The service is available in early access for iOS. News 

Tidal Offers High-Quality FLAC Audio Streaming to HiFi Plus Subscribers

Tidal, the music-streaming app, has started introducing high-resolution FLAC streams throughout its platform, as confirmed by CEO Jesse Dorogusker in a Reddit post. FLAC streams, which utilize the free lossless audio codec, provide superior audio quality of up to 24-bit/192Hz. Due to their larger file size, approximately four times that of a regular MP3, the format is not commonly found on widely-used streaming platforms. The feature is rolling out early to iOS users, and the company says listeners can choose from more than six million tracks in high-res FLAC format,…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, July 5. (Pexels) AI 

Exploring the Wide Range of AI Applications: From Detection to Bollywood Villains

Today marked a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. The Indian government has been utilizing AI for various purposes, including the development of a language platform called Bhashini, which aims to eliminate language barriers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented this AI platform to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and expressed his willingness to share it. Within the country, a recent study conducted by the Union Ministry of Communications, which extensively employed AI, revealed that over 4 million phone numbers in India were acquired through fraudulent means.…

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While the European Union has adopted GDPR and enforced it very diligently, India has been way behind. (Pixabay) News 

Creating an Effective Enforcement Authority for Data Protection Legislation

Multiple reports have confirmed that today, the Union Cabinet has granted approval to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. The primary objective of this bill is to safeguard the personal data of citizens and ensure that business entities responsible for handling such data are held responsible. In particular, the protection of personal data has been neglected in India for too long. My personal data was leaked in the Domino’s Pizza breach and the Big Basket Breach already in 2020, but in the absence of a personal data protection bill,…

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It's set to be revealed in full on August 3rd. News 

Fisker Reveals First Glimpse of Ronin Electric Vehicle with 600-Mile Range

According to a recent Instagram post from CEO Henrik Fisker, Fisker has provided us with another preview of the Ronin convertible EV, which is said to have a range of 600 miles. The full unveiling of the vehicle is scheduled for August 3rd. Similar to the original Fisker Karma, the Ronin is a sleek and low four-door sedan that falls under the category of a “super GT” car. It will be joining the Ocean SUV and the upcoming Pear EV in Fisker’s lineup. In the Instagram post, Fisker described the…

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Valve is clearly conflicted about whether or not to include AI-generated art and content in their games, and it has now issued statements clarifying its position on publishing games with AI-generated content. AI 

Valve Warns Against Publishing AI-Generated Video Games That Breach Copyright Laws

Valve, the company behind the popular Half-Life video game and Steam game distribution platform, was recently rumored to be implementing a ban on games featuring AI-generated assets. However, the company has now released statements clarifying its position on publishing games with AI-generated content – stating that it is not against AI, but that its current stance is simply due to its evolving policies and should not infringe copyright. This development comes after a game developer known as u/potterharry9 on Reddit claimed to have submitted his indie game for release on…

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The company could be in trouble if content owners had started filing lawsuits. AI 

OpenAI Disables Feature on ChatGPT App

OpenAI has taken action in response to the misuse of a feature in ChatGPT, the AI chatbot they developed. Users were reportedly using this feature to bypass paywalls and access full content. OpenAI has recognized the legal implications of this issue and promptly addressed it to prevent any potential serious consequences. “We’ve learned that ChatGPT Browse beta can sometimes display content in ways we don’t want it to. For example, if a user specifically requests the full text of a URL, it may accidentally fulfill that request,” OpenAI said in…

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Know all about the probable solar storm that can hit the Earth on July 7. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA SOHO Reveals CME Attack Could Bring Potentially Hazardous Solar Storm to Earth

Following a sunspot-filled June, July is poised to continue the trend of intense solar activity. This month, a solar flare from the notorious sunspot AR3554 caused a radio blackout, and now, NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory has detected two separate coronal mass ejections (CME) from the Sun, both partially directed towards Earth. Consequently, these CMEs are expected to brush past our planet, triggering solar storm events. Adding to the concern, the second CME is projected to catch up to the first, resulting in two consecutive CME impacts and intensifying the…

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Despite their achievements, however, there remains a puzzling disparity between what AI image generators can produce and what we can. (Bloomberg) AI 

Exploring the Limitations of AI Image Generators: Can They Count and Write?

We have been amazed by the impressive speed at which generative AI tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2 can create stunning images. Despite their achievements, there is still a confusing gap between what AI image generators can produce and what we can. For example, these tools often do not produce satisfactory results for seemingly simple tasks such as counting objects and producing accurate text. If generative AI has reached unprecedented heights in creative expression, why is it struggling with tasks that even a primary school student could complete?…

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An asteroid strike against Russia? That is what this expert is suggesting as US has done a lot of research on it including NASA's DART! Space 

Expert Claims US is Exploring Use of Asteroids as Offensive Weaponry

An expert from Russia has raised concerns about the possibility of the US using an asteroid as a weapon to attack Russia. Anatoly Zaitsev, a member of the Tsiolkovsky Cosmonautics Academy and CEO of the Planetary Protection Center, expressed his views on International Asteroid Day. Zaitsev suggested that the US and other nations might be disguising their development and testing of asteroid weapons as planetary protection systems. He shared these thoughts in an interview with news agency TASS. He claimed that kinetic, laser and even asteroid weapons were being tested…

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There are four major factors behind Gujarat becoming the preferred state for the semiconductor ecosystem. These include government support, the existing infrastructure, the talent pool, location advantage, and political stability in the state News 

Why Gujarat is a Preferred Location for Micron, Vedanta and Foxconn’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Plants

Gujarat is being chosen by major chip makers, one after another, as the ideal location to establish their units. Micron Technologies and Vedanta Foxconn Semiconductors Ltd are both in the process of setting up their plants in the state. However, the question remains: what makes Gujarat so attractive to these companies? According to the semiconductor industry, the Micron and Vedanta Foxconn projects are just two examples of the growing interest in semiconductor manufacturing in Gujarat. And there are several reasons why Gujarat is emerging as a popular semiconductor manufacturing destination.…

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EU antitrust regulators will decide by Aug. 7 whether to clear Adobe's $20 billion bid for cloudbased designer platform Figma after a preliminary review, according to a European Commission filing on Monday. News 

EU Gives Adobe Until End of June to Finalize $20 Billion Acquisition of Figma

The European Commission filing on Monday states that EU antitrust regulators will make a decision on whether to approve Adobe’s $20 billion acquisition of cloud-based designer platform Figma by August 7, following a preliminary review. Photoshop maker Adobe applied for EU approval last Friday. The request, made a month before the summer holidays, suggests that the company expects the EU’s competition authority to launch a full-scale investigation after a preliminary review. The Commission warned earlier this year that the deal threatens to significantly affect competition in the market for interactive…

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Beijing clamped down on crypto over concerns about money laundering, the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, and currency outflows. (REUTERS) News 

China’s Reality Check on Cryptocurrency Adoption

Speculation that China may lift its ban on digital-asset trading has been dampened by a recent shakeup at the country’s central bank. Industry leaders, including Jeremy Allaire, chief executive of Circle Internet Financial Ltd, have seized on Beijing’s tacit support for Hong Kong’s bid to become a crypto hub to argue that the mainland may change its policy. They were reminded of the risks of such extrapolations when Pan Gongsheng was named the top Communist Party official at the People’s Bank of China. The move could put Pan in the…

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A startup called Inflection, raised a remarkable $1.3 billion last week to build a personal AI for everyone. (REUTERS) News 

AI with Multiple Personalities to be Developed in the Future

Chatbots have expanded their utility beyond writing essays and emails, as they now serve as personal guides by demonstrating empathy and storing information about their users. A man’s experience with a chatbot named Pi exemplifies this, as he discovered its potential to assist him in quitting smoking. By turning to the chatbot whenever he experienced cravings, it would remind him of the numerous benefits of quitting, such as ensuring his presence in his child’s future. The creator of Pi is a Silicon Valley startup called Inflection, which raised a remarkable…

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After delivering about 466,000 vehicles, Tesla beat the consensus estimate by 4%. (REUTERS) News 

Tesla’s Profits Soar Amid Growing Concerns Over Expenses

Tesla Inc.’s recent quarterly sales numbers, revealed on Sunday, indicate that price reductions are effective, but only to a certain extent. The ongoing conflict between prioritizing growth and maintaining profit margins, which has characterized the first half of 2023, remains unresolved. After delivering about 466,000 vehicles, Tesla beat the consensus estimate by four percent. This year, deliveries are up 58% compared to the same period in 2022, and at the current rate of driving appear to be on track to meet Tesla’s guidance of around 1.8 million this year (although…

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Top 5 AI Chrome extensions of 2023 for enhanced productivity. (Pexels) AI 

Increase Efficiency and Impress Your Boss with These 5 AI Chrome Extensions

If you find that you are dedicating more time to using web browsers rather than desktop apps, you might want to consider experimenting with AI Chrome extensions. These extensions are small additions that improve the features and overall user experience of Google Chrome. With over 100,000 plugins available, it can be challenging to choose the ones that save you time and effort. This list has several areas such as note taking, time tracking, auto-suggestions, and tab linking. At the end, you have a collection of new Chrome extensions that will…

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Midjourney can be used to create images from natural language descriptions, called prompts. (Representative Image) (Unsplash) News 

Midjourney Blocks User After Fake AI-Generated Images of Politicians Circulate Online

In recent months, there have been numerous heated discussions surrounding the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence (AI), with some researchers and experts warning that if not handled cautiously, it could lead to the downfall of humanity. The issue of spreading false information has been a major concern, particularly due to controversial incidents involving AI “hallucinations” and Deepfakes. A recent incident involved the widely-used generative AI program called Midjourney, which was utilized to produce astonishingly deceptive images of politicians. These images rapidly gained popularity online, leading to the user responsible…

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Jolly Roger is an AI tool created to deal with the nuisance caused by telemarketers and scammers. (Pixabay) News 

Get Even with Cold Callers – Try Out the ChatGPT-4 Powered App!

Are you familiar with the frustration of receiving persistent calls from telemarketers attempting to sell unwanted products? If so, you are not alone. However, it is not solely telemarketers causing this annoyance. The prevalence of scammers and call centers posing as reputable company representatives has dramatically increased, targeting unsuspecting customers in an attempt to fraudulently obtain their money. This disturbance can be incredibly distressing. Although blocking certain numbers may provide temporary relief, there is no guarantee that the next call will originate from the same number. Therefore, it is essential…

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Valve's Steam faces controversy as it rejects games with AI-generated assets. (Bloomberg) News 

Steam No Longer Allowing Games with AI-Generated Assets, According to Report

Valve, the company that owns the widely used gaming client and online store Steam, seems to be facing legal challenges related to the use of generative AI in the gaming sector. It has been reported that the company is allegedly prohibiting the sale of games on its platform that incorporate AI-generated artwork. An anonymous developer recently shared their experience of having their game rejected for Steam. The developer’s post received significant attention on Twitter, where they revealed that a significant portion of the game’s assets were generated through AI, specifically…

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Top professions for ChatGPT experts! (Bloomberg) AI 

Highly Paid Positions for ChatGPT Professionals – Checklist

Discover the top professions in which you might be interested in pursuing with ChatGPT! As an expert in artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP), you can apply for various professions that open doors to high-paying jobs. Top companies like Google pay up to $335,000 a year for a fast engineer. Check out some of the careers you might be interested in as a ChatGPT expert A fast engineer It is work that involves analyzing and improving the performance of artificial intelligence systems to improve accurate and engaging responses. Marketing…

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X-class solar flares were hurled out by a sunspot with a beta-gamma-delta magnetic field. (Pixabay) News 

X-class Solar Flares Cause Power Outage in Pacific Ocean Region Following Sunspot Eruption

The Sun possesses a thin layer of a second atmosphere situated just above the photosphere, along with a vast corona. This particular region is where various solar phenomena, such as solar flares, prominences, and coronal mass ejections, occur and can have a direct impact on Earth. While the Sun’s energy is essential for sustaining life on our planet, these related solar events can cause significant damage, particularly to technological instruments. Recently, Earth experienced its most severe solar storm in six years, when a menacing cloud of coronal mass ejection, originating…

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