TECHNOLOGY
Messenger to soon offer AI-generated sticker
During a company-wide meeting, Ahmad Al-Dahle, Meta's vice president of AI, said that the company will use its image generation model to allow users make stickers based on text prompts, reported The Verge on Friday. Before being made available to the public, employees will start testing this feature internally.
Apple Vision Pro headset not the one I want: Zuckerberg
During the companywide meeting, Zuckerberg said that Apple's device didn't introduce any major advancements in technology that Meta hadn't "already explored", reported The Verge on Friday. He also stated how Meta will be able to reach a larger user base due to the Quest 3 headset's lower pricing of $499 as compared to the Vision.
OpenAI CEO Altman discusses India's tech ecosystem with PM Modi
Altman, who also addressed students and others at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) earlier this week, said that he had a great conversation with Modi. "Great conversation with @narendramodi discussing India's incredible tech ecosystem and how the country can benefit from AI," Altman tweeted.
EU warns Zuckerberg to protect kids on Instagram or face 'heavy sanctions'
The warning came after reports emailed that Instagram's recommendation algorithms are allegedly promoting networks of pedophiles who commission and sell child sexual abuse content on the popular image sharing platform. The Wall Street Journal worked with researchers at Stanford University and the University.
Conversion through gaming app: 'Tech-savvy accused changing locations frequently'
The game -- 'Fortnite', which is similar to PUBG -- is allegedly brainwashing non-Muslim youth and motivating them to convert to Islam, the police said. The Ghaziabad Police, Lucknow Police and several other agencies are looking for Khan, who allegedly targeted minor children to convert them through the online gaming application at many places, including Maharashtra.
'Conversion via app case likely to be transferred to NIA'
The NIA team is already assisting the Uttar Pradesh police in the matter. The UP police had requested the assistance of the NIA in this case. "Since the connection between hardcore Islamic preachers Zakir Naik and Tariq Jameel has come to the fore, there is a high possibility of transferring the case to the NIA," said a source.
WhatsApp launches new feature 'Channels' for broadcast messages
The company said that it is building Channels in a new tab called Updates, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow -- separate from their chats with family, friends and communities. Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls.
Conversion via gaming app: Victims brainwashed by chats & instigated for conversion
Now, it has emerged that non-Muslim youth were brainwashed through social media chats and motivated for converting to Islam. The accused identified as Abdul Rahman - a cleric, was arrested by the police in Ghaziabad for his alleged role in the religious conversion of at least four youths. Meanwhile, another person.
OpenAI not training GPT-5 for now: Sam Altman
"We have a lot of work to do before GPT5. It takes a lot of time. We are nowhere close to it," Altman said at a conference hosted by The Economic Times in Delhi on Wednesday. "We're working on the new ideas that we think we need for it, but we are nowhere close to the start. There need to be more safety audits: I wish I could tell you.
Video game retailer GameStop fires CEO without cause
Furlong started at GameStop in June 2021 and oversaw things like the company's move into NFTs, November layoffs, and firing the company's CFO. GameStop has also made Mark Robinson the company's new aceprincipal executive officer" with a title of general manager, according to a form 10-Q from the company in the US.
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