Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma abandons human musicians for AI-generated music

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he’ll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a move that underscores AI’s growing reach in creative industries. The filmmaker and screenwriter, known for popular Bollywood movies including Company, Rangeela, Sarkar, and Satya has launched a venture, called RGV Den Music, that […]
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Here is what’s illegal under California’s 8 (and counting) new AI laws

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Techme101

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state’s legislature sent to his desk for final approval. These bills try to address the most pressing issues in artificial intelligence: everything from futuristic AI systems creating existential risk, deepfake nudes from AI image generators, to Hollywood […]
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Gaming Lyft’s Citi Bike algos was a lucrative side hustle for a while

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

A New York Times article Thursday highlighted a lucrative side hustle that is emblematic of the times we live in: gaming algorithms to earn money. In this case, folks figured out they could maximize the payout from Lyft’s Citibike “bike angels” program by taking advantage of a company algorithm used to meet its supply-and-demand needs. […]
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Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

This is the chipmaker’s second round of layoffs over the past year, while the company recorded billions in revenue.
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Tesla, Nvidia lead tech-heavy Nasdaq to one of best days of 2024 after Fed rate cut

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, tech stocks had a slightly delayed rally but jumped on Thursday, with the Nasdaq climbing 2.5%.

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China-Linked Attack Hits 260,000 Devices, FBI Confirms

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

Read more about a China-linked threat actor that has compromised more than 260 000 devices worldwide to facilitate DDoS and other targeted attacks.

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Google NotebookLM: Expands Sources, Introduces Audio Features

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

Google’s NotebookLM update expands source options and citation features, enhancing research and note-taking with more accurate and diverse references.

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MIT develops recyclable 3D printed glass blocks for construction

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

The team points to glass’ optical properties and its “infinite recyclability” as reasons for turning to the material.
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FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in […]
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This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Techme101

Test subjects were required to move a 30-pound kettlebell up and down a flight of stairs.
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