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  • Elon Musk says An X Phone With Samsung As Potential Partner Is Not Out Of Question |

    New Delhi: Taking on the Apple-OpenAI collaboration in a big way, tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday that his own X phone is a possibility with Samsung as a potential partner which cannot be ruled out, as he slammed the integration of ChatGPT in iPhones and other Apple devices.

    Reacting to an X user who claimed that “X will partner with Samsung to manufacture an X phone” which will be optimised for the X app, offer an open-source operating system (OS) and a “direct connection to Starlink”, Musk said, “it is not out of the question”.

    Musk earlier said that it is “patently absurd” that Apple isn’t smart enough to make its own AI, “yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy”.

    It’s patently absurd that Apple isn’t smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!

    Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAI. They’re selling you down the river.
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 10, 2024

    “Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAI. They’re selling you down the river,” the Tesla and SpaceX CEO added.
    Apple is yet to comment on Musk’s allegations.

    Earlier in the day, Musk threatened to ban iPhones from all his companies over the integration of ChatGPT into iPhones and other Apple devices. Apple on Monday announced that in iOS 18, users will be able to ask Siri questions and OpenAI’s ChatGPT will answer.

    Musk posted on X that if Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, “Apple devices will be banned at my companies”. “That is an unacceptable security violation,” Musk added.

  • Apple iOS 18 Feature: Ignore Or Accept Phone Calls By Shaking Your Head |

    New Delhi: Tim Cook-led company Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its WorldWide Developer Conference 2024 (WWDC) with a host of new features which include its debut into the world of AI with Apple Intelligence, a major AI-powered revamp of Siri, and the introduction of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, VisionOS 2, macOS Sequoia and WatchOS11.

    Moreover, the tech giant also announced a partnership with OpenAI, bringing ChatGPT to its devices. With the launch of iOS 18, the iPhone now becomes smarter and customise as per your requirements. These include customizing the iPhone to your liking, new ways to manage the inbox in the Mail app, using satellites to send messages, and more. One standout feature is the ability for users to ignore phone calls by shaking their heads.  

    Nod Your Head to Accept or Ignore Phone Calls on AirPods Pro 

    At Apple’s WWDC 2024 mega event, a new and dynamic feature has been introduced with the iOS 18 update. If you are wearing the second generation of AirPods Pro, you’ll be able to interact with Siri by nodding or shaking your head. So, if you don’t want to answer a phone call, you can simply shake your head to do so. 

    Moreover, if you need to be quiet because the baby is sleeping, or your partner is on an important phone call, you can keep Siri working without saying a word. Hence, you can command Siri to ignore the phone call by shaking your head. This feature can be very useful for people who are very busy and don’t have time to check their phones repeatedly. With this feature, they can easily ignore unnecessary calls without wasting their time.

    Notably, the tech giant Apple is branding this as a “new era” for its smart assistant Siri, which was launched 13 years ago. The Cupertino-based tech giant says that Siri will now have more richer language-understanding capabilities, making it more contextually relevant and personal. Apple Intelligence will also allow Siri to take several new actions across Apple and third-party apps. 

    What’s New In The iOS 18? 

    ChatGPT Integrated Into Siri 

    Access to ChatGPT is integrated into Siri and systemwide Writing Tools across Apple’s platforms, allowing users to access its expertise — as well as its image- and document-understanding capabilities — without needing to jump between tools.

    iMessage receives all-new text effects

    Users can better express tone by adding formatting like bold, underline, italics, and strike through. 

    Messages via satellite 

    iOS 18 introduces Messages via satellite for the times when cellular and Wi-Fi connections aren’t available. 

    Customisation

    iPhone users have new ways to customise the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. Now you can arrange apps and widgets in any open space on the Home Screen.

    Unified View For Photos

    A simplified, single view displays a familiar grid, and new collections help users browse by themes without having to organise content into albums. Plus, collections can be pinned to keep favourites easily accessible.

    Enhancements to Mail

    Mail also features a new digest view that pulls together all of the relevant emails from a business, allowing users to quickly scan for what’s important in the moment. Apple said, later this year, Mail will introduce new ways for users to manage their inboxes and stay up to date. 

    Major Updates to Safari

    Safari can surface key information about a webpage. Users. for example, can review a summary to get the gist of an article; quickly see the location of a restaurant, hotel, or landmark; or listen to an artist’s track right from an article about the song or album. 

    Passwords App

    Passwords app makes it easy for users to access their passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes. 

    New Privacy Features

    iOS 18 gives users even more control with tools to manage who can see their apps, how contacts are shared, and how their iPhone connects to accessories. iOS 18 puts users in control by letting them choose to share only specific contacts with an app.

    Apple Intelligence 

    With brand-new systemwide Writing Tools built into iOS 18, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarise text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps.

  • OpenAI Never Clawed Back Any Employee’s Vested Equity: CEO Sam Altman |

    New Delhi: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Sunday clarified that the company has never clawed back any employee’s vested equity and will never do such a thing in the future. Altman responded to a media report that claimed that the ChatGPT maker revoked employees’ vested equity (or stock option) in the company, following two high-profile departures.

    Altman said that they would never do this “if people do not sign a separation agreement (or don’t agree to a non-disparagement agreement)”. “Vested equity is vested equity, full stop,” he posted on X social media platform.

    in regards to recent stuff about how openai handles equity:

    we have never clawed back anyone’s vested equity, nor will we do that if people do not sign a separation agreement (or don’t agree to a non-disparagement agreement). vested equity is vested equity, full stop.

    there was…
    — Sam Altman (@sama) May 18, 2024

    According to him, there was a provision about potential equity cancellation in the company’s previous exit documents. “Although we never clawed anything back, it should never have been something we had in any documents or communication. This is on me and one of the few times I’ve been genuinely embarrassed running OpenAI. I did not know this was happening and I should have,” he explained.

    Altman said that the team was already in the process of fixing the standard exit paperwork over the past month or so. “If any former employee who signed one of those old agreements is worried about it, they can contact me and we’ll fix that too. Very sorry about this,” he posted. 

  • Using ChatGPT? Know About Company’s 1st Hiring In India |

    New Delhi: ChatGPT is in the headline since its launch in 2022. Every time, the AI app is the talk of the town because of its evolution but this time the reason is different. OpenAI, the parent company of AI, has appointed its first employee in India. Yes, you read it right.

    Who Is Pragya Mishra?

    Pragya Mishra is the first employee that Sam Altman’s OpenAI has employed in India. News agency IANS received confirmation on Friday from sources that Ms. Misra has been assigned to oversee partnerships and public policy issues across the nation. (Also Read: Want To Start Business But Short On Funds? Pitch Your Idea To THIS Billionaire And Get Funding)

    As per the information available on her social media platform, she is also a podcaster and influencer with approx 35,000 followers on Instagram. (Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg In Beard? Check Truth Behind Viral Photo)

    What Was Her Previous Role?

    In her role as Truecaller’s director of public affairs, she worked directly with investors, important stakeholders, government agencies, and media partners.

    First Employee Of WhatsApp In India

    She had been employed by Meta Platforms for three years before that. Pragya Misra was, incidentally, WhatsApp’s first employee in India.

    She oversaw WhatsApp’s 2018 campaign to combat false information and has previously collaborated with Ernst & Young and the Danish Royal Embassy in Delhi.

    Educational Background

    In 2012, Ms. Misra graduated with an MBA from the International Management Institute. She has a diploma in bargaining and negotiations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and graduated with a degree in commerce from Delhi University.

    Podcast

    In addition to being a Heartfulness meditation trainer, Ms. Misra is the host of the Pragyaan podcast (@pragyaan_podcast), which discusses subjects including human consciousness and meditation. 

  • Bill Gates Surprised By AI Advancements, Discusses Future With OpenAI CEO |

    New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently expressed his surprise at the remarkable sophistication of AI models like ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI. While acknowledging the complexity of these models in encoding information such as Shakespearean texts, Gates admitted to being skeptical initially but was pleasantly surprised by their advancements.

    Sam Altman’s Views On AI Development

    During a conversation on Gates’ podcast “Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shed light on the current state and prospects of AI. (Also Read: Ramadan 2024: Swiggy Latest Report Reveals Trending Iftar Foods Across India)

    Altman highlighted the growing focus on interpretability research, which aims to unravel the intricacies of AI encoding and operations. (Also Read: Setback For OnePlus? Mobile Retailers’ Body Threatens To Stop Sales From May 1)

    Drawing parallels with the understanding of human brain function, Altman expressed optimism about comprehending AI technology over time, enhancing its development and application.

    Altman recalled the early stages of AI development, noting that when OpenAI built GPT-1, they lacked a deep understanding of how or why it worked.

    Bill Gates’ Views On AI

    Gates emphasized AI’s potential to address significant challenges, including solving complex social issues and transforming sectors like healthcare and education. However, he also expressed concerns about the potential downsides of advanced artificial intelligence, particularly regarding job displacement.

    Gates candidly admitted that even he could potentially lose his job to AI, sharing a humorous yet thought-provoking scenario where the machine prioritizes tasks like malaria eradication over his own contributions.

    “I get a lot of excitement that, hey, I’m good at working on malaria eradication… When the machine says to me, ‘Bill, go play pickleball, I’ve got malaria eradication. You’re just a slow thinker,’ then it is a philosophically confusing thing,” Gates remarked.

  • EU AI Act: Regulations Impacting ChatGPT, Google Gemini, And Deepfakes-All You Need To Know |

    New Delhi: The European Parliament has just given its green light to the World’s first comprehensive AI Law -the EU AI Act, that will govern how artificial intelligence (AI) is used across the continent. These rules are designed to ensure that humans remain in control of this powerful technology and that it serves the best interests of humanity.

    Interestingly, it took a whopping five years for these rules to pass through the EU Parliament, indicating the thoroughness and significance of the regulations.

    Scope of the Regulations: Which AI Systems Are Covered?

    Under the EU AI Act, these regulations will have a broad impact, affecting AI systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, among others. Essentially, any machine-based system operating with some level of autonomy and producing output based on data and inputs, whether from machines or humans, will fall under the purview of these rules. Moreover, companies developing AI for general use, like Google and OpenAI, will need to adhere to EU copyright law during the training of their systems.

    Risk-Based Approach: Categories and Scrutiny Levels

    A key feature of the EU’s AI Act is its risk-based approach. It categorizes AI systems into four risk categories: unacceptable risk, high risk, general purpose and generative AI, and limited risk. The level of scrutiny and requirements placed on AI systems will vary depending on their risk category.

    For instance, higher-risk AI models, such as ChatGPT 4 and Google’s Gemini, will face additional scrutiny due to their potential to cause significant accidents or be misused for cyber attacks. Companies developing such AI systems will be required to provide clear information to users and maintain high-quality data on their products.

    Regulations for High-Risk AI Systems

    The Act also prohibits certain high-risk applications of AI, including the use of AI-powered technology by law enforcement to identify individuals, except in very serious cases. Predictive AI systems aimed at forecasting future crimes are also banned, as are systems designed to track the emotions of students or employees.

    Prohibited Applications and Ethical Considerations

    Another important provision of the Act mandates the labelling of deepfakes—manipulated images, videos, or audio—to prevent the spread of disinformation. Moreover, companies developing AI, like OpenAI and Meta, will be compelled to disclose previously undisclosed details about their products.

    In light of recent events, Google has taken steps to restrict its Gemini chatbot from discussing elections in countries holding elections this year, aiming to mitigate the risk of spreading misinformation.

    Implications and Timeline

    These regulations signify a significant milestone in guaranteeing the responsible advancement and utilization of AI technology within the European Union. Scheduled to take effect from May 2025, they herald a fresh era of AI governance focused on safeguarding both individuals and society at large. 

    These regulations mark a significant step in ensuring the responsible development and use of AI technology within the European Union. They are set to come into force starting in May 2025, and mark the start of a new era of AI governance aimed at safeguarding both individuals and society as a whole.

  • Bezos And Nvidia Team Up With OpenAI To Invest In Humanoid Robot Startup: Report |

    New Delhi: Prominent figures in the technology industry including Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com and Nvidia, are making investments in the startup Figure AI. This startup specializes in the development of human-like robots, as per Bloomberg News report.

    According to the report, Figure AI, supported by OpenAI and Microsoft along with other investors, is in the process of raising approximately $675 million in a funding round. This funding round values the company at around $2 billion before the investment. (Also Read: Google Announces Shutdown Of Google Pay In US; Find Out The Reason Here)

    Bezos had committed $100 million through his company Explore Investments LLC, while Microsoft is contributing $95 million. Nvidia and an Amazon-related fund are each offering $50 million in investment, as per report. (Also Read: Former Google Employee Makes Shocking Allegations, Says ‘Did Not Get Promotion Due To Skin Colour’)

    Investments in startups focused on artificial intelligence have surged following the release of OpenAI’s widely popular chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022. Investors see potential in these startups, betting that they could surpass larger competitors in the field.

    According to the report, OpenAI, which had previously considered acquiring Figure is now investing $5 million in the startup. Backers include Intel’s venture capital arm, LG Innotek, Samsung’s investment group, as well as venture firms Parkway Venture Capital and Align Ventures.

    Other investors in the startup include ARK Venture Fund, Aliya Capital Partners, and Tamarack, as mentioned in the report. When approached for comment, Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Intel chose not to respond, while Figure AI and other mentioned entities did not immediately reply to requests for comment from Reuters.

    Figure, a company located in Sunnyvale, California, raised $70 million from investors in its first external funding round. This company specializes in creating humanoid robots with broad capabilities, suitable for diverse environments such as warehouses and retail settings. The investment was spearheaded by Parkway Venture Capital. (With Input From Reuters )

  • Google Pauses Gemini’s People Image Feature After Anti-‘Woke’ Backlash |

    New Delhi: Google has paused the image-generation function of its Gemini AI chatbot following a string of controversies. The company, acknowledged that Gemini had provided “incorrect representations in certain historical contexts” and assured users that an enhanced version of the feature would be released shortly.

    In a statement on the X platform regarding Gemini’s text-to-image abilities, Google stated “We’re working to improve these kinds of depictions immediately. Gemini’s AI image generation does generate a wide range of people. And that’s generally a good thing because people around the world use it. But it’s missing the mark here.” 

    Images produced by Gemini spread across social media recently, leading to widespread ridicule and anger. Some users criticized Google, claiming that the company prioritizes being “woke” over truth or accuracy.

    Some of the images that drew criticism included a portrayal of four Swedish women, none of whom were depicted as white, as well as scenes featuring Black and Asian soldiers dressed as Nazis.

    “It’s embarrassingly hard to get Google Gemini to acknowledge that white people exist,” Debarghya Das, the engineer who founded the enterprise search startup Glean, shared on X platform a post containing several images created by Gemini.

    It’s embarrassingly hard to get Google Gemini to acknowledge that white people exist pic.twitter.com/4lkhD7p5nR
    — Deedy (@debarghya_das) February 20, 2024

    The challenges faced by AI models, such as overlooking people of color and perpetuating stereotypes underscore the need for continual improvement and ethical considerations in AI development. 

    Google’s efforts to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 have been accompanied by setbacks in the rollout of its AI products. Instances like the apology issued last year for inaccuracies in its AI chatbot Bard’s demonstration highlight the ongoing complexities in AI technology. 

  • Are You Facing Issues With Creating AI Images From Gemini? Google Explain The Reason |

    New Delhi: Google has officially recognized issues with its Gemini model’s AI image generation, particularly concerning specific prompts. The tech giant stated that users requesting various images related to a particular culture or historical period should receive accurate responses. However, this hasn’t been the case, with Google attributing the problems to its “tuning” measures.

    Explanation Of Shortcomings

    In a recent blog post, Google delved into the factors contributing to problems with its Gemini model’s AI image generation. The company highlighted two main factors. (Also Read: From Investment To Income: A Rs 5-7 Lakh Investment In This Business Idea Could Yield Rs 1.5 Lakh Monthly Returns)

    Firstly, their tuning process, aimed at ensuring Gemini could display a diverse range of people, overlooked scenarios where a varied representation wasn’t appropriate. Secondly, over time, the model became overly cautious and started declining certain prompts altogether. (Also Read: User Receives Fake iPhone 15 From Amazon; Company Responds)

    Temporary Pause On Image Generation

    Google admitted that their recently launched news image generation feature for the Gemini conversational app, which included creating images of people, missed the mark.

    Some generated images were inaccurate or even offensive. In response, Google temporarily paused the image generation of people in Gemini while they worked on an improved version.

    The company emphasized that this outcome wasn’t their intention and reiterated their stance against deliberately creating inaccuracies, especially with historical content.

    Actions To Address Issues

    To resolve the problems, Google plans to subject Gemini’s AI image generation to more testing. However, the company mentioned that they can’t guarantee Gemini won’t make mistakes or produce embarrassing, wrong, or offensive results even after fixing the issues. Nonetheless, they promised to take action whenever problems arise.

    Recommendation To Users

    While the Gemini AI model undergoes improvements, Google suggests users utilize Search’s AI image generation, which gathers “fresh, high-quality information” from the web.

    Temporary Halt On Generating Images Of People

    Following a backlash over inaccurate results, Google temporarily suspended its Gemini AI model from generating images of people.

    This decision came after users shared images created by the model, primarily featuring people of color, including scenes from history that only involved white people.

  • OpenAI Can't Register GPT As Trademark, Rules US Patent Office

    As generative AI use surged last year, several AI companies added GPT to their product names.