Chinese users can finally try their homegrown ChatGPT equivalents
One month after China announced its provisional measures to oversee generative artificial intelligence, the country has granted approval to the first batch of large language model-empowered services for public use. Eight generative AI applications have registered with China’s cyberspace authority, including Baidu’s Ernie Bot, ByteDance’s Doubao, Sogou founder’s Baichuan and
Read moreHow can South Africa fast-track careers in technology for more women?
Although South African women have made significant progress over the years, they continue to be underrepresented within the local technology sector. There is a pressing need for alternative approaches to skills development to effect substantial change. This imperative calls for collaborations between businesses and talent organizations, aimed at designing innovative
Read moreHashtag Trending Aug.31-Microsoft expresses concerns about UN’s cybercrime treaty; Twitter faces million in fees over unpaid severance; Zuckerberg adds legs to its metaverse avatars
Microsoft raises concerns about the UN Cybercrime Treaty, U.S. data centers nearshoring to Latin America, X, formerly Twitter, faces millions in fees over unpaid severance and Zuckerberg finally adds legs to its Metaverse avatars. These stories and more as we bring you the top tech news on today’s Hashtag
Read moreBuild a GraphQL Gateway: Combine, Stitch or Merge any Datasource
Learn how to fetch data from multiple sources, while still keeping your frontend snappy, by building your own GraphQL gateway. Continue reading Build a GraphQL Gateway: Combine, Stitch or Merge any Datasource on SitePoint.
Read moreAmazon inks logistics deal with India’s post and railway services, announces SMB generative AI tool
Amazon’s march to the Indian market is taking to the rails and the mail. The e-commerce giant today announced new deals with India Post and Indian Railways to boost delivery for small businesses. At its SMB event Amazon Sambhav in New Delhi on Thursday, Amazon also unveiled new efforts to
Read moreY Combinator removes Indian startup from batch over ‘irregularities’
Storied venture firm Y Combinator has removed an Indian startup from its batch after discovering “irregularities” at the firm, several people familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Medobed, an Indian startup that promises medicine delivery in 10 minutes, was initially selected in Y Combinator’s S23 batch. In recent weeks, Y
Read moreVisual Thinking for Software Engineers: The Impact of Embracing a Diagram-Oriented Mindset
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Read moreHow to spot a fake website from a mile away
Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to fraudulent websites as a means to deceive unsuspecting individuals and abscond with their identities, sensitive information, and hard-earned money. The domain of cybercrime, encompassing activities such as phishing, smishing, email scams, dating scams, fraud, and hacking, has reached unprecedented levels of prevalence and sophistication. Within
Read moreGarena relaunches Free Fire in India a year after ban
Garena is relaunching Free Fire in India, a year and a half after the popular mobile title was banned in the South Asian market over national security concerns. The firm, owned by South Asian giant Sea, said it has partnered with Yotta, controlled by local giant Hiranandani, for cloud and
Read moreAn Introduction to the Laravel PHP Framework
Learn about the Laravel PHP framework, exploring its history, its purpose, and some of its key components and features. Continue reading An Introduction to the Laravel PHP Framework on SitePoint.
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