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Nvidia, Microsoft team up to build AI supercomputer
The supercomputer will be powered by Microsoft Azure's advanced supercomputing infrastructure combined with Nvidia GPUs, networking and a full stack of AI software to help enterprises train, deploy and scale AI, including large, state-of-the-art models, according to the report.
Jack Dorsey tweets 'nobody knows anything', Elon Musk reacts
To this, Musk responded: "Magic knows it all." This comes after a wave of impersonation turmoil caused by a modification to Twitter's "blue tick" verification method. The first two weeks of Musk's ownership of Twitter have been marked by rapid change and chaos.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature to view profile photos within group chats
This feature will help users to identify group members for which they don't have the phone number or when they have the same name, reports WABetaInfo. If a group member does not set up a profile photo or if it is hidden due to privacy restrictions, the default profile icon appears and it is highlighted using the same colour as the contact name.
iPhone 15 non-pro models may not get speed upgrade with USB-C
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the 15 and 15 Plus will also swap in USB-C ports but, just like the 2022 10th-gen iPad, they'll be stuck with the same USB 2.0 speeds they had with Lighting, The Verge reported. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Kuo made the prediction in which he said the information is from his "latest survey".
Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as head for India biz
She will start her new role on January 1, 2023 and will report to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta APAC. Devanathan will be a part of the APAC leadership team and will move back to India to lead the country's organisation and strategy. "Sandhya has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation and building strong partnerships.
Europe's competition chief slams Elon Musk for Blue with verification
aceIf you have imposter accounts, of course, I think your business model is fundamentally flawed," Margrethe Vestager, executive vice president of the European Commission, told CNBC on Wednesday. "If you are to pay to be vetted and to be certified as being who you are and everyone can be you. I think that business model simply is completely flawed," she added.
Ubisoft, Riot Games collaborate to reduce toxic chats
The aim of the "Zero Harm in Comms" research project is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect disruptive behaviours, reports The Verge. There will be two primary phases for the new project. In the initial stage, both companies will try to develop a framework that will enable them to share, collect, and tag data while safeguarding user privacy.
Airbnb to verify all guests, cracks down on party bookings
According to the company, the new policies that went into force on Wednesday aim to enhance hosting experiences and increase platform bookings, The Verge reported. Tara Bunch, head of global operations of Airbnb, said that about 80 per cent of the company's guests and hosts were already verified before this expansion.
Apple, Major League Soccer to launch streaming service in 2023
The 'MLS Season Pass' streaming service will feature "live MLS regular-season matches, entire playoffs, and the Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts", Apple said in a blogpost. The service will make MLS more accessible to a global audience in a more streamlined manner. Starting from February 1, users can subscribe to the service on the Apple TV application for $14.99 per month or $99 per season.
How India R and D is helping Qualcomm move beyond smartphones
With centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Noida, the India R&D operation is the company's largest outside of its US-based headquarters. Ziad Asghar, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, told IANS that India is a sweet spot for them to transition from a wireless communications company for the mobile industry to a connected processor company for the intelligent edge.
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