TECHNOLOGY

'Suffering distancing, hallucinations': AI & ChatGPT's problems and pitfalls
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"With the rise of generative AI, we have seen a breakthrough of technology that can synthesise content very similar to what humans do: from images to sound, deepfake videos, and even text-based conversations indistinguishable from human peers...
WordPress now selling 100-year domains for your lifetime
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WordPress, which has been around for 20 years, said this plan is designed exclusively for those seeking the ultimate in security and longevity for their digital presence.
Google, Meta are highest-paying big tech firms for engineers: Study
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According to new data from an anonymous forum for tech employees Blind, Apple and Microsoft pay the least on average for entry-level engineers, but for senior engineers, compensation becomes more comparable across the industry.
Twitter’s renaming as X saw its weekly active users drop
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The X app fell four spots in the Overall category rankings to No 36 earlier this month as its installs decreased by 8 per cent, according to data from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. That included a decline across both iOS and Android, down 22 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively.
Nothing OS 2.0 is available now for its first phone
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Packed with new features, enhanced customisation, and improved functionality, the update marks a new chapter for Nothing’s first smartphone and a commitment to user experience on older generation models. 
JioAirFiber to be launched on September 19
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"JioAirFiber uses our pan-India 5G network and advanced wireless technologies to bypass the need for last-mile fibre," Ambani said at the 46th AGM of RIL.
26th Bengaluru Tech Summit to begin from Nov 29; tech leaders from 50 countries to participate
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Addressing at the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partners meeting, he said, “This summit is an extraordinary event that will redefine the boundaries of technology and innovation is scheduled to take place at the Bangalore Palace from Nov 29 to Dec 1.”
60% Indians believe growing e-gaming sector can stem brain drain: Study
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This comes as during the academic year 2021-22, over 200,000 Indian students pursued higher education in the US, while the Indian IT sector faced a persistent 25.2 per cent attrition rate in 2021. The continuing trend of talent exodus forecasts the potential departure of 2 to 2.2 million IT-BPM professionals by 2025.
Musk says Tesla fleet will reach 10 mn in few years
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Recently, Musk performed a test drive of a Model 3 vehicle with the full self-driving software (FSD) beta V12 version, which was live-streamed on X (formerly Twitter) and received millions of views.
Tesla rival Xpeng acquires Chinese giant DiDi’s smart EV assets for $744 mn
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DiDi Global and XPeng jointly announced a strategic cooperation where the two will collaborate to promote the global application of smart electric vehicles and technologies.
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