August 24th to 27th at Noida Stadium, drawing global attention with teams from over 50 countries participating. This year marks a historic milestone with 50,000 participants hailing from 5,000 schools and colleges, establishing a new world record for participation. TechnoXian 2024 will feature…

Elon Musk Reignites Legal Battle Against Sam Altman’s OpenAI

New Delhi | Updated 06-08-2024, 10:51 AM Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of prioritizing profits over public good. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate OpenAI’s licensing agreement with Microsoft. Musk previously withdrew a similar lawsuit in June without explanation.   Elon Musk has reignited a legal battle against OpenAI, the company he co-founded in 2015, and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, accuses OpenAI of prioritizing profits and commercial interests over the public good. Musk alleges that once…

Google is a Monopolist: US Judge Amit Mehta Issues Historic Judgment in Search Antitrust Case

New Delhi | 06-08-2024, 10:43 AM A federal judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in search and text advertising markets. The decision marks a major regulatory milestone, the first anti-monopoly ruling against a tech giant in decades. Google plans to appeal the decision, citing recognition of its superior search engine quality.   In a landmark decision, US District Court Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search and text advertising markets. This judgment marks a significant regulatory moment, being the first anti-monopoly…

OpenAI Has Developed a Tool to Detect and Mark AI Writing, You May Never Get to Use It

New Delhi | Updated 05-08-2024 OpenAI’s tool can detect AI-generated text with 99.9% effectiveness. The tool has been ready for a year but remains unreleased to attract and retain users. Concerns include complexity, risk factors, and the potential misuse of the tool if widely available.   OpenAI’s ChatGPT can write, rewrite, and paraphrase any text prompted to it, saving time for many but raising concerns about its use for cheating, particularly in educational settings. Since its inception, ChatGPT has sparked widespread debate about its potential for misuse. However, OpenAI has…

Meta’s AI Finds a Home: India Now Largest Market as Q2 Revenue Hits $39.1 Billion

New Delhi | Updated 03-08-2024, 01:19 PM Meta’s Q2 revenue hits $39.1 billion, with a 22% year-over-year increase. India becomes Meta’s largest market for AI usage, particularly on WhatsApp. Meta expands AI assistant to seven new languages, including Hindi, and sees growth in its Threads platform.   India has emerged as Meta’s largest market for AI usage, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. This milestone highlights the rapid adoption of AI technology in India and Meta’s growing presence in the country. “We are seeing particularly promising…

Chandrayaan-3 Success Boosts Startup Interest in Indian Space Sector: Former ISRO Scientist

New Delhi | Updated 03-08-2024, 12:51 PM ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission sparks startup interest in Indian space sector, says ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa and Narayanan launch Vaanam Space Tech Accelerator to support space startups. Vaanam aims to nurture startups with expertise and funding, evaluating six startups this year.   The successful Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO has ignited a wave of interest among startups aiming to enter the Indian space sector, according to former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. This enthusiasm was evident at the launch of the…