Tag: Social Media

Airchat: What is this new social media platform all about, how to use it and more
16Apr By adminNo Comments
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Airchat: What is this new social media platform all about, how to use it and more

[ad_1] Airchat, an emerging social media platform developed by Naval Ravikant, the founder of AngelList, and Brian Norgard, former Chief Product Officer at Tinder, is rapidly gaining traction on both iOS and Android app stores. Unlike conventional social apps, Airchat distinguishes itself by prioritising audio posts. Users engage with the platform primarily through short voice recordings, automatically transcribed into text upon playback. According to Ravikant, this emphasis on natural voice communication aims to foster genuine human connection, countering the notion perpetuated by text-based online interactions that people struggle to relate to one another.How to is Airchat different?While Airchat incorporates familiar social features like user following, feed scrolling, post reactions...
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X bans over 2 lakh Indian accounts for policy violations amid growing online content concerns
15Apr By adminNo Comments
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X bans over 2 lakh Indian accounts for policy violations amid growing online content concerns

[ad_1] In a recent disclosure, X, owned by Elon Musk, unveiled its monthly compliance report, shedding light on its stringent actions against policy violators in India. Between February 26 and March 25, the company took a decisive stance, banning over 213,000 accounts across the nation. These suspensions primarily stemmed from infringements related to the promotion of child sexual exploitation, dissemination of non-consensual nudity, and endorsements of terrorism on the platform.Strengthened Measures Against Harmful ContentThe report outlines a substantial figure, with 212,627 accounts flagged and banned during the specified timeframe for their involvement in circulating illegal and harmful content. Furthermore, X undertook measures against 1,235 accounts found guilty of promoting terro...
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Meta Leaders Say They’re Not Seeing AI Election Disinformation
10Apr By adminNo Comments
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Meta Leaders Say They’re Not Seeing AI Election Disinformation

[ad_1] Meta Platforms Inc. is under immense pressure to ensure that social media content created by artificial intelligence doesn't cause havoc with elections this year. The company's top leaders say they haven't seen that happen yet on their services.“So far, it's been very striking how little these tools have been used on a systemic basis to try to subvert or disrupt these elections,” Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, said at an event on the company's AI strategy in London on Tuesday.  There's still time for that to change. The rapid spread of AI tools capable of generating realistic images, videos or audio clips coincides with a key global election year, with about half the world's population headed to the polls in 2024. Experts fear that AI-generated content could misl...
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Deepfake, AI scams- Govt warns about fake ads on social media
9Apr By adminNo Comments
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Deepfake, AI scams- Govt warns about fake ads on social media

[ad_1] Social media platforms have observed a surge in counterfeit advertisements, as reported by various sources. The government has initiated collaborations with intermediaries to combat this escalating issue. Recently, a cautionary message was disseminated by the government to certain citizens, including a member associated with a prominent technology entity. The advisory warned individuals about the proliferation of fake advertisements potentially utilizing deepfake technology to perpetrate scams.Be very careful about what you see on social media The government's communication urged vigilance against fraudulent advertisements related to stock market activities, trading, and purportedly free tips disseminated through social media applications. It emphasized the possibility of perpetr...
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boAT thinks it’s better than Apple and wants you to think differently. Social media reacts
31Mar By adminNo Comments
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boAT thinks it’s better than Apple and wants you to think differently. Social media reacts

[ad_1] In the world of tech, where giants like Apple reign supreme, it takes courage for a smaller player to step up and challenge the status quo. That's precisely what Indian audio brand boAt did with its recent advertisement, sparking a heated debate on social media. The advertisement, shared on social media platforms X, featured boAt's earbuds alongside an Apple, with the caption "Think better" and a call to action: "Don't be a Fanboy, be a boAthead." It was a clear shot fired at Apple, aimed at encouraging consumers to rethink their loyalty to the tech giant. Also read: Top earbuds under Rs. 2000: A brief look at boat Airdopes Atom 8, pTron Bassbuds Duo and more Unsurprisingly, the ad garnered mixed reactions from social media users. Some praised boAt for its audacity and willingn...
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi warns against AI misuse, Jim Lee on AI creativity and more
29Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi warns against AI misuse, Jim Lee on AI creativity and more

[ad_1] AI roundup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies when it comes to users with untrained mindsets. In other news, the chief creative officer of DC Comics, Jim Lee revealed how AI is taking away the joy of creativity from an artist's mind. All this, and more in our AI roundup today.PM Modi warns against misuse of AIIn a conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, PM Modi highlighted the emerging AI risks and misuse by people who are not trained or skilled enough to use such powerful technologies. While talking about India's rapid AI adoption, the PM urged setting clear “dos and don'ts” for AI usage such as adding watermarks on AI-generated content to avoid misinformation via deepfakes, according to...
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot
29Mar By adminNo Comments
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot

[ad_1] Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its chatbot Grok.The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in the coming days, xAI said in a statement. The startup said one of the most notable improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math-related tasks. Seeking an alternative to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, Musk launched xAI last year to create what he said would be a "maximum truth-seeking AI".In December, the startup rolled out Grok for Premium subscribers of X.Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, days after the billionaire had sued OpenAI for allegedly...
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Make phones less distracting: Why you should stop texting your children at school
11Mar By adminNo Comments
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Make phones less distracting: Why you should stop texting your children at school

[ad_1] Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his economics and government classes:— “What did you get on your test?” — “Did you get the field trip form signed?” — “Do you want chicken or hamburgers for dinner tonight?”Clement has a plea for parents: Stop texting your kids at school.Parents are distressingly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media. But teachers say parents might not realize how much those struggles play out at school.One culprit? Mom and Dad themselves, whose stream-of-consciousness questions add to a climate of constant interruption and distraction from learning. Even when schools regulate or ban cellphones, it's hard for teachers to enfo...
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AINot good for society to make untested AI model public, advisory on AI not binding: Vaishnaw
5Mar By adminNo Comments
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AINot good for society to make untested AI model public, advisory on AI not binding: Vaishnaw

[ad_1] Social media firms and internet companies need to take the onus of their work, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday, asserting that no untested AI model can be made public as it is not good for society.The minister also said that the government advisory on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not binding but it apprises firms that they should make their AI models public only after testing. Deployment of AI models should be done responsibly, Vaishnaw said, adding, "It is important for citizen's safety, democratic process. Therefore, an advisory has been issued that any AI model should be properly tested before being made available. It is applicable on social media platforms (as well)." He was replying to a question on the government'...
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