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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Despite the buzz over generative artificial intelligence last year, the Technology 's impact on the advertising Business of Alphabet and Meta Platforms is likely to be muted when the companies report fourth-quarter results this week, though investors are mapping out its future potential. The search giant has rolled out AI tools that help advertisers target audiences in a less costly way and decide how their marketing budgets should be distributed across Google's ad network. Facebook parent Meta is using generative AI to create different variations of ad campaigns. Generative AI, which can create text and photos from prompts, is still in the "hype cycle," Bernstein analysts said in a research note earlier this month, but added that investors were now looking for "incremental use cases and revenue streams to spawn from these recent advancements." The core Business of digital advertising is expected to have be...

Italy's data protection authority has told OpenAI that its artificial intelligence chatbot application ChatGPT breaches data protection rules, the watchdog said on Monday as it presses ahead with an investigation started last year. The authority, known as Garante, is one of the European Union's most proactive in assessing AI platform compliance with the bloc's data privacy regime. Last year it banned ChatGPT over alleged breaches of EU privacy rules. The service was subsequently reactivated after OpenAI addressed issues concerning, among other things, the right of users to decline to consent to its use of personal data to train its algorithms. At the time, the regulator said it would continue its investigations. It has since concluded that there are elements indicating one or more potential data privacy violations, it said in a statement without providing further detail. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Garante on Mon...

Pumped storage hydropower has been in use for decades, but it's only recently that climate crisis is prompting a renewed interest in how power can be generated from renewable resources, wind and solar , placing a surmountable pressure on the industry. While expensive giant versions of the lithium-ion batteries are being deployed to store the intermittent output, it has yet to be commercialised and made more easily accessible. Pumped hydropower storage has, in comparison, already arrived supplying almost 90% of grid storage. It banks excess electricity when demand is low, particularly during the night, storing it as gravitational potential energy in the summit lake. Leading the world in renewable energy, China leads in pumped storage, with 66 new plants under construction, according to Global Energy Monitor. The Fengning plant near Beijing currently under construction, is set to become the world's largest with 12 turbines that can generate 3600 megawatts, and energy storage,...

The LAV-25A2 stands as a unique and indispensable asset within the United States military, holding the distinction of being the sole armored vehicle capable of airdrop deployment. This armored marvel combines versatility, mobility, and airborne readiness, making it a critical component of the U.S. military’s rapid deployment and intervention capabilities. Airdrop Prowess: Defying Gravity At the heart of the LAV-25A2’s significance lies its ability to defy gravity – the capacity to be airdropped from an airplane. This capability sets it apart from other armored vehicles in the U.S. military arsenal, providing a strategic advantage in scenarios where rapid deployment and swift intervention are paramount. Versatility in Design: Adapting to Airborne Operations The LAV-25A2’s design is a testament to its versatility, ensuring it can seamlessly adapt to the rigors of airborne operations. Engineered to withstand the stresses of parachuting from the skies, this armored vehicle under...

Romania’s Military prowess has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of the TR 58M1 Main Battle Tank. This formidable armored vehicle represents the nation’s commitment to modernizing its defense capabilities and standing tall among the world’s leading Military forces. The TR 58M1 stands out not only for its advanced Technology but also for its strategic importance in ensuring national security. The TR 58M1 is the result of Romania’s dedication to designing and producing a state-of-the-art main battle tank tailored to meet the challenges of contemporary warfare. Developed by the Romanian defense industry, this tank is a testament to the country’s engineering ingenuity and commitment to self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing. At the heart of the TR 58M1’s power is its advanced propulsion system. Equipped with a high-performance engine, the tank boasts impressive speed and agility, allowing it to navigate diverse terrains with ease. The tank’s mobility is further...

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday highlighted concerns about social media , indicating plans for regulations to curb its alleged misuse. In an interview with a private TV channel, the premier said that the previous governments worked to control negative aspects of social media and in future , a “national firewall” through the use of Technology would be created to subdue the negative tendencies of social media . Reflecting on the May 9 events, Kakar criticised the elements involved, clarifying that his government did not target any specific political party. He stressed the importance of maintaining social order as a foundation for political stability. “May 9 [incident] was an attack on the concept of the state of Pakistan and from the very start I was very critical of the elements involved in the incidents,” he said. However, he added that the entire Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could not be kept away from Pakistani Pol...

WASHINGTON: NASA said on Thursday its Mars robot  helicopter Ingenuity, the first vehicle to achieve powered, controlled flight on another world, has been grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years, ending a landmark mission that far exceeded all expectations. The fate of Ingenuity was sealed when imagery beamed back to Earth after its 72nd and final flight on Jan. 18 showed that a portion of one of the miniature whirligig's twin rotor blades had broken off, leaving it incapable of further operation, NASA officials said. "It is bittersweet that I must announce that Ingenuity, the 'little helicopter that could' - and it kept saying, 'I think I can, I think I can' - well, it has now taken its last flight on Mars," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a video posted on social media. What was planned as a 30-day technology demonstration of no more than five short flights ended up stretching well beyond the expectations of eng...

Apple on Thursday outlined its plans to allow software developers to distribute their apps to users in the European Union outside of Apple's own App Store. The move is in response to a new EU law called the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a 75 billion-euro ($82 billion) market capitalization to, among other things, make their apps compatible with those of rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. Starting in March, developers will be able to offer alternative app stores on iPhones and opt out of using Apple's in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30%. However, developers will still have to submit apps to Apple for review for cybersecurity risks and obvious fraud, and Apple will charge a "core Technology fee" to major app developers even if they do not use any of Apple's payment services. Tim Sweeney, chief executive of "Fortnite...

Spotify users in Europe can start to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March as a result of the region's new com Pet ition law for Big Tech, the Swedish company said on Wednesday. The move will help the company avoid Apple's 30% fee for purchases through its App Store, which has long been a source of contention between app developers and the tech giant. Spotify has for years been in embroiled in a legal battle, alleging that it was forced to raise the price of its monthly subscriptions to cover costs tied to Apple's App Store rules. US-listed shares of the Stockholm-based company rose around 2%. "For years Apple had these rules where we couldn't tell you about offers, how much something costs, or even where or how to buy it," Spotify said in a blogpost. "The DMA (Digital Markets Act) means that we'll finally be able to share details about deals, promotions, and better-value payment options in the EU....

Japan's robotic lunar mission, Slim, has achieved a successful yet potentially short-lived landing on the Moon due to solar power issues. Slim, part of the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon project, has made Japan the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon, joining the ranks of the US, Soviet Union, China, and India. However, the mission faces challenges as Slim's solar cells are failing to generate electricity, leaving it dependent on battery power. Engineers are working hard to extend Slim's operational life, shutting down non-essential systems and downloading images and landing data. Despite the power problems, Jaxa, the Japanese space agency, is hopeful. They speculate that changes in lunar light angles might reactivate the solar cells. Slim's successful landing , confirmed by ongoing data transmission, was aided by advanced navigation technologies that enabled a precise touchdown near the targeted Shioli Crater. Slim's mission included deploying two ...

Bitcoin fell to a seven-week low on Monday, hovering below $40,000 for the first time since the launch of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds on Jan. 11. The world's largest cryptocurrency was last down 3.98% at $39,938.00, trading at its lowest since Dec. 4 after a brief recovery. Ether , the second largest cryptocurrency, was down 6.37% at $2,328.30. Bitcoin had rallied on growing excitement the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would approve bitcoin ETFs, opening up the cryptocurrency to a slew of new investors. Bitcoin gained around 70% from August, when a federal court forced the SEC to review its decision to reject Grayscale Investment's bitcoin ETF application. Some analysts said they had expected bitcoin to initially pare some of those gains. Other market-watchers said on Monday the cryptocurrency was having trouble competing with traditional stocks after the S&P 500 benchmark index notched fresh record highs on Monday driven by semiconductor and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup ElevenLabs has gained unicorn status after its latest round of fundraising , a person familiar with the matter said, as surging investor interest for generative AI Technology sends startup valuations soaring. ElevenLabs on Monday said it raised $80 million in Series B funding from investors led by venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz along with entrepreneurs Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, with participation from Sequoia Capital among others. The two-year-old firm did not disclose a valuation but the person said the round valued it at $1.1 billion, making it a unicorn - or billion-dollar startup. That marks a jump from the $100 million valuation in its previous funding around in 2023, showed data from PitchBook, reflecting expectations for a surge in adoption of AI voice generation by firms as varied as games giants and movie studios. Headquartered in London, ElevenLabs has developed AI models and tools for creating AI-generated voices wi...

US edutech platform Coursera added a new user every minute on average for its artificial intelligence courses in 2023, CEO Jeff Maggioncalda said on Thursday, in a clear sign of people upskilling to tap a potential boom in generative AI. The Technology behind OpenAI's ChatGPT has taken the world by a storm and sparked a race among companies to roll out their own versions of the viral chatbot. "I'd say the real hotspot is generative AI because it affects so many people," he told Reuters in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Coursera is looking to offer AI courses along with companies that are the frontrunners in the AI race, including OpenAI and Google's DeepMind, Maggioncalda said. Investors had earlier feared that apps based on generative AI might replace ed-tech firms, but on the contrary the technology has encouraged more people to upskill, benefiting companies such as Coursera. The company has more than 800 AI courses and saw ...

A pair of scientists at Google's artificial intelligence subsidiary DeepMind is in talks with investors to form an AI startup in Paris, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Scientists Laurent Sifre and Karl Tuyls, who have already given notice to leave DeepMind, have held discussions with investors about a financing round that could raise over 200 million euros ($217.84 million), the report said. The company, known at the moment as Holistic, may be focused on building a new AI model, the report added. Google and DeepMind did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. DeepMind was acquired by Alphabet-owned Google around a decade ago to fuel AI research and has now deployed its own offerings in the race to com Pet e with generative AI chatbots like Microsoft-backed ChatGPT. Paris-based Mistral AI, co-founded by a former DeepMind researcher, said in December it had raised 385 million euros ($419.34 mil...

Google will invest $1 billion on building a data centre just outside of London, the US technology giant said on Thursday, in its latest investment in Britain as it meets growing demand for internet services in the region. The data centre , located on a 33-acre (13-hectare) site bought by Google in 2020, will be located in the town of Waltham Cross, about 15 miles north of central London, the Alphabet-owned company said in a statement. The British government, which is pushing for investment by businesses to help fund new infrastructure, particularly in growth industries like technology and artificial intelligence, described Google's investment as a "huge vote of confidence" in the UK. "Google's $1 billion investment is testament to the fact that the UK is a centre of excellence in technology and has huge potential for growth," Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in the Google statement. The investment follows Google's $1 billion purchase of a central...

Little over a year on from Argentina’s historic triumph in Qatar, the full trailer for ‘ Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend ’ has been released . Lionel Messi finally secured the one prize that had always eluded him when he guided La Albiceleste to World Cup glory in 2022. The soccer world followed with bated breath as the Argentina captain dragged his side to the final where they faced off against reigning holders and pre-tournament favorites France. The story will be told in a four-part docuseries , available to stream on Apple TV+ . The series promises to tell the “thrilling story of the planet’s top living athlete, his loyal supporters across Argentina, and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe to witness his epic World Cup win.” Release date for Lionel Messi World Cup documentary All four episodes of the series will be released globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 . ‘Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend’ will be released on the same day that ...

Uber is working with Tesla to promote use of electric vehicles by its drivers in the United States as it works towards becoming emission-free in US and Canadian cities by 2030, the ride-hailing platform told Reuters on Tuesday. Uber is offering its drivers exclusive purchase incentives of up to $2,000 for Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y, apart from existing federal tax credits. "We know from listening to Uber drivers that the cost of ownership and access to convenient charging are the top two barriers preventing them from going electric, and we are ... ( working with) Tesla to tackle both of these issues," said Andrew Macdonald, senior vice president of mobility and Business operations at Uber. As per the initiative, drivers will be able to use a referral code to purchase vehicles directly from Tesla's factory or from available inventory, while supplies last. They must purchase and receive the vehicle through March 31 and complete 100 trips by May 15 to be elig...

A US law enforcement agency has determined that Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute with Masimo, the medical-monitoring technology company said in a court filing on Monday. The import ban, issued by the US International Trade Commission (ITC), applies to Apple's current Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches and initially went into effect on Dec. 26. Apple convinced the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to pause the ban the next day, and has since resumed selling the watches as it contests the import ruling. Apple had said that a proposed redesign would allow it to circumvent findings that the watches infringe Masimo's blood-oxygen reading pulse oximetry patents. Apple has not publicly described the redesign, which could involve an update to the watches' software. According to Masimo's filing on Monday with the Federal Circuit, Apple told the US Customs and Border Pr...

It’s often said that not all wins are created equal, but seldom is the opposite pointed out. But it is true, that not all losses are created equal, and some are so bad they hold the potential to upend a team’s season and erode the very fabric of its long-term identity.  Mostly those kinds of losses are tied to playoff collapses, but in the case of the Atlanta Hawks, it took the form of a desultory blowout loss at home to the lowly Wizards. The final score was 127-99, a loss so bad that it might be the nail in the coffin for this disaster of a Hawks season. Their opponent on Monday, January 15, the San Antonio Spurs are having objectively a much worse season. They too have seriously underperformed even the modest expectations that most assigned to them, but the vibes in San Antonio by comparison are high, morale is steady, and they can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Will Atlanta bounce back against San Antonio or will they slip further into the mi...

Two US  setbacks this week in the race to the moon with China illustrate the risks of NASA's plans to bet on a new strategy of relying heavily on private companies. Fresh delays in the US space agency's Artemis moon program and a propulsion issue that doomed American company Astrobotic's recent robot moon lander illustrate the difficulties faced by the only country to have set foot on the moon, as it tightens budgets while carrying on its cosmic legacy. The United States is planning to put astronauts back on the moon in late 2026 - delayed this week from 2025 - while China is targeting 2030 for its crewed landings. Before humans arrive, each space power plans to first send several smaller robotic missions to examine the moon's surface. China's government-backed program has scored a string of firsts. Astrobotic's lander carried seven NASA instruments that were meant to inspect the lunar surface. Although the lander won't make it to the surface ...