Google Calendar Removes Black History Month and Other Observances

Google Calendar has quietly removed the recognition of several important cultural events, including the first day of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. What Changed? Previously, Google Calendar would automatically highlight these dates. However, the company has now stopped this practice. They explained that manually adding hundreds of cultural events globally was becoming difficult…

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Apple’s ELEGNT: Teaching Robots to Express Themselves

Apple researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI framework called ELEGNT, designed to enhance human-robot interaction. This framework focuses on equipping non-humanoid robots with the ability to express themselves through movements, postures, and gestures, going beyond mere task completion. Why ELEGNT Matters: How ELEGNT Works: Demonstrating ELEGNT: Key Takeaway: ELEGNT represents a significant step towards more…

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Hidden Danger: Malicious Code Found in Hugging Face AI Models

Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing and collaborating on AI models, has been found to host malicious software. Security researchers at ReversingLabs discovered two AI models that contained hidden code designed to infect devices with malware.   The “nullifAI” Attack: This attack leverages a technique called “Pickle file serialization.” AI models are often stored…

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OpenAI to Forge Its Own Path: Building Custom AI Chips

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research and development company, is reportedly embarking on an ambitious new venture: designing and manufacturing its own custom AI chips. This move signifies a significant shift in the company’s strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on other chipmakers, particularly Nvidia, and gain greater control over its hardware infrastructure. Why Build Custom…

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When a group led by Elon Musk bids $97.4 billion to take up OpenAI, Sam Altman responds, “No thank you.”

Elon Musk’s group of investors has made an offer to pay $97.4 billion (about Rs. 8,46,576 crore) to acquire the charity that runs OpenAI, intensifying the conflict between the Tesla CEO and the AI startup he co-founded. Musk stated in a statement that he aims to become OpenAI “the open-source, safety-focused force for good it…

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DeepSeek ‘Excessively’ Gathers Personal Information, claims a South Korean spy agency

In addition to questioning the Chinese AI app DeepSeek’s answers to questions about matters of national pride, South Korea’s spy service has accused the app of “excessively” gathering personal data and using all input data to train itself. According to the National Intelligence Service (NIS), last week it formally advised government agencies to implement security…

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