Vaibhav Bhutani, Head of Zomato’s Central AI Team, Calls for Demonstrations of Talent In a move signalling Zomato’s commitment to innovation and growth, Vaibhav Bhutani, spearheading the development of Zomato’s central AI team for Blinkit, took to LinkedIn with an unconventional call-to-action. Bhutani’s post not only beckoned innovators but also emphasized a shift from traditional resume submissions to showcasing talent through demos, underlining Zomato’s keen interest in exceptional creations from talented individuals. The post ignited curiosity with a teaser question surrounding Sam Altman’s daily shipments, segueing into the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs) and shining a spotlight on emerging…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-4o, Making Advanced AI Accessible to All New flagship model offers GPT-4 level intelligence with enhanced text, voice, and vision capabilities, now available for free to ChatGPT users. In a groundbreaking move towards democratizing advanced AI technology, OpenAI has unveiled its latest flagship model, GPT-4o. Building upon the success of its predecessors, GPT-4o promises to deliver GPT-4 level intelligence at an unprecedented speed, while also enhancing capabilities across text, voice, and vision. CEO Sam Altman, in a statement, emphasized the company’s commitment to accessibility, announcing that GPT-4o will be available free of charge to all users, including those…
Tesla CEO calls out Meta’s advertising practices, suggesting discrepancies in conversion attribution and potential lawsuit. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken aim at Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over what he alleges are misleading advertising practices and censorship issues. Musk’s criticism comes amidst growing concerns over the accuracy of ad attribution on Meta’s platforms and its approach to content moderation. In a recent online exchange, Musk responded to claims made by users of his microblogging platform, X, regarding discrepancies in ad conversion attribution between X and Meta. Users reported that despite running campaigns on both platforms, a…
Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola, voices opposition to Western tech companies imposing ‘woke’ ideologies, announces plans for Indian tech platforms. In a recent social media post, Bhavish Aggarwal, the CEO of Ola, has taken a strong stance against what he perceives as ‘woke’ policies imposed by Western tech giants, particularly targeting Microsoft and its subsidiary LinkedIn. Aggarwal’s comments come amidst a growing debate surrounding diversity, inclusivity, and the influence of Western ideologies on Indian platforms. Aggarwal’s Critique: Expressing his discontent with LinkedIn’s approach to diversity and inclusion, Aggarwal highlighted the platform’s insistence on gender pronouns as an example of imposing…
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Citing Lack of Evidence, Emphasizes Freedom in Data Usage In a legal showdown between tech magnate Elon Musk’s X Corp and Israeli data-scraping company Bright Data, the scales of justice have tipped in Favor of the latter. A United States district judge in San Francisco has dismissed the lawsuit brought forth by X Corp, alleging Bright Data’s infringement of user content from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. US District Judge William Alsup delivered the verdict, highlighting the failure of X Corp to substantiate claims of illicit data replication by Bright Data. The…
Scammers Exploit Trust with 76,000 Fraudulent Sites, Targeting Shoppers Worldwide In an alarming revelation, a recent report by The Guardian has unveiled a widespread online scam that has ensnared over 8 lakh individuals globally. Operating through a network of 76,000 counterfeit designer websites, cybercriminals have orchestrated one of the largest online frauds to date, amassing a staggering €50 million in ill-gotten gains. The scam, meticulously orchestrated by individuals believed to be based in China’s Fujian province, has impacted consumers predominantly in the United States and Europe. According to the findings, the elaborate scheme involves the creation of fake online storefronts…
Passengers Left Stranded as Senior Crew Members Call in Sick Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, has faced significant disruption with the cancellation of over 80 flights within a short span. The airline attributed this sudden wave of cancellations to a “mass sick leave” among its senior crew members. Passengers, particularly those traveling internationally and domestically, have been left stranded and inconvenienced by this unforeseen event. According to the airline’s spokesperson, the issue arose when a section of the cabin crew reported sick at the last minute, causing delays and cancellations starting from Tuesday night. While the…
Microsoft Ventures into AI Race with MAI-1, Competing Against Tech Giants With a 500 billion Parameter Model, Microsoft Aims to Make Strides in AI Development In a bold move that underscores its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) development, Microsoft is reportedly forging ahead with the creation of its own AI model, dubbed MAI-1. This initiative signals a significant step for the tech behemoth, positioning it squarely in competition with industry giants such as Google and OpenAI. Overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, a former Google executive who now heads Microsoft’s AI unit, MAI-1 boasts an impressive 500 billion parameters, marking a substantial…
Transforming Professionals for the Age of Intelligent Automation In the heart of India’s tech landscape, a groundbreaking collaboration between the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and TalentSprint is paving the way for professionals to embrace the future of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). With the relentless march of technology reshaping industries worldwide, the need for skilled professionals to harness the power of intelligent systems has never been more pressing. Driving India’s Technological Revolution Automation, robotics, and AI are no longer distant concepts confined to science fiction; they are the driving forces behind a new era of industrial growth. According to…
Indian Ride-Hailing Giant Enters AI Space with Krutrim Cloud, Aiming to Challenge Global Tech Titans In a bold move into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), Ola, the renowned Indian ride-hailing company, has unveiled its latest venture: Krutrim Cloud. This ambitious platform promises not only to rival but surpass industry giants like Google and Microsoft in the race for cutting-edge cloud services tailored to the needs of Indian developers. Speaking at a recent event, Bhavish Aggarwal, the visionary founder of Ola, outlined his determination to revolutionize the cloud computing landscape. He emphasized Krutrim Cloud’s commitment to affordability and efficiency, aiming…