India's IT Ministry is looking into reports of the AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, responding with Hindi slang and abusive language on social media platform X. With questions on AI ethics and content moderation emerging, officials are reviewing Grok's language model and moderation mechanisms to determine the cause of these responses. The government is also considering regulatory measures to prevent AI-generated content from crossing ethical boundaries.
The Gurugram Commissioner of Police, Vikas Arora, launched a new initiative to gather feedback from visitors to the police stations in the district. The program involves installing QR codes at all the police stations, which can be scanned by visitors to share their feedback and suggestions digitally. This unique system will help in assessing the performance of each police station and improving their functioning.
ChatGPT, a popular chatbot application, has launched a new update that allows users to transform their photos into the signature animation style of Studio Ghibli, the beloved Japanese animation studio. This new feature, powered by OpenAI's GPT-40 model, has quickly become a trend on social media, with users sharing their creations on platforms like Instagram and X. Notable tech figure Elon Musk even joined in the trend, sharing a Ghibli-style photo with a crypto twist on X.
ChatGPT's new image-generation update has taken the internet by storm, with fans of Studio Ghibli using the feature to create portraits and memes in the distinct style popularized by the company's co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Joining in on the trend is Elon Musk, who shared a crypto-inspired Ghibli-style animation on his Twitter handle, sparking speculation among his followers. The frenzy even caught the attention of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, who received numerous messages of fans creating Ghibli-style images of himself. With the feature being hailed as the "most advanced image generator yet," the internet is abuzz with creative and photorealistic outputs in the anime style of Studio Ghibli.
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Samsung's much-awaited "Haean" smart glasses are set to hit the market by the end of the year. These sleek and lightweight glasses are designed for everyday use and will be powered by Samsung's new extended reality (XR) operating system. With features like motion tracking, fitness tracking, and integration with Samsung's AI assistant, these glasses are sure to enhance daily life. Coupled with the upcoming Project Moohan XR headset, Samsung's foray into the XR space could mark the beginning of a new era in wearable technology.
In a challenge to the government's "misuse" of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) argues that this provision goes against safeguards available under other sections of the act. With the Supreme Court previously striking down a similar provision in 2015, the company is questioning the validity and potential misapplication of section 79(3)(b). This becomes especially concerning with the launch of a government portal allowing authorities to issue and upload content blocking orders under the controversial provision.
With its digital release, "Hatya" has caught attention for its riveting take on a real-life political incident in Andhra Pradesh. The film portrays the murder of a prominent politician and the subsequent investigation, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Through strong performances and a layered narrative, "Hatya" has found a renewed audience through its availability on Amazon Prime Video. Director Srividya Basava's creative approach adds depth to the tense atmosphere, making it a must-watch for those interested in political dramas.
YouTube, the beloved video sharing platform, is facing a frustrating issue that is causing videos to stream in low quality even on fast internet connections. Despite user complaints on various platforms, including Reddit and DownDetector, YouTube is still investigating the cause and has yet to provide a solution. Unfortunately, it seems like users will have to wait for a fix, but in the meantime, they can try accessing the website directly to see if the issue persists. However, with the number of affected users still unknown, it is clear that this problem has caused widespread inconvenience for avid YouTube viewers.
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, challenging the creation of a parallel and unlawful content censorship regime through a provision in the Information Technology Act. The platform argues that the government is attempting to bypass procedural safeguards and violate a Supreme Court judgment by issuing content takedown notices through Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. X also seeks protection from being forced to join the government's "Censorship Portal" Sahyog. This is the second time X has challenged India's online censorship regime, with the contentious provision being Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act.