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Author: Febin Mathew

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
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Lamborghini Previews Electric Supercar Ahead of August 18th Unveiling

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Lamborghini is set to unveil its inaugural all-electric supercar, shortly after introducing its Revuelto plug-in hybrid a few months ago. The automaker provided a sneak peek of the vehicle’s upper body through a silhouette teaser image. However, you won’t have to wait long to find out more about this mysterious electric car. Lamborghini is expected to unveil the concept on August 18 during Monterey Auto Week. What we do know is that it’s an all-new fourth model in the lineup and not a version of the existing model with an…

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is Jupiter the cause of asteroid strike on Earth 65 mn years ago? Here is what this expert has to say. (Pixabay) Space 

Brian Cox Claims Asteroid Impact That Wiped Out Dinosaurs 65 Million Years Ago Was Deflected by Jupiter

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There have been numerous accounts of the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago, but various theories continue to emerge, shedding new light on the event. Professor Brian Cox, a physicist, has put forth a hypothesis suggesting that Jupiter played a role in redirecting the asteroid towards Earth. Cause of asteroid hitting Earth According to Professor Cox in the video shared by @tech_topia, Jupiter has a huge mass. It has two and a half times the mass of all the other planets and moons…

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Alex Chriss has served as executive vice president and general manager of Intuit’s small business and self-employed group since January 2019. (Bloomberg) News 

PayPal Appoints Intuit Executive Dan Schulman as President and CEO

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Next month, Alex Chriss, an executive at Intuit, will assume the role of president and CEO at PayPal, a digital payments company. Chriss takes over as CEO from Dan Schulman, who told PayPal’s board in February that he plans to retire at the end of the year. Schulman will remain on PayPal’s board until the next annual general meeting in May 2024. In January, PayPal announced that it would cut about 7% of its total workforce, or about 2,000 full-time employees, due to challenging macroeconomic conditions. Chriss, who has been…

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Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley is aiming to create a continuing revenue stream from software services . (REUTERS) News 

Ford CEO Forecasts Huge Increase in In-Car Software Services

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Over the next few years, Ford Motor Co. anticipates a remarkable 1,000% surge in revenue from in-car software services, including its hands-free driving feature. To harness growth, the automaker announced Monday that it has hired former Apple Inc. executive vice president Peter Stern to lead a newly created technology-focused unit. Stern’s job is to grow Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system and develop other in-car services to sell to millions of owners. CEO Jim Farley aims to create a continuous revenue stream from software services that smooths out the ups and…

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Iowa School District Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Censor Books

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The dark side of AI has quickly emerged, as it is now being misused for confidence scams and spam content. Adding to this list is the recent case of censorship, where the school board of Mason City, Iowa is reported to have started using AI technology to create lists of books that could potentially be banned from the district’s libraries for the upcoming 2023/24 school year, according to the Globe Gazette. In May, the Republican-controlled state legislature passed and Governor Kim Reynolds later signed Senate Bill 496 (SF 496), which…

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iPhone users feel that the battery health of their phone is going down rather quickly and it has become a concern. News 

Users of iPhone 14 Pro Express Frustration Over Rapidly Declining Battery Health

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iPhone users tend to monitor their phone’s battery life, which is possible thanks to Apple’s new Battery Health feature, which was released in 2018 after the battery door scandal. But this feature is becoming a concern for the company because it is easy to monitor the health of the iPhone’s battery, which has again become a problem, especially for those using the iPhone 14 Pro model. Many users claim that their iPhone’s battery has dropped to 86% less than a year after the company announced the model. Social media has…

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Earlier this year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in his letter to shareholders that generative AI will be a “big deal” for the company. (AFP) Reviews 

Amazon Introduces Generative AI to Summarize Product Reviews

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Amazon is introducing a fresh generative AI capability that condenses product reviews for the convenience of its customers. The feature, which the company began testing earlier this year, is designed to help shoppers determine at a glance what other customers have said about a product before spending time reading individual reviews. It picks up common themes and summarizes them in a short paragraph on the product information page. The company wrote in a blog post on Monday that AI-generated reviews are now available for US mobile shoppers on a “broad”…

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Check out AI books recommended by ChatGPT. (Pexels) AI 

ChatGPT’s Top 5 AI Book Recommendations

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The growing reliance on AI tools, specifically generative AI, can be attributed to their user-friendly features and dependability. The introduction of AI chatbots has greatly enhanced productivity and output efficiency. Consequently, it is crucial for us to familiarize ourselves with this emerging technology, which is poised to have a significant impact on our lives. To gain insights, we consulted ChatGPT, a leading chatbot in this field, to recommend essential books on AI that should be on everyone’s reading list. Its suggestion was intriguing, and we will now explore it further.…

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System, where surface temperatures soar to 900 degrees fahrenheit. (AP) News 

Surprising Discovery: Venus is the Hottest Planet in the Solar System

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Venus, often called Earth’s “sister planet” due to its comparable size and composition, surpasses all other planets in our solar system in terms of scorching temperatures. Remarkably, it even outshines Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, making it the hottest planet in our cosmic vicinity. Greenhouse effect on Venus Venus’s bubbling heat is primarily due to its thick atmosphere, which is composed primarily of carbon dioxide. This atmosphere creates a greenhouse effect that traps heat, leading to a rapid increase in temperature. Surface temperatures on Venus can reach as…

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Iraq government lifted up the week-long suspension from Telegram. (Bloomberg) News 

Telegram App Resumes Use in Iraq

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After facing backlash from pro-Iran factions, the Iraqi government decided to lift the week-long ban on the Telegram messaging app, citing “national security” concerns. By Sunday morning, the app was available again without a virtual private network (VPN), AFP reporters in Baghdad said. On Saturday evening, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications had announced “the lifting of the freeze on Telegram from tomorrow, Sunday”. Telegram is very popular in Iraq, and is especially used as a propaganda platform for groups associated with armed groups and pro-Iranian political parties. A coalition of…

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SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line during their ongoing strike outside Sunset Bronson studios and Netflix offices in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 11, 2023. (REUTERS) News 

Novelists Wary of Artificial Intelligence, Yet Also View It as a Narrative Opportunity

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An open letter from the Authors Guild, endorsed by over 10,000 book writers, was issued this summer, expressing concerns about artificial intelligence posing a threat to their livelihood and the fundamental concept of creativity. The letter urged AI companies to refrain from using copyrighted work without proper permission or compensation. At the same time, AI has a story to tell. and not just in science fiction anymore. Artificial intelligence is as present in the imagination as politics, pandemics or climate change, and has become part of the story for more…

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Despite ChatGPT's popularity, there hasn't been a thorough investigation into the quality and usability of its responses to software engineering queries, said researchers from the Purdue University in the US. News 

ChatGPT’s Software Engineering Answers Showed 52% Inaccuracy

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT answered about 52 percent of software engineering questions incorrectly, according to the study, raising questions about the accuracy of popular language models. Despite ChatGPT’s popularity, there has been no in-depth research into the quality and usability of its responses to software engineering surveys, said researchers at Purdue University in the US. To address this shortcoming, the team conducted a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT’s responses to 517 questions on Stack Overflow (SO). “Our study revealed that 52 percent of ChatGPT responses contain inaccuracies and 77 percent are verbal,” the…

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Yoshua Bengio expresses concerns over current state of AI development. (Pixabay) AI 

Yoshua Bengio Urges Caution Regarding AI Development, Emphasizes Safety Over Speed

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Yoshua Bengio, a well-known computer scientist who has played a crucial role in the progress of artificial intelligence (AI), has expressed concerns about the rapid speed and exaggerated expectations associated with AI. During a thought-provoking discussion, Bengio acknowledged that if he had anticipated the swift development of AI, he would have prioritized safety more than just focusing on its capabilities. Navigating Uncertainty: Bengio’s Call for Collective Progress Bengio emphasized the urgency of pushing forward, participating in a thoughtful discussion and promoting the spirit of cooperation. Recently, he joined forces with…

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Studios are already requiring stunt and background performers to take part in high-tech 3D "body scans" on set. (Pixabay) News 

AI Poses Threat to Hollywood Stunt Professionals

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Many stunt performers are already living in the dystopian reality of artificial intelligence taking over their jobs, causing fear among Hollywood’s striking actors. From “Game of Thrones” to the latest Marvel superhero movies, cost-cutting studios have long used computer-generated background characters to reduce the number of actors needed for fight scenes. The rise of artificial intelligence now means that cheaper and more efficient techniques are being explored to create highly complex action sequences like car chases and shootouts – without those pesky (and expensive) humans. Stunt work, a time-honored Hollywood…

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Jupiter's cosmic dance: Unveiling the truth behind Its orbit around the Sun. (Pexels) News 

Jupiter’s Orbit Around the Sun: Unbelievable Discovery Revealed

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When we imagine the solar system, we usually picture the sun as the central figure, with planets circling around it. This representation is a simplified version of reality and doesn’t fully capture the actual dynamics. However, Jupiter, our massive neighboring planet, challenges this conventional pattern. Contrary to common belief, Jupiter’s orbit doesn’t revolve around the core of the sun. Instead, it revolves around a fascinating point called the barycenter, which is located in the empty space between Jupiter and the Sun. Jupiter’s unique dance around the Barycenter The reason behind…

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Discover the top 5 apps to easily track your lost phone's location using just the phone number. (Pexels) News 

Don’t Panic if You Misplace Your Phone – These 5 Apps Can Help You Locate It Quickly

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Losing your smartphone can be a stressful experience as it holds valuable information such as payment apps, important documents, and contact numbers. However, there is no need to panic as there are five free apps available that can help you track the location of your lost phone using just its phone number. It is important to note that these apps should not be used for unethical purposes, but in times of distress, being able to locate your own lost phone can be extremely beneficial. Track your smartphone’s location with free…

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Reliance Jio's upcoming AGM on August 28 may see the launch of two 5G smartphones, adding to the company's expanding digital offerings. (PTI) News 

Leaks Suggest Two Upcoming Jio 5G Smartphones Could Be Launched Soon – Here’s What We Know

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New reports indicate that Reliance Jio may be planning to release two new 5G smartphones shortly after the recent launch of the JioBook in 2023. A reliable source has leaked information revealing the presence of two Jio smartphone models on the BIS certification website. Additionally, there are speculations that these smartphones could be unveiled during the annual Reliance Industries AGM event on August 28. Let’s delve deeper into these updates and explore the potential design of these 5G smartphones. The creator of the technology, Mukul Sharma, has shared a tweet…

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California firefighters are using AI to spot wildfires before they spread, helping them to put out quickly and minimize damage. AI 

Firefighters Utilizing AI to Locate Wildfires

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California firefighters are using artificial intelligence to help spot wildfires, feeding video from more than 1,000 cameras strategically placed across the state into a machine that alerts first responders when to mobilize. As an example of the potential of the ALERTCalifornia AI program launched last month, the camera detected a fire that broke out at 3 a.m. local time in the remote, lush Cleveland National Forest about 80 kilometers east of San Diego. As people slept and darkness covered the smoke, it could have spread to a raging forest fire.…

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Parker Solar Probe's course adjustment sets stage for upcoming Venus encounter. (NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center) Space 

Parker Solar Probe Completes Record-Breaking Venus Flyby

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On August 3, 2023, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully performed a crucial maneuver using its compact thrusters. This operation was essential in keeping the probe precisely on track for its upcoming sixth Venus flyby, set to take place on August 21, 2023. Motion trajectory fine-tuning The procedure, which took just 4.5 seconds, resulted in a careful adjustment of the probe’s trajectory, moving it 77 miles. This precise targeting has significant implications, as it slightly increased the speed of the probe during its closest approach to Venus, effectively increasing the efficiency…

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Much of the philanthropy is focused on what is known as technology for good or “ethical AI. (Pixabay) AI 

Foundations Aim to Utilize AI for Positive Change and Safeguard Against Potential Dangers

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Philanthropists, including well-established foundations and tech billionaires, are increasing their grants in response to the concerns raised by technology experts about the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Much of the philanthropy focuses on so-called technology for good or “ethical AI,” which explores how to solve or mitigate the harmful effects of AI systems. Some researchers believe that artificial intelligence can be used to predict climate disasters and find new medicines to save lives. Others warn that big language models could soon topple white-collar professions, feed misinformation and threaten national security.…

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