TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Grok Expands Availability to India and Other Countries
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X introduced the Premium+ tier in October 2023, offering an ad-free experience, access to advanced features, and ad revenue sharing. xAI is currently seeking to raise up to $1 billion in equity investments, with Elon Musk having raised $134.7 million so far, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mumbai Resident Makes Swiggy Orders Totaling Rs 42.3L in the Current Year
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In terms of sustainability, Swiggy's delivery partners covered 166.42 million green kilometers using electric vehicles and cycles, contributing to eco-friendly delivery. Delivery partners Venkatasen from Chennai and Santhini from Kochi stood out by delivering 10,360 and 6,253 orders, respectively.
Google Launches Gemini AI for Global Developers and Organizations
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The Gemini models will also be available for Vertex AI developers at no cost until general availability early next year. Google's CEO, Thomas Kurian, highlighted the vertically integrated AI technology stack and the AI-optimized infrastructure offered by Google Cloud.
Meta Extends Fact-Checking to Threads in Preparation for US and India Elections
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Meta recently provided users on Instagram and Facebook with more control over the content they see, and similar controls will be extended to Threads. Users in the US will have the ability to choose the default level of demotions on fact-checked content in their Feed on Threads.
Report Reveals That 7 out of 10 Teens Visit YouTube Daily
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Surveying nearly 1,500 US teens, results show TikTok as the choice for 63%, Snapchat for 60%, and Instagram for 59%. Among older teens (15 to 17), these figures rise to around 70%.
Myntra's End of Reason Sale 19th Edition: Elevate Your Holiday Style with Irresistible Offers!
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The collection also features premium accessories starting at Rs 1,199, wallets and clutches from Rs 299, and versatile sling bags starting at Rs 399. The EORS-19 promises an unparalleled shopping experience, providing access to renowned domestic, international, and D2C brands for a confident and stylish start to the holiday season.
Fitbit Faces $11 Million Fine for Deceptive Practices Regarding Its Devices
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission highlighted the potential inconvenience and additional expenses incurred by consumers due to this misinformation. Despite Fitbit's apology, the court determined that previous compliance measures did not prevent the violations.
Global AI Conclave: India Emphasizes Responsible AI and Announces Healthcare Boost with AI Mission, Says PM Modi
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The GPAI summit in New Delhi, running from December 12-14, aims to foster consensus on responsible AI with established guardrails, addressing risks discussed in the UK's AI Safety Summit and paving the way for a global framework in South Korea next year.
Sam Altman Reflects on Disarray, Confusion, and the Fallout After the Sacking Incident
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Altman's phone flooded with notifications, rendering it unusable, as iMessage malfunctioned, delayed messages, and marked everything as read.
Musk to Adjust 'Grok' for Political Neutrality Following Similarities with ChatGPT Views
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The dedication of the xAI team was acknowledged by Rozado, emphasizing a positive future for Grok. Recently introduced to Premium+ subscribers in the US, xAI aims to secure up to $1 billion in equity investments, with Musk raising $134.7 million according to SEC filings.
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