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Febin Mathew, Co-Founder & Editor at ReturnByte, reports on modern technology advanced including AI & Robotics. He has been helping people figure out their tech to make informed choices. Being a creative expressionist, he loves capturing aesthetic visuals that build narratives. For leisure, he loves gaming, riding motorcycles and hiking. Follow him @febinmathew7 on Instagram
17 authors, including George RR Martin, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly copying their work to train AI models. Here's what we know. News 

George RR Martin Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI For Utilizing His Writing To Train ChatGPT

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George RR Martin, the author of the hugely successful Game of Thrones series, along with other authors, has sued the generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI. They claim that OpenAI has used their books to train ChatGPT and other AI models. As The Verge reports, 17 popular authors — including David Baldacci, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and Jodi Picoult – have filed suit in the Southern District of New York. According to the complaint filed by the authors, OpenAI was accused of “wholesale copying of the authors’ works…

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iOS 17 update is available for iPhones models launched after the X and most of these users are facing battery drain issues now. News 

iOS 17 Update Causes Battery Drain Issues for Numerous iPhone Users

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The iOS 17 update has been released this week and it will cover all users within 24 hours and provide them with new features and performance improvements to some extent. However, the new iOS update has also caused problems for old iPhone users whose battery level has decreased after installing the iOS version. If you have installed iOS 17 on your iPhone Xr, 11, 12 and even 13, you might face battery drain issues in the coming days. People have shared this concern on X in their posts this week,…

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Jio FIber vs Airtel Xtream Fiber: Know all about their plans. (Unsplash) News 

Comparing Jio Fiber and Airtel Xtream Fiber: Plans, Prices, and Internet Speeds

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Reliance Jio Fiber and Airtel Xtream Fiber are two well-known broadband internet service providers in the country. They offer both prepaid and postpaid internet connections and have nationwide coverage, allowing you to easily transfer your connection if you relocate. If you are considering purchasing a new internet connection, we will examine the plans, prices, and internet speeds offered by both providers to help you make a more informed decision. In this analysis, we will focus solely on the monthly prepaid plans. Reliance Jio Fiber Plans Jio Fiber lets you get…

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Asteroid 2023 SN1 belongs to the Apollo group of near-Earth Asteroids. (Pixabay) Space 

Asteroid to Make Closer Approach to Earth than the Moon Today – Learn More About the Alarming Encounter

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Asteroids, according to NASA, are ancient celestial bodies that originated during the early formation of our solar system approximately 4.6 billion years ago. While the majority of these space rocks are situated within the main asteroid belt, which lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, certain asteroids have orbits that bring them nearer to Earth. In addition to the asteroid belt, the Kuiper belt also contains a significant number of comets and asteroids. Notably, in recent times, there have been multiple instances where asteroids have come close to colliding…

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Jio AirFiber offers high-speed broadband service, entertainment and smart home solutions through high-speed router and smart 4K set-top-box. News 

Jio Launches Jio AirFiber Broadband Service

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On Tuesday, Jio launched the JioFiber internet service, which offers an end-to-end solution for home entertainment and smart home service through a high-speed broadband network. The service will be launched in eight metro cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Jio AirFiber has been launched to provide last mile connectivity and connect millions of households in India with Jio’s fast broadband service. “With JioAirFiber, we are expanding our addressable market to quickly cover all homes in our country that have a similar service. JioAirFiber enables millions…

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New set of principles for regulating artificial intelligence has been rolled out by UK. (Pexels) AI 

UK Competition Authority to Investigate AI Algorithms More Closely

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The UK’s competition authority has introduced a fresh set of guidelines for overseeing artificial intelligence and initiated a project to enhance its examination of this rapidly advancing technology. The Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday that artificial intelligence could quickly affect markets and consumers after extensive initial assessment. It outlined seven principles for regulating AI systems trained on a huge bank of data that can be adapted to different tasks – known as basic models. The regulator said it is launching a major program to develop its position on…

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With iOS 17, Apple has brought a slew of changes but many of them have gone unnoticed. Here, let us check these features and see how useful they are. News 

4 Hidden Gems of iOS 17: Enhanced DualSIM Functionality, Voice Cloning, and More

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iOS 17, after being announced at WWDC 2023, is finally available for compatible iPhones. It includes a number of new features based on the reform brought by Apple’s iOS 16. While the interface hasn’t changed much, new features like StandBy, better Siri, Contact Posters and NameDrop promise a better overall experience with a focus on quality of life improvements. However, some features have been overlooked and can prove to be quite useful. So, if you’ve already upgraded to iOS 17 and want to check out the new features, or if…

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Apple has finally revealed how much it costs to replace the iPhone 15 Pro back glass panel. Here are all the details you need to know. News 

Replacement Cost of iPhone 15 Pro Back Panel is Rs 38,000 Cheaper Than iPhone 14 Pro

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Apple emphasized during the iPhone 15 launch that the iPhone 15 Pro would be easier to repair and the back glass would be easier to replace; However, it did not specify how much it would differ from the previous generation iPhone 14 Pro. But now the iPhone maker has finally revealed how much it costs to replace the iPhone 15 Pro’s back glass panel. Apple’s official repair and service support page gives us an idea of the repair costs. If you want to replace the back glass, it would cost…

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UK Unveils AI Principles, PwC Launches AI Initiative, and More: 5 AI Developments You May Have Missed

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Let’s take a look at today’s roundup, which includes the UK introducing AI principles to prevent tech giants from dominating, the revolutionary impact of AI on clinical research and the future of healthcare, a Texas church utilizing an AI-generated service powered by ChatGPT, and Pebble challenging Elon Musk’s X with AI-generated content. 1. UK unveils AI principles to prevent dominance by tech giants The UK has unveiled principles aimed at preventing tech giants from being dominated by artificial intelligence. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) strives to balance innovation with…

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displays a new Toshiba tablet hybrid at the opening of Taiwan's Computex 2013, one of the world's largest IT exhibitions, in Taipei. (Photo: AP/Wally Santana) AI 

Intel Identifies Glass as a Crucial Component in the Competition to Fuel Artificial Intelligence

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Intel Corp. is placing its bets on an unconventional substance, glass, to assist in managing the escalating artificial intelligence workloads of computers worldwide. Intel researchers argue that as processors grow in size and complexity, their capacity to communicate with other computer parts will become a bottleneck. To address this issue, the company proposes employing glass-based substrates, positioned between the chip and connecting components, as the solution. For Intel, the chip pioneer now chasing Nvidia Corp. for the limelight, the new approach offers a chance to show its ability to innovate…

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The battery capacities for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 15 Pro have been revealed courtesy of Chinese regulatory findings. Here are the details. News 

iPhone 15 Series Boasts Bigger Batteries Than iPhone 14 Series: Here’s What We Know

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Apple is known for keeping device specifications a secret and is extra careful when sharing numbers with its customers. Instead, it chooses to provide information about what the phones’ specifications can do. In the case of the iPhone 15 series, Apple has not revealed the phones’ new battery capacity or the amount of RAM. However, according to a report by MySmartPrice, the alleged battery capacities of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro have been revealed. According to the Chinese regulatory database, the…

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Several methods can assist you in recognizing deepfakes and AI-generated images, providing you with basic protection against a range of threats and scams. News 

Simple Guide To Identifying Deepfake, AI-Generated Videos Online

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As AI-based content begins to take over Internet real estate, in-depth fake videos and other AI-powered disinformation campaigns are emerging. These AI-generated fake videos not only threaten authenticity, but also usher in a new era of misinformation—an era that many people may struggle to distinguish from reality. Therefore, it is important that we recognize the importance of the situation and learn to adapt to this growing threat. In addition, deepfake images can be used to manipulate financial institutions and even make complex scams. This article explores different ways that can…

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The iPhone 15 Pro models from Apple are expected to receive a new 'Spatial Video' feature later this year. Here's how it will work. News 

Spatial Video Recording Capability of the iPhone 15 Pro

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During its recent “Wonderlust” iPhone 15 event, Apple revealed that the iPhone 15 Pro would feature support for “Spatial Video” shooting, allowing users to create 3D-like videos for playback on Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. However, Apple mentioned this feature only briefly without going into details. Here we explain how the Spatial Video feature works and how it uses the iPhone 15 Pro’s camera system. For starters, the iPhone 15 Pro uses both the main camera lens and the ultra-wide-angle lens for combined video capture, creating a stereoscopic effect. However,…

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5 AI Developments You Should Know About: AI-enabled Cameras, Celebrities Utilizing AI to Fight Deepfakes, and More

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Let’s take a look at today’s roundup, which includes various stories such as the implementation of AI-powered cameras to combat poaching in Madhya Pradesh, the recognition of Indian American philanthropists on the TIME100 AI list for their social impact, the superiority of AI over humans in designing efficient city layouts, and an Indian entrepreneur’s AI start-up revolutionizing service booking. 1. AI-powered cameras to fight poaching in Madhya Pradesh 2. Indian-American philanthropists shine on the TIME100 AI list for their social impact Several Indian Americans have earned a spot on TIME…

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Lidiane Jones, CEO of Slack Technologies, speaks during a keynote at the 2023 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, California, on September 14, 2023. (AFP) News 

Lidiane Jones, CEO of Slack, Prepares to Take Advantage of Artificial Intelligence

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The CEO of Slack, the popular workplace messaging platform, has stated that Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the platform, just nine months into his high-profile role in Silicon Valley, according to AFP. Lidiane Jones was handed the leadership of Slack after co-founder and CEO Stewart Butterfield stepped down two years after her company was acquired by San Francisco-based business software giant Salesforce. Life at Slack after the blockbuster $27.7 billion sale wasn’t always smooth sailing, and Jones, a former Microsoft executive who rose through the ranks in just a few years…

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The FBI said in a statement provided to Bloomberg News that it is investigating both the Caesars and MGM incidents. (Pixabay) News 

Hackers Breach Security at MGM Resorts: An Analysis of the Cyber Attack

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According to a cybersecurity executive involved in the investigation, the cyberattack that caused disruption to MGM Resorts International resorts and casinos nationwide originated from a breach of the company’s IT help desk through social engineering tactics. David Bradbury, chief security officer at identity and access management company Okta, said his company issued a threat alert in August about similar attacks against some of its customers, in which hackers used low-tech social engineering tactics to gain entry and then more. sophisticated methods that allow them to impersonate users on networks. Okta’s…

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Caviar has unveiled a collection of five new special editions for the iPhone 15 Pro, known as the 'Rich Colours'. These models, available in Ultra Black, Dark Red, Starry Night, Ultra Gold, and Titan Black, start at Rs 6 lakh. News 

iPhone 15 Pro Special Edition Models Price Tag: Over 6 Lakhs

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Apple’s iPhone 15 series is set to go on sale on September 22nd later this month, and while the new models are already expensive and can put a strain on anyone’s wallet, Caviar is trying to up the ante by launching a new “special edition” iPhone 15. Pro units costing more than Rs 6,000. These special edition models focus primarily on aesthetics and do not affect functionality. To achieve a unique aesthetic, Caviar has crafted these special editions from materials such as gold, aviation-grade titanium and carbon composite. In all, Caviar…

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Nvidia is generating so much cash from the artificial intelligence boom that it has more than enough to invest in new chips and return money to shareholders. (REUTERS) AI 

Nvidia’s Cash Reserves Can Fund Buybacks and Crucial Research and Development

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Investors who are concerned that Nvidia Corp.’s significant allocation of funds towards stock buybacks might hinder its ability to invest in crucial research and development can find reassurance in the chipmaker’s increasing free cash flow. Nvidia is generating so much money from the AI boom that it has more than enough to invest in new chips and return cash to shareholders. Free cash flow and research and development spending both hit records in Nvidia’s fiscal second quarter, and the company still had about $1 billion left over after spending $3…

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MGM Resorts said the incident began Sunday, affecting reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states. (Pixabay) News 

Las Vegas Casinos Suffer Cyberattacks, Challenging Perception of Unbreachable Security

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As Dulce Martinez attempted to access her casino rewards account to make reservations for an upcoming business trip, she was met with a recurring error message on Monday. That’s odd, he thought, then took to Facebook to search for clues about the problem in the MGM Resorts International loyalty group. There, he learned that the largest casino owner in Las Vegas had fallen victim to a cyber security breach. Martinez, 45, immediately checked her bank statement for the credit card linked to the loyalty account. Now he was greeted with…

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UK Ban on China from AI Summit Could Impact Gen X and Millennials

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Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes news about UP PM Rishi Sunak considering restrictions on Chinese officials’ involvement in an AI summit due to concerns about spying. Additionally, there is a growing enthusiasm among Gen X and millennials to adopt AI in the workplace. Furthermore, efforts are being made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through AI-powered fleet management. Lastly, the creation of virtual urban landscapes is proving to be a challenging task, as demonstrated by the AI-designed infiniCity. 1. Rishi Sunak pushes for limiting Chinese government…

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