UPI does not lead to a user’s mobile or app getting hacked, NPCI clarifies

NPCI’s Twitter post says that the connection to UPI in some media and social media articles on KYC scam is ‘misleading and incorrect’. UPI Transaction New Rules: The NPCI further clarified that there are no charges for the bank account to bank account-based UPI payments i.e. normal UPI payments. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a statement clarifying that UPI – Unified Payment Interface does not expose user’s KYC details. It further states that UPI payments can not result in a hacker getting access to user’s phone or…

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It’s a dead end’, researchers share their opinion on ChatGPT-4

Google on March 14, 2023, began letting some developers and businesses access the kind of artificial intelligence that has captured attention since the launch of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT last year (AFP) Ability to create human like texts, ability to generate images, codes from a mere prompt has humans excited. However, will it also affect the human brain in future? Open AI’s latest release ChatGPT-4, the latest incarnation of the large language model that powers its popular chat bot ChatGPT  has been released with bigger improvements. Ability to create human like texts, ability…

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ChatGPT Plus subscription now available in India: Price, benefits and all details

While Open AI says the subscription is available in India, it appears the company has not tweaked the price to cater to the Indian market. That means users will need to pay in USD per month. In Short ChatGPT Plus subscription is now available in India, the chatbot’s creator, Open AI, said in a tweet today. Open AI launched a ChatGPT Plus subscription in February for $20 per month (roughly Rs 1,650). It promises “faster response speed” and “priority access to new features.” Additionally, users will be able to use…

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Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month

As per the report, Twitter is currently offering three different plans. The first, known as the ‘Small Package,’ provides access to 50 million tweets for $42,000 per month. The packages with access to 100 million and 200 million tweets, respectively, are said to cost more per month. Twitter’s once free Application Programming Interface (API) is now set to cost a staggering $42,000 per month (equivalent to ₹34 lakh), as reported by a tech outlet earlier this month. Wired, a well-known tech publication, has shared documents indicating that the developer community, researchers,…

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IPhone 15 Pro Launching This Year With These 11 New Features

While the iPhone 15 lineup is around six months away, there have already been plenty of rumors about the devices. Many new features and changes are expected for the iPhone 15 Pro models in particular, including a titanium frame and more. Below, we have recapped 11 features rumored for iPhone 15 Pro models that are not expected to be available on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: A17 chip: iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be equipped with Apple’s next-generation A17 Bionic chip, manufactured based on TSMC’s 3nm process…

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Mark Zuckerberg is looking to launch a new platform to rival Twitter

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms is exploring plans to launch a new social media app in its bid to displace Twitter as the world’s “digital town square.” “We’re exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates. We believe there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests,” a Meta spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement. Meta’s app will be based on a similar framework that powers Mastodon, a Twitter-like service that was launched in 2016. A Twitter-like app would allow…

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Explainer: The 4G-5G technology stack

With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. Jatin Grover explains what the stack, developed by a TCS-led consortium, is and why the government is keen on launching 4G & 5G services using this In general, a technology stack is a combination of different sets of software to…

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Snapchat+ subscribers will soon be able to freeze Streaks: Know-how?

Snap introduced its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for the platform which is powered by the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT technology called “My AI” chatbot which is now available as an experimental feature for Snapchat+ subscribers (by the time of writing). Snap, the parent company of Snapchat has announced a new update where Snapchat+ (the premium subscription) will soon be able to freeze their Streaks (images). In a blog post, Snap said: “We’ll also be adding a new way for Snapchat+ subscribers to freeze their Streaks, putting things on pause…

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5G, AI will play key role in ease of living of people through technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need to bring in more changes especially with the advent of 5G technology and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as their impact on industry, medicine, education and agriculture will be dynamic. Addressing the fifth post budget webinar today, the Prime Minister sought suggestions from stakeholders to chalk out ways in which these technologies can be deployed better for the welfare of the common citizen. “Can we identify 10 such problems of the society which can be solved by AI”, he said, adding that…

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Facebook and Instagram to get paid verification as Twitter charges for two-factor SMS authentication

Facebook and Instagram users will soon have to pay to get verified on the social media platforms, as Meta follows in the footsteps of rival platform Twitter. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that the service will launch first in Australia and New Zealand later this week. The company said it would cost US$11.99 per month on the web or US$14.99 on iOS and Android (or in Australia, $19.99 on the web or $24.99 on iOS and Android). Zuckerberg said that in addition to the…

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