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  • Bill Gates Surprised By AI Advancements, Discusses Future With OpenAI CEO |

    New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently expressed his surprise at the remarkable sophistication of AI models like ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI. While acknowledging the complexity of these models in encoding information such as Shakespearean texts, Gates admitted to being skeptical initially but was pleasantly surprised by their advancements.

    Sam Altman’s Views On AI Development

    During a conversation on Gates’ podcast “Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shed light on the current state and prospects of AI. (Also Read: Ramadan 2024: Swiggy Latest Report Reveals Trending Iftar Foods Across India)

    Altman highlighted the growing focus on interpretability research, which aims to unravel the intricacies of AI encoding and operations. (Also Read: Setback For OnePlus? Mobile Retailers’ Body Threatens To Stop Sales From May 1)

    Drawing parallels with the understanding of human brain function, Altman expressed optimism about comprehending AI technology over time, enhancing its development and application.

    Altman recalled the early stages of AI development, noting that when OpenAI built GPT-1, they lacked a deep understanding of how or why it worked.

    Bill Gates’ Views On AI

    Gates emphasized AI’s potential to address significant challenges, including solving complex social issues and transforming sectors like healthcare and education. However, he also expressed concerns about the potential downsides of advanced artificial intelligence, particularly regarding job displacement.

    Gates candidly admitted that even he could potentially lose his job to AI, sharing a humorous yet thought-provoking scenario where the machine prioritizes tasks like malaria eradication over his own contributions.

    “I get a lot of excitement that, hey, I’m good at working on malaria eradication… When the machine says to me, ‘Bill, go play pickleball, I’ve got malaria eradication. You’re just a slow thinker,’ then it is a philosophically confusing thing,” Gates remarked.

  • Will Elon Musk Announce Affordable Starlink Internet Service During India Visit? ,

    New Delhi: Starlink, an affordable satellite-based internet service offered by Elon Musk-run aerospace company SpaceX, has transformed the way people access the web in remote and inaccessible parts of the world. Will Musk announce its arrival in India when he visits the country later this month?

    After several failed attempts, Starlink is geared up to launch satellite broadband services in India, which has close to 92 crore broadband subscribers, according to the latest data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

    Bharti Airtel currently leads the broadband market, followed by Vodafone Idea and BSNL. Starlink is set to soon get a license after clearing regulatory hurdles. The government in December last year passed The Telecommunications Bill 2023 which allows spectrum allocation for satellite-based services without the need to participate in auctions. (Also Read: Apple Sends Notifications To Users In 92 Nations, Including India, About ‘Mercenary Spyware’)

    The move favors companies such as OneWeb, Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper. According to experts, India’s digital economy is experiencing a period of significant growth momentum.

    “The potential arrival of Starlink, coinciding with Musk’s visit, could serve as a further catalyst for India’s thriving digital economy,” Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR, told IANS.

    Increased digital access would empower citizens in ‘aspirational India’, fostering a wave of entrepreneurship, enhanced access to education and healthcare, and increased participation in the digital workforce.

    All Starlink subscription plans include unlimited high-speed data on land with no long-term contracts or commitments. Starlink users can get download speeds up to 220 Mbps, with most of them receiving speeds of over 100 Mbps. (Also Read: Elon Musk Says X Received Inquiry From US House of Representatives On Actions In Brazil)

    The cost of Starlink services in India is not known as of now. In the US, the basic Starlink Wi-Fi for homes in rural areas is $120 per month for unlimited internet sans contract. There are other data plans as well.

  • Xiaomi 14 Ultra Goes On Sale in India: Check Price, Discount And Bank Offer |

    New Delhi: Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in India early last month after its global debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. Now, consumers can purchase the Xiaomi 14 Ultra via Flipkart, the Xiaomi India website, and select retailers. Moreover, the smartphone is also available in Mi Home outlets.

    The smartphone comes in a single 12GB+512GB variant priced at Rs 99,999 and is available in two Black and White color options, both of which come in vegan leather finishes.

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Discount And Bank Offer:

    There’s a discount of Rs 5,000 for consumers who are making a transaction via ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank credit card holders. You can also get this discount by exchanging select Xiaomi devices.

    Customers can also get Rs 5,000 off in case they plan to exchange their old device. There are options for no-cost EMI. Adding further, customers will also receive free screen replacements for six months and out-of-warranty repairs within 12 months of purchase. (Also Read: Bumper Sale! iPhone 15 Available at Lowest Price Ever on Amazon India; Check Discount, Specs)

    Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specifications:

    The Xiaomi 14 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 16GB of RAM, and a whopping 512GB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage. The smartphone is further enhanced by Android 14-based HyperOS, ensuring seamless performance.

    It is loaded with a 5,300mAh battery, supporting 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. The device also sports an IP68 rating, safeguarding against dust and splashes.

    The phone is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. For connectivity options, it includes 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Vs OnePlus Nord CE4 5G; Clash of Features Under Rs 30,000)

    In the camera department, the smartphone houses a dual 50MP telephoto zoom lenses, a 50MP main camera, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP shooter at the front.

  • Jobs Galore At Apple, Company To Employ 5 Lakh People In India |

    New Delhi: Apple, a Cupertino-based company, aims to boost local value addition from its Indian suppliers, mirroring its strategy in China. Currently, Apple’s India value stands at 11-12%, projected to rise to 15-18% according to ET. India currently contributes around 7 per cent to global iPhone sales, a figure poised to potentially reach 25 per cent by 2030.

    In China, Apple boasts the highest domestic value addition globally at 28 percent.

    According to ET, Apple aims to transfer at least half of its current supply chain from China to India in the next three years. This shift could result in around five lakh direct employment opportunities for component manufacturers and suppliers within Apple’s ecosystem, marking a significant three-fold increase in job creation. (Also Read: Apple Doubles iPhone Production In India Diversifying From China: Report)

    Meanwhile, Experts suggest that as India becomes a crucial market for exporting and locally selling Apple products, it will stimulate a thriving supplier network. Additionally, India has the potential to emerge as a significant R&D hub for software-to-silicon design.

    “The current local value addition, which is a contribution to the dollar value of the total manufacturing and design cost in an iPhone produced in India, stands at 14% compared to 41% in China,” said Neil Shah, vice president at Counterpoint Research. .

    “With the right investments and expansion, Apple has the potential to increase it to more than 20% in the next three to five years,” he added. (Also Read: Bumper Sale! iPhone 15 Available at Lowest Price Ever on Amazon India; Check Discount, Specs)

    Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, stated in February that the company is witnessing robust double-digit growth in many emerging markets, achieving records in several countries, including a December quarter milestone in India.

  • Apple Doubles iPhone Production In India Diversifying From China: Report |

    New Delhi: Apple assembled USD 14 billion worth of iPhones in India last financial year, doubling production in the country in what could be seen as a diversification in manufacturing beyond China, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

    The Bloomberg news report quoted people familiar with the matter, declining to be named as the information isn’t public, saying that the US tech giant now makes as much as 14 per cent or about one in seven of its devices from India.

    The ramp-up in production suggests Apple is accelerating efforts to cut its longstanding reliance on China as geopolitical tensions mount, as per the report. Manufacturing in India has recently taken up after the government production-linked incentives for over a dozen key sectors. (Also Read: Google Rolls Out Gemini Driven AI Features To Gmail, Google Docs, And Sheets- All You Need To Know)

    In 2017, Apple started manufacturing iPhones in India. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme by the Central government is also likely to have attracted several gadget makers, including Apple, to set up shop in the country.

    iPhone manufacturing in India was practically negligible 10 years ago. Apple is now manufacturing its latest iPhone versions in India.

    The central government offers a production-linked incentive (PLI) to boost domestic manufacturing and attract significant investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components, including Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units.

    The Scheme is expected to tremendously boost the electronics manufacturing landscape and establish India at the global level in the electronics sector.

    The government had launched PLI schemes in 14 sectors which will make Indian manufacturers globally competitive, attract investments, enhance exports, integrate India into the global supply chain and reduce dependency on imports. (Also Read: Bumper Sale! iPhone 15 Available at Lowest Price Ever on Amazon India; Check Discount, Specs)

  • Google Rolls Out Gemini Driven AI Features To Gmail, Google Docs, And Sheets- All You Need To Know |

    New Delhi: American tech giant Google has unveiled a new plethora of updates during its ‘Google Cloud Next 2024’ conference. The company has announced these updates to boost productivity and teamwork among users of its Workspace suite.

    The tech giant’s move also reflects Google’s ongoing commitment to deepening the integration of AI into its products. Google has also hinted that additional features and capabilities will roll out in the weeks and months ahead.

    Let’s have a quick look at the Gemini-driven AI features, a multimodal generative AI model developed by the technology behemoth.

    Google Chat

    Google Chat will now use Gemini’s AI for conversation summarization and question answering. Adding further, it will feature automatic message translation. It features an expanded group capacity accommodating up to 500,000 users. Furthermore, it will introduce automatic caption translation across 69 languages ​​and 4,600 user pairs.

    Mobile Gmail Updates:

    Mobile Gmail users now have access to voice prompts and input through the “Help me write” function, simplifying email composition while on the move. Additionally, a new “instant polish” feature enables the transformation of rough notes into polished emails with a single click. (Also Read: iPhone 15 Available at Lowest Price Ever on Amazon India; Check Discount, Specs)

    AI Meeting Add-On

    The AI ​​Meetings Add-on offers a comprehensive solution to enhance workflow efficiency for both individual users and teams.Securing your workplace with AI helps protect your data by classifying and classifying sensitive files in Google Drive. This add-on includes features such as data loss prevention controls, classification labels within Gmail, and experimental post-quantum cryptography.

    Google Docs

    Google Docs now includes a tabs feature for efficient organization of information within a single document, o you don’t have to scroll through multiple documents or search through Drive to find what you’re looking for. Adding further, full-bladed cover images are likely to be available in Google Docs, improving document presentation.

    Google Sheets

    Users of Google Sheets can now leverage the newly introduced tables feature to effortlessly arrange and style their data. Furthermore, they’ll have access to a diverse range of templates tailored for various purposes. (Also Read: NoiseFit Active 2 Launched With Over 100 Sports Modes And Functional Crown In India At Rs 3,499; Check Specs)

    Google Meets

    Google Meet will offer a sneak peek of the “Take Notes for me” feature. Adding further, Google is rolling out a new business add-on called the Enterprise Add-on, priced at $10 per user per month, granting access to advanced AI capabilities in Google Chat and Google Meet.

  • iPhone 15 Sale: iPhone 15 Available at Lowest Price Ever on Amazon India; Check Discount, Specs |

    New Delhi: Apple’s iPhone 15 is one of the most popular phones because the device received major upgrades compared to the iPhone 14. The iPhone 15 was launched last year in September. Are you planning to buy an iPhone 15? Then this is the perfect time to buy.

    As we all know, the premium smartphone iPhone 15 has gone on sale several times with big discount offers. Still, this time the iPhone 15 is currently available at the lowest possible price in India on the e-commerce giant Amazon.

    iPhone 15 Discount:

    The iPhone 15, initially priced at Rs 79,900, is now available on Amazon starting from Rs 72,690 for the 128GB storage variant. So, the e-commerce giant is giving a flat discount of Rs 7,210.

    To make the deal more enticing for customers, they can avail an additional discount of Rs 6,000 on ICICI Bank credit cards and SBI bank credit cards, effectively reducing the price to Rs 66,900. However, the duration of this sale offer remains undisclosed. (Also Read: iQOO Anniversary Sale: Massive Discounts On iQOO 12, iQOO Z9, iQOO Z7 Pro And More; Check Price)

    Apart from this, Amazon offers an exchange deal for interested buyers. You could receive a discount of up to Rs 27,550 when exchanging your old phone, although the final amount depends on the age and condition of your device.

    iPhone 15 Specifications:

    The premium smartphone comes with five color options: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black. The premium smartphone features a stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with an impressive peak brightness of up to 2000 nits, enhanced with Ceramic Shield glass for durability.

    It is powered by a 3349 mAh battery and the formidable A16 Bionic chip. The handset comes in three storage variants 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. In the camera department, it houses a powerful 48MP primary sensor and a 12MP telephoto lens, along with a 12MP front camera for quality selfies and video chats. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Vs OnePlus Nord CE4 5G; Clash of Features Under Rs 30,000)

    Notably, it introduces a Type-C port, replacing the Lightning port and supports MagSafe charging for added convenience. The smartphone houses an IP68 rating, making it dust and water-resistant.

  • Experts Warn boAt Users To Beware Of Unsuspecting, Uninitiated Contacts |

    New Delhi: Homegrown audio and wearable brand boAt has initiated an investigation into a potential data breach involving its customer information. This development has prompted experts to advise users to remain vigilant for any unexpected or unsolicited communications from the company or associated services.

    These communications may request additional information, such as passwords or two-factor authentication codes, raising concerns about potential security risks for boAt customers. Multiple reports have suggested that the cyber breach may have exposed the data of more than 7.5 million boAt customers. (Bajaj Allianz Life Introduces Premium Payment Options On WhatsApp)

    “The breach revealed that over 7.5 million customers’ sensitive information, including names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and customer IDs, has been compromised and is now circulating on the dark web,” Maheswaran S, Country Manager South Asia, Varonis, told IANS. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Vs OnePlus Nord CE4 5G; Clash of Features Under Rs 30,000)

    “This trove of data presents a lucrative opportunity for cybercriminals to orchestrate targeted and sophisticated social engineering attacks,” he added. In the 2023 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a data breach for organizations reached $4.45 million, while the average cost per record reached $165, a nominal increase from 2022, which saw the average cost per record reach $164.

    According to Tenable’s senior staff research engineer Satnam Narang, the more sensitive information present in stolen data, the higher asking price can be expected. “In the case of the alleged boAt data breach, it’s been reported that it is being sold by the attacker for a little over a few $2 or around Rs 160,” Narang said.

    In addition, Harshil Doshi, Country Director, India & SAARC, Securonix, advised that affected users should change their account passwords, deploy two-factor authentication, stay alert for any social engineering attacks and look out for further updates from the company. A boAt’s Spokesperson said that the company is aware of recent data breach claims and “safeguarding customer data is our top priority.” (With IANS Inputs)

  • iQOO Anniversary Sale: Massive Discounts On iQOO 12, iQOO Z9, iQOO Z7 Pro And More; Check Price |

    New Delhi: Chinese smartphone manufacturer iQOO is celebrating its fourth-anniversary sale in India. The sale will take place on the iQOO e-store and Amazon India. The company’s fourth-anniversary sale is live from today, April 9 onwards and will last till April 14. The discounts will be available on select iQOO flagship, Neo, and Z series smartphones.

    Let’s have a quick look on the smartphones-

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro

    The smartphone originally cost Rs 35,999. However, with the Anniversary Discount, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is now available for Rs 32,999, marking a reduction of Rs 3,000 from its original price. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and a 50MP camera. The handset features a dual-tone design with a leather finish.

    iQOO 12

    The smartphone, initially priced at Rs 52,999, benefits from a significant Anniversary Discount of Rs 3,000. Now, the price has been lowered to Rs 49,999. The handset comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a 144Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness. It is loaded with a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G Vs OnePlus Nord CE4 5G; Clash of Features Under Rs 30,000)

    iQOO 11

    The smartphone has received the maximum discount of Rs 23,000 bringing its price down from Rs 64,999 to Rs 41,999. It is India’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 smartphone. It also comes with a QHD+ display. The phone is loaded with a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging and a 50MP primary camera.

    iQoo Z9

    The smartphone will be listed with a starting price of Rs. 17,999, reduced from its original rate of Rs. 19,999, indicating a discount of Rs. 2,000. The smartphone comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and a 50MP Sony IMX920 camera. It also has a dual-tone design with a leather finish.

    iQOO Z7 Pro

    The smartphone is originally priced at Rs 23,999, the iQOO Z7 Pro now bears a reduced price of Rs 20,999 thanks to an Anniversary Discount of Rs 3,000. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G processor, a 3D curved Super-Vision display, and is supported by 66W FlashCharging. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M55, Galaxy M15 Now Available On Amazon With Introductory Offers; Check Specs)

    iQOO Neo 7 Pro

    The iQOO Neo 7 Pro, originally priced at Rs 34,999, will receive an Anniversary Discount of Rs 5,000, reducing the price to Rs 29,999. This smartphone features an independent gaming chipset powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and is supported by 120W FlashCharging.