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OpenAI boss 'heartened' by talks with leaders over will to contain AI risks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Monday he was encouraged by a desire shown by world leaders to contain any risks posed by the artificial intelligence technology his company and others are developing. Altman visited Tel Aviv, a tech powerhouse, as part of a world tour that has so far taken him to several European capitals. Altman's tour is meant to promote his company, the maker of ChatGPT the popular AI chatbox which has unleashed a frenzy around the globe. I am very heartened as I've been doing this trip around the world, getting to meet world leaders, Altman said during a visit with Israel's ceremonial President Isaac Herzog. Altman said his discussions showed the thoughtfulness and urgency among world leaders over how to figure out how to mitigate these very huge risks. The world tour comes after hundreds of scientists and tech industry leaders, including high-level executives at Microsoft and Google, issued a warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to ...

SBI to enhance use of AI, ML by deploying NextGen Data Warehouse, Data Lake

SBI on Monday said it has proposed to enhance the use of business analytics and AI/ML in decision-making and operations by deploying NextGen Data Warehouse and Data Lake and exploring new partnerships with fintechs and NBFCs for co-lending. The country's largest lender, in its annual report posted on stock exchanges on Monday, said it deploys the most advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and business analytics, among others, to augment its product offerings to enhance customer delight each time without exception. The bank's standalone net profit during fiscal 2022-23 rose by over 58 per cent to Rs 50,232 crore from Rs 31,676 crore in FY2022. "... the bank has registered significant improvements on the asset quality front, provision coverage ratio, RoE/RoA, NII and NIM, while also giving highest standalone profit in FY2023 by any listed corporate, domestically," State Bank of India (SBI) said. SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara, in his message

Modi govt made it easier for global tech firms in India: DocuSign prez

It is a lot easier now for global companies, especially in technology zones, to establish a footprint in India compared to a decade ago due to the Modi government's big focus on attracting the FDI from tech companies, according to the newly-appointed Indian-American president of a US firm that pioneers in managing electronic agreements. The remarks by Robert Chatwani, president & general manager, Growth at DocuSign came as he spoke about the adoption of technology for governance and other areas in India. My understanding is that all of that legislation has come under Narendra Modi's administration. I think it's just one indication of how technology and adopting technology, not only for the government but just at large, has really changed under Prime Minister Modi's leadership in the last several years, Chatwani told PTI in an interview. Encouraged by the changing technological environment, DocuSign, a San Francisco-based company that allows organisations to manage electronic ...

Develop consent-driven anti spam tech within 2 months: TRAI to telcos

New facility will allow telcos to quickly revoke consent given by customers to receive communication from businesses if a complaint is received

India must build institutes for tech of future: Indian-American Google exec

Asserting that the future belongs to those who lead in technology, an Indian-American Google executive has said that the Indian government should build institutions that would create technologies of the future and also set up a venture fund. Countries, which lead in technology, are leaders and they solve, generate wealth for the people and take people out of poverty, Navneet Mathur, director, People Operations at Google's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning wing, said ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US later this month. Modi will embark on his state visit to the US next month on an invitation by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The US president and the First Lady will also host Modi at a state dinner on June 22. The future belongs to those who hold the power on technology. Look around, if the US is leading and China is leading and South Korea is leading, and Japan is leading, they're largely leading because the leadership in the mode

OpenAI CTO's Twitter account hacked to promote cryptocurrency scam

The Twitter account of OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer appears to have been hacked on Thursday evening in order to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme

WhatsApp working on fresh keyboard design with emoji category on Android

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned keyboard with an emoji category bar on Android

Priciest real estate, backbone of digital world: What are carrier hotels?

Located mostly in key cities, the carrier hotels allow the companies to collect, process, and then route the data in one place. Here is all you need to know about them

WhatsApp working on 'discover channel' feature for Android beta: Report

Users of the messaging platform will be able to search for a channel by entering the name of the channel in the new section. Moreover, the new update with provide users with three filters

Amazon adds Echo Pop to India line of Alexa-powered smart speakers: Details

Priced at Rs 4,999, the Echo Pop has an entirely new semi-sphere form factor and is available in Green, Purple, White, and Black colours on Amazon India

WhatsApp for Apple iPhone gets companion mode: What is it, how does it work

Announced earlier this year, WhatsApp companion mode allows users to access the same account across multiple devices, primarily phones, without having to logout from the first device

Global IT firm Xebia expands presence in Jaipur with new technology hub

Global IT consulting company Xebia inaugurated its new technology hub in Jaipur to strengthen its presence in the region. The launch of the new technology hub comes as a part of the company's global strategy to expand business operations in cities like Jaipur, a company official said. Highlighting the company's expansion strategy, Global CEO of Xebia Anand Sahay said that Jaipur possesses vibrant educational ecosystems, and it will serve as a crucial talent hub. "The new facility will enable the company to hire and nurture local talent, while boosting global knowledge sharing from the hub to deliver exceptional results for clients," he said. The decision to establish offices in cities like Jaipur aligns with our forward-looking talent strategy, which aims to bring work opportunities to talented individuals, rather than requiring them to relocate, Sahay added. He said that Jaipur possesses vibrant educational ecosystems, and it will serve as a crucial talent hub. We are overwhelmed

Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning

Scientists and tech industry leaders issued a new warning Tuesday about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind. Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war, said the statement posted online. Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist known as the godfather of artificial intelligence, were among the hundreds of leading figures who signed the statement, which was posted on the Center for AI Safety's website. Worries about artificial intelligence systems outsmarting humans and running wild have intensified with the rise of a new generation of highly capable AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. More than 1,000 researchers and technologists, including Elon Musk, signed a letter earlier this year calling for a six-month pause on AI development because, they said, it poses profound risks to society and humanity. Countries around the world ar

ARAPL RaaS Strengthens US Operations with Appointment of Toyota Lift Northwest as Channel Partner

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TSPSC paper leak case: ChatGPT, electronic devices used to cheat, says SIT

In a new twist to TSPSC exam paper leak case, SIT has found that one of the accused allegedly used ChatGPT and electronic devices to share answers with the candidates

HP Pavilion x360 review: Modest 2-in-1 laptop good for basic everyday use

At Rs, 83,999, the HP Pavilion x360 seems to be on the expensive side of the price spectrum since there is no parameter where the device truly shines

Xiaomi partners Optiemus to manufacture audio products in Noida

Xiaomi India on Monday announced a partnership with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL) to manufacture its audio products in the country

OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey unveiled: What is new in special edition phone

OnePlus said that the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey will be an India-exclusive special edition and the exterior of the phone will be crafted from 3D microcrystalline rock material

Smartwatch maker Noise seeks to raise $40-50 mn to expand in growing market

Nexxbase Marketing Pvt, which sells smartwatches and earphones under its Noise brand, seeks funds to add products and gain market share in its home base of India

Rise of Generative AI impacting people across jobs: Coursera's Shravan Goli

Firm's COO also said that India is one of Coursera's fastest-growing markets and is critical to the edtech giant's global strategy