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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
Lawsuits filed against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for copyright infringement in training AI language models. Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors seek damages News 

US Comedian Sarah Silverman Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Meta, OpenAI

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Meta Platforms and OpenAI are facing copyright infringement lawsuits from comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors. The lawsuits claim that the companies have utilized their content without obtaining proper permission in order to train artificial intelligence language models. The class-action lawsuit filed Friday in San Francisco federal court by Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden alleges Facebook parent Meta and ChatGPT maker OpenAI used copyrighted material to train chatbots. Meta and Microsoft-backed private company OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday. The lawsuits highlight the legal…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, July 8. (Unsplash) AI 

Today’s AI News Roundup: AI Robots at the UN, Sun’s Secrets to be Unveiled by AI, and More

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India took a leading role in AI advancements today, with Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressing journalists and dismissing concerns about job displacement as baseless. Additionally, researchers are currently exploring the use of AI to unravel the enigma of why the outer atmosphere of the Sun remains intensely hot. These developments and more are covered in today’s AI roundup, inviting a closer examination. Rajeev Chandrasekhar says AI will not take away jobs Union Minister Chandrasekhar was speaking to reporters after unveiling the fully automated electromagnetic interference laboratories at the Society for…

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OpenAI releases code interpreter plugin for ChatGPT Plus users. (AFP) AI 

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Plus Code Interpreter – Could It Replace Data Scientists?

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OpenAI has made several announcements this week, and among them is the launch of the Code Interpreter plugin. This plugin was first introduced a few months ago in Alpha mode, but it will now be accessible to ChatGPT Plus users in Beta mode from next week. With the Code Interpreter, ChatGPT gains the ability to perform a range of tasks including data analysis, chart creation, file editing, mathematical operations, and even code execution. This update brings exciting possibilities for data science applications. Now that Code Interpreter is available in beta,…

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Public speaking is a form of art that can only be mastered with a lot of practice and these 5 apps will help you all the way to achieve success. (Pexels) News 

5 Apps to Enhance Your Public Speaking Skills and Impress Your Audience

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Improving public speaking skills can be a daunting task for numerous individuals, but by employing appropriate techniques and adequately preparing, one can enhance their abilities and develop into a more self-assured and impactful public speaker. Possessing impressive public speaking skills can also enhance the likelihood of assuming leadership roles, as it enables individuals to impress not only their superiors but also their friends and coworkers. Consider exploring the following public speaking tips for further guidance. Know your audience: Understand who you are going to speak to and prepare your speech…

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A farmer in Canada was fined close to Rs 50 lakh after a buyer interpreted his thumbs up emoji as agreement to contract's terms. News 

Farmer Suffers Financial Loss of Rs 50 Lakh After Sending Thumbs Up Emoji

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A farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada, found himself facing a hefty fine of nearly Rs 50 lakh ($61,610) due to a text message contract he received, despite simply sending a thumbs up emoji. This came to light when Achter failed to deliver 86 tonnes of linen to buyer Kent Mickleborough in 2021 – as he had inadvertently contracted. According to the BBC, farmer Chris Achter claimed to have sent a thumbs-up emoji to confirm he had received the contract, but his buyer misinterpreted it as a contract agreement. How did it…

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AI systems can potentially be biased leading to ethical, social and legal issues. The standard uses a set of procedures used to identify potential biases and a set of metrics to measure the fairness of such systems AI 

DoT Agency Releases Standard Framework for Evaluating and Assessing Fairness of AI Systems

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The department of telecommunications has recently announced that the Telecommunication Engineering Centre, a government agency, has introduced a new standard for evaluating and rating the fairness of artificial intelligence systems. Although the draft came in December last year, the standard was officially launched on Friday at the Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) event in New Delhi. E-government is increasingly using artificial intelligence systems, but they can be biased and lead to ethical, social and legal problems. Bias refers to a systematic error in a machine learning model that causes…

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"Robots like me can be used to help improve our lives and make the world a better place." says Ameca, the humanoid robot.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (AP) News 

Robots Assure They Will Not Displace Humans in the Workforce

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During an AI forum, robots expressed their anticipation of a rise in their population and their potential to address worldwide issues. They assured that they would not take away human jobs or revolt against us. But at the world’s first human-robot press conference, they gave mixed answers about whether they should submit to stricter regulation. Nine humanoid robots gathered in Geneva for the “AI for Good” conference, where organizers are seeking to champion artificial intelligence and the robots it uses to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, including…

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AI tool studies images to quickly pick out the genetic profile of a kind of tumor called glioma, a process that currently takes days or weeks. AI 

Study Demonstrates Potential of AI in Treating Brain Cancer

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A tool powered by artificial intelligence has demonstrated potential in assisting doctors in combating aggressive brain tumors by identifying specific traits that can aid in surgical procedures. The tool, called the Cryosection Histopathology Assessment and Review Machine, or CHARM, examines the images to quickly find the genetic profile of a tumor called a glioma. This process currently takes days to weeks, said Kun-Hsing Yu, senior author of the paper. the report was published on Friday in the journal Med. Surgeons use detailed diagnoses to guide them during surgery, Yu said,…

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It's the first German brand to support NACS. News 

Mercedes to Adopt Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Charging Standard for North American Models

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Mercedes-Benz has announced its decision to incorporate Tesla’s charging technology into its new North American electric vehicles from 2025. Initially, drivers will be able to utilize the Tesla Supercharger network through a CCS-to-NACS adapter, which is expected to be available in 2024. This does not affect Mercedes’ plans to introduce its own fast charging network from this fall, according to the company. The company plans to build more than 400 “charging centers” in North America by 2030, with a total of 2,500 chargers available. The first installations are now set…

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Instagram launches its Snapchat-inspired standalone messaging app ‘Threads’ (Meta) News 

Threads App to Introduce ‘Following’ Feed and More

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Meta Platforms has launched Threads, an app that is being hailed as a potential rival to Twitter. While it benefits from the support of Instagram, it is missing a vital feature – a feed exclusively displaying posts from users you follow. Currently, Threads displays content from both followed and unfollowed accounts. In contrast, Twitter provides distinct “Following” and “For You” feeds, according to TechCrunch. However, there is good news for Threads fans. Instagram executive Adam Mosseri responded to requests that it is on the list of planned features. Mosseri made…

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He also had a warning for investors looking to bet on language models companies like OpenAI. AI 

OpenAI Investor’s Final Inquiry to ChatGPT Discussed

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OpenAI has gained recognition in the industry for creating ChatGPT, and now every major tech company desires to have a share of this AI chatbot, including Microsoft, which reportedly invested $10 billion in OpenAI. However, numerous experienced tech professionals closely monitor OpenAI’s progress, including an investor in the company who was recently questioned about the most recent query he posed to ChatGPT. Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla spoke via video conference at the MoneyControl Startup Conclave 2023 about the last question he asked ChatGPT as OpenAI transitioned from a non-profit organization…

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The system, called OpenKylin, has been designed as a rival to the ubiquitous Windows and MacOS systems News 

China Introduces OpenKylin: A Domestic Alternative to US Windows and MacOS

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According to state media, China has introduced its inaugural domestically developed open-source computer operating system, aiming to decrease reliance on foreign technology amidst growing competition with the United States. The announcement of the new system came just before US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was due to land in Beijing on Thursday for a meeting with Chinese officials aimed in part at stabilizing relations between the world’s two leading economies. The system, called OpenKylin, is designed to compete with the ubiquitous Windows and MacOS systems. Earlier versions of the software had…

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The movie will be available to rent starting July 11th. News 

Peacock to Stream ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Starting August 3rd

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According to Deadline, the Super Mario Bros. Movie has been accessible for digital purchase and download from different platforms for some time. However, starting July 11th, individuals will also have the option to rent the film on services like Apple TV and Amazon Video. It was briefly available for viewing on Twitter as well. For those who are inclined towards streaming services or already have numerous subscriptions, the movie will be released on Peacock on August 3rd. Despite some early mixed reviews, most fans seemed to like it overall. Super…

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OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT has witnessed a dip in its website traffic for the first time since it was released to the public. (AFP) AI 

ChatGPT Experiences Decrease in Traffic for the First Time Ever Due to AI Fatigue

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Is the world starting to lose interest in artificial intelligence? Despite businesses continuing to release new AI products regularly, it seems that individuals are becoming less enthusiastic about this major tech trend of 2023. A significant indication of AI fatigue was observed when ChatGPT, OpenAI’s widely-used generative AI platform, experienced a decline in website traffic for the first time since its launch. According to a Likeweb report, ChatGPT’s global traffic fell 9.7 percent from May to June. The number of individual visitors also decreased by 5.7 percent in June. The…

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Generative AI technologies such as Google Bard and ChatGPT have previously been used to cheat in exams. (Unsplash) AI 

UK Universities Establish Guidelines for Utilizing Generative AI such as ChatGPT in the Classroom Following Cheating Scandal

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UK’s leading universities have taken a significant step in addressing concerns surrounding the utilization of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, in educational settings. They have recently endorsed a set of regulatory principles to ensure its ethical application. A recent survey conducted by BestColleges in March highlighted that approximately 43% of students have utilized ChatGPT or similar generative AI tools at least once, with around 50% of them admitting to using it for writing assignments or exams. This escalating concern has prompted countries to collaborate and establish guidelines for the responsible…

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Zuckerberg, who goes by the username, finkd on Twitter, tweeted a famous Spider-Man meme wherein two Spider-Men are seen perplexed about who is who, pointing fingers at each other in confusion. News 

What Was the Significance of Mark Zuckerberg’s Spider-Man Meme After the Release of Threads?

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Today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made his first tweet in over a decade, coinciding with the launch of Threads, a platform that is being hailed as a significant rival to Twitter. Zuckerberg, who goes by the username finkd on Twitter, tweeted the famous Spider-Man meme, in which two Spider-Men are seen confused as to who is who, pointing fingers at each other in confusion. pic.twitter.com/MbMxUWiQgp— Mark Zuckerberg (@finkd) July 6, 2023 This is probably a dig at Twitter and an acknowledgment that Meta’s Threads are here to stay and attract…

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There are buttons to like, repost, reply to or quote a “thread,” and counters showing the number of likes and replies that a post has received. News 

CEO Mark Zuckerberg Announces 5 Million Sign Ups For Meta’s Threads In First Four Hours

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According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Threads, Meta’s latest social media platform, garnered an impressive five million sign-ups within a mere four hours of its launch. Threads is specifically designed for sharing text updates and participating in public discussions. “Just had 5 million signups in the first four hours…” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. The Threads app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Created by the Instagram team, Threads allows you to share short messages or updates of up to 500 characters.…

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Threads, by Instagram has not only made it simple for people to connect with all of their Instagram followers right away, but it has also allowed users to use the same username they use on Instagram. Here's how it works. News 

Threads Makes Sign-Up Simple For New Users

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Threads, the Twitter competitor developed by Meta, has garnered significant attention since its launch. In a matter of hours, numerous celebrities and individuals’ acquaintances had already signed up for the platform. This can be attributed to Meta leveraging the existing user base of Instagram to swiftly attract users to Threads. The platform not only facilitated seamless connectivity with all of their Instagram followers from the get-go but also enabled users to utilize their existing Instagram usernames. This means that signing up for Threads is easy – and users can easily…

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You log in using your Instagram account and posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length News 

How To Utilize Meta’s Threads App

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Meta, the tech giant based in the US, has recently launched its latest social media platform called Threads. This platform allows users to share text updates and participate in public discussions. Originally planned for a Thursday evening release, Meta made the decision to launch Threads ahead of schedule. “Threads is a new app developed by the Instagram team for sharing text updates and participating in public conversations. You log in with your Instagram account and posts can be up to 500 characters long and contain links, photos and videos up…

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ChatGPT's creator OpenAI plans to invest significant resources and create a new research team that will seek to ensure its artificial intelligence remains safe for humans eventually using AI to supervise itself, it said on Wednesday. AI 

OpenAI Strengthens Efforts to Stop AI From ‘Misbehaving’

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OpenAI announced on Wednesday its intention to allocate substantial resources and establish a fresh research team dedicated to safeguarding the safety of its artificial intelligence. The organization aims to eventually employ AI to autonomously supervise itself. “The enormous power of superintelligence could… lead to the incapacitation of humanity or even the extinction of humans,” OpenAI founder Ilya Sutskever and chief policy officer Jan Leike wrote in a blog post. “Currently, we don’t have a solution to control or guide a potentially super-intelligent AI and stop it from going rogue.” Superintelligent…

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