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7th batch of Google startups accelerator India now open
Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) is a three-month, equity-free accelerator programme for Seed to Series A tech startups in India. It has, so far, helped to accelerate the growth journeys of over 130 startups in India. For the next batch Google is looking to support startups that are focused on utilising the transformational technologies AI and ML.
Paid account social media will be only media that matters: Musk
Given that modern AI can solve any 'prove you're not a robot' tests, it's now trivial to spin up 100k human-like bots for less than a penny per account. Paid verification increases bot cost by 10,000 per cent and makes it much easier to identify bots by phone and CC clustering," Musk tweeted. Obvious conclusion: paid account social media will.
Twitter admits parts of its source code leaked online on GitHub
In a court filing, Twitter also asked the US District Court for the Northern District of California to order GitHub to identify the person who shared the code and any other individuals who downloaded it, reports The New York Times. GitHub has taken down the code and it was unclear how long the leaked source code was posted online. The exposed source code adds to the challenges facing Musk's Twitter.
Musk attacking us as he is stressed about AI safety: OpenAI CEO
During the 'On With Kara Swisher' podcast, Altman said OpenAI is "independent" from Microsoft. Altman said Musk has been critical of OpenAI on Twitter. Elon Musk is obviously attacking us," he noted. To say a positive thing about Elon, , I think he really does care about a good future with artificial general intelligence (AGI).
WhatsApp working on new 'audio chats' feature on Android
According to WABetaInfo, a new waveforms icon will be added to the chat header, allowing users to initiate audio chats, plus users will see a red button for ending ongoing calls. As the waveform icon signifies the potential for real-time audio visualisation, the report states that it is likely that the space above the chat header could be reserved for displaying audio waveforms.
Apple may not release USB-C version of AirPods 3
According to Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant does not appear to be planning USB-C versions of the AirPods 2 and 3. "I think this is likely the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2... By the way, Apple currently appears to have no plans for USB-C versions of the AirPods 2 & 3," he tweeted.
Microsoft adds 'AI-generated stories' to its Bing search
According to the company, Bing will now craft AI-generated stories that provide you with multiple ways to consume "bite-sized information through text, images, video, and audio". "Stories are perfect for visual and auditory learners, and they are available to all Bing users in English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic," said Microsoft.
iPhone 14 Plus in yellow will charm your senses, uplift mood
It is clear that yellow has much symbolic meaning for millions and Apple has understood this ancient colour's natural bonding with people, thus bringing iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in yellow finish that looks awesome. Beautifully designed and built to last, iPhone 14 Plus has a durable Ceramic Shield front cover, an updated internal design for better sustained performance and easier repairs, and enhanced battery life.
Musk will give Twitter workers stock awards based on $20 bn valuation
It is less than half of $44 billion for which Musk acquired the micro-blogging platform, reports The Wall Street Journal. I see a clear, but difficult, path to a >$250B valuation," he told employees in an email. He said that Twitter is being reshaped so that the company "can be thought of as an inverse startup.
Elon Musk tried to take over OpenAI in 2018, but failed
Musk, in turn, walked away from the company and reneged on a massive planned donation, reports Semafor. Musk told Altman that he believed the "venture had fallen fatally behind Google". But the Twitter CEO failed to convince OpenAI founders to take over the AI chatbot ChatGPT creator.
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