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Google settles AI-related chip patent lawsuit that sought $1.67 billion

Google reached a settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit over chips in Massachusetts federal court. The settlement comes as closing arguments were scheduled to begin in Singular Computing's lawsuit. Singular claimed that Google incorporated its technology into processing units that support AI features in Google services.

UP Assembly to introduce speech recognition software

A tender has been issued for the development and procurement of the software and the entire process is being conducted through the e-tender portal. The new software is expected to bring a host of features aimed at facilitating a seamless and structured conduct of sessions within the assembly, a state government spokesman said.

Ektaa Kapoor Emmy-nently nostalgic about humble start of Balaji Telefims in dad Jeetendra's garage; chef Vikas Khanna, Shehnaz Gill show Insta love

The emotional acceptance speech in New York saw Ektaa Kapoor express gratitude to her mother, Shobha Kapoor, and reflect on Balaji Telefilms' beginnings in her father Jeetendra's garage.

ETtech Explainer: ChatGPT extends voice feature to free users; here’s how to use it

The company collaborated with professional voice actors to create each voice and used Whisper, its open-source speech recognition system, to transcribe spoken words into text.

What is London's Metropolitan Police doing to reduce shoplifting?

London's Metropolitan Police has turned to facial recognition technology to combat rising shoplifting incidents. The initiative, involving soliciting images of the 30 most prolific unidentified offenders, has identified 149 suspects, some with connections to serious criminal activities. The technology can match features against police mugshots in about a minute, aiding in building cases against identified suspects.

Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Inspiring speech ideas for students

As we commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, it is an opportune moment to reflect on his life and ideals. If you are delivering a speech on this occasion, consider discussing Gandhi's personal life, his role in India's struggle for independence, his global impact, the concept of non-violence, his advocacy for marginalized communities, and his enduring legacy.

Justin Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for the recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during a recent address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trudeau stated that the speaker of the House of Commons, who has since resigned, was solely responsible for the invitation and recognition of the man.

Sidelights of 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Tuesday's address is the Prime Minister's tenth consecutive Independence Day address to the nation. At the Red Fort, his address was preceded by a flag hoisting and flower showers from the sky by the Indian Air Force.

PM Modi's last Independence Day address before 2024 polls: timing, guests, and what to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give his 10th Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort on Tuesday, which will be his last before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Experts speculate that he may outline his vision for the years ahead and offer political messages. About 1,800 special guests from various walks of life, including 50 nurses and their families, have been invited, and a tight security blanket has been placed over Delhi for the celebration.

10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras part of I-Day security at Red Fort

Over 10,000 police personnel, anti-drone systems, and over 1,000 facial recognition cameras have been deployed to secure the Mughal-era Red Fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his message to the nation this Independence Day. The celebration is free of COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in two years, which has attracted a larger gathering and thus requires more security measures.

Use speech-to-text in Windows 10, 11 and Microsoft Word will write what you speak. Here’s how

With speech-to-text, you can dictate content instead of typing it manually. This is especially useful for those, who struggle with typing efficiency.

Open-sourcing Massively Multilingual Speech to preserve language diversity: Meta

The social media giant said that equipping machines with the ability to recognize and produce speech can make information accessible to many more people, including those who rely entirely on voice to access information.

Google building AI language model that supports 1,000 different languages

In November last year, the company announced its plans to create a language model supporting 1,000 of the world's most-spoken languages while also revealing its USM model.

Mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia By 2047: Finance Minister

The government also announced to establish 157 new nursing colleges will be in co-location with the existing 157 medical colleges established since 2014.

Footballing icon Chris Kamara opens up about speech apraxia that forced him quit Soccer

Footballer-turned-broadcaster Chris Kamara recently spoke about his speech apraxia diagnosis. He said that his speaking disorder made it hard for him to talk; hence, he had no choice but to quit the show Soccer Saturday.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

More than 33 years after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa ordering Muslims to kill him, Rushdie, 75, was stabbed onstage in front of a stunned and shocked audience at a tranquil literary institution in western New York State where he was about to speak at an event

BJP victory speech: These poll victories are recognition of pro-poor, pro active governance, says PM Modi

Microsoft closes on $16 billion acquisition of Nuance

Nuance Communications Inc. has been a pioneer in voice-based artificial intelligence technology and was instrumental in helping to power Apple's digital assistant Siri. The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company has since shifted its focus to health care.

On cusp of Biden speech, a state of disunity, funk and peril

Measures of happiness have hit a bottom, with fewer Americans saying they are very happy in the 2021 General Social Survey than ever before in five decades of asking them.

Indian entrepreneurs find recognition for dynamic work

Can a machine learn morality?

Joseph Austerweil, a psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tested the technology using a few simple scenarios. When he asked if he should kill one person to save another, the tech said he shouldn’t

Governments must check if Facebook really does scrap face recognition, Frances Haugen says

Facebook made the announcement on Tuesday, partly in response to growing scrutiny from regulators and legislators over user safety and abuses on its platforms. Activists have criticised faceprinting as a serious threat to privacy.

ICICI Lombard partners with Microsoft to automate audits of service calls

The deployment of Azure’s artificial tools has, among other things, allowed ICICI Lombard to improve the accuracy of its quality audits. According to Girish Nayak, ICICI Lombard’s chief technology officer, the use of cognitive intelligence technology will automate quality checks which will in turn make their service more efficient.