Open AI earlier launched a new model, GPT 4o, which had the world in a frenzy. However, it was informed that the company is forming a Safety and Security committee that would help in the training of a new model to replace the current GPT-4 system. The committee is led by board members of Open AI, including the CEO Sam Altman. Open AI also mentioned on their blog that directors Bret Taylor, Adam D'Angelo and ... Lire la suite

At the gold rush of generative AI, OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has launched a new version of ChatGPT which has left the tech industry in wonders. It is called GPT-4o- the ‘o’ stands for omni- which gives the chatbot the ability to create videos, audios and images. “We think that GPT-4o is really shifting that paradigm into the future of collaboration, where this interaction becomes much more natural.” says Mira Murati, CTO of OpenAI. GPT-4o ... Lire la suite

In 2022, around 22% of the e-waste mass was properly collected and recycled. The number is expected to decline by at least 2% by the end of 2030 due to the staggering growth of such waste. UN agencies have defined ‘e-waste’ as discarded devices with a plug or battery including mobile phones, TVs, electronic toys, e-cigarettes, computers and solar panels. However, waste from electronic vehicles doesn’t fall into this category. The U.N.’s International Telecommunications Union ... Lire la suite

Speculation is rampant once again as HubSpot is rumored to be acquired by Alphabet, the parent company of Google. While no official confirmation has been made, HubSpot has informed various media agencies that they do not provide comments on rumors or speculation. Shares of HubSpot experienced a significant 11% increase following the release of reports. HubSpot's current market capitalization stands at $33 billion. Reuters has verified through sources that Alphabet has engaged in discussions with ... Lire la suite

Retail giant Walmart and tech company Unspun are on a quest to address the issue of waste production in the apparel industry. This pilot project will manufacture workwear chinos using 3D technology to shift textile production back to the US market. The traditional garment production process is deemed inefficient due to fabric loss. Moreover, the discarded inventories are not used in any apparel manufacturing process thereby boosting waste production and carbon emissions. The pilot project ... Lire la suite

Starting April 30, 2024, Airbnb will ban indoor cameras that could capture guest activities. Before this announcement, hosts could use security cameras in common areas i.e., living rooms, front doors or hallways. However, they had to disclose the presence of security cameras in their listing and cameras were not allowed in bathrooms and bedrooms. The vacation rental app is forced to implement this new rule after numerous reports popped up in the past few months ... Lire la suite

Cryptocurrency users have been warned to be more cautious while logging into reputable cryptocurrency platforms using mobile devices. Cybersecurity analysts have spotted a new phishing kit that targets users by impersonating the login pages of established and well-known cryptocurrency services. This novel attack vector is so advanced that it fakes the login screen only after users complete a CAPTCHA test using hCaptcha. This effectively neutralizes automated security analysis tools that are in place to safeguard ... Lire la suite

The tech industry has been central to progress as we are on the verge of the fourth industrial revolution. Besides smartphones, other technological advancements have increased the operational efficiency of businesses in general. By leveraging this unprecedented opportunity, businesses have an invaluable platform through which efficiency and success are more likely than ever before. As Jeanne W Ross has so deftly put it – ‘It’s not just about what tech does; rather it’s about what you do ... Lire la suite

On February 1, 2024, Amazon entered into a new era of shopping where Rufus, their AI-powered chatbot will assist customers with their shopping. The AI chatbot is trained on Amazon’s customer reviews, product catalogue, questions and answers by community and as the company said, “information from across the web”. It is currently in beta and available for a small group of users in the USA. Selected customer groups will have access to it once they ... Lire la suite

As per the report from Protect AI, a company that is exclusively working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ML (Machine Learning) systems, some major vulnerabilities have been identified in tools used within the AI/ML open-source projects. These threats have surfaced over the past few months and the first detectors are the members of the Huntr bug bounty platform for AI and ML. Huntr is an active community-based bounty program with over 15,000 members who actively ... Lire la suite