Catch up on the latest in tech, business and startups - all in 5 minutes. [Newsletter Banner] Daily News Roundup Welcome to today's edition of the NextBigWhat Daily News! Today's top stories include Google Pixel manufacturing in India, Byju's employee resignation, and Ray Dalio's insights on India. ð¤ Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( AI Expert Proposes Financial Gain as New Measure of Intelligence ð¤ AI - Mustafa Suleyman, AI developer and DeepMind co-founder, suggests judging AI by its ability to generate money.
- In his upcoming book, Suleyman introduces the concept of âartificial capable intelligenceâ as an alternative to the Turing Test.
- Critics argue this approach focuses on financial achievements rather than assessing AIâs capacity for human-level interaction and empathy. WhatsApp Introduces âSilence Unknown Callersâ Feature to Combat Spam Calls ð GlobalTech - New feature screens out potential spam calls, scams, and calls from unknown people.
- Most affected users in India receive around 17 spam calls per month.
- Paired with Privacy Checkup, Meta aims to reduce spam calls by at least 50%. frAIday: The best of AI innovation from India! [NBW Newsletter Ad]( Attend frAIday. The AI community that moves you forward. 3 AI product demos. 30 minutes. Grab some CHAI and join the community. It's fun and free ! [Apply now]( Grammys to honor humans, not AI-generated music ð¤ AI - Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says only songs written and performed mostly by humans will be considered.
- AI-generated voices or instrumentation can be submitted but awards will prioritize human creators.
- AIâs influence on the music industry is recognized, but standards and guardrails must be established. Biden emphasizes the importance of AI safety prior to its deployment ð¤ AI - President Joe Biden calls for the deliberate protection of privacy, addressing bias and misinformation in AI systems.
- Biden reiterates the need for Congress to pass bipartisan privacy legislation, ensuring safeguards are in place.
- Vice President Kamala Harris to convene civil rights and consumer protection groups to discuss AI-related concerns next month. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. [App Store]( [Google Play]( Netflix Algorithm Change Impacts Rankings, Boosts âWednesdayâ ð GlobalTech - Netflix changes its popularity determination algorithm for shows and movies.
- Movies and shows are now ranked by the number of hours watched divided by the run time.
- Ratings are measured over 91 days instead of 28, allowing âWednesdayâ to surpass âStranger Thingsâ in rankings. Google Workspace to show access requests in Docs, Sheets, and Slides ð GlobalTech - Users can see who requested access directly in the app.
- Notification dot on âShareâ button signals pending access request.
- Feature available for all Google Workspace customers and personal accounts. Google in talks to manufacture Pixel phones in India ð®ð³ IndiaTech - Google discussing with Lava, Dixon, and Foxconn for production of Pixel devices.
- Plans align with Indian Prime Ministerâs vision to make India an alternative manufacturing hub.
- Talks ongoing, no guarantees for Pixel production in India yet. Google acknowledges Android bug causing false WhatsApp microphone access claims ð GlobalTech - Issue affected limited number of WhatsApp users, producing incorrect privacy notifications.
- WhatsApp cited bug in Android Privacy Dashboard, rather than app accessing microphone excessively.
- Updating to the latest WhatsApp version provides a fix for the problem. Vimeo launches AI-based editing tools for video creators ð¤ AI - Suite includes script generator, teleprompter, and text-based video editor to improve user experience.
- Powered by generative AI and OpenAI API, the tools target entry-level video creators and businesses.
- Vimeo plans to continue integrating AI capabilities in its product suite as it competes with industry giants. Former Byjuâs Employee Expresses Gratitude Despite Sudden Resignation Request ð®ð³ IndiaTech - Arpit Singh, Retention Manager at Byjuâs, recalls his sudden resignation request but emphasizes that itâs ânot a complaintâ.
- Singh praises Byjuâs for providing him a job when needed and having a âvery good work cultureâ.
- Byjuâs recently laid off around 1,000 employees but retains a 50,000-strong workforce due to new additions. Ray Dalio highlights Indiaâs strengths in evolving global landscape ð®ð³ IndiaTech - Low cost of educated workforce and low indebtedness are among Indiaâs key strengths.
- Indiaâs technological advancements and growing middle class also contribute to its potential.
- Dalio suggests Indiaâs neutrality in conflicts like Russia-Ukraine war benefits economic growth. Realme Rolls Out Update to Disable Enhanced Intelligent Services ð®ð³ IndiaTech - Update affects models such as Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+.
- Service disabling occurs automatically with no user intervention.
- New definition no longer collects call logs and SMS messages. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](