DogeRAT Malware 🔐, I-T Processing 📊, PM Modi & Nvidia 🤝

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 the DogeRAT malware targeting Indian users, I-T Department processing 6.98 Cr ITRs, and PM Modi discussing AI opportunities with Nvidia CEO. 💻 Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( Advanced Android malware DogeRAT targets Indian users, warns Defense Ministry - DogeRAT malware targets Android users in India, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and enabling hacker control over infected devices. - Spread via social platforms as legitimate apps, the origin and full scale of threat remain unclear but is intended for global reach. - With India’s increased digitization, cybersecurity incidents have risen sharply, prompting enhanced safety measures and advisories. BMW Partners with Amazon for Semi-Autonomous EV Tech - BMW’s next-generation advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will be built on Amazon’s cloud computing technology. - The AI-assisted system will feature in BMW’s Neue Klasse range of electric vehicles launching in 2025. - This collaboration aims to boost BMW’s technology in competition with Tesla. Mass Affluence: Seven New Rules of Marketing to Today's Consumer - Paul Nunes and Brian Johnson (Book Summary) [NBW Newsletter Ad]( SAVE TIME. GET KEY IDEAS FROM THE BOOK ON ATOMICIDEAS The authors specifically addresses how to fine tune a mass marketing approach that captures the value created from greater consumer affluence. [Get it]( I-T Department Processes 88% of 6.98 Cr ITRs Submitted in AY2023-24, Reduces Processing Time to 10 Days - Finance ministry reports 2.45 crore refunds for AY 2023-24 already issued. - 14 lakh ITRs filed but verification from taxpayers awaited as of 4th September. - The I-T department seeks taxpayer’s cooperation to validate bank accounts for expeditiously processing refunds. Indian Ministry of Education Partners with Adobe to Enhance AI and Creativity Learning in Schools - The Union Ministry of Education will collaborate with Adobe, leveraging the Adobe Express application to spur children’s creative expression and digital literacy in classrooms. - By 2027, the partnership aims to provide Adobe Express-based training and certification for 20 million students and 500,000 teachers. - Adobe will grant schools countrywide free access to Adobe Express Premium and facilitate the professional development of educators. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. [App Store]( [Google Play]( Google Unveils New 3D Logo for Android and Announces OS Branding Changes - Google is rebranding Android, capitalizing the first letter and transforming the bug droid logo into a 3D avatar. - The updated Android logo uses aspects from Google’s Material design system and will start to appear in system updates. - The new branding and 3D logo will make a debut at the Pixel 8 series event on October 4, 2023. Microsoft to Introduce Voice Reporting Feature for Xbox - The feature, which allows players to report abusive voice chats during multiplayer games, will debut this week in Xbox’s September update. - It will capture a 60-second clip, available for report completion within 24 hours, and will be initially limited to select English-speaking markets. - The update will also enable quick Xbox gameplay streaming to Discord and let users adjust the console’s variable refresh rate. Appfigures data shows declining US App Store downloads amid increasing revenues - Despite overall App Store revenue growth, many apps, including major ones, are experiencing a decline in downloads. - The trend noticed by app intelligence firm, Appfigures, is partially attributed to increased competition; however, categories like medical, sports streaming, and business apps continue to grow. - App revenue continues to rise due to increased developer focus on monetization; in 2023, the Mobile Revenue Index significantly exceeded 2018 figures. India Could Achieve 100 Billion Monthly UPI Transactions: NPCI CEO - India has the potential for 100 billion monthly Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, ten times its current volume, according to NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe. - Currently, there are 350 million UPI users but potential growth could triple due to increased users and merchants. - NPCI is also planning internationalization of UPI and working towards enabling seamless payments between India and half of the top-30 markets by 2030. OpenAI’s Sam Altman Receives Indonesia’s First Golden Visa - Indonesia has issued its first ‘Golden Visa’ to Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, granting him a 10-year residency and other benefits such as priority airport screening and eased entry and exit procedures. - The visa, launched last week, is meant for wealthy investors who will impact the nation’s economy; Altman may have qualified due to his international reputation. - Countries globally have introduced similar visas yielding positive results, enhancing innovation, and attracting foreign investors. Baidu Introduces New AI Applications Following Successful Release of Ernie Chatbot - Following the positive public response to its Ernie chatbot, Baidu launched over 10 new AI-based applications, including a generative AI-integrated word processing app called WPS AI. - Shanghai-listed Kingsoft Office, which used Baidu’s Ernie bot’s AI model and the Qianfan cloud platform, developed WPS AI. - Baidu reported the Qianfan cloud platform’s routine use by around 10,000 businesses and the usage of its AI tool within its Google Drive-like product by more than 6 million users. PM Modi Discusses AI Opportunities in India with Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang - Prime Minister Modi had a conversation with Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, about the potential India possesses in the field of Artificial Intelligence. - Mr. Huang acknowledged India’s progress in this sector and praised Indian youth’s talent. - Nvidia, despite recent international export restrictions affecting AI chips, continues to perform well with $13.51 billion revenue in Q2. OpenAI introduces Canva plugin for ChatGPT, simplifying design process - OpenAI added a Canva plugin to its ChatGPT bot, available in the ‘ChatGPT plugin store’. - The plugin allows users to generate visuals like logos and banners effortlessly. - To use it, users need to install the Canva plugin from the store, and select ‘Canva’ under the plugin section in ChatGPT’s main window. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](