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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
Brave introduces AI assistant Leo on Android devices. Know how it can help you. (Brave) AI 

Brave browser launches AI assistant Leo on Android, enabling users to create content and code.

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In recent years, there has been a surge in popularity for privacy-focused browsers, with Brave being one notable example. This open-source web browser, built on the Chromium platform, offers a compelling option for users looking to safeguard their online identity and avoid intrusive ads and tracking. In response to the growing trend of artificial intelligence (AI), Brave unveiled an AI assistant named Leo in 2023, and now it is expanding its availability to Android devices. Brave AI assistant on Android Leo is an AI-powered chat assistant that was previously available…

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Sony has revealed the free PS Plus Essential games for March 2024. Check when they will be available and all the details you need to know. Gaming 

Full List of Free PlayStation Plus Essential Games for March: See Them Here

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PlayStation Plus members, it’s that time again – Sony has announced the monthly free PS Plus Essential games for March 2024. This month, it’s introducing a diverse collection of four games from different genres, offering shooters, beat-em-ups and driving games. there is something for every style of play. These games are available from March 5th to April 1st. To play these games, you need a PS Plus Essential tier subscriber, priced at Rs 3,949 in India, and of course a PS4 or PS5 console. Although there are other levels (more…

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Prime Minister Modi and Bill Gates discussed harnessing AI for public good and shared commitment to enhancing the planet and uplifting millions globally. (HT_PRINT) AI 

PM Narendra Modi and Bill Gates discuss the importance of AI for public welfare

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and philanthropist Bill Gates engaged in a discussion focused on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of society. The leaders expressed their shared commitment to sectors that have the potential to improve the planet and uplift millions worldwide. “What a wonderful meeting! It’s always a pleasure to discuss sectors that are making our planet better and empowering millions of people around the world,” said Prime Minister Modi in X’s message. They also discussed DPI, women-led development. Gates, the founder of Microsoft, also emphasized the experiences…

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Qualcomm has been busy working on AI chips for flagships but now it is ready to bring 5G to the budget smartphone market. News 

Qualcomm confirms that 5G phones priced under Rs 10,000 will be available in 2024.

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Affordable 5G phones will be knocking on our doors in 2024 when major chipmakers finally have the large-scale technology available to power $100 (roughly Rs 8,300) phones. We haven’t really seen the 5G phone market move into the affordable segment because the cost of 5G chips has made it difficult to raise those prices. But Qualcomm has confirmed that its new 5G chip for entry-level phones will be rolled out in the coming months. The chip giant’s update matches the timeline that Savi Soin, president of Qualcomm India, had shared…

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Bill Gates acknowledges India's progress in AI, digital infrastructure, and key sectors like healthcare and agriculture. (AFP) AI 

Bill Gates praises Indian innovation, highlighting the impressive AI work happening in the country.

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During a recent statement, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a philanthropist, expressed his belief that there are many exciting advancements happening in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. He also mentioned that the country is well-positioned to take on a significant role in leading the way in this field. In an interview with ANI, Bill Gates said, “Well, there is a lot of fantastic AI work going on in this country. You have innovators like Nandan Nilekani who is doing all that digital work and saying, OK, how is…

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Bill Gates acknowledges India's progress in AI, digital infrastructure, and key sectors like healthcare and agriculture. (AFP) AI 

Bill Gates praises Indian innovation, highlighting the impressive AI work happening in the country.

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During a recent statement, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a philanthropist, expressed his belief that there are many exciting advancements happening in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. He also mentioned that the country is well-positioned to take on a significant role in leading the way in this field. In an interview with ANI, Bill Gates said, “Well, there is a lot of fantastic AI work going on in this country. You have innovators like Nandan Nilekani who is doing all that digital work and saying, OK, how is…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, February 29. (Unsplash) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Mphasis introduces DeepInsights Doc AI, OpenAI invests in humanoid robots, and more.

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Mphasis introduces DeepInsights Doc AI for enhanced document processing; Figure AI teams up with OpenAI to enhance humanoid robots using advanced AI models; Author Calum Chace expresses positivity about AI’s influence on employment; Meta CEO Zuckerberg discusses potential AI chip collaboration with Samsung during Asia tour – all this and more in our daily news roundup. Read on for further details. 1. Mphasis launches DeepInsights Doc AI for advanced document processing Shares of Mphasis Ltd rose 0.31% after it unveiled DeepInsights Doc AI, a document processing tool that uses generative…

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AI is slowly becoming an intrinsic part of the tech segment and phones in the future might see them replace your apps. Here's what it means News 

This Smartphone Operates Solely on AI, Eliminating the Need for Apps

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The smartphones we use today need apps just like we need oxygen to breathe. However, the future of smartphones may be without apps, and we got a glimpse of that possible reality this week at Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024). One company has used the platform to showcase a concept smartphone powered entirely by artificial intelligence. That’s right, Imagine a phone that has no apps and can run with AI. This is what Deutsche Telekom has done in front of an audience in Barcelona this week. We all need…

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Know what happened in AI-verse today, February 28, 2024 (Pexels) AI 

5 AI Developments you may have overlooked today: IIT Kanpur advances AI in telemedicine, significant growth in AI expertise in China, and more

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In the latest AI news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is currently visiting Asia and recently held discussions with LG Electronics executives in South Korea. The talks focused on potential partnerships to enhance mixed reality devices and advance AI development. In a surprising move, Apple has shifted its focus to prioritize AI over self-driving cars, leading to the reassignment of many employees from the project to the tech giant’s AI division. Mark Zuckerberg plans to develop mixed reality devices with LG Mark Zuckerberg met today with LG Electronics CEO William Cho…

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Check if your iPhone will be impacted by the latest Zoom update. (REUTERS) News 

New Zoom update no longer supports older iOS versions; Find out if your iPhone is affected

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The Zoom app for Windows and other devices is introducing new features and updates to enhance its performance. In its latest release, Zoom has announced that it will no longer support older iOS versions, potentially rendering some iPhone models incompatible with the app. It is recommended that devices running iOS 13 or newer versions are best suited for the Zoom app. If your iPhone is not updated to iOS 13, you may not be able to use the Zoom app on it. Zoom for iPhone According to the Zoom release,…

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The Instant Reply feature will be available to Superhuman AI users over the next few days, the company has confirmed. (Superhuman AI) AI 

Superhuman AI introduces AI-driven Instant Reply feature, offering multiple conversation drafts for users

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain popularity, companies are increasingly integrating this technology into their offerings. In addition to established companies embracing AI, new applications are also being developed to enhance convenience in our daily lives. One example is Superhuman AI, a tool designed to streamline email communication and increase efficiency. Recently, Superhuman AI introduced a new feature called Instant Reply, which enhances its capabilities by automatically generating email responses. Superhuman AI: What is it? Superhuman is yet another AI-powered tool that allows users to create quick and detailed…

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The popular dating app Bumble is laying off about 350 employees after a disappointing first quarter revenue. News 

Bumble to Lay Off 350 Employees in 2024 Due to Decrease in User Spending

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Bumble said Tuesday it would cut about 350 roles, marking the first major move by new CEO Lidiane Jones after the online dating company forecast disappointing first-quarter revenue as it grapples with a slowdown in user spending. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based company that offers dating apps such as Bumble, Badoo and Fruitz fell more than 7% in extended trading. Bumble expects to incur approximately $20 million to $25 million in one-time costs related to the job cuts, most of which will be recorded in the first two quarters of…

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OpenAI says that The New York Times "hacked" ChatGPT to obtain misleading evidence in support of its case. AI 

OpenAI alleges that The New York Times exploited a bug to manipulate ChatGPT and fabricate a lawsuit against the company.

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About two months have passed since The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and its backer, Microsoft. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft “copied” articles, reports and other published content from The New York Times to train large language models (LLMs) that use the ChatGPT chatbot. In a recent development in the legal process, OpenAI is now seeking to dismiss certain parts of the lawsuit. First reported by Reuters, OpenAI claims The New York Times “hacked” ChatGPT to obtain misleading evidence to support…

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Check out the Top 5 gadgets announcements at the MWC 2024, including the Nothing Phone 2a. (Bloomberg) Gadgets 

Top 5 gadgets unveiled at MWC 2024, including the Nothing Phone 2a and Humane AI Pin

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The second day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has ended with a series of innovative and revolutionary announcements. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in new product launches, with companies seemingly believing that without an AI component, their products will be quickly forgotten. Here are the top 5 gadgets that stole the spotlight at the MWC 2024. Top 5 devices at MWC 2024 Humane AI Pin: Humane, an AI startup introduced its AI pin, a wearable device powered by multiple sensors and generative…

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Tech companies unveiled cutting-edge gadgets at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, including the 'world's first' flying car. (AP) Gadgets 

At MWC 2024, Robot Dogs and Flying Cars Steal the Show as Mobile Gadgets Take Center Stage

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Numerous tech companies presented a wide array of interconnected devices at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, the largest wireless telecom fair in the world, which concludes on Thursday. Here’s a selection of highlights: The “world’s first” flying car US-based Alef Aeronautics presented to the public for the first time a working model of what it says is the world’s first real flying car. “It drives like a car, looks like a car and has vertical lift,” said company CEO Jim Dukhovny. The electric car has received a…

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OpenAI said the newspaper "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT. (AP) AI 

OpenAI alleges that the New York Times manipulated ChatGPT for copyright lawsuit

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OpenAI has requested a federal judge to throw out certain aspects of the copyright lawsuit filed by the New York Times, claiming that the newspaper manipulated its chatbot ChatGPT and other AI systems to produce deceptive evidence for the lawsuit. OpenAI said in a filing Monday in federal court in Manhattan that the Times caused the technology to reproduce its material with “deceptive prompts in flagrant violation of OpenAI’s terms of service.” “The allegations in the Times’ complaint do not meet its famously rigorous journalistic standards,” OpenAI said. “The truth…

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AI roundup: Check what happened in the world of AI today, February 27, 2024. (Pixabay) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Japan seeks AI chip assistance from offshore, Tecno introduces AI robot dog, and more.

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In the latest AI news, Japan has embarked on a new project to create cutting-edge AI chips, with Rapidus Corp and Tenstorrent Inc. leading the development. Tenstorrent Inc., headed by a former Tesla and Apple executive, will oversee the entire process. Additionally, Tecno is set to reveal its advanced AI robotic dog at the MWC 2024. Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of AI. Apple and Tesla veteran to help Japan design artificial intelligence chips Japanese government-backed research group Rapidus Corp is collaborating with US startup Tenstorrent…

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Krutrim AI chatbot takes on ChatGPT and other models that have been around in the market but Ola is offering localised support. AI 

Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal Introduces Krutrim AI Chatbot for All Users

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Ola founder and chairman Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday launched India’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ‘Krutrim AI’ to take on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The AI chatbot is now in public beta. “As promised @Krutrim AI public beta starts today,” Aggarwal wrote on X. “This is the beginning for us and our first generation product. There is much more to come, and this will also improve significantly as we build on this foundation. Please give us your feedback,” he added. He said the chatbot will assist users in more than…

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Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down from payments bank board. (REUTERS) News 

Vijay Shekhar Sharma of Paytm resigns from payments bank board following RBI crackdown.

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In an announcement on Monday, Paytm, an Indian digital payments company, revealed that Vijay Shekhar Sharma will be resigning from his positions as non-executive chairman and board member of its payments bank unit. This decision comes as the company undergoes a restructuring of its board following regulatory actions by the central bank. According to sources, Paytm is likely to partner with four banks to enable UPI transactions TroubledPaytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and Yes Bank to process transactions through the popular…

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Catch all the latest developments in the world of AI today, February 26, 2024. (Pixabay) AI 

5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: Qualcomm reveals AI Hub, Krutrim introduces AI chatbot, and more

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AI news update: The Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2024 kicked off with Qualcomm unveiling an AI hub that supports 75 AI models for the Snapdragon platform. Truecaller also introduced a new AI call recording feature that can translate and summarize audio. Stay informed about the latest developments in the AI industry on February 26, 2024. 1. Qualcomm AI Hub with 75 models announced Qualcomm Technologies presented its new AI initiatives at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The new Qualcomm AI Hub has 75 pre-optimized AI models such as…

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