WhatsApp adds four new text formatting options and using them is really simple
WhatsApp has announced four new simple shortcuts for formatting text on the app. The feature is now rolling out for all Android, iOS, Web and Mac desktop app users. Key Points
India TodayNow Samsung Bixby will be able to take calls on your behalf, here is how to enable it
Samsung's Bixby assistant now offers Bixby text Call, a new feature which allows users to answer calls with text on specific phone models. Converting voice calls into text chats, the feature is available for when users are unable to speak, providing an alternate method of communication. Key Points
India Todaytext bombing with therapy-speak is a trend that destroys friendships
Text bombing may help you express your dissatisfaction in a friendship. But sending a wall of text might not give you the results you want. Key Points
InsiderHow ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware
Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself. Key Points
WIREDGoogle tries making Gmail safer, unveils new AI update that will help users fight spam
Google has developed a new AI-powered spam detection feature that will make Gmail safer. The update, called RETVec, is a major advancement in text classification technology designed to counter adversarial text manipulations. Key Points
India Today
Google's GBoard beta testing 'Undo' button for improved typing: Report
Google is reportedly testing an ‘Undo’ button for its GBoard keyboard on Android, allowing users to retrieve deleted text. The feature is available in the GBoard beta version but there is no set release date. Key Points
mintWith this WhatsApp feature, extract image right from text. Details here
The ability is being rolled out via WhatsApp for iOS 23.5.77 update. Key Points
Hindustan TimesScientists users ChatGPT-like tech to read human brain and translate thoughts in real-time
As part of the study, three people were asked to listen to stories. The subjects were then assigned to MRI machines. Scientists claim that they were able to produce the text of the participants’ thoughts without the help of any brain implant. Key Points
mintUN Security Council to try again for 'immediate ceasefire' vote
US works with non-permanent Council members on Gaza ceasefire resolution. The US shows a shift in tone towards Israel, balancing military aid and frustration with Netanyahu over civilian casualties. Key Points
Economic TimesAkbar was a 'rapist', says Rajasthan education mantri, cites 'historical narratives'
India News: Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar insists that Akbar was a 'rapist' based on historical narratives. He plans to scrutinize school textbooks to remove contents that portray national heroes negatively or instill a sense of inferiority among students. Key Points
Times Of India
Final moves: How to break-up in the gentlest way possible
Breaking up is hard enough, but doing it badly just makes it worse. Experts say honesty, clarity, and a real-time conversation are key to a respectful breakup. Closure is important, but it's a journey, not a destination. Key Points
Hindustan Times57 Messages in One Day. The Group text Has Gone Off the Rails.
Chat-chain overload has people at wit’s end. ‘Removing myself feels too aggressive.’ Key Points
mintLittle-Known Tips for Working Smarter With Your Office Software
You may think you know all there is to know about Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Outlook and other apps. But you probably don’t. Key Points
mintOpenAI has developed a tool to detect and mark AI writing, you may never get to use it
OpenAI has a tool that can detect watermarks and is 99.9 per cent effective. The tool is technically ready since a year now. But why is it not released yet? Read on Key Points
India TodayMWC 2024: MediaTek shows off magical AI tools, lets you create images while typing on phone
Mediatek showed off several AI prowess that its 7th gen Dimensity 9300 offers, but the one that really amazed me is the SDXL Turbo, an AI engine capable of instantly generating images based on text prompts. It works like magic and creates images while typing. Key Points
India Today
UK police launch hate crime inquiry after Sikh holy text damaged outside residence in Leeds
West Yorkshire Police said it received the report of the incident from a member of the local Sikh community on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Headingley area of the city on July 12. Key Points
FirstpostCan AI read your mind? Scientists use ChatGPT-like tech to turn people’s thoughts into text in real-time
AI may finally be able to do something that has been a far-fetched idea for long. Scientists at UT Austin have made a breakthrough. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThe Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started
Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse. Key Points
WIREDAfter text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India plans to extend its early warning system to television, radio, and other media platforms. The authority has already started sending text messages to disseminate critical information about severe weather events such as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and heat waves among others. The system aims to ensure citizens are promptly informed and better prepared for extreme weather conditions. Key Points
Economic TimesHow ChatGPT and Other LLMs Work—and Where They Could Go Next
Large language models like AI chatbots seem to be everywhere. If you understand them better, you can use them better. Key Points
WIRED
Use speech-to-text in Windows 10, 11 and Microsoft Word will write what you speak. Here’s how
With speech-to-text, you can dictate content instead of typing it manually. This is especially useful for those, who struggle with typing efficiency. Key Points
Economic TimesEditing text on Google Gemini just became easier thanks to a new feature, here is how it works
You can now edit text generated by Google Gemini in a more convenient way, all thanks to a new feature. Read on to know how this feature works. Key Points
India TodayGPT-4 launch next week. Will it generate videos through AI?
Currently, ChatGPT and other GPT-3.5-powered technologies can only provide text-based responses. Aside from its multimodal capabilities, GPT-4 may be successful in resolving ChatGPT's problem of slow response to user-generated queries. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBig AI Won’t Stop Election Deepfakes With Watermarks
Experts warn of a new age of AI-driven disinformation. A voluntary agreement brokered by the White House doesn’t go nearly far enough to address those risks. Key Points
WIREDScientists develop AI model that can read human mind using technology similar to ChatGPT
Scientists have developed an AI model that can decode human thoughts and convert it into text using technology similar to that of ChatGPT. What's intriguing is the fact that this is been done without the use of any implants. Key Points
India Today
Add captions to images on Google Docs; Check the step-by-step guide here
While working on google docs, many people wish to add captions but find it challenging to do the same. Lets see how it is done. Key Points
Economic TimesiOS 17.4 update: Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts app. Here's how the new feature works
Apple introduces new transcription feature in Podcasts app with iOS 17.4 update, allowing users to read full text of episodes, search for specific words, and follow along as the episode plays. Transcripts designed for accessibility with font and color contrast enhancements for better readability. Key Points
mintElderly women lose ₹10.5L to cyber frauds
Two elderly women in Mumbai were cheated by cyber frauds to the tune of ?10.5 lakh using different modus operandi, with one targeted after receiving a text message saying her electricity bill was unpaid and the other losing money when trying to book a hospital appointment online. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesArmy’s move to learn about ancient texts is important. But it needs a broader focus
The Arthashastra is a valuable historical resource, but it is not the only ancient strategic text. Army should also study India’s later strategic and military development. Key Points
ThePrintGoogle Will Soon Show You AI-Generated Ads
Advertisers can save money and perhaps make ads more clickable using ChatGPT-style tools to generate text and images. Meta is testing similar technology. Key Points
WIRED
Pakistani woman mobbed after people mistake Arabic text on her kurta for Quran verses | Watch
Woman accused of blasphemy in Lahore restaurant after angry mob mistakes Arabic text on attire for Quran verses. SDPO praised for handling situation, victim apologizes for unintentional offense. Key Points
mintJeff Bezos invests in AI-powered startup: Can Perplexity challenge Google?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has invested in Perplexity, which can challenge Google. It works as a chatbot-style search engine that responds to queries using OpenAIs GPT technology. It has been reported that it produces a direct text response to questions, rather than website links, using information from online sources. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesCOP28: Differences add fuel to hot topic of tackling fossils
The global stock take is the main deliverable of the Dubai talks. It is the ambition mechanism of the Paris Agreement, where countries collectively assess progress across all pillars - emissions reduction, adapting to impacts of climate change, loss and damage, means of implementation, including finance. Key Points
Economic TimesMeta will allow users to generate music from text using ‘AudioCraft family of models’
Meta's parent company, Facebook, has unveiled a new generative AI tool called AudioCraft, which allows users to create high-quality audio and music using text prompts. The tool includes audio models MusicGen, AudioGen, and EnCodec, which can generate music and audio from text prompts. Key Points
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