TECH-NEWS 17-NOVEMBER-2023

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                            17-NOVEMBER-2023

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WhatsApp set to add option to open Al- powered chats: Here are the details

WhatsApp is set to transform user experience with the introduction of a dedicated shortcut for Al-powered chats. This feature, initially unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg. is currently undergoing beta testing, providing select users with a glimpse into the future of Al-assisted interactions. The company plans to bring it to a broader set of audience and one will now spot it in the latest beta version. Here are the details. read more

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OpenAl boss Sam Altman confirms they are working on ChatGPT 5, says Al does not need heavy regulation yet

Artificial intelligence has been the talk of the tech world since last year, when OpenAl launched its revolutionary Al chatbot, ChatGPT. The Al tool was soon being used across the world, by students, artists, working professionals, video creators, writers, and students. While a section of people were intrigued by the new technology, saying that it will make life easier, others were skeptical and felt that Al's advancement would be a danger. Over the months, many tech experts. including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Twitter owner Elon Musk, have warned against the dangers of Al. However now, Altman seems to have changed his stance and says that there is no immediate requirement to regulate Al read more

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16-year-old Mumbai boy commits suicide after father takes away smartphone: How to address mobile phone addiction

In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old boy in Mumbai took his own life after his father confiscated his smartphone. The incident has sparked concerns about the growing issue of mobile phone addiction among teenagers and how to address this pervasive problem. Here is everything you need to know.
The boy tragically took his own life in Malwani after his father confiscated his phone due to excessive gaming, according to a report by TOI. The boy, whose identity remains confidential as he was a minor, had a history of expressing distress when separated from his phone. Living with his parents in Malwani, the teen had a heated argument with his father on the night of November 16. read more

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You will soon be able to tell Facebook and Instagram in a text how you want your images and videos to be edited

Video editing has been an inherent part of the digital world and can have a lot of effect on the final result. We all know that if a video has been edited well, it has higher chances of appealing to viewers than the one that hasn't been edited nicely. And Meta is all set to make video editing a cakewalk for users, thanks to Al (artificial intelligence). Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently confirmed that Facebook and Instagram will be giving users the opportunity to unleash their inner video editing and generating prowess. Meta recently announced two new capabilities built on Emu, their foundation model for image generation, that will soon be available to users. read more

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Italy's Mount Etna eruption captured from space as ash, lava spews out

Mount Etna, the towering volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, has once again captured the world's attention with its eruption.
The eruption sent a dramatic plume of ash and lava into the sky, visible from various parts of the Mediterranean island. Social media was abuzz with footage showing the fiery spectacle as molten rock and ash were ejected into the night sky. Despite the potential hazards, operations at Catania Airport, located near the base of the volcano, have not been disrupted. read more

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ChatGPT Plus subscriptions are being sold on e-commerce platforms

The buzz around OpenAl's ChatGPT Plus subscriptions has reached new heights as the company temporarily halted new sign-ups. The reason behind halting was overwhelming demand. Sam Altman, the head of OpenAl, recently announced the pause in response to a surge in usage following the company's developer conference in San Francisco.
As per Business Insider, after Altman's announcement, an interesting trend emerged on eBay. Some users were spotted selling ChatGPT Plus account details at discounted prices. The abrupt pause in new sign-ups led to these attempts to capitalize on the subscription's scarcity. read more

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