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5 things about AI you may have missed today: US restricted AI chip exports to China, US Congress bans Microsoft’s Copilot and more
30Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: US restricted AI chip exports to China, US Congress bans Microsoft’s Copilot and more

[ad_1] U.S enhances restrictions on AI chip exports to China; US Congress enforces ban on Microsoft's AI Copilot for staff usage; CPI(M) introduces AI anchor 'Samata' for upcoming Lok Sabha elections; NYC to pilot AI gun scanners in the subway; All this, and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. U.S enhances restrictions on AI chip exports to ChinaThe Biden administration tightens export rules on AI chips to China, aiming to hinder Beijing's access to advanced technology for national security reasons. The updated regulations, spanning 166 pages, now extend restrictions to laptops containing such chips. The Commerce Department plans ongoing revisions to strengthen measures against technology shipments to China, according to a report by Reuters.  Also read: OpenAI unveils ‘Voic...
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US Congressmen Announce Creation Of Hindu Caucus
20Dec By adminNo Comments
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US Congressmen Announce Creation Of Hindu Caucus

[ad_1] Republican lawmaker Pete Sessions it is a step towards recognising the voice of Hindu-American communityWashington: Republican lawmakers Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanim on Tuesday announced the inauguration of a Congressional Hindu Caucus to protect the interests of this religious minority and raise their issues in the US Congress.Originally established during the 115th Congress, the caucus continues its pivotal role in forging a vital connection between the Hindu-American community and policymakers, a media release said on Tuesday."The inauguration of the Congressional Hindu Caucus marks a significant step towards recognising and amplifying the voice of the Hindu-American community in our nation's capitol. We are committed to addressing their concerns, celebrating their contribu...
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Proposed US bill to charge fees from large apps should be adopted in India, says COAI
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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Proposed US bill to charge fees from large apps should be adopted in India, says COAI

[ad_1] Telecom operators want the government to adopt a bill, similar to a proposal in the US Congress, that would make large internet apps contribute to infrastructure costs to help lower broadband costs for consumers, a senior industry official said.A bill sponsored by US Senators Markwayne Mullin, Mark Kelly and Mike Crapo in US Congress last month aimed at lowering broadband costs for consumers proposed a direction to telecom regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to mandate social media platforms, streaming services apps, cloud computing service providers like WhatsApp, YouTube, Netflix, Google etc to contribute to universal fund that is used for building networks. The proposed bill named, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, has classified social media pl...
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Indian-American National Security Expert Running For US Congress
6Dec By adminNo Comments
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Indian-American National Security Expert Running For US Congress

[ad_1] Krystle Kaul was born and raised in Long Island, New York.Washington: Krystle Kaul, an Indian-origin foreign policy and national security expert with roots in Kashmir, has announced that she will run for the US House of Representatives from a Congressional district in Virginia with a focus on core issues like public safety, education and healthcare.Kaul, if elected in 2024, would be only the second Indian-American woman to be elected to the House of Representatives after Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.Pramila Jayapal's sister Susheela Jayapal has also thrown her hat in the race to the Congress from the third Congressional District of Oregon.Both Kaul and Susheela Jayapal, from the Democratic Party, will have to win the party's primary next year to bag the party's nomination for the...
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OpenAI sees a future of AI ‘superpowers on demand’
16Nov By adminNo Comments
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OpenAI sees a future of AI ‘superpowers on demand’

[ad_1] ChatGPT maker OpenAI moved to entice developers with lower prices and the ability to easily tailor artificial intelligence "agents" to help with anything from laundry advice to contract negotiations.Dreams of the benefits of generative AI -- along with fears of the technology's risks -- have been hot topics in the tech world since ChatGPT made its blockbuster debut a year ago. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. "We will be able to do more, to create more, and to have more," Open AI chief executive Sam Altman told developers at a gathering in San Francisco."As intelligence is integrated everywhere, we will all have superpowers on demand."More than 2 million developers are building on the OpenAI platform, while more than 100 million people use ChatGPT weekly, according to the S...
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AI in Washington’s crosshairs but consensus far from certain
16May By adminNo Comments
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AI in Washington’s crosshairs but consensus far from certain

[ad_1] U.S. lawmakers are grappling with what guardrails to put around burgeoning artificial intelligence, but months after ChatGPT got Washington's attention, consensus is far from certain. Interviews with a U.S. senator, congressional staffers, AI companies and interest groups show there are a number of options under discussion. The debate will be in focus on Tuesday when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes his first appearance before a Senate panel. Some proposals focus on AI that may put people's lives or livelihoods at risk, like in medicine and finance. Other possibilities include rules to ensure AI isn't used to discriminate or violate someone's civil rights. Another debate is whether to regulate the developer of AI or the company that uses it to interact with consumers. And OpenAI, th...
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5 Indian-Americans In Race For US Congress’s Midterm Elections
5Nov By adminNo Comments
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5 Indian-Americans In Race For US Congress’s Midterm Elections

[ad_1] The midterm elections will have a significant impact on the direction of the nation.Washington: Five prominent Indian-American politicians are in the race for the US House of Representatives when the country goes for its midterm polls on November 8.If the pollsters and opinions of political pundits are to be believed, Indian-American candidates are likely to have a 100 per cent strike rate for the House of Representatives.The four incumbents - Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal - are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic Party.Adding to the so-called Samosa Caucus of Indian-Americans in the House of Representatives would be the entrepreneur and businessman Shri Thanedar, who is seeking his election from the 13th Congressional District ...
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