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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
TS ICET 2023 Round 1 seat allotment results to be declared tomorrow. (Pixabay) News 

Check Here for TS ICET 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Results, to be Announced Tomorrow

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The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) is set to release the seat allocation results for the Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) on September 17, 2023. Participants of the counselling process can access the results through the official website: tsicet.nic.in. According to the TS ICET Counseling 2023 schedule, those who get a place can pay their tuition fees and confirm their participation between 17 and 20 September 2023. To find out the TS ICET Counseling 2023 Result, follow these steps: Step 1: Go to the official…

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Tencent Receives Approval for AI Model, Plus Other AI Developments You May Have Missed

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Tencent has received regulatory clearance to introduce its AI model, Hunyuan, in China. This advanced technology is already utilized in more than 50 of Tencent’s offerings. Researchers from Finland and Norway have discovered that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT-3 and ChatGPT-4 exhibit greater creativity in generating unique concepts for ordinary objects compared to the average human. Additionally, MIT experts have developed Style2Fab, an innovative generative AI tool that enables users to personalize 3D-printable designs using natural language instructions while maintaining functionality. All this and more in today’s AI review. 1.…

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Alert Issued: Potential Solar Storm to Impact Earth this Weekend – Get the Latest Information

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An unforeseen coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud struck the Earth on September 12, resulting in a strong G2-class solar storm. Although the storm was of moderate strength, it managed to disrupt wireless communication and cause vibrant aurora lights in regions with higher latitudes. However, the solar storm activity is expected to persist. Another CME has been released from the Sun and is currently directed towards our planet. According to predictions, it is anticipated to arrive on September 17, potentially causing a minor impact. Be aware of the potential hazards that…

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The study found that all models tested made mistakes in differentiating between meaningful and gibberish sentences. (Pexels) AI 

Study finds AI models have difficulty recognizing gibberish

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According to a study published on Thursday, chatbots and other applications powered by AI models still struggle to differentiate between nonsensical content and natural language. Researchers at Columbia University in the US said their work revealed the limitations of current AI models and suggested it was too early to unleash them in a legal or medical setting. They went through nine AI models, fired hundreds of pairs of sentences at them, and asked which ones were most likely to be used in everyday speech. They asked 100 people to make…

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5 Recent AI Developments You Should Know About: AI Microscope, Generative AI in Gaming and More

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In today’s AI roundup, IIT Bombay has introduced an AI-driven microscope for malaria diagnosis at a district hospital in Malkangiri, Odisha. According to a study by Bain & Company, generative AI is expected to have a major impact on over 50 percent of video game development within the next 5-10 years. Additionally, Guide to Europe has unveiled its travel planner powered by generative AI. 1. Artificial intelligence powered microscope for malaria detection installed in Odisha’s Malkangiri PTI reported on Thursday that the first artificial intelligence-powered microscope has been installed at…

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Adobe's Firefly is finally available across its Creative Cloud suite and also as a standalone Web app. Here's what you need to know. AI 

Adobe Introduces Firefly AI Models to Creative Suite, Launches Web App: Get the Details Here

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Adobe has joined other tech giants to release its own generative AI model called Firefly. Integrated with Adobe Creative Cloud, this template allows users to create images, extend backgrounds, ideate storyboards, and perform many other AI-powered features in Adobe’s Creative Cloud applications. This full release follows Firefly’s beta phase over the last few months and is now available on Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud and Adobe Express. To use some of Firefly’s features, users can also visit Firefly’s web app and take advantage of its creative AI features. Adobe…

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Mozilla Warns of Privacy Risks from Automakers Collecting Excessive Personal Data, Including on Sexual Activity

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A recent study conducted by the Mozilla Foundation has revealed that cars, despite being overlooked, are a major privacy concern and the most egregious violators in this regard. The study examined 25 car brands and discovered that each one of them collected excessive personal information from users. Furthermore, a staggering 84 percent of these brands sold the collected data. To compound the issue, a significant 92 percent of car brands offered users minimal control over their own data, preventing them from deleting it from the company server if desired. The…

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Google parent Alphabet is laying off employees from its global recruiting team as the tech giant continues to slow hiring, it said on Wednesday. News 

Alphabet Cuts Hundreds of Jobs From Recruitment Division

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Google parent Alphabet is laying off employees from its global recruiting team as the tech giant continues to slow hiring, it said on Wednesday. The company’s decision to shed a few hundred employees is not part of a large-scale layoff, and it will retain a significant majority of the team for hiring in critical positions. It also helps employees find roles within the company and elsewhere. Alphabet is the first “Big Tech” company to lay off workers this quarter after the likes of Meta, Microsoft and Amazon cut aggressively earlier…

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Scientists examined 30 cases treated in an emergency service in the Netherlands in 2022, feeding in anonymized patient history, lab tests, and the doctors' own observations to ChatGPT, asking it to provide five possible diagnoses. (REUTERS) AI 

AI System ChatGPT Accurately Diagnoses Emergency Room Patients

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Dutch researchers have discovered that the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT was able to diagnose patients who were urgently rushed to the emergency department at a level comparable to doctors, and in certain instances, even surpassed them. This finding has led the researchers to believe that AI has the potential to bring about a revolutionary transformation in the field of medicine. But Wednesday’s report also emphasized that emergency room doctors don’t need to hang up their scrubs just yet, as chatbots can potentially speed up diagnosis but won’t replace human medical…

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Adobe Introduces AI Enhancements and Announces Price Increases and Dividends

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Adobe has announced that it is granting access to a variety of generative artificial intelligence features in its software after an extensive testing period. In addition to increasing prices, Adobe intends to compensate the contributors responsible for developing these features. Adobe makes Photoshop and other editing tools that form the core of its Creative Cloud subscription software business. Over the past six months, the company has been steadily adding new AI features to these programs, such as the ability to create images from text. Adobe promises companies that content produced…

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EU Commissioner Urges for AI Regulation as Adobe Launches AI-Powered Features and More

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In today’s AI roundup, Adobe is set to launch generative AI capabilities and implement new pricing plans, resulting in a monthly subscription cost increase from $2 to $5 starting in November. Additionally, EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the formation of a global panel comprising scientists, tech companies, and independent experts to tackle the issues surrounding AI regulation. 1. Adobe introduces AI features and pricing plans Over the past few months, Adobe has been slowly introducing AI features into its programs. The company on Wednesday opened up access…

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Overly restrictive regulation could stifle innovation while overly permissive regulation could lead to increased potentially harmful activities. It is about striking a delicate balance between the risks and benefits, said an expert News 

Industry Experts Urge G20 to Pursue Balanced Crypto Regulation

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While the G20 countries have agreed on the need for a coordinated regulatory framework for crypto-wealth, ReturnByte spoke to a few industry leaders who emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to the evolving crypto-ecosystem, growth, safeguarding investors’ interests and combating illegal activities. The G20 New Delhi leaders’ declaration reaffirmed the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) high-level recommendations on the regulation and supervision of cryptoassets and global stablecoin arrangements, the importance of global consistency in preventing regulatory arbitrage. In addition, it welcomed the IMF-FSB Summary Paper and Roadmap, which aims to…

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If you are considering an upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro and want to trade-in your old iPhone 14 Pro, here's the exchange value Apple is offering. News 

Exchange Value of iPhone 14 Pro When Upgrading to iPhone 15 Pro

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With Apple’s Wonderlust event over, we now have all the details on the new iPhone 15 lineup, which includes the iPhone Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Notably, the pre-orders for these devices have already started and Apple has also revealed the prices for the Indian market. If you’re considering an iPhone 15 Pro upgrade and want to trade in your old iPhone 14 Pro, here’s the trade-in value offered by Apple: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is priced at Rs 1,34,900…

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Top US carriers, including AT&T Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., are offering the models at no cost, or with $1,000 discounts and even free annual upgrades. (Unsplash) News 

New Subscribers Can Get a Free iPhone 15 When Signing Up With AT&T or T-Mobile

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Following Apple Inc.’s unveiling of its latest models on Tuesday, the leading US wireless carriers have announced free iPhone promotions, making it the most significant phone launch of the year with the most affordable price tag. The new iPhone 15 is available starting at $799, while the iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. Major U.S. carriers, including AT&T Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., offer models for free or at a $1,000 discount and even free annual upgrades. Dish Network Corp, which owns Boost Mobile, is also offering…

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How to View Comet Nishimura’s Closest Approach to Earth Today

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Today, sky watchers have the chance to witness a truly extraordinary event. Although the Taurid meteor shower is still a couple of months away, tonight, on September 12, those in the right location will have the privilege of experiencing something even more remarkable. A comet named Nishimura will be making its closest approach to Earth, and it is an event that should not be overlooked. This small comet is currently on its way back to the Sun, and if it manages to survive, it won’t return for another 430 years.…

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Multiple US-based authors, including Pulitzer winner Michael Chabon, have sued OpenAI for allegedly using their work to train its chatbot - ChatGPT News 

Lawsuit Filed Against OpenAI For Allegedly Using Writers’ Work To Train ChatGPT: Read More

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A group of US authors, including Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon, have sued OpenAI in federal court in San Francisco, accusing the Microsoft-backed program of misusing their writings to train the popular AI-powered ChatGPT. Chabon, playwright David Henry Hwang and authors Matthew Klam, Rachel Louise Snyder and Ayelet Waldman said in the lawsuit Friday that OpenAI copied their works without permission to teach ChatGPT to respond to human text prompts. Chabon’s representatives referred questions about the lawsuit to the authors’ lawyers. Those attorneys and OpenAI representatives did not immediately respond…

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Nvidia's chip dominance chills venture funding for AI rivals, U.S. deals down 80%. (REUTERS) AI 

Startup Investment Deterred by Nvidia’s AI Chip Leadership

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According to investors, Nvidia’s dominant position in developing computer chips for artificial intelligence has deterred venture funding for potential competitors, resulting in an 80% decrease in the number of U.S. deals this quarter compared to last year. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company dominates the market for chips that work with vast amounts of language data. Generative AI models gradually become smarter by being exposed to more data, called training. As Nvidia has become stronger in this area, it has become more difficult for companies trying to build competing chips. Seeing…

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A Nvidia Corp chip was the top performer in tests on a large language model, with a semiconductor produced by Intel Corp a close second. (Pixabay) AI 

Testing AI Model Performance: A New Benchmark

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On Monday, MLCommons, a benchmark group for artificial intelligence, revealed the outcomes of recent tests that evaluate the speed at which high-end hardware can execute AI models. The Nvidia Corp chip was the best performer in the large language model tests, with a semiconductor made by Intel Corp a close second. The new MLPerf benchmark is based on a large language model with 6 billion parameters that summarizes CNN news articles. The benchmark simulates the “inference” part of AI data crunching, which powers the software behind generative AI tools. Nvidia’s…

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Rishi Sunak’s Pursuit of AI Legacy, Nvidia’s AI Chip Supremacy, and Other AI Developments You May Have Missed Today

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Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes Rishi Sunak’s ambition to establish an AI legacy internationally. Additionally, Musk, Zuckerberg, and Gates will be participating in an exclusive Capitol Summit to discuss AI. The Federal Government has also introduced AI guidelines for public servants, while AI leaders gather in Derry to examine the influence of AI on education. 1. Rishi Sunak’s quest to secure the legacy of AI Aiming for a lasting legacy, Rishi Sunak looks at the possibility of artificial intelligence. With a general election looming and…

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ChatGPT comes with a special ‘Whisper’ feature that allows you to speak to your chatbot. Kow how to use it. (Pexels) AI 

Try Talking to AI Chatbot Instead of Typing: Here’s How to Get Started

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ChatGPT has introduced a new era of artificial intelligence, enabling individuals to engage in interactive conversations with AI using large language models (LLMs). This advancement allows people to ask a wide range of questions and receive responses. ChatGPT can engage in casual conversations, provide factual answers, and even generate essays, showcasing the impressive capabilities of generative AI. However, utilizing this technology requires patience as it necessitates typing lengthy and detailed prompts, and occasionally providing follow-up prompts to ensure comprehension. Nevertheless, there is a solution to overcome this challenge – users…

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