Several games were recently rejected for including AI-generated content. Gaming 

Valve Refuses to Release Games Containing AI Assets Violating Copyright Laws

Valve has responded to recent reports suggesting that they were rejecting games featuring AI-generated art and content. In a statement to IGN, Valve spokesperson Kaci Aitchison Boyle clarified that the company is not attempting to discourage the use of AI on their platform. Aitchison Boyle explained that the confusion arose from Valve’s efforts to incorporate AI technology into their existing review process, which is influenced by current copyright laws. “Our priority, as always, is to try to ship as many titles as we can,” said Aitchison Boyle. “We welcome and…

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Microsoft adds exciting new features to Excel in June 2023. (Microsoft) News 

Unlock Excel’s potential with June 2023’s new features for improved productivity

Microsoft Excel remains a dominant tool utilized in various business and personal contexts, serving the purposes of data analysis, visualization, experimentation, documentation, and planning. In order to meet the evolving demands of users, Microsoft consistently improves Excel by introducing new features. Now, let’s delve into the recent updates. In Excel for the web, users can now save time with recommended formulas that appear when typing the “=” symbol in the formula bar. While limited to basic formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT and more, this feature provides contextual insights. In addition,…

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A UK-based company is planning to set up a semiconductor fabrication unit in Odisha’s Ganjam district with an investment of Rs 30,000 crore in the first phase. News 

Odisha to Receive Rs 30,000 Crore Investment from UK Company, Resulting in 5,000 New Jobs

Officials have announced that a company from the UK intends to establish a semiconductor fabrication facility in the Ganjam district of Odisha. The company plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore in the initial phase of the project. SRAM & MRAM Technologies and Projects India Pvt Limited, the Indian unit of UK-based SRAM & MRAM Group, had signed an MoU with the state government on March 26 to set up a semiconductor unit in the state. After visiting some places near Chhatrapur in the district, officials of its Indian company under…

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Utilise these top five writing tools to enhance your productivity. (Pexels) News 

5 Must-Have Tools to Enhance Your Writing Ability

Having the right tools is crucial for effective writing. Today, there are numerous online writing tools that can help you avoid spelling and grammar errors, as well as keep your ideas well-organized. To streamline the writing process, it is advantageous to compile a set of writing software that assists you throughout your writing journey. 1. Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a well-known word processing program in the Microsoft Office product package. With a wide range of formatting options, it’s perfect for writing long documents with multiple sections or headings. If…

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NASA has warned about the giant Asteroid 2023 MB6 that is travelling at a fiery speed of 39391 km per hour towards Earth. (Pixabay) Space 

NEOWISE Spacecraft Spots Asteroid Heading Towards Earth Measuring 130 Feet

NASA utilizes a variety of technological tools, including telescopes, ground-based observatories, and satellites, to constantly monitor the potential threat of asteroids. The Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) is responsible for tracking all near-Earth objects (NEOs), while the NEOWISE spacecraft specifically locates potential hazards. It is worth noting that NASA’s WISE spacecraft, originally designed as an infrared-wavelength astronomical space telescope, underwent a transformation in 2013. Renamed as NEOWISE, its new mission became the identification of near-Earth asteroids and comets. NEOWISE has now spotted a giant asteroid named 2023 MB6…

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Juno sends Jaw dropping pictures of Jupiter[ Representational Image] ( NASA/JPL/SwRI) Space 

Stunning Images of Jupiter Captured by NASA’s Juno Spacecraft

Jupiter, often described as a failed star due to its immense size, has once again amazed with its stunning colors. Recently, on June 23rd, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured mesmerizing images of the gargantuan planet, as reported by Forbes. Everything about Jupiter is colossal, including its famous storm known as the Red Spot, which could engulf three Earths. With a diameter of 69,911 km, Jupiter is a staggering 11 times wider than our own planet. NASA’s Juno spacecraft is also special and holds the record for the furthest solar-powered spacecraft from…

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Meta, TikTok and others say the state is violating free speech rights. News 

Tech Companies Challenge Arkansas Law Requiring Age Verification for Social Media Use

Arkansas’ law mandating age verification on social media platforms has faced opposition from the technology industry. NetChoice, a tech trade group representing major companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok, has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that the Social Media Safety Act violates the US Constitution. According to NetChoice, the law infringes upon individuals’ First Amendment rights by compelling them to disclose private information in order to use social networks. Additionally, the group argues that the legislation undermines families’ autonomy by usurping their decision-making authority. The alliance also believes…

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MosaicML found AMD's chip could get 80% of the performance of Nvidia's chip, thanks largely to a new version of AMD software released late last year and a new version of open-source software backed by Meta Platforms called PyTorch that was released in March. (AP) AI 

Software Company Predicts AMD AI Chips to be Equivalent to Nvidia’s

According to a report by an AI software firm on Friday, Advanced Micro Devices’ artificial intelligence chips are approximately 80% as fast as Nvidia Corp’s chips, and they have the potential to reach a similar level of performance in the future. Nvidia dominates the market for powerful chips used to power ChatGPT and other AI services that have swept the tech industry in recent months. The popularity of these services has boosted Nvidia’s value to more than $1 trillion and led to a shortage of its chips, which Nvidia says…

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It pairs the original sensor with an iPhone lens. Gaming 

This miniature Game Boy camera, created by a fan, is the size of a game cartridge!

The Game Boy Camera, loved by fans of low-quality photography, is known for its large size that sticks out from the retro console like a creepy giant eyeball. However, Christopher Graves, a modder and devoted fan, has created his own version called the Game Boy Mini Camera. As reported by Gizmodo, Graves successfully reduced the size of the camera to that of a Game Boy cartridge, eliminating the need for any protrusion. Graves used a custom board, the original camera sensor, a memory map controller, and some capacitors to complete…

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Humane, the startup founded by ex-Apple Inc executives that raised $100 million earlier this year, said on Friday that it will use Qualcomm Inc’s chips in its forthcoming wearable device. AI 

Qualcomm Snapdragon Chip to Power Ai Pin, Humanity’s First Wearable Device

Humane, the startup established by former Apple Inc executives, announced on Friday that it plans to incorporate Qualcomm Inc’s chips into its upcoming wearable device. The company had previously secured $100 million in funding earlier this year. Humane has not given a release date or many other details for the gadget, which it said Friday will be called the “Ai Pin.” Humane founder and president Imran Chaudhri introduced the Ai Pin earlier this year, showcasing an Internet-connected device dressed like a lapel pin that can answer spoken questions and project…

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The 'Godfather of AI' doesn’t share the industry’s optimism. AI 

Geoffrey Hinton Doubts Good AI Will Overcome Bad AI

Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned professor at the University of Toronto and a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence, has taken on the role of an unofficial overseer for the industry. Widely recognized as the “Godfather of AI” due to his groundbreaking work on neural networks, Hinton decided to step away from his position at Google in order to have more freedom in critiquing the field he helped shape. He expressed concerns about the unchecked and potentially hazardous advancement in generative AIs, exemplified by the emergence of ChatGPT and…

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Paytm was the first to launch audio-based confirmations with Soundbox. News 

Paytm Soundbox Leads the Way in Audio-Based Payment Confirmations

Target price remains unchanged at ₹1,020 for upside of 20.1% Soundbox is a popular product with smaller stores, according to BofA’s primary market research Paytm is India’s leading digital ecosystem with 90 million MTUs and 33.5 million+ merchants Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services company and a pioneer in QR and mobile payments, has been competing at the top in the Soundbox segment. In its recent report, global brokerage firm BofA has reiterated the dominance of Paytm pioneer product Soundbox. Paytm was the first to launch voice-based verifications with…

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Two U.S. authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train” its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT. News 

OpenAI Facing Legal Action Over Claims of Copyright Violation, Accused of Utilizing Authors’ Works to Train ChatGPT

On Wednesday, OpenAI was sued by two American authors in a federal court in San Francisco. The authors alleged in a proposed class action that OpenAI had improperly utilized their works to “train” its widely-used generative artificial intelligence system, ChatGPT. Massachusetts-based authors Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad said ChatGPT mined information copied from thousands of books without permission, violating the authors’ copyrights. A lawyer for the authors, Matthew Butterick, declined to comment. Representatives of Microsoft-backed private OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The material used to…

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Keita Takahashi's studio, Uvula, collaborated with AbleGamers on the project. Gaming 

Coming-of-Age Game ‘To a T’ Follows the Journey of a T-Posing Teenager

In the game called “In to a T,” players are tasked with controlling a teenage character who is unable to lower their arms from a T-shaped position. This character, known as Teen, explores a typical seaside town with their faithful dog, while also facing off against bullies and uncovering the advantages of their distinctive posture. The game’s trailer suggests that the ability to fly may be a significant advantage of having T-shaped arms. The game is an episodic 3D adventure with a rounded cartoon art style familiar to anyone who…

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The FTA post identified the inputs as big datasets when the technology is being developed, a well-trained engineering and research workforce AI 

US Regulator Warns of Potential Impact of Generative AI on Competition

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Technology and Office of Technology have expressed concerns about Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, due to competition issues, according to a blog post by the staff of the two offices. “Generative AI depends on necessary inputs. If a single company or a handful of companies control one or more of these essential inputs, they may be able to use their control to dampen or distort competition in the generative AI market,” the staff said in a blog post. The message identified the inputs as large…

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The Polestar 5 and 6 may come with NACS from the very start. News 

Polestar to Follow Volvo in Adopting Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Charging Standard

Polestar has announced its decision to follow Volvo’s lead and incorporate Tesla’s charging technology in North America. The brand, which focuses on electric vehicles, plans to introduce “convenient” CCS-to-NACS adapters for current vehicles by mid-2024. Additionally, starting from 2025, all new Polestar cars will come equipped with the standard NACS connector. This adapter will enable future models to charge at CCS stations. The news makes it difficult to expand Polestar’s range. Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 SUV coupe are expected in 2024, while Polestar 5 grand tourer and Polestar…

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It packs the latest processor, upgraded camera stabilization and wireless charging. News 

ASUS Launches Compact Flagship Phone – Zenfone 10

ASUS has managed to stay in the niche market of compact smartphones, despite the limited options available. The newly unveiled Zenfone 10 appears to be identical to its predecessor, with even the 50-megapixel main camera remaining unchanged. However, the company asserts that it now features an upgraded 6-axis gimbal stabilization system, which combines hardware optical stabilization, an improved electronic stabilization algorithm, and fast auto-focus. This technology supposedly enables users to capture videos with smoother motion and take clearer photos while on the go. As you’d expect, the Zenfone 10 features…

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2023 might be the biggest year for the genre since the '90s. Gaming 

Fighting-Game Fans Rejoice – It’s a Great Time to be a Gamer!

Since the early days of video games, competition has always been a part of the gaming experience, with players striving to leave their mark on digital scoreboards. The fighting game genre emerged in the 1970s, but it was not until the release of Street Fighter 2 in the 1990s that the genre truly reached new heights. Since then, numerous influential series like Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Super Smash Bros. have made significant contributions to this genre. While fighting games may never have the same mass-market appeal they did in the…

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About 52% of the U.S. survey responders reported having faced online harassment, compared to 40% in the survey's previous year. (Pexels) News 

Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Experienced Online Harassment

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), more than 50% of Americans surveyed in the past year have experienced online harassment and hate at some point in their lives. This percentage rises to over 75% among transgender individuals, as reported by the advocacy group on Wednesday. The ADL’s fifth such annual survey found that reports of online hate and harassment in the past 12 months have increased in nearly every demographic group in the United States. About 52% of respondents to a US survey said they had been harassed online, compared…

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Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress said Wednesday that the company is aware of the reports on tighter restrictions. (Bloomberg) AI 

US Imposing Export Restrictions on AI Chips from Nvidia

According to sources, the Biden administration intends to strengthen export controls that were previously announced in October. The aim is to limit the sale of certain artificial intelligence chips to China, as there are increasing worries about providing this technology to a significant strategic rival. Under a Commerce Department proposal expected in July, the United States would revise export controls announced in October to make it harder to sell some chips to China without a license. The move is aimed in part at Nvidia Corp.’s A800 chip, which the U.S.…

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