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Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips
21Mar By adminNo Comments
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Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips

[ad_1] Meta's text-based social media app, Threads, is stepping up its game by introducing a new feature that brings it closer in functionality to X (formerly Twitter). Starting March 19, users in the US now have access to trending topics within the Threads app, similar to the trending tab on X. With the rollout of this feature, Threads aims to compete against the likes of X and Bluesky Social in the race to become the top microblogging platform.Trending Topics feature on ThreadsUsers can now explore trending topics in the "Trending Now" section of the Threads app, accessible from both the Search tab and the For You page. While the feature is currently limited to displaying five trending topics, it provides users with a more dynamic and real-time browsing experience, reported androidcen...
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How Indian tech savvy consumers are creating superstars in the consumer tech market
21Mar By adminNo Comments
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How Indian tech savvy consumers are creating superstars in the consumer tech market

[ad_1] If you are a modern Indian consumer, chances are, you're reading this article on your mobile phone as you relax in the back of an Ola, or on a laptop, while you catch a break from work. Today's Indian consumer demands much more than his/ her needs met. He/ she wants luxury, entertainment, and quality experiences while shopping or making payments.That's why in the vast landscape of consumer technology, emerging markets like India stand out as a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, with a plethora of startups disrupting traditional industries and attracting significant funding. Also Read: What we know so far about the rumoured Apple smart ring and is wearable tech worth it? The combination of a higher disposable income and digital adoption are the driving force for India's consumer ...
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Google hit with 250-mn-euro French fine in news copyright fight
21Mar By adminNo Comments
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Google hit with 250-mn-euro French fine in news copyright fight

[ad_1] French regulators said Wednesday they were fining Google 250 million euros ($272 million) for breaching commitments on paying media companies for reproducing their content online and for using their material for its AI chatbot without telling them. Google had made commitments in 2022 to negotiate fairly with French news organisations, a year after the Competition Authority hit the US tech giant with a 500-million-euro fine over the long-running dispute. Organisations representing French magazines and newspapers -- as well as Agence France-Presse (AFP) -- had lodged a case with the regulator in 2019. Also read: iPhone 16 is set to redefine smartphone design with smaller bezels and larger displays, reveals report. Under its commitments, the US tech giant has to provide news group...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more
17Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more

[ad_1] The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populations; US hosts first military AI conference with global allies; Israeli startup harnesses AI for antibody discovery; AR Rahman advocates AI as tool for music enhancement, not job displacement- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populationsAI scams proliferate, preying on vulnerable demographics, notably via social media ads. Complaints to the FTC spiked, rising from 2 to 14 in a year, mirroring the surge in generative AI tools. While seemingly modest, these figures hint at a larger issue. Victims recount losses, such as one who lost life savings to a deepfake Elon Musk promoting a fake Tesla investment scheme on YouTube, according to a Bloomberg report.  Als...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI Guv urges vigilance against AI threat, panel explores AI ethics, more
15Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: RBI Guv urges vigilance against AI threat, panel explores AI ethics, more

[ad_1] RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das urges financial vigilance amidst AI cyber threats; panel explores AI ethics; AI system may aid future Alzheimer's drug synthesis; AI powered offline phone revolutionises access for visually impaired- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. RBI governor urges financial vigilance amidst AI cyber threatsRBI Governor  Shaktikanta Das warns of AI's impact on financial cybersecurity at RBI Ombudsman Conference. He urges institutions to safeguard customer data amidst technological advancements. Das stresses the role of data analytics in enhancing service and calls for preemptive measures against fraud. Emphasising cybersecurity's criticality, he urges prompt vulnerability rectification to maintain consumer trust, PTI reported.  Also read: C...
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