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NASA warns of potential planet-sized asteroid impact: There's 72% chance of Earth collision on this date
NASA's hypothetical exercise reveals a 72% chance of a potentially hazardous asteroid hitting Earth, highlighting gaps in Earth's preparedness. The exercise, attended by representatives from various agencies, assessed Earth's ability to respond to such threats. Key gaps include decision-making processes and readiness for space missions. NASA's DART mission confirmed the ability to change an asteroid's trajectory, and NEO Surveyor, launching in 2028, aims to discover hazardous objects early. This exercise underscores the importance of preparedness for potential asteroid impacts.
Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
Perplexity AI, an AI startup, is under Amazon's review for scraping content. The company faces allegations of plagiarism and generating fake quotes. The CEO defended the practices, emphasizing proper source crediting. Perplexity AI's use of AWS servers is also under scrutiny.
Amid NEET sloganeering, President Murmu urges Opposition to rise above politics, work on solution
President Droupadi Murmu addressed Parliament on NEET UG-2024 irregularities, emphasizing the need for a non-partisan approach to resolve paper leaks. She assured that the ongoing CBI investigation would establish accountability. Murmu also reflected on the 1970s Emergency as a dark chapter in history, stressing the importance of transparency in government exams.
SoftBank to back AI startup Perplexity at $3 billion valuation
SoftBank's AI investments, especially in Perplexity AI at $3 billion, signify a strategic shift towards innovative technologies, including the 'answer engine' concept, amidst Masayoshi Son's ambitious AI vision.
Moscow summarizes the results of the first BRICS tourism forum
The BRICS Tourism Forum in Moscow facilitated collaboration and the formation of the BRICS Tourism Working Group to enhance sustainable tourism among member countries, showcasing the growth potential of the tourism sector.
Optimistic despite short term bumps: Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside
Freshworks CEO Woodside outlines the company's revenue distribution, with significant contributions from the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, highlighting plans for further market expansion in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa.
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Multiple AI companies bypassing web standard to scrape publisher sites, licensing firm says
Perplexity likely bypassed web crawler blocks via the Robots Exclusion Protocol, as reported by Wired, using analytics to track AI traffic.
Master Your English Skills: How to ace the TOEFL Test for foreign admissions
Indian students aiming to study abroad must demonstrate readiness for academic success in English-speaking environments through TOEFL iBT test. ETS India is running TOEFL India Contest and TOEFL UK India Scholarships to motivate students.
AI search startup Genspark raises $60 million in seed round to challenge Google
The funding is led by Singapore-based fund Lanchi Ventures and valued the startup, currently without revenue, at $260 million. Lanchi Ventures, formerly BlueRun Ventures China, rebranded last year to distance itself from its Silicon Valley origin BlueRun Ventures.
Welcome to the era of the AI smartphone
Apple and Google are set to release major software updates this fall, focusing on reinventing smartphones with artificial intelligence. Apple announced enhancements to iOS 18, including a revamped Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. Google introduced Gemini Nano, an AI assistant for Pixel phones. Both companies are aiming to improve messaging capabilities between iPhones and Androids.
WWDC 2024: From new iOS 18 customisations to ChatGPT integration, here's what Apple has announced
At the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple introduced significant updates across its software lineup, emphasizing new AI capabilities. The highlight was "Apple Intelligence," a suite of AI-driven features enhancing Siri and integrating more deeply into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2.0. These updates include advanced customization options, enhanced app functionalities, and improved user experiences across all Apple devices.
Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhone, unveils Apple Intelligence
At its annual developer conference on Monday, Apple revealed a partnership with OpenAI to integrate the startup's generative AI technology and ChatGPT chatbot into its devices, the iPhone maker announced.
Apple WWDC 2024 AI live stream: Where and how to watch the event online?
Apple's WWDC 2024, starting tonight, will focus on software updates rather than new hardware. Key announcements include iOS 18 with AI features like Smart Recap and improved Siri, watchOS 11 with advanced health features, macOS 15 with AI-driven enhancements, and visionOS 2.0 for AR capabilities. The event will also introduce Apple Intelligence, a new AI system, and updates to apps like Settings, Control Centre, Messages, Photos, and Mail.
Apple WWDC 2024: From AI-based Siri upgrades to custom emoji options; what to expect from iOS 18 ?
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, AI is set to take center stage. Apple plans to integrate generative AI across its operating systems, enhancing features in iOS, macOS, and more. Siri will see significant updates, becoming more conversational and capable of controlling app functions. New AI-driven features, such as voice memo transcriptions, automated message replies, and advanced photo editing, will be introduced.
Battlestar Galactica Reboot: Will the Sam Esmail movie ever release?
The journey of the "Battlestar Galactica" franchise has seen significant ups and downs. The original 1978 series struggled to establish itself amid comparisons to "Star Wars" and other sci-fi classics.
Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?
Google AI Overviews, utilizing generative AI, presents search answers with a mix of reputable and commercial sources. Experts raise concerns about accuracy and clarity in medical responses, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation and reliance on trusted sources.
Nifty looks poised for a bullish run next month. Here’s why
History suggests that whenever FIIs have net withdrawn for 10 or more consecutive days, as a ripple effect, the Indian markets fall. It’s worth mentioning, whenever FIIs have withdrawn for 10 or more days and the Nifty50 index managed to remain stable, it has delivered an average one month forward return of 2.53%.
After decades, Francis Ford Coppola's opus 'Megalopolis' finally debuts at Cannes
With "Megalopolis," the Oscar-winning director of "The Godfather" is in the running for the Palme d'Or for the first time since "Apocalypse Now" netted him the top prize in 1979.
These AI-powered features will make Gmail incredible. Know about 'Summersize', 'Q&A' and 'Contextual smart reply' features
More than 1.8 billion people worldwide use Google's signature email service Gmail. The upcoming features and seemingly smooth integration of Google's AI model Gemini could take Gmail to the next level. Know in detail
Google I/O 2024 key announcements: Check latest Android features, Gemini upgrades, new AI assistant and more
Google I/O 2024 highlighted Google's strides in AI, especially with Gemini models improving applications like Workspace and Chrome. They're launching AI-generated answers atop search results in the US, with a global rollout planned, impacting how over a billion users access information. While this promises streamlined searches, concerns about site traffic remain. Other innovations showcased include Veo for video creation, Gemini's expanded capabilities, and Project Astra, an ambitious AI assistant.
Explainer: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
Biden administration takes steps to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia by regulating advanced models. Concerns arise over deepfakes, misinformation, biological and cyber weapons, with potential threats from hacking groups and foreign governments.
EU queries X over cut to content moderation resources
The EU on Wednesday told digital platform X to explain a cut to content moderation resources, amid concerns over disinformation ahead of European elections in June. The European Commission said it wanted more information about X's "content moderation activities and resources" after a transparency report in April showed it has cut its team of content moderators by "almost 20 percent" since an October 2023 report.
Google Pixel 8a comes with Gemini AI, Actua OLED display: Check India price, specs and launch offers
Pixel 8a Price and Specifications: Google has launched its latest midrange smartphone, the Pixel 8a, in India, featuring advanced specs like the Tensor G3 chip and 8GB RAM. With a 6.1-inch OLED display, 64MP dual-camera setup, and Gemini AI integration, the Pixel 8a promises a high-quality user experience. Google's commitment to software updates includes Android 14 and 7 years of security updates. The launch offers include discounts and bonuses, with prices starting at Rs 52,999 for the base model and sales beginning on May 14.
"Last election of my life...": Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters
Reflecting on his life's journey, 77-year-old Congress veteran shared a personal story about moving to Raghogarh after his father's death and meeting a respected local merchant, Kasturchand Kathari. Kathari's advice, summarized in 12 Hindi lines, emphasized life goals like earning, saving for jewelry and a house, and making a name for oneself.
Sanju Samson should be groomed as next T20 captain for India after Rohit, says Harbhajan Singh
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has praised Sanju Samson as India's next T20 captain after his unbeaten 38-run knock against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2024. Samson's performance was praised on Twitter, with Harbhajan praising Yashasvi Jaiswal's 104-run knock as proof of "class is permanent." He also suggested that there should be no debate about wicketkeeper batters in the Men in Blue squad and Samson should be included in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
Microsoft expands availability of its AI-powered cybersecurity assistant
Soft-launched last year, 'Security Copilot' lets analysts run queries through a simple prompt box to help with tasks like summarizing incidents, analyzing vulnerabilities and sharing information with co-workers on a pinboard.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract
The lawsuit said Altman, along with OpenAI's co-founder Greg Brockman, originally approached Musk to make an open source, non-profit company that would develop artificial intelligence technology for the "benefit of humanity".
Microsoft launches Copilot internally to boost AI adoption by developers
The company has been running pilot tests to up the usage of AI tools among its community of developers and was planning a wider release of Microsoft 365 to its teams for the first time, the report said, citing an internal message.
ChatGPT can be used to summarize an article; Check step-by-step guide here
With the help of popular AI chatbots, you can extract the main ideas and key points from a lengthy article in just a few clicks. This can be incredibly helpful for students, researchers, and anyone else who needs to quickly understand the main ideas of an article without reading the entire thing.
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