Despite the plummeting number of active users, an increase of 0.4 percent in website visits has been witnessed in the US. (Pexels) AI 

Global ChatGPT Usage Drops 3%, US Sees Slight Increase of 0.4%

OpenAI’s ChatGPT made a significant impact in November of the prior year, rapidly gaining immense popularity and becoming one of the fastest-growing digital entities ever. With a user base exceeding 100 million, it seemed unstoppable. However, recent data indicates that ChatGPT’s remarkable ascent may have been brief, as website visits have been consistently declining for the past three months. Nevertheless, there has been a slight uptick of 0.4 percent in website visits specifically from the United States. What does the data say? ChatGPT’s popularity began to wane in March as…

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AI cameras reduces traffic violations in Southern state, says Kerala Transport Minister (HT_PRINT) AI 

Kerala Traffic Violations Decrease Following AI Camera Installation – Transport Minister

According to Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju, the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras has resulted in a decrease in traffic violations in the southern state. Inaugurating a leadership camp for National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, he said the state reported about 4.5 lakh traffic violations every month, which reduced to 2.5 lakh after installation of AI cameras. According to the minister, Kerala was able to prove that AI cameras were actually beneficial to the society as it was able to save many lives. “Before the installation of AI cameras,…

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A cosplayer is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, known as ChinaJoy, which has been held for 20 years, in Shanghai on July 28, 2023. (AFP) Gaming 

Game Developers Push for Unionization Amid Growing Digital Entertainment Industry

As the demand for content continues to soar, the often overlooked individuals responsible for bringing movie superheroes to life and creating the iconic sounds of lightsabers are increasingly seeking support from labor unions. These individuals, who perform crucial behind-the-scenes work, are finding that their once dream-like jobs have transformed into exhausting and demanding routines. The unionization trend that started last year with an independent game studio is gaining momentum as video streaming services compete for subscribers and video game makers try to keep players engaged. The latest moves come from…

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Aditya L1 has successfully performed the third earth-bound manoeuvre. (ANI Photo) (ISRO twitter) Space 

ISRO’s Aditya L1 Mission Performs Third Earth-Bound Maneuver Successfully

On Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that Aditya L1, India’s inaugural solar mission, has effectively executed its third earth-bound manoeuvre. “Third Earthbound Maneuver (EBN#3) successfully conducted from ISTRAC, Bengaluru. ISRO ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru, SDSC-SHAR and Port Blair tracked the satellite during this mission. The new orbit achieved is 296 km x 71,767 km,” ISRO said in X’s message. Aditya-L1 Mission:The third Earth-bound maneuvre (EBN#3) is performed successfully from ISTRAC, Bengaluru. ISRO's ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru, SDSC-SHAR and Port Blair tracked the satellite during this…

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Aditya-L1 solar mission achieves third Earth-bound manoeuvre successfully en route to studying the Sun. (ISRO) Space 

ISRO Celebrates Third Triumph with Aditya-L1 Solar Mission

India’s groundbreaking space mission, Aditya L1, which aims to study the Sun, has reached a new milestone as it successfully completed its third manoeuvre around Earth. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the operation was carried out by the Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) located in Bengaluru during the early hours of Sunday. Continued success of Aditya L1 According to a PTI report, this critical Earth-bound maneuver (EBN#3) changed the spacecraft’s orbit and placed it at 296 km x 71,767 km. The next move is scheduled for…

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The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. (Pexels) AI 

ChatGPT AI Developed in Iowa with Abundant Water Supply

Measuring the cost of developing an artificial intelligence product such as ChatGPT can pose challenges. But Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed plenty of water for its technology, drawn from the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers’ watershed in central Iowa, to cool the powerful supercomputer as it helped its AI systems mimic human typing. As they race to capitalize on the generative AI craze, leading technology developers such as Microsoft, OpenAI and Google have acknowledged that the growing demand for their AI tools is creating huge costs, from expensive semiconductors to increased water…

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From iPhone 15 Ultra, Roblox's new features, to Indian astronauts going to ISS, know the biggest stories from the world of technology today. (REUTERS) Space 

Tech Roundup: Roblox Update, YouTube ‘Glow’ Feature, and No iPhone 15 Ultra?

In today’s tech briefing, despite the weekend coming to an end, there are still significant advancements in the tech industry. According to a report from Mark Gurman, it is unlikely that the iPhone 15 Ultra will be revealed at this year’s Apple event. Consequently, the iPhone 15 Pro Max branding will remain unchanged for at least another year. Additionally, there is exciting news of a partnership between India and the US to send Indian astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024. Stay tuned for more updates in today’s…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, September 9. (Pexels) AI 

Five Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence: Amazon’s E-Book Regulations, Europe’s AI Regulation Leadership, and More

Let’s take a look at today’s roundup of news: Amazon has introduced new rules requiring disclosure for e-books that contain AI-generated content. eBay has also unveiled a tool powered by artificial intelligence, making product listings easier for sellers. The European Federation of Journalists and ACT have joined Reporters Without Borders’ AI charter project, focusing on the media industry. Additionally, Google will now require disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements. 1. Amazon implements AI-generated content disclosure rules for e-books Amazon.com has begun requiring authors using its e-book program to disclose…

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The Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G is expected to feature an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. . News 

Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G Release Date Announced – September 22

Smartphone brand Tecno has confirmed that it will launch its first flip-style foldable smartphone, the Phantom V Flip 5G, this month. According to the company, Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G will be introduced on September 22. In addition to the flip phone, the company is also introducing the 14-inch Tecno Megbook T1 laptop. Both devices will be unveiled at Flip In Style TECNO Flagship Product Launch 2023 in Singapore on September 22. “Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G is the latest innovation based on Tecno’s ‘Go Premium’ strategy,” the company said…

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Social annotation enables students to annotate together, transcending physical barriers and sparking insightful discussions. (Pexels) News 

The Next Generation of Annotation: Exploring the Social Aspect of Online Learning

Do you recall the times in college when you would jot down notes on a book borrowed from the library to make studying easier? Additionally, how beneficial was it when you borrowed a book that already had annotations? This frequently spared you from purchasing a textbook with annotations. In the publication J.K. Rowling’s book “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, when Harry Potter found the Half-Blood Prince books full of spells and additions written in the margins, he used them to shine the potions. Now that education has entered the…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, September 8. (Pixabay) AI 

Nvidia and Reliance Industries Limited Join Forces to Advance AI, G20 Summit Hosts AI ‘Jugalbandi’ Bot and More: 5 AI Developments You May Have Missed

Nvidia has joined forces with Reliance Industries to bring AI applications to India, while the Tata Group is set to reveal its collaboration with the US chip maker. Additionally, Ant Group, owned by Alibaba, has introduced its financial large language model and two other AI-powered solutions. At the G20 event, delegates will have the opportunity to witness India’s AI capabilities through the display of the ‘Jugalbandi’ conversational AI bot. All this and more in today’s AI review. 1. Nvidia partners with Reliance US chipmaker Nvidia on Friday announced a partnership…

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Reliance Industries and technology major Nividia has thrashed out a deal on AI apps (AFP) AI 

Nvidia and Reliance Industries Join Forces to Create AI Applications for India

Nvidia, a chip manufacturer from the United States, and Reliance Industries, a conglomerate involved in various industries including oil and telecoms, announced on Friday their collaboration in developing artificial intelligence applications specifically designed for India. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and had a long discussion about India’s “rich opportunities” in the world of artificial intelligence. In an X message, Modi had said, “Had an excellent meeting with Jensen Huang, CEO @nvidia. We had a long discussion about India’s rich opportunities in the world of AI.…

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OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in August, though there are signs the decline is coming to an end, according to analytics firm Similarweb. News 

ChatGPT Traffic Continues to Decline For Third Consecutive Month

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a wildly popular AI chatbot that launched in November, saw its monthly website visits decline in August for the third month in a row, though there are signs the decline is coming to an end, according to analytics firm Likeweb. Worldwide desktop and mobile visits to the ChatGPT website fell 3.2% to 1.43 billion in August, after falling about 10% in each of the previous two months. The time visitors spend on the site has also decreased each month since March, from an average of 8.7 minutes on…

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Asteroid 2023 QC5 belongs to the Amor group of asteroids. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA Warns of Asteroid Coming Dangerously Close to Earth at 4000km

The responsibility of monitoring the skies and observing Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) falls on NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Recently, the organization has issued a cautionary statement regarding Asteroid 2023 QC5, which is scheduled to have its closest encounter with Earth in a long time. This Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) is anticipated to approach Earth today, September 8. Despite its proximity, experts do not anticipate any harm or damage to the planet’s surface from this asteroid. Asteroid 2023 QC5: Details of the close approach According to NASA, asteroid 2023 QC5 will pass…

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Snapchat to roll out in-app warnings to enhance protection for users between the age group of 13-17 years. (REUTERS) News 

Snapchat Introduces Safety Measures to Protect Young Users from Online Dangers

Snap Inc., the creator of a popular social media app, announced on Thursday that it will introduce worldwide in-app alerts and additional safety measures to provide increased security for users aged 13 to 17, protecting them from potential online dangers. Protection measures enable safer communication and search and show age-appropriate content to teenage users. It will also launch a new Strike System for inappropriate accounts and increase education about common online risks, Snap Inc. said in a statement. According to Statista, India has the highest number of Snapchat users, and…

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AI startup Imbue raises $200M at $1B valuation, led by Nvidia and Jed McCaleb's Astera Institute. (AFP) AI 

Imbue AI Company Reaches $1 Billion Valuation Following Investment from Nvidia

Imbue, a startup that develops extensive language models for enhancing artificial intelligence tools, has secured $200 million in funding. The investment comes from various investors, including Nvidia Corp., and has propelled Imbue’s valuation to over $1 billion. The nonprofit Astera Institute, founded by cryptocurrency billionaire Jed McCaleb, led the funding round, which included others including Kyle Vogt, CEO of General Motors Co.’s self-driving unit Cruise, the company said Thursday. The amount is 10 times larger than the startup has already collected. Forbes previously reported news of the funding round. Imbue…

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Morgan Stanley to introduce AI chatbot for wealthy clients' investment discussions. (REUTERS) AI 

Morgan Stanley Introduces AI Chatbot to Attract High Net Worth Clients

In the future, affluent clients seeking investment advice from a Morgan Stanley financial adviser might encounter a unique experience where a chatbot attentively listens to their conversation. After testing it with 1,000 financial advisors for a few months, this month the bank is rolling out a generative AI bot developed with the creators of ChatGPT, OpenAI. Instead of sifting through hundreds of thousands of documents, bankers can use a virtual assistant to quickly find research or forms. The bank is also developing technology that, with the customers’ permission, could eventually…

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Tencent Launches AI Chatbot and UIDAI Unveils AI Aadhaar Innovations: 5 Things You May Have Missed

Morgan Stanley has revealed its plans to create an AI chatbot for its affluent customers, while Google Cloud has partnered with CERT-In to organize cybersecurity AI hackathons for government officials. Additionally, UIDAI showcased AI-driven AADHAR innovations at the Global Fintech Festival 2023 in Mumbai. All this and more in today’s AI review. 1. Morgan Stanley launches AI chatbot The American financial services company Morgan Stanley announced that it is developing a generative artificial intelligence chatbot in cooperation with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. According to a Reuters report, the AI…

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The company’s new “body type technology” aims to surface more inclusive styles. News 

Pinterest Enhances Search Functionality to Improve Accessibility to Plus-Size Fashion

In an effort to better reflect its user base, Pinterest is once again modifying its search algorithm. The recent update focuses on enhancing the prominence of plus-size fashion and other fashion styles that showcase a wider range of body shapes and sizes. With the changes, searches for women’s fashion and wedding looks will bring up results with more diverse body types, Pinterest says. Annie Ta, director of inclusive products at Pinterest, said the changes came from the realization that many users were adding “descriptions and attributes” to their queries to…

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The Delhi Traffic Police asks people to download Mappls Mapmyindia App for any information regarding the routes, traffic in Delhi ahead of the G20 event from tomorrow News 

Delhi Traffic Police Recommends App to Help Navigate Route to Airport and Metro Stations

Delhi Traffic Police has advised people of Delhi-NCR to follow ‘Mappls Mapmyindia App’ to get important information about traffic, public transport routes to airport, railway stations, bus and metro stations ahead of G20 summit on September 9. Here are some key points from the Delhi Traffic Police’s September 1 message: • Airport, rail, metro services, interstate buses and city buses will operate as normal, but services may be affected or restricted. • Metro services are available at all stations, except for the Supreme Court metro station on certain days and…

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