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Google VaultGemma: 5 Things to Know About the AI Model That Puts Privacy First
Google has unveiled VaultGemma, a one-billion-parameter privacy-focused AI model trained using differential privacy techniques to prevent memorisation of sensitive data. By adding calibrated noise during training, the model avoids exposing personal identifiers like addresses or credit cards. While this approach reduces accuracy and increases comput...
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Regulations Should Foster Innovations, Not Wipe Them Out: N Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised the need for regulations that foster technology innovation in a responsible manner, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), rather than stifling it.
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'Prophet Of Doom' Eliezer Yudkowsky Warns AI Will Kill All Of Humanity
Believed to be among the first people to warn about the risks from AI, his ideas have shaped industry leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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Microsoft Introduces Native Audio Generation in Copilot With Multiple Expressive Voices
Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a new Copilot feature that enables native audio generation. Users can provide a script, and the AI will convert it into a voiceover with multiple style options. Unlike standard text-to-speech, the output is designed to sound more natural. The feature is powered by Microsoft’s in-house MAI-Voice-1 model.
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Is OpenAI About to Go Public? New Non-Binding Microsoft Deal Signals IPO Plans
OpenAI’s path towards acquiring more investors or going public has been cleared by Microsoft. The two entities signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday and called it the next phase of their partnership. This MoU also gives the San Francisco-based AI firm to now formalise the conversion of its for-profit arm into a PBC.
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Meet Diella, World's 1st AI-Made 'Minister' Tasked With Curbing Corruption
Albania has become the world's first country to appoint an 'AI minister' -- not a person to oversee the growth and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the country, but a virtual member of government, made of pixels and code.
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Gemini Is Reportedly Expanding Its Split-Screen Switch Feature to Candybar Android Phones
Google is reportedly extending Gemini’s split-screen feature to standard Android smartphones. Previously limited to tablets and foldable devices, the tool lets users drag the assistant’s prompt bar into split view for quicker access. The update would bring the multitasking capability to regular candybar-style phones, expanding its availability ...
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Arm C1 CPU Series Announced With Faster On-Device AI Performance and Better Efficiency for Smartphones
Arm C1 CPU cluster was introduced on Wednesday by the semiconductor giant. The new CPU series was unveiled alongside the Mali G1 series GPUs, both designed to handle artificial intelligence (AI) workflows and more demanding tasks. The Arm C1 CPU family introduces different tiers of processors, ranging from the more powerful C1-Ultra to the smaller ...
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Google Updates Gemini App’s Prompt Bar With an Open-Box Design
Google has rolled out a quality-of-life update to the Gemini app, making small interface adjustments. The biggest change is a redesigned prompt bar. Previously displayed as a closed rectangular box, it now uses an open-box style with only a top border. This layout frees up space, letting users fit more characters in one line.
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Google AI Plus Subscription Plan Launched With Affordable Pricing, Access to Veo 3 Fast
Google recently introduced a new subscription tier for its artificial intelligence (AI) services, called Google AI Plus. The plan debuts in Indonesia, with expansion to other emerging markets expected. Positioned between the free and AI Pro tiers, it offers adjusted features and pricing, and provides the most affordable access to the Veo 3 Fast mod...
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Google NotebookLM Upgraded With Flashcards, Quizzes and a Redesigned Reports
Google on Monday announced a set of new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its learning platform, NotebookLM. The update introduces two additions — Flashcards and Quiz — designed to let users test their understanding of source material through interactive assessments. Reports and Learning Guides are also being redesigned with new customi...
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iPhone 17 Launched: A19 Chip, Apple Intelligence, and More
iPhone 17 has been launched at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event. The latest handset from the Cupertino-based tech giant is the base model in the new iPhone lineup and comes with an A19 chipset, improved cameras, and other quality-of-life upgrades over the preceding model. It is also equipped with support for Apple Intelligence — the company's p...
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Google Backtracks on Previous Traffic Claims, Says “Open Web Is Already in Rapid Decline”
After months of downplaying concerns, Google has acknowledged that the “open web is already in a rapid decline.” The admission came during an ongoing remedial trial that could decide whether the company must divest part of its advertising business. Notably, just last month, Google dismissed third-party reports pointing to falling search traffic...
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Opinion | A $1.5 Billion Lesson: Why An AI Firm Is On The Verge Of Destroying Its Data
The Anthropic settlement marks a turning point. For the first time, an AI company has acknowledged - through its willingness to pay a historic settlement - that copyright holders deserve meaningful compensation.
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Google VaultGemma: 5 Things to Know About the AI Model That Puts Privacy First
Google has unveiled VaultGemma, a one-billion-parameter privacy-focused AI model trained using differential privacy techniques to prevent memorisation of sensitive data. By adding calibrated noise during training, the model avoids exposing personal identifiers like addresses or credit cards. While this approach reduces accuracy and increases comput...
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Regulations Should Foster Innovations, Not Wipe Them Out: N Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised the need for regulations that foster technology innovation in a responsible manner, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), rather than stifling it.
-
'Prophet Of Doom' Eliezer Yudkowsky Warns AI Will Kill All Of Humanity
Believed to be among the first people to warn about the risks from AI, his ideas have shaped industry leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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Microsoft Introduces Native Audio Generation in Copilot With Multiple Expressive Voices
Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a new Copilot feature that enables native audio generation. Users can provide a script, and the AI will convert it into a voiceover with multiple style options. Unlike standard text-to-speech, the output is designed to sound more natural. The feature is powered by Microsoft’s in-house MAI-Voice-1 model.
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Is OpenAI About to Go Public? New Non-Binding Microsoft Deal Signals IPO Plans
OpenAI’s path towards acquiring more investors or going public has been cleared by Microsoft. The two entities signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday and called it the next phase of their partnership. This MoU also gives the San Francisco-based AI firm to now formalise the conversion of its for-profit arm into a PBC.
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Meet Diella, World's 1st AI-Made 'Minister' Tasked With Curbing Corruption
Albania has become the world's first country to appoint an 'AI minister' -- not a person to oversee the growth and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the country, but a virtual member of government, made of pixels and code.
-
Gemini Is Reportedly Expanding Its Split-Screen Switch Feature to Candybar Android Phones
Google is reportedly extending Gemini’s split-screen feature to standard Android smartphones. Previously limited to tablets and foldable devices, the tool lets users drag the assistant’s prompt bar into split view for quicker access. The update would bring the multitasking capability to regular candybar-style phones, expanding its availability ...
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Arm C1 CPU Series Announced With Faster On-Device AI Performance and Better Efficiency for Smartphones
Arm C1 CPU cluster was introduced on Wednesday by the semiconductor giant. The new CPU series was unveiled alongside the Mali G1 series GPUs, both designed to handle artificial intelligence (AI) workflows and more demanding tasks. The Arm C1 CPU family introduces different tiers of processors, ranging from the more powerful C1-Ultra to the smaller ...
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Google Updates Gemini App’s Prompt Bar With an Open-Box Design
Google has rolled out a quality-of-life update to the Gemini app, making small interface adjustments. The biggest change is a redesigned prompt bar. Previously displayed as a closed rectangular box, it now uses an open-box style with only a top border. This layout frees up space, letting users fit more characters in one line.
-
Google AI Plus Subscription Plan Launched With Affordable Pricing, Access to Veo 3 Fast
Google recently introduced a new subscription tier for its artificial intelligence (AI) services, called Google AI Plus. The plan debuts in Indonesia, with expansion to other emerging markets expected. Positioned between the free and AI Pro tiers, it offers adjusted features and pricing, and provides the most affordable access to the Veo 3 Fast mod...
-
Google NotebookLM Upgraded With Flashcards, Quizzes and a Redesigned Reports
Google on Monday announced a set of new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its learning platform, NotebookLM. The update introduces two additions — Flashcards and Quiz — designed to let users test their understanding of source material through interactive assessments. Reports and Learning Guides are also being redesigned with new customi...
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iPhone 17 Launched: A19 Chip, Apple Intelligence, and More
iPhone 17 has been launched at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event. The latest handset from the Cupertino-based tech giant is the base model in the new iPhone lineup and comes with an A19 chipset, improved cameras, and other quality-of-life upgrades over the preceding model. It is also equipped with support for Apple Intelligence — the company's p...
-
Google Backtracks on Previous Traffic Claims, Says “Open Web Is Already in Rapid Decline”
After months of downplaying concerns, Google has acknowledged that the “open web is already in a rapid decline.” The admission came during an ongoing remedial trial that could decide whether the company must divest part of its advertising business. Notably, just last month, Google dismissed third-party reports pointing to falling search traffic...
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Opinion | A $1.5 Billion Lesson: Why An AI Firm Is On The Verge Of Destroying Its Data
The Anthropic settlement marks a turning point. For the first time, an AI company has acknowledged - through its willingness to pay a historic settlement - that copyright holders deserve meaningful compensation.
