TECHNOLOGY
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt starting AI firm to solve scientific challenges
Schmidt has hired two distinguished scientists -- Samuel Rodriques, founder of the Applied Biotechnology Laboratory at the Francis Crick Institute and Andrew White, a pioneer in the use of AI in chemistry -- to run the nonprofit initiative, reports Semafor.
AI with 95% accuracy can steal passwords by 'listening' to keystrokes: Study
According to the results published in the study by the US-based Cornell University, when the AI programme was activated on a nearby smartphone, it was able to accurately reproduce the typed password with a whopping 95 per cent accuracy.
X to soon let users tag timestamps for videos
A screenshot posted by Andrea Conway, a designer at X, suggests that the feature will allow users to attach specific timestamps to a post's description, allowing viewers to easily navigate to precise moments within a video.
50% of environmentalists abandoned Twitter after Musk’s takeover
In October 2022, Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion, which had previously served as the leading social media platform for environmental discourse.
Google's new feature to summarise entire articles for you using generative AI
Currently, the feature -- "SGE while browsing" is in the experiment phase.
Google introduces AI-based 'Memories' view for Photos
"We're introducing the new Memories view, a home for your memories that is automatically curated and organized with the help of AI," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. The company describes the new view as a "scrapbook-like timeline" that allows users to easily relive, customize and share their most memorable trips, celebrations and daily moments with their loved ones.
Krafton launches Indian Faction in Road To Valor: Empires
"Taking inspiration from the tapestry of India's rich culture and history, the Indian Faction is a collaborative masterpiece brought to life by the creativity of Krafton's India team and the expertise of their counterparts in South Korea," the South Korean video game developer said in a statement.
OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Bard spreading news-related misinformation: Report
The repeat audit of two leading generative AI tools by NewsGuard, a leading rating system for news and information websites, found an 80-98 per cent likelihood of false claims on leading topics in the news. The analysts prompted ChatGPT and Bard with a random sample of 100 myths from NewsGuard's database of prominent false narratives.
Embracing creativity and colour, realme introduces 1st purple design with realme 11x 5G
realme holds a deep affection for its fans and places significant value on the Indian market. As the brand celebrates five years of "Dare to leap," it proudly introduces the realme 11x 5G in a stunning new colour -- purple. This bold move comes as a part of the 828 Festival, a celebration of realme's commitment to its fans.
Apple to export ‘Make in India’ iPhone 15 faster than ever, production to begin
Sources close to the development told IANS that Apple aims to deliver locally-assembled iPhone 15 as soon as it is launched globally in the middle of next month, in order to narrow the launch-to-availability gap and increase its exports from India to other nations.
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