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X, formerly Twitter, plans to collect user biometric, job, school data
X (Twitter) said it also intends to gather information about users' jobs and education histories
 "X, formerly Twitter, plans to collect user biometric, job, school data")
Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant will share same JBL smart speaker
Three models of the JBL Authentics-branded smart speakers will debut in the US on Sept 17 and sell for $330 to $700
 "Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant will share same JBL smart speaker")
Apple tests using 3D printers to make devices in major manufacturing shift
The new technique uses a type of 3D printing called binder jetting to create the device's general outline at close to its actual size, or what is known in manufacturing as the "near net shape"
 "Apple tests using 3D printers to make devices in major manufacturing shift")
India tech industry decentralising to 26 cities from 7 major hubs: Report
About 60 per cent of graduates come from smaller cities in key fields, 30% of whom relocate to tier-1 cities for employment after graduation
 "India tech industry decentralising to 26 cities from 7 major hubs: Report")
Dell, HP among 32 firms that applied to make laptops locally: Vaishnaw
India is wooing global IT and electronics players with policy sweeteners and incentive schemes, making a push to position itself as a global powerhouse for hi-tech manufacturing
 "Dell, HP among 32 firms that applied to make laptops locally: Vaishnaw")
India plans to host first edition of 'Global IndiaAI 2023 ' in Oct
"The Global IndiaAI summit will also catalyze India's AI landscape and innovation ecosystem," the minister said
 "India plans to host first edition of 'Global IndiaAI 2023 ' in Oct")
Risk-based and principle-based approaches to artificial intelligence
With India poised to take centre stage in the regulatory dialogue and firms like Deloitte fuelling innovation, the discourse surrounding AI is set to evolve dramatically
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YouTube India removed 1.9 mn videos in Jan-Mar 2023 for community violation
The Community Guidelines Enforcement report provides global data on the flags YouTube receives and how YouTube enforces policies
 "YouTube India removed 1.9 mn videos in Jan-Mar 2023 for community violation")
Deloitte launches India-centred global generative AI market incubator
The global incubator, which is location agnostic currently but will be relying heavily on the Indian workforce, aims to harness the relationships Deloitte has with Indian academia, industry, and SMEs
 "Deloitte launches India-centred global generative AI market incubator")
In a policy switch, X now allows political ads by US election candidates
Earlier in 2019, X, formerly called Twitter, had banned all political ads globally
 "In a policy switch, X now allows political ads by US election candidates")
iPhone 15 series: USB-C to Action button, what to expect from Apple phones
Apple has sent out invites for its upcoming special event, titled Wonderlust, which is scheduled for September 12, where the US technology giant is expected to announce the iPhone 15 series
 "iPhone 15 series: USB-C to Action button, what to expect from Apple phones")
Apple 'Wonderlust' event on Sep 12: What to expect besides iPhone 15 series
The iPhone 15 series is likely to launch along with 2023 Apple Watch series and AirPods at the Apple event scheduled for September 12
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Generative AI, data analytics, automative design are skills most in demand
Sectors such as IT and BFSI showed the highest tech-focused intent-to-hire in Q1FY24.
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Google unveils enterprise artificial-intelligence tech, new AI chip
The flurry of announcements is part of Google's recent effort to showcase its AI plans, after Microsoft caught the company off guard with an ambitious AI strategy it has been rolling out since last yr
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AI regulation models: What are risk-based and principle-based approaches?
With its unprecedented capabilities of learning and generating new forms of creative content, GenAI prompted govts worldwide to find ways to ensure user safety without dampening rate of innovation
 "AI regulation models: What are risk-based and principle-based approaches?")
Apple Inc sets Sept 12 as date for launch of iPhone 15, new watches
The highlight of the event will be the iPhone 15 lineup, which will include two entry-level models and two high-end models
 "Apple Inc sets Sept 12 as date for launch of iPhone 15, new watches")
WhatsApp announces enhanced features for Mac users; check details here
Earlier this year, the company introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows desktop, and it is now bringing the same improved experience to Mac users
 "WhatsApp announces enhanced features for Mac users; check details here")
Five tech skills make up 78% of hiring demands across industries: Report
A Quess report finds upward hiring trends in India's IT hubs as well as Tier I & II cities as remote work options become available in Q1FY24
 "Five tech skills make up 78% of hiring demands across industries: Report")
India's Noise among top 3 global smartwatch brands in Q2 FY23: Counterpoint
Fire-Boltt is another Indian brand that emerged as major contender boasting 70 per cent YoY growth shipment in Q2 F23
 "India's Noise among top 3 global smartwatch brands in Q2 FY23: Counterpoint")
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: What is it, how does it work, and launch timeline
Dolby, in partnership with TV maker TCL, will showcase the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at IFA
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