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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
The U.S. Commerce Department had added Huawei to its export control list in 2019 over security concerns. The company denies being a security risk. News 

Trade Group Issues Warning Regarding Huawei’s Secret Network of Chips

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Huawei Technologies Co is building a collection of secret semiconductor manufacturing facilities across China to help the company bypass US sanctions, a Washington-based semiconductor association warned, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The Chinese tech giant moved into chip production last year and is receiving an estimated $30 billion in state funding from the government, the semiconductor industry association said, adding that Huawei has bought at least two existing factories and is building three more. The US Department of Commerce added Huawei to its export control list in 2019 for security…

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India can make history by becoming the fourth country to successfully land on the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 Countdown Timer is on as ISRO attempts to land spacecraft. (PTI) Space 

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission to Touch Down on the Moon in Under 8 Hours

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India is set to achieve a significant milestone in space exploration in less than 9 hours, becoming the fourth country to do so after the US, Russia, and China. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) initiated the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14, aiming to send the Vikram Lander and Pragyan rover to the Moon’s south pole region. This marks ISRO’s second endeavor to land on the Moon, making it crucial to understand more about this space mission before its imminent landing attempt. Chandrayaan-3 components The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has three parts…

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After launching Llama 2 and AudioCraft AI earlier this year, Meta has now launched its SeamlessM4T AI model for efficient text and speech translation. AI 

Meta’s AI Model Enhances Text and Speech Translation Efficiency

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Meta has announced a new AI model called SeamlessM4T, which is designed to help users translate text and speech more efficiently in different languages. According to the company, SeamlessM4T is the first all-in-one multimodal and multilingual AI translation model. It recognizes speech in nearly 100 languages and translates speech into text in nearly 100 input and output languages. It also supports text-to-text translation, text-to-speech translation and even speech-to-speech translation. Meta is making SeamlessM4T publicly available under a research license to allow researchers to build on existing work. “Building a universal…

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Chandrayaan-3 landing live streaming: ISRO's Vikram lander prepares for its historic soft landing on the Moon's south pole, a crucial step in India's ambitious lunar mission. (REUTERS) Space 

Watch ISRO Land its Lander on the Moon: Live Streaming of Chandrayaan-3

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India’s highly anticipated lunar mission is nearing its destination as Chandrayaan-3 prepares to touch down on the Moon’s southern pole. With less than 12 hours remaining, this momentous occasion for India is just around the corner. The Vikram Lander, serving as the Lander Module, will meticulously select the ideal landing site on the lunar surface. Should the Indian Space Research Organisation’s plans unfold smoothly, India will join the exclusive ranks of the United States, China, and Russia as the fourth nation to achieve a successful lunar landing. Stay informed about…

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The proliferation of scam tech has alarmed regulators, police and people at the highest levels of the financial industry. (Pixabay) News 

Fraudulent Deepfake Schemes on the Rise

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Criminals are now able to exploit everyday consumers using advanced techniques that were once considered science fiction. For instance, computer-generated children’s voices have become so incredibly realistic that they can deceive even their own parents. Additionally, masks created using social media photos have the ability to bypass face ID security systems. The spread of the scam technology has alarmed regulators, police and people at the highest levels of the financial industry. In particular, artificial intelligence is being used to “turbocharge” fraud, US Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan warned in…

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In the coming months, YouTube will also share more about specific technologies, monetisation opportunities and policies it is developing. AI 

YouTube Records Over 1.7 Billion Views On AI Tool Videos In 2023

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Google-owned YouTube has announced that the platform has more than 1.7 billion views of videos related to artificial intelligence tools this year. The platform also introduced YouTube’s Music AI Incubator. “The incubator helps inform YouTube’s approach as we partner with some of music’s most innovative artists, songwriters and producers across the industry from diverse cultures, genres and experiences,” YouTube said in a blog post on Monday. To launch this program, the company is partnering with Universal Music Group. Among others, the internationally known and respected songwriter Anitta, producer and entrepreneur…

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YouTube is exploring how generative AI fits into the music industry by launching its Music AI Incubator. Read more for all the details. AI 

YouTube Music Introduces AI Incubator and Joins Forces With Universal Music

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YouTube is developing an “AI framework” and launching the YouTube Music AI Incubator, working with music partners such as Universal Music to explore how creative AI can be a part of the music industry moving forward. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said they are developing “three AI principles” to creatively enhance music while protecting music artists and the integrity of their work. YouTube’s first principle is that AI is here to stay and they need to embrace it. That’s why the Alphabet-owned platform is launching the YouTube Music AI Incubator. it’s…

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YouTube is launching an incubator to explore AI in music with artists and musicians. (Unsplash) AI 

Universal Music and YouTube Launch Music AI Incubator Program

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According to a blogpost on Monday, YouTube is introducing an incubator program aimed at collaborating with artists and musicians to investigate the application of artificial intelligence in the field of music. The Alphabet unit has acquired Universal Music as its first partner in the incubator and works with artists such as Anitta, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Max Ricther. “The Incubator helps shape YouTube’s approach as we partner with some of music’s most innovative artists, songwriters and producers across the industry,” YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said in a blog post. The…

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AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs. (REUTERS) AI 

UN Report Suggests AI Will Enhance, Not Replace, Jobs

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According to a UN study released on Monday, Artificial Intelligence is expected to enhance jobs rather than eliminate them, easing concerns about its potential impact on employment. Launched in November, ChatGPT, a generative AI platform that can handle complex tasks on command, was seen as a technological landmark that heralded a potentially dramatic shift in the workplace. But a recent study by the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) looking at the potential impact of this and other platforms on the quantity and quality of jobs suggests that most jobs…

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Paytm is investing in Al to build artificial General Intelligence software stack. (Bloomberg) AI 

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Announces Investment in AI to Develop Software for Artificial General Intelligence

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According to Paytm’s founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the company is making investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a software stack for artificial General Intelligence. This information was shared in the company’s most recent annual report, where Sharma also highlighted the potential in the Indian market and Paytm’s dedication to serving it while aiming for long-term profitability. India can expect 500 million payment consumers and 100 million merchants “in the not-too-distant future,” Sharma said in a letter to shareholders in the latest annual report of One97 Communications, which…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, August 21. (Pixabay) AI 

5 Exciting AI Developments You Should Know About: Flood Prediction, Generating Humour and More

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Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes Google’s AI tool that can provide a four-day early warning period for predicting floods in South America and Africa. Additionally, the breakthrough AI system MinD-vis is capable of recreating visual experiences based on brain waves. We also have updates on Apple’s iPhone 15 launch and their advancements in AI technology. Furthermore, Contextual AI has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance generative AI for enterprises. 1. Google’s AI tool predicts floods According to a NewsScientist report, Google’s artificial intelligence flood forecasting…

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Pixel 8 series is expected to launch in October this year, with the vanilla and Pro models part of the lineup. News 

Pixel 8 Series May Receive Updated Camera UI in 2021

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Google Pixel 8 phones could finally see a major change this year. We already know about the hardware information of the new Pixel 8 series, which will be released in the next few months, but now a new report hints at a major overhaul of the Pixel’s camera interface. The last major change to the camera interface was in 2019, so news of further updates is welcome. Pixel phones have evolved with their imaging technology, but they’re just as reliable when it comes to video, which is now reflected in…

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X users have shared their complaints on the platform in the past few days hoping to get their content back. News 

X Experiences Major Malfunction As Pre-December 2014 Images and Links Erased

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Elon Musk-owned X Corp faces a new headache as a major outage has deleted messages, images and links posted on X prior to December 2014. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, appears to have lost all old data, including the famous group selfie (group-fie) taken by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars in 2014. Reports claim that the outage appears to have affected data on X that was published before December 2014, but neither Elon Musk nor X’s CEO have confirmed the cause of the problem and whether users will get…

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Get ready to embark on a thrilling Star Wars journey as Ahsoka is premiering August 23 on Disney+ Hotstar. (Disney+ Hotstar) Gadgets 

Ahsoka Tano’s OTT debut: Find out when and how to watch the series online

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Get ready to return to the Star Wars universe in a way you’ve never experienced before, as the highly anticipated series, Ahsoka, is about to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. Make sure to mark August 23rd on your calendars, as this exciting live-action journey, brought to you by the talented team of Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, will be available in both Hindi and English versions. In a recent social media teaser, the streaming giant revealed a glimpse of the characters we’ll be meeting soon – Baylan Skoll, Shin Hati and…

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A total of 75,735 people were affected by the data breach. (REUTERS) News 

75,000 Tesla Accounts Compromised Due to Internal Misconduct

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According to a notice released by the office of the Maine Attorney General on Friday, Tesla Inc.’s May data breach, which involved employee-related records, affected over 75,000 individuals and was caused by “insider misconduct.” A total of 75,735 people were affected by the data breach, including nine Maine residents. The people appear to be current or former employees of the Austin, Texas-based automaker. “On May 10, 2023, a foreign media outlet (named Handelsblatt) informed Tesla that it had obtained Tesla’s confidential information,” according to Tesla’s Aug. 18 letter accompanying the…

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Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the lunar surface on Wednesday, August 23. (ISRO) News 

What to Expect from the Chandrayaan 3 Mission at this Crucial Point

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Following the crash of the Russian spacecraft Luna-25 on the moon, concerns have arisen regarding the upcoming landing of Chandrayaan 3. The question of whether history will repeat itself or if India will achieve success remains unanswered until August 23, when the spacecraft is scheduled to touch down on the lunar surface. Although there are numerous complexities involved in the landing process, certain scientists have shed light on a few crucial challenges that the spacecraft may face. One significant obstacle, according to experts, is the daunting task of transitioning the…

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A Dutchman paralysed in a motorcycle accident regained the ability to walk because of implants. (Pixabay) News 

Competition to Connect Human Brains to Computers Intensifies

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Medical trials have consistently indicated that brain implants, once confined to the realm of science fiction, could have a significant role in shaping the future of humanity. Billions of dollars are pouring into a clutch of specialty companies looking for treatments for some of the most debilitating ailments. And pioneering research has already produced results. Paralyzed in a motorcycle accident in May, a Dutchman regained the ability to walk thanks to implants that reconnected his brain and spinal cord. This experiment was one of several eye-catching experiments that have helped…

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Asteroid 2023 PM1 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA Reveals Details of 220-Foot Asteroid Set to Pass Earth Today

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In 1980, Luis and Walter Alvarez put forward the Alvarez hypothesis, suggesting that dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid collision over 65 million years ago. While it was previously believed that the impact crater was located in Mexico, recent findings have revealed new information about the asteroid’s journey to Earth. According to physicist Brian Cox, the massive asteroid, which created a 140-kilometer crater, was diverted from its original path by Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System. “It’s very likely or possible that Jupiter put it on a…

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The victim paid a total of ₹17 lakh in several installments from April to May 2023. (Pixabay) News 

Elderly Man in Navi Mumbai Defrauded of ₹17 Lakh by Cyber Criminals

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According to police, a 66-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was reportedly defrauded of ₹17 lakh by cyber criminals who promised to pay him for an online task. The incident was reported at the Nerul police station on Friday. The victim was contacted by four individuals claiming to represent a well-known e-commerce company. They offered to compensate him for posting reviews on social media about various products. The victim, believing their claims, made multiple payments totaling ₹17 lakh between April and May 2023. However, he realized he had been deceived when…

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X users have reported issues with posts made before 2014. (AFP) News 

Why You Can’t View Your X Posts Before 2014

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Since Elon Musk’s acquisition, X (previously Twitter) has undergone numerous transformations, altering the user experience significantly. The platform, now owned by Musk, recently went through a significant rebranding effort, replacing its well-known Larry The Bird logo with an X and adopting the same name. Additionally, X has faced several disruptions in recent months, including temporary restrictions on unverified accounts and discontinuing browsing access for users without accounts. The recent glitch has now affected posts made on X before 2014, including Ellen DeGeneres’ famous Oscar selfie with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts,…

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