Meta’s AI characters are now live across its U.S. apps, with support for Bing Search and better memory
Earlier this year, Meta introduced a set of AI characters, including those based on real-life celebs including the likes of Paris Hilton, Mr. Beast, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Charli D’Amelio, Snoop Dog, and others, which users could chat with across Meta’s apps. Today, the company announced its 28 AI characters
Read moreMeta launches a standalone AI-powered image generator
Not to be outdone by Google’s Gemini launch, Meta’s rolling out a new, standalone generative AI experience on the web, Imagine with Meta, that allows users to create images by describing them in natural language. Similar to OpenAI’s DALL-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, Imagine with Meta, which is powered by
Read moreUS senator warns governments are spying on Apple and Google users via push notifications
U.S. senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has warned in a letter to the Justice Department that unidentified governments are spying on Apple and Google phone users through their push notifications. The letter says his office received a tip last year that government agencies in foreign countries were “demanding” push notification records
Read moreDeep tech exits: Not just science fiction anymore
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Read moreDark Fibre Africa Elevating Connectivity Coverage and Fortifying Customer Solutions
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) announced its strategic agreements with several partners, including HeroTel and Comsol, to significantly enhance connectivity coverage and strengthen its product offering to customers. Praveen Govender, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) for DFA, stated, “This marks a first for DFA and is a notable step towards
Read moreAI systems with WMD power will be here soon, expert tells Canadian MPs
Advanced artificial intelligence systems with the equivalent power of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) could be only two years away, an expert has told MPs, which is why Canada’s proposed legislation to regulate AI should ban systems that introduce “extreme risks.” The proposed legislation, called the Artificial Intelligence and Data
Read more7 unexpected WiFi uses
In an era where WiFi has become almost as vital as air, how much do we know about its capabilities beyond internet connection? The Geonode team delved into some unexpected uses of WiFi and unveils its lesser-known capabilities. Beyond the Internet: 7 WiFi Uses You Never Knew Were Possible “WiFi,
Read moreFacebook and Instagram accused of creating a ‘marketplace’ for child predators in new lawsuit
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, allowed Facebook and Instagram to become a “marketplace for predators in search of children,” a new lawsuit from the New Mexico attorney general alleges, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit, filed in state
Read moreInterrogating innovation: Introducing the African IP
According to the Imports Localisation and Supply Chain Disruption Study for the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa’s exports dipped by 3% while imports rose by 10%. The study has also found that the import-export equation is leaning increasingly towards the former – imports were 39% higher in 2022 than
Read moreTop Tips on How to Shop for a Smartphone
With festive season shopping in full swing, many South Africans will be looking to replace or upgrade their smartphones. E-commerce stores and mobile network operators will have tempting promotions on offer. TCL offers some suggestions about how you can find a good smartphone promotion, whether you’re shopping for yourself or
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