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Zerodha CEO and co-founder Nithin is again warning people about the large risk associated with AI and deepfakes, and how it can affect financial institutions. AI 

Zerodha CEO Produces Personal Deepfake Video to Alert Banks about AI Content Risk

Febin Mathew, ,

Deepfake and AI-generated content have added to the fabric of social media platforms. Not only are we seeing more and more of this type of content, but there is also a growing concern that it is being used to promote malicious intent. Several AI and industry experts have time and again warned internet users to be careful about what they encounter, and now Zerodha CEO and co-founder Nithin is warning people about the high risk of AI and deep-fakes and how it can affect financial institutions. The rise of AI…

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The minister of state for electronics and information technology outlined GPAI's objectives, focusing on collaborative innovation, a robust governance framework, and a commitment to inclusive partnerships, especially with countries from the global south News 

Chandrasekhar: GPAI’s Role in Artificial Intelligence Narrative & Governance Enhanced by New Delhi Declaration

Adriana Marais

Ministers from India, the UK, France and Japan gathered in the capital for the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) summit and announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration after more than four-and-a-half hours of comprehensive discussion. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted the monumental agreement as a key step in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. He noted that the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration has catapulted GPAI to the forefront and positioned it as a primary influencer in defining the…

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The discussions underscored the need for balance—innovating AI while ensuring its responsible and safe deployment, echoing a sentiment shared by nations at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements globally News 

India, UK, and Japan take the lead in discussions on AI-related governance at GPAI Summit

Adarsh V.K

At the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Summit in New Delhi, ministers from India, the United Kingdom and Japan held important discussions that shed light on the central role of regulation, reliability and the global convergence of AI technology. India’s strategy Electronics and Information Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for a holistic approach to managing artificial intelligence. Chandrasekhar highlighted the Indian government’s strategy to focus on creating clear and enforceable guardrails around AI platforms and steer the conversation away from reactive endpoint regulations. He emphasized the importance of…

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Bad actors have created Narayana Murthy's deepfake videos to spread misinformation in a potential bid for monetary gain. Here's what you must know. News 

Deepfakes Mislead by Falsely Suggesting Collaboration Between Narayana Murthy and Elon Musk

Adriana Marais,

Two viral videos of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy are doing the rounds on various platforms on the internet, but primarily on Facebook. In these videos, he can be seen promoting a new investment platform called Quantum AI in collaboration with billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, as you would have guessed, these are indeed deeply fake videos created to spread misinformation about the creators’ potential monetary gain. The videos have now been taken down, but this comes at a time when Deepfake videos have become more common on…

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Tesla's latest Optimus Gen 2 is human-like in more ways than one, thanks to its newfound abilities, allowing it to dance, cook, and even exercise. AI 

Elon Musk Unveils ‘Optimus’ AI Robot Capable of Performing Squats and Boiling Eggs

Adriana Marais, , ,

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a video of the company’s new Optimus Gen 2 robot, and based on first impressions, it is quite human-like, performing functions such as squatting, cooking eggs and more. Optimus Gen 2 is Tesla’s latest robot, and is the successor to Optimus Gen 1, which was announced in March. Compared to Bumblebee, which was announced in September 2021, on an annual basis, development seems to be progressing quickly. For those in the know, this robot is part of Tesla’s AI and Robotics division and uses…

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An expert advocated for laws targeting the creation, distribution, and malicious use of deepfakes, while also stressing the role of governments in funding technology development and international collaboration News 

Unlock the Power of AI: Deploy Innovative Solutions Now!

Sanjay Patil

Deepfake videos of popular actresses like Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif and Rashmika Mandana circulating on social media reinforce the immediate collective need and call for action from all sectors to combat the dire consequences of technology. As these sophisticated manipulated videos and images continue to proliferate, the debate around regulation, prevention and awareness has taken center stage as industry experts seek to guard against misinformation and protect individual integrity. Aaron Bugal, Field CTO (Asia Pacific and Japan), Sophos, emphasized the importance of the government’s intervention, saying, “It is heartening to…

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Starting with Photoshop-like tools and now the deepfake technology, women are disproportionately targeted for a number of reasons – misogyny, sexism, objectification. What steps are AI platforms and social media companies taking to detect and remove deepfake content from their platforms? AI 

Women Beware: AI Leaders Take Action as Deepfake Threatens All – Not Just Rashmika & Alia!

Febin Mathew,

Deepfake is a significant threat to both men and women, but women have increasingly become victims of such harmful content. Deepfake primarily abuses artificial intelligence (AI) and most often targets women to create pornography without consent by manipulating their videos and photos. Recent examples include the viral deepfakes targeting actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Alia Bhatt. According to a recent report, India is one of the most vulnerable countries to this emerging digital threat, with celebrities and politicians particularly vulnerable. But its victims are not limited to famous faces. The more…

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Graviton4 provides up to 30 per cent better compute performance, 50 per cent more cores, and 75 per cent more memory bandwidth than current generation Graviton3 processors. AI 

Amazon’s AI Chip Takes On Microsoft and Google: Cloud Computing Gets a Major Upgrade

Adriana Marais, ,

The e-commerce giant Amazon has released two new artificial intelligence chips for its cloud services – Graviton4 and Trainium2. Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky announced that Trainium2, the second generation of the chip, is designed specifically for training artificial intelligence systems. According to the company, Graviton4 processors are based on the Arm architecture and consume less energy than Intel or AMD chips. Graviton4 offers up to 30 percent better performance, 50 percent more cores and 75 percent more memory bandwidth than the current generation Graviton3 processors. On the…

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18 countries, including the US, have agreed that companies designing and using AI need to develop and deploy it in a way that keeps customers and the wider public safe. AI 

Secure AI Development: US, Britain, and Others Sign Pact to Stop Misuse

Febin Mathew, ,

The United States, Britain and more than a dozen other countries on Sunday unveiled what a senior U.S. official described as the first detailed international agreement to keep artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors and require companies to create artificial intelligence systems that are “secure by design.” In a 20-page document released on Sunday, 18 countries agreed that companies designing and using AI must develop and deploy it in a way that keeps customers and the wider public safe from misuse. The agreement is non-binding and contains mostly general recommendations,…

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Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI has joined Microsoft to lead a new 'advanced AI research team' as CEO after he was fired by OpenAI. AI 

Microsoft Welcomes Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to AI Research Team – Satya Nadella Confirms!

Adriana Marais, , ,

Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI, and some of their colleagues have joined Microsoft to lead a new “advanced AI research group” after OpenAI’s board fired the former. This development comes after Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, was named OpenAI’s interim CEO and OpenAI’s board refused to comply with Altman’s ultimatum. We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to…

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ChatGPT led to the firing of a lawyer based in Colorado after he used it to support a motion in his case. Here's what transpired. AI 

Lawyer’s AI-Generated Courtroom Drama: What Happened When ChatGPT Tried to Take the Stand?

Febin Mathew, ,

ChatGPT has been the subject of much discussion for most of the past year and will continue to be discussed in 2023, thanks to rapid developments in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Additionally, using bots like ChatGPT and Google Bard has become a straightforward process. If you are an age-appropriate user, by signing in you can easily start using these AI apps. However, the question arises – should they be used to simplify work or to meet deadlines? Well, considering the case of Zachariah Crabill, the answer should be…

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Google Bard will be available for teenagers as long as they meet the minimum age requirement for having a Google account in their respective country. AI 

Teens: Get Ready to Take Your Projects and Math Skills to the Next Level with Google!

Adriana Marais, , ,

Google Bard has been publicly available until now, but apparently the Chatbot, which runs on the Google Palm 2 LLM, was not available to teenagers. However, as of today, the popular ChatGPT competitor is available to teenagers as long as they meet the minimum age limit for a Google account in their country. Google says Bard is a useful and informative tool for teenagers. They can find inspiration, hobbies and even get help with writing, finding universities for further studies and learning new sports. Google is also not afraid of…

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Meta says advertisers must disclose when a social issue, election, or political ad on Facebook or Instagram has been “digitally created or altered,” or by AI. AI 

Meta’s Move: Helping India Fight Fake News with Political Ad Disclosure Policy

Adarsh V.K, ,

Earlier this week, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed social media platforms for their inability to deal with deeply fake content and warned them of consequences if they do not remove reported fake information within 36 hours of notification. . This happened after actress Rashmika Mandanna’s recent deep fake controversy. A deepfake about him was spread on social media, and several big-name celebrities stood up to support the actor and opposed AI-driven deepfakes. Now, while it may just be a coincidence, but coupled with…

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Elon Musk has confirmed that xAI’s Grok will be prioritized for users who have been X Premium+ members for long. AI 

Unlock the Grok AI Chatbot Early – Elon Musk’s Pay To Play Secret Revealed!

Adriana Marais, ,

Elon Musk’s XAI launched its own generative AI chatbot called Grok just last week. This chatbot is based on Grok-1-xAI’s own extensive language model. According to reports, it differs from many other chatbots, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, as it has a “humorous” side and is said to answer “spicy” questions that other chatbots tend to avoid. However, unlike those chatbots, Grok is not available to everyone; it is currently essentially behind the paywall of an X Premium subscription. Even X Premium users have a waiting list for…

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Rashmika Mandana Deepfake Video: Deepfake videos, which use AI to swap faces or alter videos, make it hard to tell what's real. News 

Unmasking Deepfakes: A Quick Guide to Spotting AI-Generated Videos

Adarsh V.K,

With artificial intelligence (AI)-produced fake videos becoming more common on social media, a deepfake video featuring Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna that has recently gone viral has revealed an alarming possibility of misuse of artificial intelligence that threatens not only public figures but also general internet users. Deepfake videos, which use artificial intelligence to change faces or edit videos, make it hard to tell what’s real. What is Deepfake? Deepfakes are fake videos made by swapping one person’s face with another using powerful computer tricks. Deepfakes use a form of artificial…

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The Biden administration on Tuesday issued restrictions on exporting advanced artificial intelligence to China and other countries. AI 

US Blocks China’s Access to Advanced Chips to Stop AI Development: Read More

Febin Mathew, ,

On Tuesday, the Biden administration issued a sweeping update to restrictions on exports of advanced artificial intelligence to China and other countries. The measures are designed to prevent China from acquiring high-end chips needed to develop artificial intelligence technologies such as large language models that run apps like ChatGPT, but which U.S. officials say also have military uses that pose a national security threat. Here’s a closer look at how the Biden administration is tightening the rules. MORE CHIPS The original rules last year limited chips if they met a…

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The new VIDES system has the capability to identify 14 distinct incidents including triple riding, helmet and seatbelt violations, wrong lane or direction driving, presence of animals on the highway, and pedestrian crossings. AI 

Prepare To Pay Hefty Penalties On Highways As Government Introduces AI Cameras

Febin Mathew

If you think highway cameras are just for checking speed, think again. The government may soon introduce cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to detect visible traffic violations. With the help of artificial intelligence, optical fiber cable (OFC) infrastructure and 5G communication, the government plans to enforce strict traffic rules on highways. While you may think you can get away with driving in the wrong lane right now, very soon the resulting fines can add up. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its updated policy to adopt the…

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Baidu has a made a bold claim in saying that its recently released Ernie 4.0 AI model is on par with OpenAI's GPT-4. AI 

Chinese AI Model Reportedly Equals OpenAI’s GPT-4 in Power

Febin Mathew, ,

China’s Baidu has released the latest version of Ernie AI LLM, called Ernie 4.0. According to the bold claim of the company, the new version corresponds to the GPT-4 Large Language model of OpenAI (creator of ChatGPT). As reported by Reuters, Baidu CEO Robin Li unveiled the new AI model at the company’s event in Beijing, China. During the event, the head of Baidu revealed countless features of this AI model, including its ability to write real-time content, such as a martial arts book, and its ability to create visual…

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Researchers are working on a new ChatGPT-like AI technology that could help scientists make new discoveries. AI 

Scientists Developing AI Tool Modeled After ChatGPT For Scientific Exploration

Febin Mathew,

An international group of researchers has launched a new research collaboration that utilizes the technology behind ChatGPT to build an AI-powered tool for scientific discoveries. While ChatGPT deals with words and sentences, the new initiative, called Polymathic AI, learns from numerical data and physics simulations across disciplines to help scientists model everything from supergiant stars to Earth’s climate. “This will completely change the way people use artificial intelligence and machine learning in science,” said Polymathic AI principal investigator Shirley Ho, group leader at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics…

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The Minister of State for Electronics and IT discussed two major developments, which are the culmination of a deep and multi-year AI strategy and the initiation of a national robotics policy, to position India as a major player in the global AI and robotics landscape AI 

MoS Chandrasekhar Outlines Plan for India’s AI Programme, Highlights Robotics, Chips, and Datasets

Febin Mathew, ,

Electronics and IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for India’s artificial intelligence program, which will serve as the primary or foundational blueprint for a broader national robotics strategy. He discussed two major developments which are the culmination of a deep and multi-year AI strategy and the launch of a National Robotics Policy to make India a major player in the global AI and robotics landscape. The minister acknowledged the significant work of the six artificial intelligence working groups. These groups are tasked with achieving the six…

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