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Catch up on the latest in tech, business and startups - all in 5 minutes. [Newsletter Banner] Daily News Roundup Welcome to the NextBigWhat Daily News! Today's headlines include industry groups asking for US govt intervention, ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, and Microsoft withdrawing an AI-generated article. 📰 Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( Meta to release web version of Threads by next week - Current access to Threads posts on the web is limited. - The app is predominantly designed for mobiles. - Meta’s introduction of a web version is the latest development in competition against Elon Musk’s X. Google to delete inactive accounts starting December 1, 2023 - Google will begin deleting accounts inactive for over two years from December 1, 2023. - Users will receive reminder emails regarding potential deletion 8 months prior. - Deleted accounts, including associated Gmails, cannot be reclaimed or used to create new accounts. Masters of Scale - Reid Hoffman: Dropbox’s Drew Houston (Podcast summary) [NBW Newsletter Ad]( Read how he outmaneuvered the big guys. Startups can succeed against established companies by identifying and utilizing their unique advantages, rather than trying to compete on the same terms. [Get it]( Top industry groups request US govt to persuade India to rethink PC import limitations - Major tech companies, including Intel, have protested India’s recent import restrictions on PCs, laptops, and servers. Eight American trade groups asked the government to urge India to reconsider the policy. - Companies, including HP, Apple, and Dell, have requested an extension on the deadline, citing need for time to set up manufacturing units in accordance with the new policy. Microsoft Introduces Native .RAR Support in Latest Windows 11 Insider Builds - Microsoft shipped two Windows 11 Insider builds to the Beta Channel, with Build 22631.2199 featuring new features, including native .RAR support. - The native .RAR support, first launched in the Beta Channel, will be available to general users later this year. - The build also improves the cast experience and has several other enhancements detailed in Microsoft’s blog post. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. [App Store]( [Google Play]( AI-Created Artworks Not Eligible for Copyright Protections, Rules US Judge - US District Judge Beryl Howell reaffirms that copyright law covers only works of human creation. - The ruling comes in response to Stephen Thaler’s bid for copyright protections for AI-generated works. - While AI use in creative fields continues, the question of copyright protection in this area remains unresolved. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 to make lunar landing on August 23 at around 6:04 pm - Spacecraft’s landing scheduled on moon at 6:04 pm; live coverage from 5:27 pm. - Vikram module completes final deboosting, reducing orbit to 25km x 134km. - Mission followed successful launch on July 14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Elon Musk Expresses Potential Failure of his Social Network X - Musk hints at possible failure of his social network X, formerly Twitter, but pledges company will strive for success. - Meta’s rival platform Threads amassed over 100 million signups, yet X’s active user rate has significantly dropped. - Musk’s remarks surface as he received criticism for considering removal of block feature within the platform. EPFO Records Addition of 17.89 Lakh Net Members in June, Marks 9.71% Increase - 10.14 lakh new members enrolled in June, marking the highest since Aug 2022. - Youth enrollment shows increase with 57.87% of new members from 18-25 age group. - Maharashtra recorded the highest state-wise addition with 20.54% of new net members. National e-commerce policy nearly complete, will be presented to government: Report - A consensus regarding the e-commerce policy emerged from a discussion held by the DPIIT with industry stakeholders. - The policy aims to address areas such as data localization, counterfeit products, digital economy stimulation, and export promotion via e-commerce. - The policy seeks to safeguard stakeholders including investors, manufacturers, MSMEs, and consumers. An emphasis has also been placed on complying with consumer protection rules. Meta Readies to Release Open Source AI Code-Generating Bot: Code Llama - Meta’s upcoming AI model, Code Llama, is intended to compete with software from OpenAI and Google. - Expected to be released soon, Code Llama is open source and will be freely available online. - This new model aims to automate code suggestions for developers and is a part of Meta’s strategy of rolling out widely available AI software. Microsoft Withdraws AI-generated Article that Suggests Visiting a Food Bank as Tourist Attraction - Microsoft retracted an AI-created article that proposed a Canadian food bank as a tourist attraction. - The piece, which appeared on AI-aggregated news service Microsoft Start, was reported and removed after its controversial ‘going into it on an empty stomach’ suggestion. - Investigations are underway to understand how the article escaped the review process; meanwhile, other media outlets continue experimenting with AI-generated news. Microsoft’s Nadella Compares AI Importance To internet’s Impact in 1995 - Nadella compares AI to 1995 internet era, saying it’s equally impactful. - Considers the evolution of AI akin to Bill Gates’s famous 1995 ‘Internet Tidal Wave’ memo. - Gates’s memo highlighted internet as Microsoft’s future growth driver, transforming interaction in business and daily life. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](