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AI spending in India may triple to $5 bn by 2027; $1,703 mn spent in 2023
It was followed by augmented customer service agents at $168.8 million, digital assistance $113.1 million, augmented threat intelligence $100.1 million
 "AI spending in India may triple to $5 bn by 2027; $1,703 mn spent in 2023")
Meta's next device could be AI-powered earbuds with integrated cameras
Facebook's parent company is exploring the new AI-powered smart wearable device under the codename "Camerabuds"
 "Meta's next device could be AI-powered earbuds with integrated cameras")
Apple iOS 17.5: What is new in possibly the last iOS 17 update for iPhones
Alongside the iOS 17.5, Apple has rolled out new platform updates for the Watch Series, HomePods, Apple TV, and Mac line of laptops and desktops
 "Apple iOS 17.5: What is new in possibly the last iOS 17 update for iPhones")
OpenAI announces GPT-4o, ChatGPT macOS app, conversational AI in Voice Mode
OpenAI said the GPT-4o is its most advanced model that is trained end-to-end across text, vision, and audio, meaning that all inputs and outputs are processed by the same neural network
 "OpenAI announces GPT-4o, ChatGPT macOS app, conversational AI in Voice Mode")
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus AFA World Champions Edition: Unboxing, price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition comes in a collectible gift box with a customised 120W HyperCharger, colour coordinated USB-C cable, and a football-inspired sim ejector pin
 "Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus AFA World Champions Edition: Unboxing, price")
Google I/O on May 14: What to expect from Google's developer conference
Google at its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024, will likely focus on AI integration into its core services including Android operating system, Search, Workspace and more
 "Google I/O on May 14: What to expect from Google's developer conference")
OpenAI unveils free model GPT-4o that can interact with visual, audio, text
OpenAI's chief technology officer, Mira Murati, said during a livestream event that the new GPT-4o model would be offered for free because it is more efficient than the company's previous models
 "OpenAI unveils free model GPT-4o that can interact with visual, audio, text")
Google Pixel 8a: First look, unboxing, India pricing, sale offers, and more
The Google Pixel 8a is priced at Rs 52,999 onwards and comes in two new colour options - Aloe and Bay - apart from the existing Obsidian and Porcelain colours
 "Google Pixel 8a: First look, unboxing, India pricing, sale offers, and more")
Microsoft testing floating widgets for Start Menu on Windows 11: Report
"Companion" apps will offer "Adaptive Cards" that will be displayed alongside the Start Menu in floating island design, according to the report
 "Microsoft testing floating widgets for Start Menu on Windows 11: Report")
AI has already figured out how to deceive humans. Should we be worried?
A recent study published in the Patterns shows instances where AI systems learn to manipulate information and deceive others
 "AI has already figured out how to deceive humans. Should we be worried?")
Airtel, Google Cloud partner to propel cloud adoption & gen AI in India
Public cloud services market in India is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2027
 "Airtel, Google Cloud partner to propel cloud adoption & gen AI in India")
OpenAI: Altman confirms improvements to GPT-4 and ChatGPT at May 13 event
Although the OpenAI CEO has denied reports of AI-powered search engine announcement at the event and also the news about launch of GPT-5
 "OpenAI: Altman confirms improvements to GPT-4 and ChatGPT at May 13 event")
Technology pioneer Kai-Fu Lee aims to bring China its ChatGPT moment
Lee's firm, 01.AI, is launching a free productivity assistant called Wanzhi, the latest in a series of AI products it's developing
 "Technology pioneer Kai-Fu Lee aims to bring China its ChatGPT moment")
Apple closes in on agreement with OpenAI to put ChatGPT on iPhone
An OpenAI accord would let Apple offer a popular chatbot as part of a flurry of new AI features that it's planning to announce next month
 "Apple closes in on agreement with OpenAI to put ChatGPT on iPhone")
Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry
Earth observation data can drive $3.8 trn in economic benefits while supporting climate change initiatives
 "Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry")
Life and leave: 84% of startups allow employees to accumulate earned leave
Most startups don't give leave for menstruation but many do for miscarriage
 "Life and leave: 84% of startups allow employees to accumulate earned leave")
GPUaaS makes expensive piece of computing tech available to the wider world
GPUaaS lets businesses use the expensive chips as needed, paying only for what they use
 "GPUaaS makes expensive piece of computing tech available to the wider world")
Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry
After decades of playing second fiddle to China and Japan, the region of about 675 million people is drawing more tech investment than ever
 "Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry")
Samsung Galaxy F55 with vegan leather finish launching on May 17: Details
The Samsung Galaxy F55 will be available in Apricot Crush and Raisin Black colours, both featuring a vegan leather back panel with a saddle stitch pattern
 "Samsung Galaxy F55 with vegan leather finish launching on May 17: Details")
ROG Ally X: ASUS next-gen handheld gaming console set to launch on June 2
ASUS confirmed that the ROG Ally X hand-held gaming console will feature a new design and get a substantially larger battery pack compared to the on-going model
 "ROG Ally X: ASUS next-gen handheld gaming console set to launch on June 2")
