THE VOICE
Samsung Electronics workers strike as union voice grows in South Korea
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), whose roughly 30,000 members make up almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workforce, also wants an extra day of annual leave for unionised workers and changes to the employee bonus system.
INDIA bloc will raise voice in Parliament to improve working conditions of loco pilots: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi highlights the challenges faced by loco pilots, including long working hours and inadequate rest. He pledges to address their concerns in Parliament. The Indian bloc promises to advocate for improved working conditions for loco pilots.
Futurama Season 12: Here’s release date, where to watch and trailer
Futurama's Season 12 is set to premiere on July 29, streaming on Hulu. The teaser trailer features the voice cast announcing the show's return. Following the success of Season 11, the series will continue until 2026, delighting fans with more adventures of their favorite characters.
AI Scams: How to stay safe from these top frauds that can rob you
Artificial intelligence-related scams are one the recent additions in the vast list of scam types ranging through decades. However, AI scams are wee bit sinister as they can be untraceable, powerful and can rob you out of all you have, making it a potential financial threat for people across the world.
AI is bringing back Hollywood voices from the past, but with consent
AI voice startup ElevenLabs, which develops tools and models to regenerate voices in different accents and languages, has secured permission from the estates of deceased Hollywood actors to use their voices for its app Reader. This app takes online content like newsletters, articles, PDF files and converts them into voice-overs.
Reliance Jio & Airtel roll out new mobile tariffs. Here's the updated list of prepaid plans with prices & validity
Industry giants, Reliance Jio and Airtel, lead the charge with revamped tariffs, ensuring access to cutting-edge 5G services. The adjustments aim to align pricing with enhanced network offerings, setting a new standard in the competitive telecom landscape.
Actor Vijay voices opposition to NEET, asks Centre to respect Tamil Nadu's sentiments on the matter
Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution against NEET, supported by actor Vijay, who stated the central test negatively impacted Tamil Nadu students, especially the poor and rural. He advocated for Education to be under the State List, emphasizing the challenges faced by students studying in state syllabus and then taking a central test. Vijay called for TN's exemption from NEET, citing irregularities and student suicides.
Woman uses AI to blackmail neighbour; dupes over Rs 6 lakh
Through deceptive use of AI-altered voice, Rashmi Kar extorted Rs 6.6 lakh from her neighbour, who paid through fear. The police intervened based on the victim's complaint, leading to Rashmi Kar's arrest under the Information Technology Act.
The voices of AI are telling us a lot
AI voices evolve from cinematic stereotypes to diverse choices, impacting user preferences.
Om Birla elected Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha for 2nd consecutive term via voice vote
Birla (61) is a three-time MP from Kota and has served in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly thrice. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker being elected for a second consecutive term. Balram Jakhar remains the only presiding officer to have served two complete terms during the Seventh and Eighth Lok Sabha.
Did not ask for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election
Om Birla's election as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha saw significant political maneuvers, including opposition unity and NDA's majority support, highlighting the importance of consensus and strategic decisions in the parliament.
"Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rahul Gandhi's appointment as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, stating it would amplify the voice of the marginalized. This marks the end of a 10-year period without an official opposition leader in the Lower House. Rahul Gandhi, who won from Raebareli, will now lead the opposition, reflecting the party's strengthened position after the 2024 elections. Kharge expressed confidence in Gandhi's leadership, highlighting the party's commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
OpenAI delays rolling out its 'Voice Mode' to July
OpenAI delays Voice Mode feature release to July, introducing new video and screen-sharing capabilities alongside GPT-4o AI model. The advancements aim to enhance realistic voice interactions, overcoming challenges in AI voice assistants for real-time conversations.
In depth: AI builds a bridge to the last mile
Kishan Pal, a 43-year-old farmer from Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh, uses AI-based voice payments to instantly send money to his mother, Savitri, in Ballia, UP.
"We should expand our horizon": Bangladesh PM's adviser on economic cooperation with India
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Private Industry and Investment Adviser, Salman F Rehman, emphasized expanding economic cooperation with India to strengthen bilateral ties. During Hasina's two-day state visit to India, Rehman highlighted interest in various sectors including energy, healthcare, FMCG, IT, and agriculture. He also noted the Confederation of Indian Industry's proposal for Bangladeshi businesses to explore opportunities beyond northeastern India. Both nations aim to enhance their economic collaboration, reinforcing the strong bond under Prime Ministers Modi's "Neighbourhood First" policy and Hasina's regional focus.
Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp
Known internally as 'Banyan,' the project would represent the first major overhaul of the voice assistant since it was introduced in 2014 along with the Echo line of speakers. Amazon is keeping pace with competitors in generative AI, given that Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have received significant praise for their advanced chatbots. These systems can swiftly generate coherent responses to complex prompts or inquiries.
Anna Hazare must raise voice against scams in Maharashtra, country: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for anti-graft activist Anna Hazare to expose nationwide scams, particularly the electoral bonds issue. Raut referenced reports of Hazare challenging the closure report on the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scandal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He urged Hazare to protest against corruption at the Ramlila Maidan and criticized the alleged misuse of funds by central agencies benefiting the BJP.
In Karnataka, voices against guarantees get louder in Congress
Voices within the ruling Congress are calling for a reassessment of the five guarantees after the party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls. The guarantees, which include free bus rides for women, free electricity up to 200 units, and cash transfer per woman head of a family, were key to the party's victory in the assembly polls. Congress MLA HC Balakrishna suggested a rollback of these schemes if election results were unfavorable. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar were confident of winning 15-20 seats but the party only secured nine.
Karnataka: Voices against guarantees get louder in Congress, putting pressure on CM Siddaramaiah
Voices within the ruling Congress are growing louder, calling for a reassessment of the five guarantees, after the party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha polls despite pledging Rs 52,000 crore annually to these programs. The guarantees, which include free bus rides for women, free electricity up to 200 units a month, and a cash transfer of Rs 2000 per month per woman head of a family, were a key part of the party's campaign in the assembly polls last year.
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