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Apple to train AI models using images collected for 'Look Around' on Maps

Apple will blur faces and license plates photographed in Maps' Look Around images to protect the privacy of any individuals caught in its survey efforts

Soon, ChatGPT will generate images natively using OpenAI's GPT-4o AI model

Native text-to-image generation feature in ChatGPT will replace OpenAI's another dedicated image generation product named DALL-E it integrated into ChatGPT initially

Apple schedules WWDC 2025 for June 9 week, revamped OS platforms expected

Apple's major software revamp, featuring iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, is expected to take centre stage at WWDC 2025

Western Union ties up with HCL to start technology centre in India

Western Union will also use HCL's artificial intelligence-powered solutions to transition to a platform-centric operating model

WhatsApp for iOS tests Spotify integration for music sharing: How it works

WhatsApp update testing platform WABetaInfo has reported that a feature to share music from Spotify on WhatsApp statuses for iOS users is available in beta release version 25.8.10.72

iOS 18.4 RC previews intelligence features coming to eligible Apple iPhones

Scheduled for release in April, iOS 18.4 will bring Apple Intelligence features to iPhones in India with localised English (India) language support

Project Astra: Soon, Google will let Gemini Live see your screen and camera

The feature builds on Google's Project Astra, enabling users to share their screen with Gemini AI and engage in a conversation about the content in real time

Garena Free Fire Max: Redeem codes for March 24, how to use them, and more

Garena has revealed Free Fire Max's exclusive redeem codes for March 24. Here's how you can use them to win weapon skins, character outfits, diamonds and more

Indian edtech sector rides the AI wave as upskilling gains momentum

BrightCHAMPS, an edtech firm that delivers learning courses to students in the K-12 segment, found that 58 per cent of students globally are already integrating AI into their studies

Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Bhavnish Lathia as Chief Technology Officer

The post fell vacant following resignation of Milind Nagnur, effective February 15, who was the chief operating officer and chief technology officer, due to personal reasons

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges quick transfer of farm tech from labs to fields

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday emphasised the need for faster transfer of farm technologies from laboratories to the fields to benefit farmers. Addressing the Indian Agricultural Research Institute's (IARI) 63rd convocation, Chouhan stressed the adoption of agricultural machinery, smart farming and advanced digital technologies to address global challenges. "Research will have to be further strengthened to make India a leader in the agricultural sector," he said, noting that innovations are particularly necessary to increase income for the country's numerous small and marginal farmers. India's agricultural growth rate currently stands at 5 per cent, which Chouhan attributed to the combined efforts of IARI and farmers, resulting in abundant food reserves, according to an official statement. The minister stressed the need for sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and organic and natural farming practices. He urged students to address agricultura

Tech Wrap March 21: Assassin's Creed launch, AI in Gmail, Apple lawsuit

Ubisoft launches Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Google rolls out AI-powered 'smart search' feature in Gmail. Apple faces backlash over alleged false claims on AI. Discounts on Samsung Galaxy wearables

Tech sector funds: Stay invested if you have risk appetite, 7-year horizon

Many Indian information technology (IT) firms rely heavily on the United States (US) for revenue

WhatsApp evaluates AI-powered features for text editing, paraphrasing, more

The AI-powered feature is available with WhatsApp v2.25.8.5 version on Google Play Store. It is unclear at the moment whether iOS users will get access to this feature

Google Pixel 9a: Where to buy, availability details, pricing, launch offers

The new Google Pixel 9a is priced at Rs 49,999 in India, and offers several AI-based tools like Circle to Search, Pixel Studio, and Magic editor

AI startup Fractal announces strategic investment of $20 mn in Asper.ai

The funding aims to power Asper's next phase of growth, focusing on scaling its product development and expanding its enterprise customer base across the globe

Google launches Pixel 9a at Rs 49,999: Check specifications, features, more

The Pixel 9a ships with Android 15, and Google has promised seven years of support, including Pixel Drops, operating system updates, and security patches

Received 67 proposals to build AI models trained on Indian datasets: MoS IT

"Of the 67 proposals, 22 are focused on large language models and large multimodal models, while the other 45 are proposals to develop domain-specific small language models"

Received 67 proposals to build AI models trained on Indian datasets: MoS IT

"Of the 67 proposals, 22 are focused on large language models and large multimodal models, while the other 45 are proposals to develop domain-specific small language models"

Bill Gates discusses healthcare, tech with JP Nadda, Andhra CM Naidu

Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday met Union Health Minister J P Nadda and reviewed the collaboration between the government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the healthcare sector. Gates also held discussions with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to improve service delivery in the fields of healthcare, education, agriculture, and employment generation. In a post on X, Nadda highlighted the strides India has made in areas such as maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation with the Gates Foundation's support. "We look forward to renewing our memorandum of cooperation, furthering our shared commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for all the citizens," Nadda said. After his meeting with Gates, Naidu in a post on X lauded the role of the Gates Foundation in realising the vision of 'Swarna Andhra Pradesh 2047' -- a long-term ...