Why ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton and Meta’s Yann LeCun think empathy in AI matters | Technology News

One of the biggest fears that the human race currently faces is the development of artificial intelligence (AI)and how it impacts our lives. The fear is hinted at through all the movies and pop cultural references of AI taking over and wiping out the human race. Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist known … Read more

Google Pixel 10 launch set for August 20: Everything we know so far | Technology News

With Google confirming the Pixel 10 launch on August 20, the much-awaited smartphone is just around the corner. In the run-up to the launch, Google has unveiled designs of two of its smartphones in the lineup. Apart from what Google has teased, numerous tipsters have revealed information about the smartphones’ features and potential design changes. And due … Read more

Meta plans fourth restructuring of AI efforts in six months | Technology News

Meta is planning its fourth overhaul of artificial intelligence efforts in six months, The Information reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The company is expected to divide its new AI unit, Superintelligence Labs, into four groups: a new “TBD Lab,” short for to be determined; a products team including the Meta … Read more

‘Tech for good ideas’ are fine, but it is impact at scale that matters: Anjali Bansal, founder, Avaana Capital | Technology News

Anjali Bansal is the founder of Avaana Capital, which invests in frontier tech and innovation-led startups in energy, advanced materials, supply chains, agriculture, and food systems. In her previous role, Anjali served as the non-executive chairperson of Dena Bank, appointed to steer the resolution of the stressed bank. She was also a global partner and … Read more

How to wish friends and family on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook with personalised AI stickers and images

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day, and social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X are swarmed with patriotic posts and messages. There are a lot of pre-made stickers and images that you can share with friends and family, but AI-generated stickers and photos may feel more personal. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO If … Read more

China’s ‘robot Olympics’ sees humanoids from 16 nations compete in table tennis, football, track | Technology News

China kicked off a three-day long sports showcase for humanoid robots on Friday, looking to highlight progress in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries competing in the World Humanoid Robot Games. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Robots will compete in sports such as football, track and field, and table tennis, as well … Read more

Instagram’s new Picks feature will help you discover common interests

Instagram, a Meta-owned social media network, is developing a new feature called “Picks” that will help users discover their shared interests. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), known reverse engineer Alessandro Pauzzi shared screenshots of the upcoming functionality, which allows people to select their favourite books, games, movies, music, and TV shows, to name … Read more