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Group of Seven advanced nations should adopt "risk-based" regulation on artificial intelligence, their digital ministers agreed on Sunday, as European lawmakers hurry to introduce an AI Act to enforce rules on emerging tools such as ChatGPT.But such regulation should also "preserve an open and enabling environment" for the development of AI technologies and be based on democratic values, G7 ministers said in a joint statement issued at the end of a two-day meeting in Japan.While the ministers recognised that "policy…

We’ve seen plenty of rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip5 so far but now we have our first look at the clamshell foldable’s new cover screen. Noted tipster Ice Universe shared a new image of the Galaxy Z Flip5 showing out its design and our first look at its folder-shaped cover screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 render Past rumors suggest the Z Flip5’s cover screen will measure around 3.3-3.4-inches which is a notable step up from the Z Flip4’s 1.9-inch panel. Notice the weird folder-shaped cutout at the bottom…

For all the investment speculation and hype, cryptocurrency has so far struggled to find meaningful use cases. Now there’s some effort from Singapore to turn the general public into crypto adopters through blockchain payments. Cosmose AI, a nine-year-old company that uses AI analytics to track in-store foot traffic and engage with shoppers online, is partnering with Near, one of the blockchain protocols competing with Ethereum. The pair are building a payment system that allows users to shop with crypto at low…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday urged telecommunication companies to adopt a modern and more energy-efficient network to reduce carbon emissions emanating from the sector. NCC disclosed this during its 2023 World Consumer Right event tagged “Empowering consumers through clean energy transition”, held at the NCC’s Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Umar Danbatta, said with the recent…

Even if you haven't tried artificial intelligence tools that can write essays and poems or conjure new images on command, chances are the companies that make your household products are already starting to do so. Mattel has put the AI image generator DALL-E to work by having it come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars. Used vehicle seller CarMax is summarizing thousands of customer reviews with the same “generative” AI technology that powers the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Meanwhile,…

On that note, have a look at the top 10 coding habits to adopt in the year 2023. Working on your Basics Nobody expects you to know everything about programming. However, being familiar with the maximum concepts and the frameworks in use will always turn out to be beneficial. Therefore, having a solid foundation is of utmost importance. Understanding the language and mastering key concepts before using the framework will help you become a sound programmer. Opting for a Human-Friendly Code It is to be kept in mind that as…

Sony's WH-CH520 on-ear headphones. SonyHowever, even in noisy environments, Sony promises that the WH-CH520 collects and blocks ambient noise during phone conversations to provide users with improved voice clarity. These headphones can deliver 50 hours of listening, are lightweight, and have an adjustable headband, making them a good pair of all-day headphones. The WH-CH720N and WH-CH520 feature Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, a technology developed by Sony intended to enhance the sound quality of compressed audio…

The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), Chief Security Officers in Banks (CSOs), and Committee of Heads of Operations of Banks (CHOBs), have urged traders and merchants across the country to embrace electronic transactions in the midst of the lingering cash crunch. The group made this remark during an emergency meeting held on Sunday in Lagos against the backdrop of challenges faced by Nigerians due to the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s naira redesign policy. “Pending…

New Delhi, February 20 Forget Jamtara that has kept on inspiring cyber thugs to steal your data or money via traditional, OTP-based methods to date. Brace yourself for a new age of hacking via artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools. A new crop of con artists is now thriving that is utilising newer means -- from social media platforms to UPI-based frauds and from operating fake gambling websites to now working on AI chatbot ChatGPT -- to rob you of your hard-earned money. A woman was duped of Rs 27 lakh last week by a…

More companies are exploring ways to staff warehouses with robots but may have to wait a few years for the technology to catch up.More than a fifth of warehouse operators have invested in automation to help address labor shortages, particularly as they worked to handle surging e-commerce orders during the pandemic. Some companies are exploring full automation that requires few employees. These “lights out” or “dark” warehouses—called so because robots don’t need as much lighting as humans—require sizable upfront costs,…