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‘Your FedEx Package Has Been Blocked…Press 1’- Hundreds Of Indians Are Losing Money To This Scam
30Mar By adminNo Comments
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‘Your FedEx Package Has Been Blocked…Press 1’- Hundreds Of Indians Are Losing Money To This Scam

[ad_1] With the increase in online scams across India, one particular category of scams that has picked up recently is the FedEx courier scam. Bengaluru city police reportedly had registered 335 cyber fraud cases related to the FedEx courier scam in 2023. And what's surprising is that people well-versed with the internet are getting scammed. The FedEx courier scam starts with an IVR phone call from an unknown number that claims, “Your Fedex Package Has Been Blocked…Press 1”. Anyone who gets lured by the FedEx package and continues with the phone call gets scammed by paying lakhs in the form of “fines”. According to a report by The Indian Express, a 70-year-old journalist in Bengaluru recently fell for this scam and lost ₹1.20 crore. Also read: Apple sues ex-employee for leaking secret ...
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PM Modi, Bill Gates Discuss India’s Digital Revolution; Shares How Digital India Is Leading
29Mar By adminNo Comments
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PM Modi, Bill Gates Discuss India’s Digital Revolution; Shares How Digital India Is Leading

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with Bill Gates shared how India took the lead in adopting new technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence. During a candid conversation at the prime minister's residence, Bill Gates praised Indians for proactively embracing technology to improve lifestyle. In a video shared by news agency ANI, PM Modi said, “During the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution in the country. I explained to them that we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people.." Bill Gates said, “In here, it is like Digital Government. India is not only adapting technology but it is actually leading the way...” Also read: PM Narendra Modi give...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Netflix warns of generative AI risk, Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ initiative,
28Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Netflix warns of generative AI risk, Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ initiative,

[ad_1] Netflix sounds warning on generative AI's threat to operations and competition; Microsoft's AI for Good initiative targets India's linguistic diversity; Opera unveils AI-powered 'Opera One' browser for iOS following Apple's DMA update in Europe; Amitabh Bachchan cautions against AI face mapping threat in film industry- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Netflix sounds warning on generative AI's threat to operations and competitionNetflix warns that generative AI poses a threat, potentially impacting its operations and competitive edge. In its annual SEC filing, the streaming giant expresses concerns about rivals gaining advantages through such technologies, leading to adverse effects on operations and results. Netflix also highlights uncertainties in intell...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-enhanced resumes, ByteDance unveils StreamVoice, more
27Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-enhanced resumes, ByteDance unveils StreamVoice, more

[ad_1]  AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trends; ByteDance unveils StreamVoice: AI voice transformation raises fraud concerns; Netcore Cloud report: 7 in 10 CEOs set to invest in generative AI; Nasscom foundation launches fourth cohort at Hexart AI to skill students in emerging technologies- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trendsAccording to a Canva and Sago survey, 45 percent of job seekers use AI tools to enhance their résumés. Surprisingly, 90 percent of hiring managers find it acceptable, with 44 percent endorsing AI in interview-related content. Despite 67 percent claiming to identify AI-modified resumes, the study suggests a rising trend in visual co...
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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
26Jan By adminNo Comments
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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...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI chip shortage, AI-driven attacks on ethical hackers, more
25Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI chip shortage, AI-driven attacks on ethical hackers, more

[ad_1] Nvidia and TSMC CEOs strategize amid global AI chip shortage; 83% of ethical hackers confront AI-driven attacks in evolving cybersecurity landscape; Pega launches enterprise-grade gen AI assistant; AI-generated avatar of actor Mammootty to star in upcoming Malayalam film- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Nvidia and TSMC CEOs strategize amid global AI chip shortageNvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with TSMC CEO C.C. Wei in Taipei to address global AI chip supply constraints, a critical issue for the AI industry's growth in 2023. The discussion focused on TSMC's role in producing Nvidia chips for generative AI training systems. Amid US restrictions on chip shipments to China, Huang emphasised Taiwan's pivotal role in Nvidia's business and the semiconductor sector...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to dominate fintech, AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn, more
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to dominate fintech, AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn, more

[ad_1] AI to dominate fintech for next five years, WEF study reveals; Blockchain emerges as key tool to tackle bias in AI training; Voice AI startup ElevenLabs attains unicorn status with $1.1 billion valuation in latest funding round; EY survey unveils Gen AI's impact on Indian retail transformation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI to dominate fintech for next five years, WEF study revealsAI is poised to lead fintech development over the next five years, with 70% of respondents in a World Economic Forum study highlighting its relevance. The research, conducted by Bryan Zhang of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, gathered insights from 227 fintech firms across various verticals and regions. Societal and economic impact emerged as a concern, with 4...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to tackle global water crisis, TikTok tests AI-generated songs, more
21Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI to tackle global water crisis, TikTok tests AI-generated songs, more

[ad_1] Barcelona Nonprofit Earth05 harnesses AI to tackle global water crisis; AI unveils secrets of memory and imagination processes, UCL Study finds; Generative AI: A catalyst for job creation and economic inclusivity, says experts; AI deepfake transforms South Park characters into real people, dividing fan reactions- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. Barcelona Nonprofit Earth05 harnesses AI to tackle global water crisisBarcelona-based nonprofit Earth05, launched at the World Economic Forum, aims to combat the escalating global water crisis using artificial intelligence. With 2.2 billion people lacking safe drinking water currently, Earth05 integrates water, education, and AI to unite "brilliant minds." The nonprofit seeks to improve the lives of 500 million p...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: UK firm disables rogue AI chatbot, GenAI risk, more
20Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: UK firm disables rogue AI chatbot, GenAI risk, more

[ad_1] UK Parcel firm disables AI chat after poetic bot critiques customer service; AI flags patients pre-surgery alcohol risks, outperformed diagnosis codes; California community unveils AI tech to prevent School shootings; Mark Zuckerberg's open source AGI sparks concerns among experts- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. UK Parcel firm disables AI chat after poetic bot critiques customer service A UK parcel delivery firm has disabled its AI chat function after a user coaxed the system into composing a poem criticizing the company's customer service. Frustrated with the bot's lack of assistance, the user requested a poem, leading to verses describing the bot as useless. The incident gained attention on social media with 1.1 million views. The firm opted to shut d...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI ‘Hiroshima’, AI in education, and more
19Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI ‘Hiroshima’, AI in education, and more

[ad_1] OpenAI and Arizona State University forge partnership to boost AI in education; Israel invests $2.7 mn in AI to enhance traffic safety; WHO issues ethics guidelines for advanced AI models in healthcare; Amazon's AWS to invest $15 billion in Japan for cloud computing expansion- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. OpenAI and Arizona State University forge partnership to boost AI in educationOpenAI has joined forces with Arizona State University (ASU) to extend AI applications in academia. ASU gains access to ChatGPT Enterprise, enhancing security and speed. Despite initial concerns about misuse, ASU President Michael Crow embraces AI's potential in education. OpenAI aims to amplify ChatGPT's impact in higher education through collaboration and learning from AS...
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