Deepfakes can cause geopolitical rifts. State should fund detection of manipulated videos
Deepfakes have the ability to swing elections, erode public trust. Two ways to combat them are detection & provenance. Its looming threat necessitates proactive State intervention. Key Points
ThePrintApple iPhone crash detection feature prompts accidental 911 calls at US festival: What happened next…
Apple's crash detection feature caused accidental 911 calls at the Bonnaroo music festival, prompting organisers to demonstrate how to disable the feature. The iPhone 14 series feature detects severe car crashes and calls emergency services, but can be deactivated in settings. Key Points
mintHow to enable and use the new Pixel car crash detection feature in India
Google has recently expanded its car crash detection feature for Pixel phones in India. The feature uses location, motion sensors, and surrounding sounds to detect serious accidents and call for emergency assistance. Key Points
India TodayPaytm founder says AI will do a lot of humans’ work, company to use AI for fraud detection and customer care
Paytm will be using AI for various purposes, including fraud detection, customer care, onboarding, and so on. The company's founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, confirmed the same and said that a lot of human being's work will be done by AI. Key Points
India TodayNepal reports first COVID-related death in three months, logs in over new daily 100 cases
Nepal reports first COVID-19-related death in the last three months with 106 new cases of the virus in the past 24 hours, a week after confirming the detection of the new Omicron variant XBB1.16 . The country-wide death toll stands at 12,021, and currently, there are 469 active COVID-19 cases across the country. Nepal confirmed the detection of the XBB1.16 variant on April 3, which has been identified and spreading in neighboring India. Key Points
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Google expands Pixel's car crash detection feature to India: 5 steps to activate
When car crash detection is enabled, phone vibrates, emits alarm, prompts for assistance. Respond within 60 seconds to call emergency services or abort. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBest CCTV camera brand: Choose from top 10 options to maintain safety at home
Best CCTV camera brand: CCTV cameras are important to ensure safety of your home or office when you are not around. Check out the best options from top CCTV camera brands and never worry about break-ins or safety compromises. Key Points
mintGoogle is making it harder for thieves to unlock stolen devices: Know how
Google introduces new security features to prevent thieves from accessing stolen Android devices. These include Theft detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock, enhancing user data protection. Key Points
India TodayWhat AI can do to science will be most interesting: Satya Nadella
International Business News: Discover the potential of AI in accelerating scientific advancements and its impact on various fields such as energy transition and cancer detection. Gain insights from Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, on the future of AI in science. Key Points
Times Of India'Report symptoms, increase testing': Govt advisory amid Covid spike, new JN.1 variant
In view of an upsurge in the Covid-19 cases and the new JN.1 variant, which has been detected in India, the Centre has asked the states to increase the number of RT-PCR tests and send the positive samples for genome sequencing. Key Points
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Helium leakage detection technology to be implemented in Delhi to address problem of contaminated water: Minister
The technology involves injecting helium gas into a pipeline and then conducting drilling at multiple locations. If there is a leak in the pipeline, the gas will escape and rise to the surface, allowing technicians to precisely pinpoint the location of the leak. Key Points
FirstpostFake Google Chrome error pages used to target users: Report
Fake Google Chrome error pages are being used to target users to run a malicious campaign. To learn more, read this story on The Hindu. Key Points
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