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Create deepfake GIFs easily on "misgif: AI powered memes" platform. Users upload pictures, choose effects, and download fun GIFs for free. No harmful content promoted.

The unanimous judgment on Thursday recognises the calls made with AI-generated voices as "artificial" under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, according to FCC.

Google enhances AI capabilities with Gemini chatbot, offering personalised tutoring and improved conversation understanding. Available on mobile devices for convenient assistance.

The draft guidelines include recommendations to avoid “democratic risks from generative AI and deepfakes”, along with content moderation and political ads transparency.

WhatsApp introduces new features like numbered lists, bullet points, and text highlighting, enhancing user experience and communication options on the platform.

Apple is reportedly developing two foldable iPhones and a folding iPad. Challenges include durability concerns and minimizing device thickness. Analysts predict future foldable offerings.

Advancements in tech lead to networking challenges during payments. NPCI's '*99#' service offers offline transactions up to Rs. 5000, addressing internet downtime.

Propheticai's Halo headband, blending ultrasound and AI, induces lucid dreams. Priced at Rs. 1,66,104, it seeks volunteers, redefining consciousness exploration in dreams with innovative neurotech.

Recent MIT student claims kernel exploit in Apple's Vision Pro headset, potentially enabling jailbreaks. Impact limited initially due to device's early adoption. Security concerns raised.

A deepfake video conference call where a digitally recreated avatar of the chief financial officer (CFO) ordered money transfers has cost a multinational company $25.6 million in a first-such scam.

Disney Research introduces 'HoloTile Floor,' a multidirectional treadmill in virtual reality, allowing collaborative movement. Early development; potential applications include dance floors and collaborative tasks.

Tech giants like Google enhance user privacy with secure passkeys on Pixel phones. WhatsApp follows suit, ensuring safety from online threats. Google actively promotes passkey adoption.

Google starts the year by upgrading its platform, introducing Bard AI with AI image generation. Maps now employs generative AI for personalized location suggestions, revolutionizing user experiences.

Ask QX, a hybrid AI platform by QX Lab AI, blends large language models and neural networks, supporting 100+ languages, with multimodal capabilities, launching in India.

Social media platforms like Instagram now allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes. Edited messages are tagged, offering a quick correction option for users.