Category: general tech
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Quick Heal Launches AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Tool for Small Businesses and Individuals
Quick Heal Technologies has introduced an AI-powered anti-fraud tool aimed at small firms and individuals. The tool evaluates users’ risk profiles and provides alerts to protect against fraud, phishing scams, and malicious apps. On October 7, 2024, Quick Heal Technologies announced its latest initiative targeting small businesses and individual users with an innovative AI-powered anti-fraud…
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HomeLane Expands into Commercial Interior Design for Growth
HomeLane focuses on commercial interior design to drive growth, expecting it to generate ₹80 crore or 10% of its revenue in 2024, as stated by co-founder Srikanth Iyer. This strategy marks a significant expansion into new market opportunities. On October 7, 2024, HomeLane announced its strategic focus on the commercial interior design sector, expecting this…
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Google Tests Verified Check Marks in Search Results to Enhance Online Safety
Google is trialing verified check marks next to certain businesses in search results to help users identify trustworthy websites and prevent engagement with fraudulent sites. This initiative aims to improve online safety and combat misinformation. Google is currently trialing a feature that incorporates verified check marks alongside select companies in its search results. This initiative…
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Google Cloud India: Empowering Digital Transformation Across Sectors
Google Cloud India is witnessing rapid growth in its cloud services, servicing a diverse range of sectors including public and private enterprises. Bikram Singh Bedi, Managing Director, highlighted increasing adoption rates among startups and digitally native companies, with notable usage statistics from Generative AI unicorns. Recent initiatives like the Gemini Agent Framework aim to empower…
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Google Cloud Sees Rapid Growth in India, Partners for Business Transformation
Bikram Singh Bedi, Google Cloud India’s MD, reported that India is rapidly growing as a key market for Google Cloud services. The company aims to partner with diverse businesses to support their transformation with its innovative offerings, including the newly launched Gemini Agent Framework, which enhances accessibility for various industries, particularly agriculture and education. Google’s…
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Meta’s Orion Glasses: A Step Towards AR Advancement or Corporate Control?
Meta’s latest Orion glasses illustrate a significant advancement in augmented reality technology, offering both opportunities and concerns for the future of digital interaction. As users embrace AR/VR, there is an urgent need for principles of openness and user rights to inform the evolution of the Metaverse, guiding it towards a more equitable framework. Meta, the…
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Grindr to Introduce AI ‘Wingman’ for Enhanced Dating Experience
Grindr is set to launch an AI “wingman” by 2027, assisting users in managing conversations, suggesting relationships, and facilitating reservations. This AI aims to enhance user experience while prioritizing privacy. Testing is ongoing, with plans for expanding user groups in the near future. Grindr, the popular dating app catering primarily to gay and bisexual men,…
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Preparing for the Quantum Computing Revolution: Strengthening IT Security
Organizations must prepare for the implications of quantum computing on IT security, as advancements by tech companies highlight the urgency of adopting post-quantum cryptography. With studies projecting substantial economic value from quantum computing by 2035, security professionals should identify current encryption methods and begin planning transitions to more robust systems that can withstand quantum threats,…
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Accenture and NVIDIA Collaborate to Propel AI Advancements in Enterprises
Accenture and NVIDIA have launched the Accenture NVIDIA Business Group to enhance the scaling of AI across enterprises. With training programs for 30,000 professionals and the Accenture AI Refinery platform utilizing the NVIDIA AI stack, the partnership aims to foster significant advancements in agentic AI systems. New AI Engineering Hubs will support this initiative globally,…
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California’s AI Training Transparency Law: Compliance Uncertainty Among Major Players
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed AB-2013, a law requiring companies developing generative AI systems to disclose a summary of their training data, including ownership and licensing details. Despite reaching out for comments, many AI firms have not disclosed their compliance intentions. Only a few, including Stability AI, Runway, and OpenAI, confirmed adherence to the…