Tag: technology
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AI Tools Generate Sexist Content, Warns UN
The world’s most popular AI tools are powered by programs from OpenAI and Meta that show prejudice against women, according to a study launched on Thursday by the UN’s cultural organisation UNESCO. The biggest players in the multibillion-dollar AI field train their algorithms on vast amounts of data largely pulled from the internet, which enables…
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Apple’s iPhone sales decline by 24% in China, while Huawei’s sales surge
In the first six weeks of 2024, Apple experienced a significant downturn in iPhone sales in China, facing a 24 per cent year-on-year decrease, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint.
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Apple set to release new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and more
Apple is set to make significant announcements this week, as confirmed by a reliable source familiar with the matter, shared with MacRumors.
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ChatGPT cranks out gibberish for hours
ChatGPT spewed nonsensical answers to user’s queries for hours Tuesday into Wednesday before eventually returning to its apparent senses. OpenAI did not explain what went awry with its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, considered the one to beat in the technology sector. “We are investigating reports of unexpected responses from ChatGPT,” OpenAI said on its…
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Global operation smashes ‘most harmful cyber crime group’
LONDON: An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted “the world’s most harmful cyber crime group”, the Russian-linked ransomware specialist LockBit, officials announced Tuesday. LockBit and its affiliates have targeted governments, major companies, schools and hospitals, causing billions of dollars of damage and extracting tens of millions in ransoms from…
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Pakistan’s mobile phone imports skyrocket, surpassing $987 million in first half of FY 23-24
Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge in mobile phone imports, reaching $987.539 million during the first half (July–January) of the fiscal year 2023–24.
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AI giants to unveil pact to fight political deepfakes in year of crucial elections worldwide
Tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Google and OpenAI are working on a pact to jointly crack down on AI content intended to deceive voters ahead of crucial elections around the world this year, companies involved said Tuesday. Currently under negotiation by the companies, this so-called “accord” on deepfakes and other dangerous content is set to…
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New app revolutionises Hajj experience: Pilgrims to benefit from enhanced guidance
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the experience of Hajj pilgrims, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, announced the launch of a dedicated mobile application during his visit to the New Haji Camp on Saturday.
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IT minister promises 5G launch, easy smartphone installment plans
Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, emphasised on Wednesday that the government’s foremost commitment is to deliver high-quality telecom services to the public.
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Hajjis to get mobile sims and free internet
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that the government will provide free-of-cost mobile SIMs with roaming internet packages for pilgrims, on Tuesday. He further stated that female abayas having a Pakistani flag on the backside and 13 Kg suitcases will also be provided to pilgrims performing hajj this year.…