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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
The partnership comes as chatbot ChatGPT has pushed many companies to find their AI strategies and has propelled Nvidia, which provides the main hardware for AI, to becoming a trillion dollar company. (REUTERS) AI 

Snowflake Adopts Nvidia’s AI Computing Platform

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Snowflake, a company specializing in cloud-based data analytics, has teamed up with Nvidia, a computing firm, to enable a diverse range of customers, including those in finance, healthcare, and retail, to create their own AI models using proprietary data. The two companies announced the partnership at Snowflake Summit 2023 on Monday. “In the old days, small computing used to transfer data to a computer,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told Reuters. “But when you have massive amounts of data, like Snowflake, and a bunch of proprietary data … data that’s so…

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Officials are worried sensitive data might leak. AI 

Congress Reportedly Restricting Staff from Utilizing AI Models Such as ChatGPT

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According to Axios, the utilization of ChatGPT and comparable generative AI tools is subject to stringent restrictions in Congress. A memo from Catherine Szpindor, the administrative head of the House of Representatives, obtained by the news outlet, outlines specific circumstances under which ChatGPT and other large language AI models may be employed in congressional offices. Staff members are only permitted to use the paid ChatGPT Plus service, which has more stringent privacy controls, for “research and evaluation” purposes, and not as a routine part of their work. Home offices are…

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IBM said on Monday it will acquire technology spend management platform Apptio from Vista Equity Partners for $4.6 billion in cash, in the latest deal to bolster its capabilities in cloud and automation. News 

IBM Acquires Apptio for $4.6 Billion

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IBM announced on Monday that it will purchase Apptio, a technology spend-management platform, from Vista Equity Partners for $4.6 billion in cash. This acquisition is part of IBM’s ongoing efforts to enhance its cloud and automation capabilities. IBM shares were slightly lower in premarket trading. IBM said it will finance the deal with cash and expects the deal to close in the second half of 2023. The deal came about at a time when companies are cutting their technology budgets in challenging macro conditions. IBM cut about 3,900 jobs at…

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Unity CEO John Riccitiello speaks on AI and gaming's future (AP) AI 

John Riccitiello Discusses AI and the Future of Video Game Software with an Insider

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During his career spanning over 20 years, starting from his tenure as the head of Electronic Arts in 1997, John Riccitiello, the CEO of Unity, a video game software company, has witnessed the transformation and changes in the video game industry. Unity Software Inc. was founded in Denmark and is now based in San Francisco. It’s partnering with Apple to help bring games to its upcoming virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro. Riccitiello recently spoke with The Associated Press about how artificial intelligence is changing the way video games are…

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Users find android operating systems easier to use than iOS. (Pexels) News 

Android Outperforms iOS in Most Areas Except for Taking Screenshots and Scanning QR Codes

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According to a recent study conducted by Green Smartphones, Android users experience fewer difficulties when using their phones in comparison to iOS users. This implies that Android could potentially be a more user-friendly operating system. The study analyzed 12 common tasks, including recording the screen, sharing location, and taking screenshots, on both Android and iOS. The results show that Android outperformed iOS in ten of the twelve tasks studied. Android users needed less help and instructions for these tasks. However, iOS was found to be more user-friendly than Android when…

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Deployment of an early version is planned for the Lunar Gateway space station. Space 

NASA Developing AI Chatbot to Assist Astronauts

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NASA is working on a natural-language ChatGPT-like interface that will enable astronauts to carry out maneuvers, experiments, and other tasks, according to The Guardian. Despite the skepticism ingrained in us by movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, which portrayed AI in space as untrustworthy (“I’m afraid I can’t do that, Dave”), AI has significant benefits for both manned and unmanned missions. “The idea is to get to the point where we have a conversational interaction with the space vehicles and they [have] also talked to us about alerts, interesting discoveries…

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Playstation 6 and new Xbox consoles set for 2028 release, as per court documents. (Representative Image) (REUTERS) News 

Court Documents Suggest PlayStation 6 and Next-Gen Xbox to Launch in 2028

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In India, Sony’s Playstation consoles have gained a large following due to their impressive gaming features. Although the PS5 is still a favorite among gamers, court documents obtained by IGN indicate that the next iterations of Playstation and Xbox consoles could potentially be released as soon as 2028. In a lawsuit over Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard in a US court, the tech giant said it expects the next generation of game consoles to be officially released in 2028. This prediction indicates that successors to the current generation, including the…

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The attack appears to have begun in the early hours of Sunday morning. Gaming 

Blizzard Games, Including ‘Diablo IV’, Experiencing Disruption Due to DDoS Attack

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Playing Diablo IV and other Blizzard titles this weekend may be disrupted due to an apparent DDoS attack on Blizzard’s Battle.net online service since early Sunday morning. The attack has caused difficulties and potential impossibility in accessing the games. Blizzard’s customer support account tweeted at 10:24AM that they are actively monitoring the ongoing DDoS attack, which is affecting latency and connections to their games, after initially investigating an authentication issue. As of 12:30 PM ET, the issue appears to be unresolved. “We are currently experiencing a DDoS attack that may…

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Generative AI is not new. It is at least a decade old technology. Generative AI became the talk of the town with ChatGPT version 4 but no one spoke about version 1, 2 and 3. Genpact COO Shibu Nambiar in this interview shares his viewpoint on AI killing jobs. AI 

Shibu Nambiar Offers Advice on Preserving Employment Amidst ChatGPT Disruption

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Although Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, appears to be a promising tool for simplifying work processes, there is a growing concern that the advancement of AI technology may make it challenging to retain traditional jobs. During the London Tech Week 2023, Debashis Sarkar, Editor of ReturnByte Tech, interviewed Shibu Nambiar, the Chief Operating Officer of EMEA and Americas at Genpact, about the impact of Generative AI and the skills that Genpact seeks in new hires. Nambiar also provided advice on how IT employees can stay ahead of the AI curve.…

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OpenAI's ChatGPT can support the clinical decision-making process, including when picking the correct radiological imaging tests for breast cancer screening or breast pain, finds a study. AI 

Study Finds ChatGPT 4 Capable of Selecting Appropriate Medical Imaging Tests for Diagnosis

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According to a study, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has the ability to aid in clinical decision-making, specifically in selecting the appropriate radiological imaging tests for breast cancer screening or breast pain. Research by researchers at Mass General Brigham in the US suggests that large-scale language models can help primary care physicians and referring providers make decisions when evaluating patients and ordering imaging tests for breast pain and breast cancer screening. Their results are published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. “In this scenario, the capabilities of ChatGPT were impressive,”…

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Anand Mahindra said that Sam Altman was misunderstood and remains “ far from sceptical about Indian abilities”. (Anand Mahindra Twitter) News 

Anand Mahindra Discusses Possibility of India Developing a ChatGPT-like Language Model with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Clears Misconceptions

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Earlier this month, Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of OpenAI, traveled to India to raise awareness about the potential and dangers of artificial intelligence. While attending an event with prominent startup founders and business heads, Altman made a controversial statement in response to a question about India’s ability to build a ChatGPT-like large language model (LLM), stating that it was “completely hopeless.” Recently, Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, met with the ChatGPT creator at a state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden to discuss his views…

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Find out how to apply for the ISRO Internship Program 2023

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is providing the ISRO Internship Program, which is a valuable chance for those who are interested in space science and research to acquire practical knowledge and experience in the field. The program offers a range of internship programs that are tailored to provide hands-on learning experiences. A comprehensive overview of the program is provided below. Eligibility criteria: To be eligible for the ISRO internship program, applicants must be citizens of India. Project work can be done alone or in groups of a maximum of…

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Men Checking and Repairing Electric Lines at a Station. (Representative Image| Pexels) AI 

Virtus Raises Alarm Over London’s Aging Power Grid Impeding UK’s AI Ambitions

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A business has cautioned the UK energy regulator that London’s power grid is facing difficulties in accommodating additional data centers, which could discourage potential investments and hinder Britain’s aspirations in technology such as AI. “The combination of the immediate lack of power and future power delays prevents us from growing our business in the South East of England by adding new sites,” wrote Peter Betts, director of engineering at Virtus Data Centers Ltd. It “prevents the region from benefiting from future technological developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, an…

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The platform is trying to clamp down on impersonation. News 

YouTube Fan Channels Must Include Disclosure in Channel Name or Handle

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Starting August 21st, individuals who operate fan accounts on YouTube will be required to explicitly state that their channels are not associated with the original artist, creator, or brand. Simply including “fan account” in the channel description will not suffice, and if it is not already apparent from the channel name or handle, the information must be updated. The directive was announced as part of broader changes to YouTube’s impersonation guidelines. As TechCrunch points out, channels that claim to be fan accounts but instead mimic another channel and upload the…

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A judge said they had "abandoned their responsibilities" in not checking for inaccuracies. News 

Lawyers in the US Penalized $5,000 for Utilizing False Case Citations Generated by ChatGPT

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Despite being taught to always check sources from the first essay in school, New York attorney Steven Schwartz relied on ChatGPT to find and review sources for a case in which a man was suing Colombian airline Avianca for injuries sustained on a flight to New York City. This decision has resulted in a $5,000 fine issued to Schwartz, his associate Peter LoDuca, and their law firm Levidow, Levidow and Oberman by a judge. ChatGPT produced six cases as precedent, including “Martinez v. Delta Airlines” and “Miller v. United Airlines,”…

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ChatGPT suffers a massive data breach. (Bloomberg) AI 

Massive Data Breach: India Hit Hardest by ChatGPT Account Hacking

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ChatGPT, the generative conversational chatbot developed by OpenAI, has become a global sensation since its public release in November 2022. With millions of users worldwide, it is one of the most popular artificial intelligence tools available. Unfortunately, this popularity has also made it a prime target for hackers and malicious actors. A recent report has revealed that ChatGPT has experienced a significant data breach, affecting over 100,000 accounts. The situation is further compounded by the fact that India is one of the countries most impacted by this breach. Group-IB, a…

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Microsoft introduces AI-enabled Outlook app as default mailbox application on Windows 11. (Microsoft ) News 

Windows 11 to Feature AI-Enhanced Outlook App for Mail and Calendar

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Microsoft has announced that the upcoming Windows 11 devices will have an upgraded Outlook app with AI capabilities pre-installed. This new app will replace the current default mailbox applications, including Mail, Calendar, and People, starting in 2024. Microsoft stated in a blog post: “Starting in 2024, all new Windows 11 devices will have the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox app, available for free to all users. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue to be available for download from the Microsoft Store until the end of 2024.”…

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The NIST is launching a public working group focused on generative AI tech. AI 

US Requests Assistance from Volunteer Specialists to Tackle Generative AI Dangers

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The US government is seeking assistance from eligible individuals to address the opportunities and obstacles related to generative AI. Gina Raimondo, the US Secretary of Commerce, has revealed that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is initiating a public working group for AI technologies that can produce various forms of content, such as text, images, videos, music, and code. The group will also aid the agency in creating essential guidelines that businesses can adopt to manage the risks associated with generative AI technology. According to the agency, the…

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YouTube is rolling out a new feature that will allow creators to easily dub their videos into other languages using artificial intelligence. News 

AI Tool Makes YouTube Video Dubbing Simple For Content Creators

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A new feature is being introduced by YouTube that will enable content creators to effortlessly translate their videos into different languages with the help of artificial intelligence. As reported by The Verge , the video giant at VidCon said it will integrate the Aloud team, an AI-powered dubbing tool made at Google’s Area 120 incubator. YouTube is a very versatile platform that prioritizes content creators. However, not being able to connect with a certain demographic because they can’t speak a certain language can limit a content creator’s reach. This tool…

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FILE PHOTO: Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023. (REUTERS) AI 

Increase in Generative AI Job Postings in the US in May Revealed by Data

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According to data from job portal Indeed, there was a 20% increase in job postings related to Generative AI in the United States last month. This surge in job postings is due to companies seeking to utilize a technology that has been widely recognized as the next major growth driver. May’s figure of 204 million per job posting was also more than double the 2021 level and underscored the buzz around AI fueled by the runaway success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Data scientist roles accounted for 5% of Indeed U.S. –…

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