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Apple to take help of Shutterstock to train its AI model

9Apr

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Apple to take help of Shutterstock to train its AI model

[ad_1] Apple has entered into a partnership with Shutterstock, a stock photos and videos library, to utilize its data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The agreement suggests that Apple is making strides towards developing its proprietary foundation model. Despite previous speculations regarding the integration of Google's Gemini AI and Baidu's Ernie Bot (in China) into the iPhone 16 series for AI functionalities, it seems Apple's long-term strategy involves incorporating its own native AI model.Apple has partnered with Shutterstock Sources familiar with the matter, as cited by Reuters, revealed that Apple has inked a deal with Shutterstock to access its licensed data, encompassing images, videos, and music, for AI training purposes. Similar agreements have reportedl...

MWC 2024: Event to spotlight AI’s pivotal role in driving smartphone innovation

25Feb

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MWC 2024: Event to spotlight AI’s pivotal role in driving smartphone innovation

[ad_1] MWC 2024: The world's largest mobile phone fair, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, kicks off in Barcelona with a sharp focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to rejuvenate the smartphone industry amid declining sales. With 95,000 attendees and 2,400 exhibitors expected, the event aims to showcase the AI-powered innovations shaping the future of mobile technology.Phone manufacturers are poised to unveil cutting-edge AI features embedded in their latest handsets, with a particular emphasis on advanced photo editing, seamless online search, and enhanced user experience, reported AFP. Google and Samsung have recently introduced flagship devices boasting flashy AI capabilities, signaling a trend towards AI-driven smartphone development. The trend is expected to get a maj...

boAt and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh announce strategic partnership

2Feb

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boAt and Bollywood star Ranveer Singh announce strategic partnership

[ad_1] boAt, recognized as India's leading audio wearable brand and the second-largest globally, has entered into a significant collaboration with Bollywood figure Ranveer Singh. In a move that goes beyond conventional brand partnerships. Singh has not only become a part of the boAt family, but has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, assuming a crucial role as a key stakeholder in its future endeavors.This partnership looks to leverage Singh's entrepreneurial spirit and his keen understanding of the audio preferences of the younger generation. The investment serves as an endorsement of confidence in boAt's vision, contributing to the brand's growth in both the Indian and global markets. Aman Gupta, Co-founder, and CMO of boAt, emphasized the alignment between Singh's ene...

Pioneering AI artist says the technology is ultimately ‘limiting’, left her ‘burnt out’

15Jan

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Pioneering AI artist says the technology is ultimately ‘limiting’, left her ‘burnt out’

[ad_1] An artist who shook up the cultural world with a haunting female portrait created by artificial intelligence (AI) has decided she's had enough of the new technology for now. Working with AI to create art is ultimately "very frustrating and very limiting," Swedish-based artist and writer Supercomposite told AFP. For the moment, she has stopped working with AI and is writing a screenplay instead, saying her experience with AI art left her "burned out"."It creates this dopamine path in your brain. It's very addictive to keep pushing that button and getting these results," she said. Supercomposite created the red-cheeked, hollow-eyed woman called "Loab" in 2022 when she was testing out the new artistic possibilities offered by AI. Her posts on social media of Loab and about the proce...

POCO C65 smartphone launched on Flipkart; compelling prices backed by performance and style

18Dec

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POCO C65 smartphone launched on Flipkart; compelling prices backed by performance and style

[ad_1] POCO, a prominent technology brand, has officially launched its latest gadget, the Poco C65 smartphone, exclusively on Flipkart. Priced attractively at INR 7,499, INR 8,499, and INR 9,999 for the 4+128GB, 6+128GB, and 8+256GB variants respectively, the device boasts a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, emphasizing both style and exceptional performance. A special INR 1,000 discount is available with ICICI Debit/Credit cards/EMI transactions or an equivalent product exchange offer.The focus is on offering compelling features at an appealing price and POCO C65 does that. The smartphone features a sleek, precision-crafted design with a notch-free water-drop design and a stunning 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display for an immersive viewing experience. Setting itself apart, the POCO C65 display offer...

Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now

10Dec

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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now

[ad_1] John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy a copy of Street Sense, the local paper that covers issues related to the homeless and employs unhoused individuals as its vendors.Today, he's finding fewer people are walking around with spare change. Even well-meaning individuals who want to help are likely to pat their pockets and apologize, he said. “I would be out here for six or seven hours and wouldn't get more than $12 to $15,” said Littlejohn, 62, who was homeless for 13 years. “People are like, ‘I don't leave the house with cash.'” But just as technological shifts helped create the problem, further advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind in a cas...

Eighth edition of Global Technology Summit to begin in New Delhi from December 4

3Dec

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Eighth edition of Global Technology Summit to begin in New Delhi from December 4

[ad_1] The eighth edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held in New Delhi from December 4-6. The inaugural session of the Summit will begin with an address by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Global Technology Summit (GTS) is India's flagship event on geo-technology, co-hosted by the Policy Planning and Research Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India. The theme of this year's Summit is "Geopolitics of Technology," MEA said in the press release. More than 40 public sessions, keynote addresses, ministerial addresses, panel discussions, book launches, and other related events will be held during the Global Technology Summit (GTS). Speakers and participants including policymakers, industry experts, academics, technocrats and innovators f...

‘Technology is so advanced that it’s hard to distinguish between deepfakes and genuine footage’

27Nov

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‘Technology is so advanced that it’s hard to distinguish between deepfakes and genuine footage’

[ad_1] Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India Latha Reddy has said that deepfakes are becoming so advanced that it is hard even for an expert to distinguish between them and genuine footage.Asked about artificial intelligence and deep fakes, Reddy said that people must be careful with the use of artificial intelligence as there are some ethical boundaries that must not be crossed. Former Deputy NSA said that she has been an ardent advocate of how ethics should be combined with technology. In an interview with ANI, Latha Reddy said, "Well, I think it's very difficult because the technology of deep fakes is now becoming so advanced that it's very, very hard even for an expert to distinguish between what is really a deep fake and what is the genuine footage. And so I think we are...

Breakthrough! NASA’s laser: Deep space communication hits unprecedented distance

18Nov

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Breakthrough! NASA’s laser: Deep space communication hits unprecedented distance

[ad_1] NASA's groundbreaking Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has shattered records, achieving "first light" by successfully transmitting data via laser over an astounding distance of nearly 10 million miles (16 million km). This achievement, approximately 40 times farther than the Moon's distance from Earth, signals a transformative leap in deep space communication technology.DSOC Sets a New StandardPart of the recently launched Psyche spacecraft, the DSOC experiment utilised a near-infrared laser loaded with test data to communicate with the Hale Telescope at Caltech's Palomar Observatory in California. This milestone sets a new record for optical communications, positioning DSOC as a game-changing technology for deep space communication, according to NASA. First Li...

AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law

29Oct

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AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law

[ad_1] By Daniel Gervais, Vanderbilt University, and John Nay, Stanford University Tennesse, Oct 29 (The Conversation) Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons: humans, termed “natural persons,” and creations of the law, termed “artificial persons.” These include corporations, nonprofit organisations and limited liability companies (LLCs). Up to now, artificial persons have served the purpose of helping humans achieve certain goals. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. For example, people can pool assets in a corporation and limit their liability vis-à-vis customers or other persons who interact with the corporation. But a new type of artificial person is poised to enter the scene...