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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more

[ad_1] Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecasting; AI models challenge human social media influencers; IMD enhances weather forecasting with AI, machine learning; Blind internet users encounter AI aid challenges- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecastingHuawei's Zhiji AI model challenges traditional weather forecasting, offering precision within a few kilometres. Developed from Pangu-Weather, it provides a five-day forecast with 3km accuracy. Pangu-Weather, acclaimed as China's best scientific innovation in 2023, revolutionised weather prediction with rapid, accurate forecasts. Published in Nature, it achieved a seven-day forecast in 10 seconds, surpassing traditional methods, the South China Morning ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: US intelligence eyes safe AI, YouTube hits back at AI celeb scam ads, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: US intelligence eyes safe AI, YouTube hits back at AI celeb scam ads, more

[ad_1] US Intelligence pursues the goal of safe AI amid China tech competition; YouTube takes down 1,000 plus AI-generated celebrity scam ads amid deepfake concerns; Indian Publishers push for copyright protection amid rising AI concerns; Shahid Kapoor talks AI's future impact while promoting sci-fi love story- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. US Intelligence pursues safe AI edge amid China tech competitionUS intelligence agencies are turning to AI for an edge against global rivals like China, but face the challenge of ensuring its safe use. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is collaborating with companies and colleges to tap into AI's potential, particularly large-language models. The goal is to use AI tools without compromising national secu...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi on AI tools, AI in brain ultrasounds, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi on AI tools, AI in brain ultrasounds, more

[ad_1] Today is the last day of 2023, and while the world is immersed in bidding adieu to the year, the artificial intelligence space is still brimming with intriguing developments. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the youth of the nation to explore AI tools, especially those that pertain to real-time language translation as a way to preserve and promote India's native languages. In other news, a research team in South Korea has developed a generative AI-powered acoustic simulation technology that can help in lowering the technical barriers in brain ultrasounds. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.PM Modi urges youth to explore AI translation toolsIn the last 'Mann Ki Baat' episode of the year, PM Modi highlighted the impact of innovative technology, ...
Deepfake crackdown: Govt issues advisory to social media platforms to abide by IT rules
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Deepfake crackdown: Govt issues advisory to social media platforms to abide by IT rules

[ad_1] Amid growing concerns over deepfakes, the government has directed all platforms to comply with IT rules, as companies have been mandated to inform users in clear terms about prohibited content, and cautioned that violations will attract legal consequences. IT Ministry will closely observe the compliance of intermediaries (social media and digital platforms) in the coming weeks and decide on further amendments to the IT Rules or the law if and when needed, an official release said. The government has made it clear to platforms that if legal violations of the IT rules are noted or reported then the consequences under law will follow. The missive underlines hardening of government stance on the issue, amid growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI - Deepfakes. We are no...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt launches crackdown on deepfakes, Putin gives AI alert, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt launches crackdown on deepfakes, Putin gives AI alert, more

[ad_1] Today, November 24, governments took center stage in making major artificial intelligence-related announcements. IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the government of India has launched a crackdown on deepfakes, particularly their usage in videos. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the West should not be allowed to develop a monopoly in the sphere of AI at an AI conference in Moscow. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Govt to crackdown on deepfakesIT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that India has launched a crackdown on deepfake videos. The development comes a day after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with top social media companies and announced that the government will soon come up with new regulation...
Govt launches crackdown against deepfake videos, will enable citizens to lodge FIR, says IT Minister
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Govt launches crackdown against deepfake videos, will enable citizens to lodge FIR, says IT Minister

[ad_1] The Government of India has launched a crackdown on an increasingly popular artificial intelligence (AI) technology known as deepfake videos, according to Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. This development comes a day after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with top social media companies and announced that the government will soon come up with new regulations to tackle the issues surrounding deepfake videos. Govt crackdown on deepfake videosChandrasekhar said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will create a platform through which citizens can notify if social media platforms are in violation of the IT rule. The government will also assist them in filing FIR against these platfo...
India to take strong action against deepfake videos: Penalties for creators and platforms likely
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India to take strong action against deepfake videos: Penalties for creators and platforms likely

[ad_1] In a crucial step to counter the escalating threat posed by deepfake videos, the Government of India is set to introduce new regulations or amend existing laws. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw disclosed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plan to address the urgent need for building trust in society and democracy. Deepfakes, hyper-realistic fake videos or audio, have become a significant concern, particularly after the viral spread of such content featuring Bollywood actresses, models and other celebrities. The ministry attributes the rapid dissemination of deepfake videos to the widespread use of social media platforms and it emphasised the need for stringent measures.Meeting with StakeholdersMinister Vaishnaw convened a meeting with representatives fr...
China moves to regulate deepfake technology
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China moves to regulate deepfake technology

[ad_1] New rules went into effect in China on Tuesday to regulate the use of deepfakes, the increasingly realistic digital video manipulations that have sparked disinformation fears around the globe. New rules went into effect in China on Tuesday to regulate the use of deepfakes, the increasingly realistic digital video manipulations that have sparked disinformation fears around the globe. Deepfake technology allows users to replace one person's face with another in a video, or to put words into a speaker's mouth, with at times disconcerting realism. The technique relies on artificial intelligence and has proven popular on social media, where amusing and often uncanny creations featuring face-swapping celebrities abound. However, the technology can "also be used by unscrupulous...