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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
Worldcoin is first and foremost an identification project but is using cryptocurrency to get people to sign up. (AFP) News 

OpenAI’s CEO Discusses Worldcoin’s Eye-Scanning Crypto Project

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The international launch of Worldcoin has caught the interest of privacy regulators globally, leading to the indefinite shutdown of the service by the Kenyan government. The international ID startup, which is backed by the big names of Silicon Valley, now has to defend itself in investigations about whether the biometric data collected by the company is really safe. Here’s what you need to know about Worldcoin and the concerns it raises: WHAT IS WORLDCOIN? Worldcoin is the creation of Sam Altman, best known as the CEO of OpenAI, a company…

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ChatGPT has created both excitement and alarm, bringing its developer OpenAI into conflict with regulator. (Pexels) News 

US Workplace Sees Increase in Popularity of ChatGPT, Causing Alarm for Some

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According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, numerous workers in the United States are resorting to ChatGPT for assistance with simple tasks, despite concerns that have prompted companies like Microsoft and Google to limit its usage. Companies around the world are considering how best to leverage ChatGPT, a chatbot that uses generative artificial intelligence to converse with users and respond to countless prompts. However, security firms and companies have expressed concern that it could lead to leakage of intellectual property rights and strategy. Anecdotal examples of people using ChatGPT in their daily…

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The Department of Energy is still trying to bring down the cost of direct air capture tech too. News 

Biden Administration Allocates $1.2 Billion for Carbon Capture Projects

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Two direct air capture (DAC) projects in Texas and Louisiana have been awarded grants by the Department of Energy, totaling up to $1.2 billion. These projects have the objective of annually eliminating over 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is comparable to the emissions produced by approximately 445,000 gas-powered cars. Additionally, the Department of Energy highlights that these initiatives will generate 4,800 well-paid job opportunities. DAC uses a chemical process to separate carbon dioxide from the air. Plants can then store the carbon dioxide underground…

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5 Recent AI Developments You Should Know About: Wildfire Detection, Hallucination-Free AI, and More

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The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly. In California, firefighters successfully utilized AI to detect and extinguish wildfires. Additionally, LongShot AI introduced a system that guarantees fact-checked text without any AI hallucination. Explore these and other AI updates in our current AI roundup. 1. California firefighters use artificial intelligence to spot wildfires Firefighters in California have used an artificial intelligence program called ALERTCalifornia AI to detect wildfires. According to a Reuters report, the artificial intelligence program feeds video from more than 1,000 cameras across the state and alerts…

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Neet PG counselling schedule has been out on the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in. (Pexels) News 

NEET PG 2023 First Round Seat Allocation Results to be Announced Today; Check Online and Utilize Three Preparation Apps

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The NEET PG seat allocation results for the first round are expected to be released today, August 11, 2023, by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME). Individuals who wish to secure admission to MD, MS, and MDS programs in state medical or dental colleges can check the results on dme.mponline.gov.in. To access their seat allocation letters, they must log in to the portal. According to the MP NEET PG Counseling 2023 schedule, the candidates should either register for their allotted educational institution or express their willingness to appear for the…

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The Euclid mission will impose highly stringent constraints on the cosmological model that governs our universe. explained ESA. (NASA) Space 

ESA Explains How Euclid Mission Will Uncover Secrets of Dark Matter and Dark Energy in Universe

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Are you familiar with dark matter? According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the vast expanse between galaxies and stars, which appears empty, is actually filled with an enigmatic substance that eludes our sight. This substance possesses a significant gravitational pull, causing the light emitted by stars to bend as it travels towards Earth. To comprehend this occurrence, one can envision a prism altering the path of light through refraction. This gravitational bending is referred to as gravitational lensing. Scientists have observed this phenomenon extensively and have come to the…

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Many workers across the U.S. are turning to ChatGPT to help with basic tasks, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, despite fears that have led employers such as Microsoft and Google to curb its use. AI 

Employees Utilize ChatGPT To Streamline Work Processes, But Companies Fear Data Breaches

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Many workers across the United States are turning to ChatGPT for help with basic tasks, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, despite fears that have prompted employers such as Microsoft and Google to curb its use. Companies around the world are considering how best to leverage ChatGPT, a chatbot that uses generative artificial intelligence to converse with users and respond to countless prompts. However, security firms and companies have expressed concern that it could lead to leakage of intellectual property rights and strategy. Anecdotal examples of people using ChatGPT in their…

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The mobile game retells FFVII and adds backstories for the characters. Gaming 

‘Mobile Version of ‘Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis’ Launches on September 7th

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On September 7th, Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, a mobile game that expands the FFVII story and universe, will finally be released on iOS and Android. Square Enix initially revealed this mobile game, along with the battle royale action title Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, in 2021. Originally scheduled for a 2022 release, the game faced delays, and closed beta testing didn’t commence until July of this year. Ever Crisis was developed by Applibot, although Final Fantasy veterans Kazushige Nojima, Yoshinori Kitase, and Tetsuya Nomura were involved as scriptwriter,…

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Last month, OpenAI had disabled Browse with Bing beta feature in ChatGPT, which was available for Plus subscribers. News 

ChatGPT Offers ‘Custom Instructions’ Feature to All Users

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OpenAI has announced that it will extend the “custom instructions” feature to all ChatGPT users, including users of the free tier of the service. This feature gives users more control over how ChatGPT responds, TechCrunch reported. The “Custom Instructions” feature was first introduced last month as a beta version for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, allowing them to add settings and requirements they want the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to consider when responding. The feature helps users save time by not having to retype the same instructions every time they interact with…

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Study additive manufacturing online from IIT Madras. (MINT_PRINT) News 

IIT Madras Offers Certificate Program Without Requiring JEE or GATE Scores

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IIT Madras has recently introduced an online certification course called ‘Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Practising Engineers’. The course will be accessible through the Center for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE). To learn more about the course, including registration dates, eligibility requirements, and the topics covered, please explore further. About Additive Manufacturing course offered by IIT Madras According to the CODE publication. additive manufacturing is a popular field that offers an attractive way to manufacture a variety of technical and biomedical components. The course has huge potential to modify the manufacturing…

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Yaccarino also mentioned upcoming plans related to digital payments. X designer Andrea Conway also hinted via a tweet: “Just called someone on X”. News 

CEO Yaccarino Announces Video Calling Feature Coming to X

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Linda Yaccarino, CEO of the popular microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), recently said that the company will soon bring video calling to its platform. This change is part of their goal to become an all-in-one app similar to China’s WeChat. “You can make video chat calls without having to give your phone number to anyone on the platform,” X Corp CEO Linda Yaccarino told CNBC in an interview. “There is incredible business with our data licensing and API X. new subscription business is growing,” Yaccarino added. He also discussed additional…

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The race to the Moon is heating up with countries such as the USA, Russia, China, and India planning uncrewed and crewed missions. (NASA/USGS) News 

Competition to Reach the Moon Heats Up

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The upcoming launch of Russia’s lunar lander on Friday is part of a global effort, involving major world powers as well as emerging participants, to return to the Moon. Technology, science, and politics are all essential factors in the Race for the Moon. Here’s the latest: – China’s Great Leap Forward – China plans to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030 and plans to build a base there. The world’s second largest economy has invested billions of dollars in a military space program in an effort to…

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI division introduced Llama 2 chatbot. (REUTERS) AI 

Exploring the Technology Behind Meta’s AI Chatbot

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Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has introduced its Llama 2 chatbot through its AI division. Microsoft has been chosen as Meta’s favored collaborator for Llama 2, making it accessible via the Windows operating system. Meta’s approach to Llama 2 differs from that of OpenAI, which created the AI chatbot ChatGPT. This is because Meta has made its product open source – meaning that the original code is freely available, allowing it to be studied and modified. This strategy has sparked a wide wave of debate. Will it promote greater public…

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Amid writers and actors strikes, the ceremony couldn't really go ahead next month. News 

Emmys Postponed by Television Academy to January

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Fans of shows such as Andor and The Last of Us, eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Emmy Awards, will need to exercise some extra patience. The Television Academy and Fox have recently disclosed that the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony has been rescheduled from September 18th to January 15th, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That marks a four-month delay, and means the ceremony will air a week after the Golden Globes. The Television Academy and its broadcast partner have moved the Creative Arts Emmy Awards to the same…

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Five AI Developments You May Have Missed: UPI Payments, UK AI Summit Expert Hire, and More

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As regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) usage are being implemented by various countries, advancements in the field are still progressing quickly. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently suggested a novel approach to conducting UPI transactions, involving interactions with AI. In a separate development, the United Kingdom has recruited a technology specialist to contribute to the generative AI summit. All this and more in our AI review today. 1. Now make UPI payments through AI chat UPI payments through AI chat may soon become a reality as the Reserve Bank…

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Delhi University UG 2nd seat allocation list 2023 to be announced online today. (HT_PRINT) News 

UG 2nd Seat Allocation for DU Admissions 2023 to be Announced Today: Top 5 Preparation Apps to Check Out

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On August 10th, at approximately 5 pm, the Delhi University (DU) will unveil the DU UG 2nd Seat Allocation List for the year 2023. Candidates who have been selected must confirm their assigned seats by August 13th, while the deadline for payment of the application fee to secure their spots has been scheduled for August 15th. The first round of seat allotment for DU 2023 aspirants has resulted in 85,853 people securing seats in various colleges of Delhi University. This corresponds to an occupancy rate of 87 percent of the…

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A recent leak indicates that the Apple A17 Bionic, which is expected to power the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro, will have a 6-core CPU and a 6-core GPU. News 

iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Chip Could Bring Significant GPU Boost

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Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be released in September 2023 – it will be powered by the A17 Bionic chip, which will be the successor to the A16 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 14 Pro models. Now, a new leak suggests that the A17 Bionic will have a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU. The A16 Bionic has a similar 6-core CPU but only 5 GPU cores. This means that the A17 Bionic could have significant improvements over the current generation. As spotted by MacRumors, this information…

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EdTech is playing a crucial role in transforming the way we approach language learning and, in particular, how it enhances speech and the development of new languages/ (Unsplash) News 

EdTech: Transforming Language Learning

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In today’s interconnected world, the importance of being able to communicate in multiple languages is growing. Despite often expressing a desire to learn another language, many of us never actually follow through. However, a recent survey conducted by language learning app Duolingo reveals that the urban Indian population is showing a strong curiosity and motivation to learn new languages. The survey indicates that half of urban Indians have successfully acquired a new language within the past one-to-two years. Technology has helped in this matter. EdTech plays a key role in…

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International Business Machines said on Wednesday it would host Meta Platforms' artificial intelligence language program on its own enterprise AI platform, watsonx. AI 

IBM Unveils Llama 2 on Watsonx AI Platform for Businesses

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International Business Machines announced Wednesday that it will host Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence language program on the company’s own artificial intelligence platform, watsonx. IBM’s watsonx, which helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows, is giving some customers early access to Facebook parent Llama 2. Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT late last year sparked interest among consumers and businesses, businesses have increasingly sought to bring AI into their processes to improve efficiency and bring advanced features. The enterprise software vendor said the release of Meta’s open-source AI model will…

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The smartphone is equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and operates on ColorOS 13.1, which is built on Android 13. News 

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+: Is It Worth the Price Tag of Rs 54,999?

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Chinese smartphone brand Oppo recently launched two new Reno series smartphones in India – Reno 10 Pro+ and Reno 10 Pro. Both devices have good camera data and an interesting design. I spent over a week exploring the Reno 10 Pro+ and here is my in-depth review. SEE OPPO RENO 10 PRO+ REVIEW HERE: The Reno 10 Pro+ is available in India at a starting price of Rs 54,999. Inside the box is a transparent case as well as documentation and a SIM card removal tool. In addition, an 80…

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