SpaceX’s Starship rocket, the most powerful rocket ever built, was scheduled for its first test flight on Monday, but a technical glitch forced the company to halt the countdown less than 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled launch. SpaceX continued with a “wet dress rehearsal”, stopping the clock with 10 seconds to go, just before
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Chinese police have detained a man named Hong for allegedly generating fake news of a train crash and disseminating it online. Hong is said to have used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to “concoct information” and post it on multiple accounts. This is reportedly the first arrest for the misuse of ChatGPT in China. The Incident
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow iPhone users to transfer their chat history to another iPhone without using iCloud. This feature is currently being tested on WhatsApp for iOS and can be accessed by members of the TestFlight beta testing program. The “Transfer Chats to iPhone” feature can be accessed
Cryptocurrencies are unique in that they operate on a decentralized system that is not managed by central banks like traditional currencies. While this is a defining characteristic, it creates problems when security vulnerabilities are detected in the virtual currency systems. It is often unclear who runs the system, whether the system is affected by a
China plans to build a constellation of relay satellites that will serve as a communication bridge that connects missions to the moon and beyond with ground operations on Earth. These satellites will be built by 2030, according to reports from Chinese state media. Overview of Queqiao-2 Constellation The satellite constellation, named Queqiao-2, or Magpie Bridge-2,
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the final installment of James Gunn’s intergalactic series, has had an impressive opening weekend at the global box office, collecting $282.1 million (about Rs. 2,306 crore). This surpasses the projected $250 million (about Rs. 2,043 crore) earnings for the film. The movie earned $114 million (about Rs. 931 crore)
MakeMyTrip, a travel portal, has partnered with Microsoft to make travel planning easier for people by using Generative AI to introduce voice-assisted booking in Indian languages. The new technology stack powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services will offer personalised travel recommendations and curate holiday packages based on the user’s preferences. Features
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have found that OpenAI model ChatGPT has memorized a large number of copyrighted works. This can introduce bias to analytics conducted with OpenAI models. Transparency and Unseen Biases The researchers’ primary interest is in transparency and the potential for unseen biases when those relying on OpenAI remain in
Despite the possibility of a ban in the United States due to national security concerns, advertisers are committed to continuing their investment in TikTok. The short-form video app, owned by Chinese tech firm ByteDance, has already been banned from government-issued phones in multiple countries. However, TikTok’s ad business is projected to grow by 36 percent
Google Cloud and KPMG have expanded their alliance to help enterprises integrate generative AI technologies into their operations. By merging KPMG’s expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, and responsible AI with Google Cloud’s infrastructure and generative AI capabilities, the partnership aims to provide practical and real-world applications of generative AI, creating value across numerous industries