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The AI Revolution: Transforming the Future of Human Life

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is no longer a distant sci-fi fantasy; it is a present-day reality reshaping the fabric of society. From healthcare and education to transportation and entertainment, AI is permeating every aspect of human life. As we stand on the brink of what many call the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” the transformative potential of AI is both exhilarating and daunting. This article explores the profound implications of the AI revolution, examining how it could redefine our future, the opportunities it presents, and the challenges it poses. The Evolution of AI: From Concept to Reality AI, broadly defined as the simulation of human intelligence by machines, has evolved significantly since its inception in the mid-20th century. Early AI systems were rule-based and limited in scope, but advancements in machine learning, neural networks, and computational power have propelled AI into a new era. Today, AI systems can perform complex tasks such as natural l...
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Google Pixel-maker Dixon to double revenue

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Dixon Technologies India, which assembles Google’s Pixel smartphones, is set to more than double its revenue this fiscal year, driven by rapid growth in local electronics manufacturing, a top executive told Reuters. Electronics manufacturing has gained momentum in India as global giants, including Alphabet’s Google and Apple, expand their supply chain away from China. “(For) the sector and Dixon, the growth path is going to be extremely aggressive in the coming future,” Managing Director Atul Lall said on Wednesday. The contract manufacturer reported a revenue of 177.13 billion rupees ($2.04 billion) for the 2024 financial year that ended in March, up 45% from a year earlier. Its revenue stood at 285.77 billion rupees for the nine months ended December 31. Noida-based Dixon, which also assembles smartphones for firms such as China’s Xiaomi and Oppo, has branched out into component manufacturing as India plans to offer billions of dollars in incentives to make parts for mobiles and...
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Apple reveals its version of budget AI: the $599 iPhone 16e

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Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab launched on Wednesday a budget-minded phone with artificial intelligence, the iPhone 16e, designed to win back mid-market customers at home and in crucial growth markets China and India. The new phone, which drops the SE naming convention for Apple’s budget series, will take on popular Android smartphones at a time when rivals Samsung (005930.KS), opens new tab and China’s Huawei are adding AI tools to their devices. Sales of Apple phones dropped last quarter, and sales of its budget line of phones have plummeted as a proportion of iPhone revenue over the last decade. The 16e will cost $599, a $170 boost from the previous entry level phone, the SE, although its features are closer to Apple’s flagships and include a powerful chip to run Apple Intelligence, a set of features with access to ChatGPT. Aside from having no wide-angle camera lens, one missing button and a slightly different display, the 16e looks much like its pricier siblings. Apple stock w...
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Meta introduces big changes to Facebook Live

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Meta has announced an important Facebook update. Starting February 19th, all Facebook Live videos will only be available for 30 days. After that, they will be automatically deleted. This change is part of Meta’s efforts to save on storage costs and manage video data more effectively. Meta explained the reason for this Facebook update: “Most people watch Facebook Live videos in the first few weeks, so we are updating how long these videos are stored.” Previously, Facebook Live videos were kept indefinitely, but Meta found that very few users watch older livestreams. As part of this change, Meta will remove all Facebook Live videos older than 30 days in stages over the next few months. Read More: Meta to offer ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram If you have older live streams, you will get notifications, and you will have 90 days to download or save them. Meta is also giving users the option to delay the deletion for an extra six months if needed. The social media giant...
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Grok-3: Musk unveils ChatGPT rival

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has introduced Grok-3, the latest iteration of its chatbot, as it looks to compete with Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, Microsoft-backed OpenAI, and Alphabet’s Google. Grok-3 debut comes at a critical moment in the AI arms race, just days after DeepSeek unveiled its powerful open-source model and as Musk moves aggressively to expand xAI’s influence. The chatbot is being rolled out immediately to Premium+ subscribers on X, the social media platform owned by Musk. xAI is also launching a new subscription tier, SuperGrok, for users accessing the chatbot via its mobile app and Grok.com website. “Grok-3 across the board is in a league of its own,” Musk said during a livestream alongside three xAI engineers late on Monday, adding that the model significantly outperforms its predecessor, Grok-2. Last week, a consortium of investors led by Musk offered$97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI’s nonprofit assets, an offer the ChatGPT-maker rejected. Musk on...
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Pakistan announces launch its first lunar mission

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Pakistan’s first moon rover mission is set to launch in 2028, announced Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Tuesday. The development follows after Pakistan and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing Pakistan’s first lunar rover to be part of China’s Chang’E 8 mission. The Chang’E 8 mission, scheduled for launch in 2028, will focus on robotic exploration of the lunar south pole. To engage the public in this historic venture, SUPARCO has opened a nationwide competition to name the Pakistan moon rover. The winner will receive a reward of Rs100,000. The rover, developed by SUPARCO, will be deployed at the lunar south pole. It will carry advanced scientific payloads designed by Pakistani scientists, along with a collaborative scientific payload developed by Chinese and European researchers. Read more: SUPARCO set to launch indigenous electro-optical satellite In May 2022, Pakistan launched its first lunar satellite aboard China’s Chang’e-6 p...
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Rockstar in talks with metaverse creators for user-generated content in GTA 6

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Rockstar Games is reportedly in talks with the creators of Fortnite and Roblox to introduce user-generated content in Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. The publisher has dedicated servers in GTA 5 Online for role-play experiences and features extensive user mods. Now, a latest report has claimed that Rockstar Games was discussing custom and modifiable game environments, cosmetic items and assets with Fortnite and Roblox creators for GTA 6. According to a report by Digiday , the developer aims to make the upcoming title the ‘next big metaverse platform’ by allowing Fortnite and Roblox creators to add custom items, assets and experiences to GTA 6. Rockstar Games has also held discussions with a few dedicated GTA content creators to create custom experiences in GTA 6, the publication quoted sources as saying. If the talks materialise, the Fortnite and Roblox creators could bring their in-game assets and environments, including brand sponsorships to the title. Read more: GTA 6 rival game Mi...
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