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Instagram suffers major global outage, users react
According to DownDetector, which monitors online outages, 44 per cent of users had issues with the app, 32 per cent had problems with the web version, and 24 per cent had issues with the server connection. People took to Twitter to report the problems they were facing with the app, including posting memes and GIFs.
Google to end Drive app support on Windows 8, 8.1
"To avoid service interruption, Windows users should upgrade to Windows 10 (64 bit) or higher before August 2023," Google said in a support page. The company further said that users of a 32-bit version of Windows can still access Google Drive through a browser.
Users can now create desktop shortcut for Google Password Manager
Also, Google Password Manager now has a dedicated home in Chrome on desktop which makes it easier for users to review their saved online credentials or change their password settings, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday. Currently only available on mobile, biometric authentication is coming soon to desktop.
OpenAI CEO meets Modi; PM says AI's potential for India's tech ecosystem vast
The Prime Minister reacted after meeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the national capital. "Thank you for the insightful conversation @sama. The potential of AI in enhancing India's tech ecosystem is indeed vast and that too among the youth in particular," PM Modi said in a tweet. "We welcome all collaborations that can accelerate.
Messenger to soon offer AI-generated sticker
During a company-wide meeting, Ahmad Al-Dahle, Meta's vice president of AI, said that the company will use its image generation model to allow users make stickers based on text prompts, reported The Verge on Friday. Before being made available to the public, employees will start testing this feature internally.
Apple Vision Pro headset not the one I want: Zuckerberg
During the companywide meeting, Zuckerberg said that Apple's device didn't introduce any major advancements in technology that Meta hadn't "already explored", reported The Verge on Friday. He also stated how Meta will be able to reach a larger user base due to the Quest 3 headset's lower pricing of $499 as compared to the Vision.
OpenAI CEO Altman discusses India's tech ecosystem with PM Modi
Altman, who also addressed students and others at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) earlier this week, said that he had a great conversation with Modi. "Great conversation with @narendramodi discussing India's incredible tech ecosystem and how the country can benefit from AI," Altman tweeted.
EU warns Zuckerberg to protect kids on Instagram or face 'heavy sanctions'
The warning came after reports emailed that Instagram's recommendation algorithms are allegedly promoting networks of pedophiles who commission and sell child sexual abuse content on the popular image sharing platform. The Wall Street Journal worked with researchers at Stanford University and the University.
Conversion through gaming app: 'Tech-savvy accused changing locations frequently'
The game -- 'Fortnite', which is similar to PUBG -- is allegedly brainwashing non-Muslim youth and motivating them to convert to Islam, the police said. The Ghaziabad Police, Lucknow Police and several other agencies are looking for Khan, who allegedly targeted minor children to convert them through the online gaming application at many places, including Maharashtra.
'Conversion via app case likely to be transferred to NIA'
The NIA team is already assisting the Uttar Pradesh police in the matter. The UP police had requested the assistance of the NIA in this case. "Since the connection between hardcore Islamic preachers Zakir Naik and Tariq Jameel has come to the fore, there is a high possibility of transferring the case to the NIA," said a source.
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