DoT 5G Hackathon 🤖, Micron-Gujarat Partnership 📱, Grid Battery Subsidies 🔋

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 DoT's 5G Hackathon, Micron Tech & Gujarat partnership, and Indian govt. subsidies for grid batteries. 🤖 Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( Reddit experiences surge in 1-star App Store reviews following API controversy 🌎 GlobalTech - Reddit’s decision to enforce its pricey API for third-party app support has resulted in widespread user protests and poor App Store reviews. - Data from Sensor Tower indicates that nearly 91% of Reddit’s U.S. iOS reviews were 1-star during the initial protest phase. - The ensuing backlash has the potential to negatively impact Reddit’s corporate ambitions, including a possible IPO. Google Weather eyes major update with Material You redesign, Nowcast, and crowdsourcing 🌎 GlobalTech - Google’s big update for its Weather app includes a Material You redesign, Nowcast, and features previously exclusive to Pixel Tablet and Fold. - The update features a more modern UI, redesigned search card, carousel for weather elements, and crowdsourced user feedback on current weather conditions. - Feedback from users, collected through questions like ‘Is it raining now?’, will be used to monitor and update the quality of weather data provided. By Ashish Sinha [NBW Newsletter Ad]( Indian startup ecosystem feels a lot scammy these days. And yet, it’s time to BUILD! [Read]( Artificial Intelligence assists men in improving their dating profiles, reveals study 🤖 AI - Attractiontruth study reveals that 20% of surveyed men use AI for generating dating bios and personalizing messages to increase their chances. - About 37% men reported increased confidence after using AI, while 24% noticed improvements in their messaging skills. - AI applications like ChatGPT are being explored in personal life spaces and seen as potential tools in revolutionizing dating. Google Accused of Violating YouTube Ad Standards, Denies Claims 🌎 GlobalTech - Adalytics alleged YouTube ads are violating Google’s ad policies by not playing on promised ‘high-quality’ sites and often running with audio off. - Based on reports from more than 1,100 brands, this alleged violation was observed about 80% of the time, potentially leading to overcharging. - Despite accusations and call for refunds from advertisers, Google insists that the ‘overwhelming majority’ of video ads are served on YouTube. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. 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DoT Launches ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’ with Purpose to Foster 5G Product Development 🇮🇳 IndiaTech - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the application process for ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’ to propel the development of innovative 5G solutions. - One hundred winners will garner a total prize pool of Rs one crore, receiving mentorship from government, industry, academia, and telcos/OEMs to bring their 5G products to market. - Participants from various groups, such as individuals, students, startups, and academic institutions across India, can develop solutions for multiple sectors, including healthcare, agritech, smart cities, cybersecurity, and more. Micron Technology and Gujarat Government Form a Partnership for a Semiconductor Facility 🇮🇳 IndiaTech - Micron Technology and the Gujarat government have signed an MoU to establish a Rs 22,500-crore semiconductor unit in Sanand. - The Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility aims to create 5,000 jobs and focuses on transforming wafers into integrated circuit packages and solid-state drives. - This development marks a step towards India’s self-reliance in memory-chip manufacturing and will position it as a major player in global semiconductor manufacturing. OpenAI Establishes London Outpost to Diversify Operations and Foster Growth 🤖 AI - OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, has chosen London to host its first international remote office, focussing on research and policy collaborations. - Reduced corporate taxes in the UK and potential to recruit world-class talents were key factors in the decision, alongside AI regulation differences between US and the UK. - The daily operational cost of ChatGPT is reportedly around $700,000, highlighting OpenAI’s efforts towards generating profit. U.S. AI Chip Export Restrictions to China Might Negatively Impact American Industry, Nvidia Forewarns 🤖 AI - Potential U.S. export restrictions on AI semiconductors to China may have significant long-term repercussions for the American chip industry. - Nvidia warns these restrictions could result in substantial missed opportunities. - The move could also further strain U.S.-China relations. Indian Government Plans Multibillion-Dollar Subsidy for Grid Battery Producers 🇮🇳 IndiaTech - The Indian government is reportedly preparing a $2.63 billion production-linked incentive subsidy scheme for companies manufacturing electricity grid batteries, as part of its clean energy transition. - The initiative aims to encourage domestic battery cell production to lessen India’s dependence on China for battery imports. - According to the proposal, a lack of local manufacturing could lead to a significant increase in imports from China due to energy transition necessities. Booking.com Tests AI-Powered Trip Planner for US Genius Members 🤖 AI - An early version of the AI-powered trip planner will be available to select Genius members in the US. - The new feature employs ChatGPT’s large language model and Booking.com’s machine learning models to create travel itineraries. - The tool aims to provide users with a more natural, human-like travel planning experience, says the firm’s technology chief. BYJU’S Delays Joining Dates of Incoming Employees Amid Company Issues 🇮🇳 IndiaTech - Edtech company BYJU’S has delayed the joining dates of incoming employees by up to six months as part of its phased hiring strategy. - Some employees awaiting to join expressed concern about the delays and the company’s troubled situation including non-payment of provident fund dues and resignations at board level. - BYJU’S is currently under EPFO investigation, and experienced significant high-profile exits including half of its board of directors and resignation of its auditor, Deloitte. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](