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Apsara 2023: Alibaba reveals ambition for ‘most open cloud in AI era’
Alibaba Group has announced its intent to establish “the most open cloud in the AI era,” focusing on AI’s role in transforming various industries and making AI more accessible and cost-effective.

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5 top tech stories this week: October 28, 2023
From Tinder’s new feature “Matchmaker” to Reddit’s new blockchain-based Community Points, here’s our rundown of the top stories this week. Read more about each story on the links below: Tinder dating app adds cupid feature but at a hefty…

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X introduces video and audio calling, Musk labels it a test product
X adds video and audio call functions.

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Apple Increases Prices for TV+, Arcade, and News+ Subscriptions
Apple announced a price hike for its TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription services on Wednesday.

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Discover the 10 AI Tools Revolutionising the Way We Work
Check out our latest selection of the top 10 tools for your every needs.

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Wearable & powered by GPT-4, the AI Pin will soon drop
Despite being so close to the skin of its users, Humane emphasizes a “privacy-first” approach with the AI Pin. The device features input sensors, a camera, and a microphone but eliminates the need for a wake word, ensuring that it doesn’t engage in constant listening.

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Google launches image verification, anti-misinformation tools
Google Search just launched a set of tools to help users verify images and sources they encounter on the internet. These tools are designed to improving the overall user experience, especially in helping users distinguish between fact and fiction.

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Apple supplier Foxconn faces tax audit, land use investigation
Mainland tax, natural resource authorities inspect Foxconn companies in several provinces

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Tinder dating app adds cupid feature but at a hefty cost
Tinder, the world-famous dating app, is just added a feature that lets your friends and family get in on the swiping action. It’s like having your very own personal Cupid at your disposal. Known as “Matchmaker,” Tinder intends for the feature to add a new layer of fun and social…

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Microsoft invests A$5B to fuel Australian cybersecurity, tech
Microsoft is making an unprecedented A$5 billion (2.6 GBP) investment in Australia, aimed at expanding the nation’s digital infrastructure, boosting cybersecurity, and enhancing AI adoption. Microsoft’s investment is intended to support Australia’s economic competitiveness and…

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Nightshade AI tool ‘poisons’ digital artwork to help artists fight Intellectual Property infringements
Artists that don’t want their work to be used to train AI models now have a new weapon in their arsenal – an ‘image-poisoning’ tool called Nightshade. According to a report from MIT’s Technology Review, Nightshade changes the pixels of a digital image in order to trick an AI…

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Okta hit with another data breach, shares dip
Identity management giant Okta has faced yet another security breach, sending its shares plummeting by nearly 12%. Okta Inc. has found itself in the hot seat once again as it grapples with the aftermath of yet another security breach. This latest breach involved “adversarial…

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Metro rail ticket booking in India now possible via Google Maps
Google is making commutes smoother in India by enabling metro ticket bookings via its Maps app. The tech giant has joined forces with India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to introduce this booking feature across major metro cities. The collaboration also includes…

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Netflix surges on stellar earnings causing Wall Street buzz
Netflix’s stock took a triumphant leap on the back of blockbuster earnings, posting their most significant one-day gain since January 2021. Wall Street was electrified by the streaming giant’s latest quarterly earnings report as the stock closed at $401.77. This represents a…

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5 top tech stories this week: October 21, 2023
From Adobe’s hopes to identify AI content to Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard takeover, here’s our rundown of the top stories this week. Read more about each story on the links below: Adobe Introduces “cr” LOGO for AI content…

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT gets Bing web search and DALL-E 3 image generation
Image credit: Freepik OpenAI’s ChatGPT has just gotten web search integration powered by Bing and image generation functionality courtesy of DALL-E 3. ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI‘s latest GPT-4 model, now gives users the ability to search the web for real-time information and…

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YouTube unveils new AI-powered advertising package: Spotlight Moments
YouTube recently announced the launch of “Spotlight Moments,” an advertising package that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This innovative product harnesses Google AI capabilities to pinpoint video content related to specific cultural moments, subsequently…

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OpenAI quietly updates its ‘core values’ to emphasize AGI development
OpenAI has silently revised its list of “core values” on its website to place a stronger emphasis on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI has described AGI as “the equivalent of a median human that you could hire as a co-worker.” OpenAI’s career…

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Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers, shares soar 13 percent.
Netflix has announced another round of price increases. The streaming giant revealed on Wednesday that some subscribers in the US, UK and France will face a new round of price increases, with the new changes affecting anyone with a “basic” or “premium” subscription. Also read…

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Drugs by drone: Amazon starts airborne prescription deliveries
On October 18, Amazon announced that its “Amazon Pharmacy” business opened a drone drug delivery service in College Station, Texas. Customers in their local area can get prescription drugs delivered to their homes by Amazon’s unmanned delivery service within an hour of placing an…
