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Anthropic AI 

Websites claim that AI startup Anthropic is circumventing their anti-scraping regulations and protocols.

Febin Mathew,

A freelancer has accused Anthropic, the AI startup responsible for the Claude large language models, of disregarding the “do not crawl” robots.txt protocol to scrape data from its websites. Additionally, iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens stated that Anthropic has violated the website’s policy against using its content for AI model training. Freelancer CEO Matt Barrie described Anthropic’s ClaudeBot as the most aggressive scraper, with the company’s crawler allegedly generating 3.5 million visits to his website in just four hours. Wiens also reported that Anthropic’s bot accessed iFixit’s servers a million times…

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OpenAI's new Voice Mode for ChatGPT will soon be available to a select group of Plus subscribers, featuring real-time, natural AI conversations. (Unsplash) AI 

Details inside: ChatGPT Voice Mode to be launched for paid subscribers next week

Febin Mathew

OpenAI’s highly anticipated Voice Mode for ChatGPT is finally being released to a select group of Plus subscribers after a two-month delay for further refinement. Enabling sound mode is immediate OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently delivered an update to X (formerly Twitter) indicating that the Alpha rollout of Voice Mode will begin next week for Plus subscribers. This randomly delivered response hints at an impending but limited release, initially targeted at a select group of users. OpenAI had originally aimed to start this alpha phase in late June, but extended…

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Google to launch new set of AI-backed features for Play Store soon AI 

New rewards, AI-powered app discovery, and more coming soon to Google Play Store: Find out more here

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The PlayStore is introducing AI technology to review apps and a FAQ feature to help users find the perfect app more easily. This new feature will enable users to assess if an app meets their requirements and make informed decisions without having to read lengthy reviews. Additionally, AI-powered app comparisons will simplify the process of choosing between similar apps. Curated spaces Google Play’s specialized content curated spaces allow users to explore their interests and bring content to different apps in one place. For example, cricket lovers can explore all cricket…

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Google to launch new set of AI-backed features for Play Store soon AI 

New rewards, AI-powered app discovery, and more coming soon to Google Play Store: Find out more here

Adriana Marais, , , ,

The PlayStore is introducing AI technology to review apps and a FAQ feature to help users find the perfect app more easily. This new feature will enable users to assess if an app meets their requirements and make informed decisions without having to read lengthy reviews. Additionally, AI-powered app comparisons will simplify the process of choosing between similar apps. Curated spaces Google Play’s specialized content curated spaces allow users to explore their interests and bring content to different apps in one place. For example, cricket lovers can explore all cricket…

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Reddit AI 

Search engines powered by AI that refuse to pay are unable to index Reddit content

Febin Mathew, , ,

When Reddit announced last month that it would prevent unauthorized data scraping from its platform, many immediately thought of AI. However, now that the new policy is in place, it seems that not only chatbot creators are being affected. In addition to Brave and Google, other major search engines are also being blocked by the popular forum. Google reportedly has a $60 million annual deal with Reddit, but a Reddit spokesperson explained to ReturnByte that the lack of search results is due to Google’s competitors not meeting the company’s AI…

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The update puts Meta in a strong position against the rivals in the AI chatbot race that includes Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. (HT Tech) AI 

Meta AI now available in Hindi for WhatsApp and Instagram users, chatbot now supports 7 additional languages.

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Meta AI is now accessible in seven additional languages, including Hindi and Hinglish. The announcement of Hindi language support comes a month after Meta introduced its AI Chatbot in India. India, with its vast user base on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads, is Meta’s largest market. Meta AI now available in these languages Meta AI users on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook can now interact in French, Hindi, Italian, German, Spanish and Portuguese as well as Hindi romanized. Meta aims to increase language support in the future. The…

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Samsung is expanding its AI-powered features, first seen in the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, to older Galaxy models, enhancing user experience with advanced photography and editing tools. (HT Tech) AI 

Samsung plans to introduce AI capabilities to older Galaxy models: See which phones could receive the upgrade

Febin Mathew

Samsung has revealed plans to expand the latest AI capabilities, first seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, to a wider selection of its smartphones. The update will cover devices like the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, and various older models, as stated in a post on Samsung’s South Korea community forum. New features powered by artificial intelligence New functions powered by Galaxy AI include various camera and editing tools. These include the Flex video camera and Auto Zoom features that were first…

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Amazon Prime Video's latest update aims to simplify navigation and improve content discovery with a redesigned home screen, AI-powered recommendations, and a refreshed user interface. (Unsplash) AI 

Amazon Prime Video to undergo significant redesign: Streamlined navigation, AI recommendations, and additional features

Febin Mathew

Amazon Prime Video in India is rolling out a major update to its streaming platform, with the goal of making navigation easier and enhancing content discovery. The update, currently being implemented, is anticipated to be accessible to all users in the next few weeks. This revamp is a direct response to customer suggestions for a more user-friendly streaming experience. Content forward navigation and new items Prime Video’s home screen redesign brings a content-forward navigation bar with purpose-built items like “Home,” “Movies,” “TV Shows,” and “Live TV.” Additionally, a new “Prime”…

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Meta’s latest move in the AI competition is Llama 3.1

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Meta revealed on Tuesday the launch of Llama 3.1, the newest iteration of its advanced language model that is said to be on par with competitors from OpenAI and Anthropic. This update follows the introduction of Llama 3 just three months ago, which was integrated into Meta AI, a chatbot present on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as powering Meta’s smart glasses. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic have also unveiled updates to their AI models, indicating that the competition in Silicon Valley’s AI sector remains fierce. Meta said the…

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Meta AI 

Meta AI is now accessible in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and other languages.

Jim Hendler,

In September 2023, Meta AI was introduced with the Llama 2 learning language model. Almost a year later, Meta has revealed a new set of capabilities for its AI assistant, along with a new LLM called Llama 3.1. These updates include an expansion of who can use Meta AI. With the addition of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Cameroon, Assistant is now available in 22 countries. It is also available in new languages: French, German, Hindi, Romanized Hindi, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. However, some of the new features…

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Condé Nast Alleges Plagiarism by AI Search Startup Perplexity, Reports Say

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Condé Nast, the media giant behind popular magazines like The New Yorker and Vogue, has issued a cease-and-desist letter to AI search startup Perplexity. The letter, sent on Monday, orders Perplexity to halt the use of Condé Nast content in its AI-generated responses, alleging plagiarism. The move makes Condé Nast the latest in a growing list of publishers to oppose unauthorized use of their content by AI companies, and comes a month after similar moves by Forbes. Perplexity and Condé Nast did not immediately respond to ReturnByte’s request for comment.…

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Nvidia developing 'B20' AI chip for China market to comply with U.S. export controls, collaborating with Inspur. (REUTERS) AI 

Sources say Nvidia is developing a special version of its new flagship AI chip for the Chinese market.

Febin Mathew

Four sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Nvidia is developing a version of its latest flagship AI chips specifically for the China market, ensuring compatibility with existing U.S. export controls. In March, the AI chip giant announced its “Blackwell” chip line, which is set to go into mass production later this year. The new processors combine two squares of silicon that are the same size as the company’s previous offering. Within the series, the B200 is 30 times faster than its predecessor in some tasks, such as providing…

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Nagpur Police adopts SIMBA, an AI tool by Staqu, to enhance crime detection and public safety. (Staqu) AI 

Here’s how SIMBA, an AI system, is assisting Indian police in crime detection

Febin Mathew

The Nagpur Police has partnered with Gurugram-based startup Staqu Technologies to implement a new AI tool called SIMBA, following the success of their previous collaboration on CrimeGPT with the Uttar Pradesh police. SIMBA is designed to improve crime detection capabilities in Nagpur by utilizing advanced AI technology. SIMBA’s AI capabilities SIMBA, short for Surveillance, Investigation, Monitoring and Big-data Analytics, integrates advanced generative artificial intelligence to provide instant insights from various data sources, including CCTV feeds, images and audio related to crime and criminals. SIMBA, built on Staqu’s own JARVIS platform,…

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OpenAI considering making its own AI chips to address GPU shortage. (AP) AI 

The Information reports that OpenAI is in discussions with Broadcom to create a new AI chip

Febin Mathew

According to sources familiar with the matter, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is in talks with chip manufacturers such as Broadcom to collaborate on the development of a new artificial intelligence chip, as reported by The Information on Thursday. OpenAI is exploring the idea of making AI chips on its own to overcome the shortage of expensive graphics processors it relies on to develop AI models such as ChatGPT, GPT-4 and DALL-E3. The Microsoft-backed company is hiring former Google employees who produced the web search giant’s own artificial intelligence chip,…

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Proton Mail AI 

Proton Mail introduces AI writing assistant with a focus on privacy

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Proton Mail has introduced a new AI-driven feature called Proton Scribe, aimed at enhancing its email service to compete with Google and Microsoft. This writing assistant helps users compose and refine their drafts while prioritizing privacy. Unlike its competitors, Proton Scribe does not have access to users’ inbox data due to the platform’s strict encryption policies. Additionally, Proton Mail does not store or track any information from email drafts. According to Proton, the writing assistant was one of the most requested features in a recent user survey. The company designed…

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OpenAI introduces a smaller, more efficient GPT-4o mini model for enhanced ChatGPT interactions

Febin Mathew,

OpenAI has unveiled a more compact and cost-effective version of its popular large language model, ChatGPT. The new model, GPT-4o mini, will allow developers to create AI-powered applications and services at a 60 percent lower cost compared to the previous smallest model, GPT-3.5 Turbo. However, the most significant impact will be felt by consumers, as GPT-4o mini will now be the standard for free users of ChatGPT, leading to a noticeable enhancement in their overall experience. OpenAI claimed that the GPT-4o mini scored 82 percent on an industry benchmark called…

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Tinder's new Photo Selector feature leverages AI to assist users in choosing the best images for their profiles. (Unsplash) AI 

Tinder introduces AI technology to assist users in selecting optimal profile photos

Febin Mathew

Tinder has introduced a new tool called Photo Selector that uses AI technology to assist users in selecting images for their dating profiles. By utilizing facial recognition technology, users are prompted to take a selfie, enabling the app to access photos stored on their phone. The AI then recommends up to 27 photos aimed at creating a positive initial impression. User demand for AI Photo Selector According to Tinder, there is considerable demand for this feature. According to a survey conducted by a dating app, 68% of users believe that…

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ASSOCIATED PRESS AI 

Meta to refrain from sharing multimodal AI models with EU due to regulatory uncertainty

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Meta has announced that it will not be making its upcoming multimodal AI model and future versions available to customers in the European Union due to a lack of clear guidance from European regulators. The models are intended to handle text, images, and audio, and are meant to enhance AI features on Meta platforms and Ray-Ban smart glasses. “We will launch the multimodal Llama model in the coming months, but not in the EU due to the unpredictable nature of the European regulatory environment,” Meta said in a statement to…

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Google Vids AI, powered by Gemini, is available for Gemini Alpha and Workspace Labs users. (Google) AI 

Soon, you will be able to create office presentations in minutes with the help of Google Gemini-powered AI feature.

Adriana Marais,

Google has introduced a new feature called Google Vids, which is an AI-powered video creation app designed for work. This feature aims to make life easier for corporate employees and creatives by helping them quickly create presentations and videos for shareholders and bosses. Google Vids is now rolling out as part of the Google Workspace Labs, integrating seamlessly with the everyday Workspace suite used by its users. Google Vids AI: How it works Using Gemini in Vids, you can create videos in minutes with text-based prompts. But unlike OpenAI’s Sora,…

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