New Delhi, January 5, 2024 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised alarm about the apprehensions felt by members of the Muslim and Arab communities working in the tech industry. Altman expressed his worry that individuals from these communities are hesitant to speak openly about their recent experiences due to the fear of potential retaliation and harm to their career prospects. In a post on the social media network X (formerly Twitter), Altman specifically addressed the challenges faced by Muslim and Arab, especially Palestinian, colleagues in the tech sector. He pointed…
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Microsoft’s Copilot Chatbot and AI Assistant Now Available on iOS and Android for Free
New Delhi | Updated Jan 03, 2024, 5:21 PM IST Microsoft has launched its revamped and enhanced Copilot chatbot and artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on both iOS and Android platforms. Previously known as Bing Chat, Copilot aims to provide real-time intelligent assistance, leveraging AI for tasks ranging from information retrieval to image creation. The app, available for free, integrates advanced language models such as GPT-4 and DALL-E3, offering users a powerful tool to enhance productivity, creativity, and skills. Microsoft Copilot, introduced on February 7, 2023, was initially a built-in feature…
Read MoreEarth Reaches Closest Point to the Sun, Offering Skywatchers a Treat
New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 16:02 IST By Science Desk The Earth, in its elliptical orbit around the Sun, reached its perihelion, the closest point to the star, on Wednesday. While technically, this event makes the Sun appear approximately three percent larger than average, the difference is imperceptible to the human eye. The precise time of perihelion occurred at 6:08 AM IST on January 3, marking the moment when the Earth is nearest to the fiery star in its annual revolution. The Earth’s orbit, being slightly elliptical rather…
Read MoreText Like Gen-Z: Decoding the 20 Hottest Social Media Abbreviations ATM
New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 11:06 IST Social media abbreviations gen z featured Navigating social media can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language, with acronyms and slang continually evolving. This guide aims to demystify the top 20 acronyms used by Gen-Z on today’s leading platforms. If you’ve ever wondered what ATP, FYP, or IYKYK mean, you’re in the right place. ATP (At This Point): Conveys a thought or opinion related to the current moment or situation. E.g., “ATP, I still have no idea what I’m doing for…
Read MoreWhatsApp Proactively Bans Over 71 Lakh Accounts in India within a Month for Policy Violations
Updated January 2, 2024 09:24 IST Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed that it banned over 71 lakh accounts in India during November 2023. The detailed account of these actions was provided in the monthly report under the IT Rules, 2021, published on January 1, 2024. In a proactive stance, the company had already banned 19,54,000 accounts before any user reported policy violations during the same period. WhatsApp, identifying Indian users through the +91 phone number prefix, adheres to the guidelines set forth in India’s IT Rules, 2021. The monthly report…
Read More5 iPhone Apps That Content Creators Should Be Using in 2024
Updated: January 2, 2024 08:33 IST iPhone apps Content creators are continually seeking ways to enhance their productivity, and with the ever-growing App Store, iPhone users have a plethora of tools at their disposal. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or just starting, here are five free iPhone apps curated to elevate your productivity and make the most out of your creative endeavors. Blackhole Splitter Blackhole Splitter is a dedicated app designed for iPads but works seamlessly on iPhones. This free app allows users to download public videos from various…
Read MoreISRO launches ‘Gaganyaan year’ with XPoSat, India’s eye in deep space
New Delhi | Updated: January 2, 2024 03:29 IST The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked the beginning of the new year with a triumphant launch of its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), aimed at studying X-ray polarisation and celestial sources such as black holes and neutron stars. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Monday morning, where ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C58, successfully placed the XPoSat into a precise circular orbit of 650 km after a 21-minute flight. The XPoSat is a…
Read MoreInternational Federation of ESports (IFES) Launches to Shape the Future of Global Esports
New Delhi | 30-12-2023 | Updated IST 19:25 PM IFES, the newly launched International Federation of ESports, is set to become the official global governing body for all esports affairs, shaping the future of the esports landscape. The federation’s mission includes fostering critical skills in children through innovative initiatives, such as hackathons and online gaming, to cultivate problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking in the younger generation. IFES is on a mission to develop esports infrastructure, operate academies, and offer top-tier education, emphasizing the celebration of the universality of global esports…
Read MoreGoogle Contemplates Layoffs of 30,000 Employees as AI Enhances Operational Efficiency
Google is reportedly considering laying off 30,000 employees in its ad sales division. The restructuring is a response to Google’s exploration of AI applications for operational efficiency, raising concerns about job security in human-centric roles. Sean Downey, head of ad sales for major accounts in the US, mentioned in a recent meeting that Google plans to reorganize its ad sales team but did not explicitly address the possibility of layoffs. The Information reported that the integration of AI is expected to significantly impact the operational aspects, leading to potential job…
Read MoreIndia to Ban URLs of 9 Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Indian Finance Ministry has issued a show cause notice to nine offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, urging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to block their URLs in India. The move comes in response to alleged non-compliance with India’s anti-money laundering laws. Notable exchanges affected include Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and Bitfenex. In a statement, the FIU disclosed that the action was part of a compliance drive against offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section…
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