Category : Technology
ChatGPT voice mode stirs debate over AI relationships
OpenAI has raised concerns about the potential for users to become overly dependent on its new ChatGPT voice mode, which offers real-time, human-like responses. Launched last week for premium users, this feature marks a significant leap in making AI interactions more lifelike, including the ability to mimic human conversational sounds like laughter......
Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 release highlights Samsung’s AI integration
In a grand reveal at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung Electronics introduced the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, alongside the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro. This new lineup underscores Samsung’s integration of advanced AI features and innovative design. The Galaxy Z series represents Samsung’s commitment to mobile AI, utilizing......
Market buzzes as Apple introduces game-changing AI platform
Apple Inc. (AAPL) experienced a notable surge in its stock value on Tuesday, climbing 7% to achieve a record high for the year 2024. This rise came in the wake of the company’s revelation about its latest venture into artificial intelligence (AI), the Apple Intelligence platform. After a slight dip in......
Vaishnaw predicts India’s semiconductor, telecom prowess
In a declaration poised to reverberate through global tech circles, Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, heralded the country’s forthcoming emergence as a central force in semiconductor manufacturing and telecom services. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Ambassador event in Mumbai, Vaishnaw outlined India’s seismic shift from importing over 98......
Redesigned iPad Air launched with advanced M2 chip
Apple Inc. announced the launch of its redesigned 11-inch and the brand new 13-inch iPad Air models, each powered by the advanced M2 chip. This marks the first time the iPad Air is available in two different sizes, with the 11-inch model aimed at enhancing portability and the 13-inch version......
Study highlights potential harm of AI griefbots on the bereaved
In the realm of digital afterlife, where AI technology enables conversations with the deceased, concerns about ethical boundaries and potential harm have been brought to the forefront by University of Cambridge scientists. Dubbed as “deadbots” or “griefbots,” these AI-powered chatbots are designed to mimic the language and personality of departed loved ones,......
Study highlights potential harm of AI griefbots on the bereaved
In the realm of digital afterlife, where AI technology enables conversations with the deceased, concerns about ethical boundaries and potential harm have been brought to the forefront by University of Cambridge scientists. Dubbed as “deadbots” or “griefbots,” these AI-powered chatbots are designed to mimic the language and personality of departed loved ones,......
Apple watch makes digital health history with FDA nod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has bestowed a groundbreaking approval upon the Apple Watch, marking a pivotal moment in digital health technology. Specifically, the FDA has granted approval to the Apple Watch’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) feature, recognizing its efficacy as a qualified device within the Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program. This significant milestone......
Antitrust trial reveals Google’s $20B payments to Apple in 2022
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, made payments totaling $20 billion to Apple Inc. in 2022 for securing Google as the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser, as revealed by recently unsealed court documents in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google. This payment agreement between the tech giants lies at the core of......
Crypto community divided over Google Cloud’s web3 initiative
Google Cloud has stepped into the Web3 arena with the launch of a new portal aimed at blockchain developers, offering datasets and tutorials on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, the reception within the cryptocurrency community has been polarized, eliciting a range of opinions from industry insiders. Critics have been quick to point......