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Text-to-video AI the new threat in election season. Here’s something Indian politicians can do

If political parties take proactive steps in the absence of fail-proof legislation, we can pave the way for a more informed, resilient, and democratic society.

Meta, NITI Aayog join hands to set up ‘Frontier Tech Labs’ in ‘schools of strategic importance’

The FTLs will teach students to innovate using technologies like AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, robotics, 3D printing, and internet of things (IoT).

Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta for allegedly blocking pro-Palestinian content

The country's communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysians have a right to freedom of speech regarding the Palestinian cause, adding that right will not be taken away.

Meta looks at $14 monthly plan for ad-free Instagram, Facebook in EU, reports WSJ

Under the plan, Meta would charge roughly 10 euros ($10.46) a month on a desktop for a Facebook or Instagram account.

Taming Big Tech: Battles against them have reached a defining moment

Charges against Big Tech include violating privacy & promoting paid-for content. They have responded with vigorous defence & aggressive lobbying, but also with changes to business models.

Meta’s new AI assistant trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts

Meta AI was the most significant product unveiled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday at Meta's annual products conference, Connect.

UK urges Meta not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Instagram

Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, plans to implement end-to-end encryption across Messenger and Instagram direct messages, saying the technology re-enforced safety and security.

Meta working on more powerful, advanced AI; sets GPT-4 as benchmark, says Wall Street Journal

Facebook parent is aiming for its new AI model to be ready next year, the Journal said, adding it will be several times more powerful than its commercial version dubbed Llama 2.

‘Biggest single takedown’ — Meta cracks down on US-targetted Chinese campaigns, seventh in 6 years

7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Facebook pages, 15 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram accounts were removed by the global security team at Meta.

Meta plans retention ‘hooks’ for Threads after app loses more than half of users, says Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg said he considered drop-off ‘normal’ and expected retention to grow as the company adds more features, including desktop version and search functionality.

On Camera

Move over Ed Sheeran, Rihanna. The only pop star India wants more of is Diljit Dosanjh

Sheeran’s concert in Mumbai on Saturday was a roaring success. But the most viral moment was when Dosanjh joined him, and brought the house down.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

Tiger Triumph-24 — India-US tri-services exercise to boost coordination begins

The exercise will be simulated to undertake HADR operations in a ‘friendly island nation’, where troops will execute amphibious landing ops.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.