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Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from threat notification policy
Replaces it with 'mercenary spyware' warning in India, 91 other countries
 "Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from threat notification policy")
Big Tech's 'interconnected web' of AI investments concerns UK's CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday it's uncovered an "interconnected web" of partnerships and investments within AI involving a handful of the same tech firms
 "Big Tech's 'interconnected web' of AI investments concerns UK's CMA")
Apple warns users in India, 91 other nations of 'mercenary spyware' attack
The threat notification by Apple said that it had detected that users were 'being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone'
 "Apple warns users in India, 91 other nations of 'mercenary spyware' attack")
OpenAI launches enhanced GPT-4 turbo for ChatGPT plus users and developers
The upgraded GPT-4 Turbo is now capable of generating fully functional websites by producing genuine code and interpreting image content and context to generate meaningful output
 "OpenAI launches enhanced GPT-4 turbo for ChatGPT plus users and developers")
Russia, Ukraine breeding ground of highest number of cybercrimes: Survey
The survey stated that as many as 97 countries were named as being hubs for a particular category
 "Russia, Ukraine breeding ground of highest number of cybercrimes: Survey")
Meta is improving media and file-sharing options on Messenger: Know details
Messenger already had the ability to share 4K resolution images; the new update now offers the option for not compressing images
 "Meta is improving media and file-sharing options on Messenger: Know details")
Elon Musk's X faces outage, users unable to access their accounts
Users report they are unable to access X (formerly Twitter), marking another controversy for the recently rebranded social media platform
 "Elon Musk's X faces outage, users unable to access their accounts")
Xiaomi 14 Ultra goes on sale in India: Know price, specs, offers and more
Priced at Rs 99,999, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is available for purchase on both online and offline. Check availability details below
 "Xiaomi 14 Ultra goes on sale in India: Know price, specs, offers and more")
Google to make Pixel AI image editor free in Google Photos: Details here
AI-backed image-editing tools will be available on all Android and iOS devices through the Google Photos app, with 10 saves per month in the free tier
 "Google to make Pixel AI image editor free in Google Photos: Details here")
Meta unveils next-gen custom AI chip to power its apps and services
The next-generation MTIA chip is part of Meta's broader plan for custom, domain-specific silicon chips that can handle internal workloads
 "Meta unveils next-gen custom AI chip to power its apps and services")
GenAI new, balance must be struck between innovation, regulation: Vaishnaw
The minister said despite existing in the industrial world for three decades, AI as a generative AI, that can be used by a normal user, is a new thing
 "GenAI new, balance must be struck between innovation, regulation: Vaishnaw")
Intel's on a mission to bring AI everywhere, says CEO Pat Gelsinger
Intel's latest Gaudi 3 processors are expected to improve AI compute performance by four times, compared to its predecessor
 "Intel's on a mission to bring AI everywhere, says CEO Pat Gelsinger")
MaxPetZ to use 3D printing for reconstructive surgeries in veterinary field
Speaking on the subject, Leena Dalal, senior veterinary surgeon and oncologist MaxPetZ said that this would be the first time in India that 3D Printing is being used to treat animals
 "MaxPetZ to use 3D printing for reconstructive surgeries in veterinary field")
Info Edge-backed Funstop Games clocks 5 mn+ downloads for Ram Mandir game
The Shri Ram Mandir Game is a casual game that enables users to manage and build their own Ram Mandir in a 3D simulation environment
 "Info Edge-backed Funstop Games clocks 5 mn+ downloads for Ram Mandir game")
WhatsApp now allows DTC bus commuters to book QR tickets on its platform
WhatsApp already provides online ticketing service to Delhi Metro commuters across Delhi, Noida and Gurugram Rapid Metro routes
 "WhatsApp now allows DTC bus commuters to book QR tickets on its platform")
Nothing Ear and Ear (a) to launch on April 18: Know expected specs and more
The Nothing Ear (a) will likely be a more affordable product, but it may have better battery life than the premium Nothing Ear earbuds
 "Nothing Ear and Ear (a) to launch on April 18: Know expected specs and more")
Google brings Arm-based Axion processors to train AI models: Details here
Google Axion processor is already powering core services like Google Earth Engine and YouTube Ads platform and more
 "Google brings Arm-based Axion processors to train AI models: Details here")
India leads global tech sector with $ 254 billion revenue in FY24: Deloitte
Deloitte's report highlights India's growing tech dominance in spatial computing and generative AI
 "India leads global tech sector with $ 254 billion revenue in FY24: Deloitte")
Dark and Darker Mobile: BGMI maker Krafton releases trailer for new game
BGMI maker has confirmed the upcoming Dark and Darker Mobile game will be available within this year
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Beware of deepfake of CEO recommending stocks, says National Stock Exchange
The exchange said its officials are not authorised to recommend or deal in any stocks
 "Beware of deepfake of CEO recommending stocks, says National Stock Exchange")