Sunday, 24 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Title: Elon Musk said one of his goals for Grok is to make it the 'funniest' AI chatbot around
Elon Musk wants AI chatbot Grok to be the "funniest" AI in comparison to its rivals like ChatGPT.
The chatbot has a "fun mode" that allows it to respond with vulgar language, humor and sarcasm.
Elon Musk said one goal for his new AI chatbot Grok, a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is to be the "funniest" AI after criticizing other chatbots for being too woke.
Title: Elon Musk said one of his goals for Grok is to make it the 'funniest' AI chatbot around
Elon Musk wants AI chatbot Grok to be the "funniest" AI in comparison to its rivals like ChatGPT.
The chatbot has a "fun mode" that allows it to respond with vulgar language, humor and sarcasm.
Elon Musk said one goal for his new AI chatbot Grok, a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is to be the "funniest" AI after criticizing other chatbots for being too woke.
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December 24, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Adobe gives up:
Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead after the companies said this week that regulatory pushback in Europe caused them to end their acquisition plans. First announced in September last year, the deal was always going to attract regulatory scrutiny due to the size of the transaction and the fact that it took one of Adobe’s major rivals out of the picture, notes Paul.
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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/23/adobe-gives-up-on-figma-apple-watch-sales-halted-and-hackers-access-millions-of-accounts/
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Adobe gives up:
Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead after the companies said this week that regulatory pushback in Europe caused them to end their acquisition plans. First announced in September last year, the deal was always going to attract regulatory scrutiny due to the size of the transaction and the fact that it took one of Adobe’s major rivals out of the picture, notes Paul.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/23/adobe-gives-up-on-figma-apple-watch-sales-halted-and-hackers-access-millions-of-accounts/
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Monday, 25 December 2023
Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Ethio Telecom Launches Telebirr-Based Financial Marketplace and Securities Trading Platform
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a telebirr-based digital financial marketplace, leveraging AI and data analysis for credit scoring without collateral. The platform aims to connect banks, microfinance, and insurance companies with over 40 million users. Additionally, a digital securities trading platform has been introduced to digitize share transactions cost-effectively. Ahadu Bank, Siinqee Bank, Enat Bank, and Awash Bank are expected to join, pending National Bank approval. The move aligns with the revised Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, allowing mobile money platforms in Ethiopia to offer diverse investment opportunities in the secondary market.
Source: https://shega.co/post/ethio-telcom-announces-telebirr-based-digital-financial-marketplace-digital-securities-trading-platform/
Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Ethio Telecom Launches Telebirr-Based Financial Marketplace and Securities Trading Platform
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a telebirr-based digital financial marketplace, leveraging AI and data analysis for credit scoring without collateral. The platform aims to connect banks, microfinance, and insurance companies with over 40 million users. Additionally, a digital securities trading platform has been introduced to digitize share transactions cost-effectively. Ahadu Bank, Siinqee Bank, Enat Bank, and Awash Bank are expected to join, pending National Bank approval. The move aligns with the revised Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, allowing mobile money platforms in Ethiopia to offer diverse investment opportunities in the secondary market.
Source: https://shega.co/post/ethio-telcom-announces-telebirr-based-digital-financial-marketplace-digital-securities-trading-platform/
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December 25, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
An Android malware is disabling biometric features like face unlock to steal your PINs
Just like in the real world, the dangers of cyberspace are not easily seen. What appears familiar and harmless can often mask a hidden impostor, waiting to strike. Such is the case with the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a newly discovered malware aptly named for its ability to disguise itself. Or in other words it is a shapeshifting Android trojan which is capable of bypassing security & stealing PINs and passwords.
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Source:-https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/an-android-malware-is-disabling-biometric-features-like-face-unlock-to-steal-your-pins-2480315-2023-12-25
Techኢት NightByte🌙
An Android malware is disabling biometric features like face unlock to steal your PINs
Just like in the real world, the dangers of cyberspace are not easily seen. What appears familiar and harmless can often mask a hidden impostor, waiting to strike. Such is the case with the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a newly discovered malware aptly named for its ability to disguise itself. Or in other words it is a shapeshifting Android trojan which is capable of bypassing security & stealing PINs and passwords.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/an-android-malware-is-disabling-biometric-features-like-face-unlock-to-steal-your-pins-2480315-2023-12-25
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Tuesday, December 26 2023. Addis Ababa
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
WhatsApp Tests Sharing Status Updates from Web Interface and Companion Devices
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to share status updates from the web interface and linked companion devices. Beta testers can try this on WhatsApp Web and Android. The companion mode lets users access chats on up to four devices, even when the primary phone is offline. The update is available on WhatsApp Web beta version 2.2353.59 and WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.1.4. The feature is expected to come to iOS companion devices, and WhatsApp is also testing the app for iPad. The rollout date for all users is yet to be announced.
Source(https://www.gadgets360.com/)
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
WhatsApp Tests Sharing Status Updates from Web Interface and Companion Devices
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to share status updates from the web interface and linked companion devices. Beta testers can try this on WhatsApp Web and Android. The companion mode lets users access chats on up to four devices, even when the primary phone is offline. The update is available on WhatsApp Web beta version 2.2353.59 and WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.1.4. The feature is expected to come to iOS companion devices, and WhatsApp is also testing the app for iPad. The rollout date for all users is yet to be announced.
Source(https://www.gadgets360.com/)
December 26, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Apple Watch US ban upheld
A recent U.S. ban on Apple Watch imports will remain in place, after the Biden administration declined to veto an earlier ruling by the International Trade Commission. The ITC ruling goes into effect today.
The company previously halted sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in anticipation of the ban, pausing online sales on December 21 and in-store sales three days later.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/26/apple-watch-us-ban-upheld/
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Apple Watch US ban upheld
A recent U.S. ban on Apple Watch imports will remain in place, after the Biden administration declined to veto an earlier ruling by the International Trade Commission. The ITC ruling goes into effect today.
The company previously halted sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in anticipation of the ban, pausing online sales on December 21 and in-store sales three days later.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/26/apple-watch-us-ban-upheld/
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Wednesday, December 27 2023. Addis Ababa
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: OpenAI Addresses ChatGPT’s Data Breach with a Flawed Fix.
The solution provided by OpenAI in response to the ChatGPT data breach is not perfect.
A ChatGPT data exfiltration flaw that would have exposed conversation information to an outside URL has been fixed by OpenAI. The researcher who found the problem claims that because the mitigation isn’t flawless, attackers may still be able to take advantage of it in some circumstances. Furthermore, the safety checks have not yet been added to the ChatGPT iOS mobile app, leaving the platform vulnerable.
Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: OpenAI Addresses ChatGPT’s Data Breach with a Flawed Fix.
The solution provided by OpenAI in response to the ChatGPT data breach is not perfect.
A ChatGPT data exfiltration flaw that would have exposed conversation information to an outside URL has been fixed by OpenAI. The researcher who found the problem claims that because the mitigation isn’t flawless, attackers may still be able to take advantage of it in some circumstances. Furthermore, the safety checks have not yet been added to the ChatGPT iOS mobile app, leaving the platform vulnerable.
Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net
December 27, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Title: Blockchain, Web3 And GenAI: The Tech Superheroes Of Today
Web3, blockchain and generative AI are all generating a lot of buzz these days. They are like our superheroes of the tech industry, each with their own unique set of abilities.
Consider Web3 to be an interesting platform that enables us to conduct business online without relying too heavily on major corporations. It's more like a group of friends collaborating than a single boss. It keeps everything secure and ensures that no one tampers with our digital data.
Blockchain is similar to a very secure diary that no one can change after you write in it. It's great for keeping important records safe and prevents tampering.
And let us not forget GenAI—it's like having a wonderful doctor who understands your body so well that they know exactly what medicine or therapy you need. It learns, adapts and assists us.
Source: Forbes.com
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Title: Blockchain, Web3 And GenAI: The Tech Superheroes Of Today
Web3, blockchain and generative AI are all generating a lot of buzz these days. They are like our superheroes of the tech industry, each with their own unique set of abilities.
Consider Web3 to be an interesting platform that enables us to conduct business online without relying too heavily on major corporations. It's more like a group of friends collaborating than a single boss. It keeps everything secure and ensures that no one tampers with our digital data.
Blockchain is similar to a very secure diary that no one can change after you write in it. It's great for keeping important records safe and prevents tampering.
And let us not forget GenAI—it's like having a wonderful doctor who understands your body so well that they know exactly what medicine or therapy you need. It learns, adapts and assists us.
Source: Forbes.com
Thursday, December 28, 2023. Addis Ababa
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works
The US-based newspaper accuses the companies of using millions of its articles without permission to help train chatbots.
The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, seeking to end the companies’ practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
The newspaper filed a lawsuit in the United States federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, alleging the companies’ powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models used millions of its articles for training without permission and saying that copyright infringements at the paper alone could be worth billions.
The Times said OpenAI and Microsoft are advancing their technology through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work to create artificial intelligence products that compete with it” and “threatens The Times’s ability to provide that service”.
Source: aljazeera.com
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works
The US-based newspaper accuses the companies of using millions of its articles without permission to help train chatbots.
The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, seeking to end the companies’ practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
The newspaper filed a lawsuit in the United States federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, alleging the companies’ powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models used millions of its articles for training without permission and saying that copyright infringements at the paper alone could be worth billions.
The Times said OpenAI and Microsoft are advancing their technology through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work to create artificial intelligence products that compete with it” and “threatens The Times’s ability to provide that service”.
Source: aljazeera.com
December 28, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
From graphic design to visual workflows, Canva’s new AI core is changing its business
Canva has crafted a wildly successful business model on the idea that graphic design should be accessible to everyone. The Australian company has raised $560 million since its founding in 2012, and is currently bringing in an annualized recurring revenue of around $1.7 billion, according to co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams.
Generative AI will only give users more, and smarter, content choices. In October, Canva announced a $200 million commitment over the next three years to pay out creators who consent to having their content used to train the company’s AI models. Adams said that so far, only 0.0005% of creators have opted out.
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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/28/canva-ai-core-growth/
Techኢት NightByte🌙
From graphic design to visual workflows, Canva’s new AI core is changing its business
Canva has crafted a wildly successful business model on the idea that graphic design should be accessible to everyone. The Australian company has raised $560 million since its founding in 2012, and is currently bringing in an annualized recurring revenue of around $1.7 billion, according to co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams.
Generative AI will only give users more, and smarter, content choices. In October, Canva announced a $200 million commitment over the next three years to pay out creators who consent to having their content used to train the company’s AI models. Adams said that so far, only 0.0005% of creators have opted out.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/28/canva-ai-core-growth/
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WHO IS WHO in computer science Grace Hopper computer scientist, mathematician, and rear admiral…
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Ada Lovelace (born December 10, 1815) the visionary mathematician, and writer! 🖋
Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, worked alongside Charles Babbage and penned the first algorithm intended for a machine. Her visionary insights laid the foundation for modern computing. Explore the remarkable life and achievements of Ada Lovelace in her biography: [https://www.biography.com/scholars-educators/ada-lovelace]. 🌐💡
Ada Lovelace (born December 10, 1815) the visionary mathematician, and writer! 🖋
Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, worked alongside Charles Babbage and penned the first algorithm intended for a machine. Her visionary insights laid the foundation for modern computing. Explore the remarkable life and achievements of Ada Lovelace in her biography: [https://www.biography.com/scholars-educators/ada-lovelace]. 🌐💡
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Ada Lovelace - Quotes, Children & Facts
English mathematician Ada Lovelace, the daughter of poet Lord Byron, has been called "the first computer programmer" for writing an algorithm for a computing machine in the mid-1800s.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023. Addis Ababa
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: ChatGPT Helps, and Worries, Business Consultants, Study Finds
The A.I. tool helped most with creative tasks. With more analytical work, however, the technology led to more mistakes.
In the near future, language bots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama and Google’s Gemini are expected to take on many white-collar tasks, like copy writing, preparing legal briefs and drafting letters of recommendation. The study is one of the first to show how the technology might affect real office work — and office workers.
The study recruited management consultants from Boston Consulting Group, one of the world’s largest management-consulting firms. The company had barred its consultants from using A.I. bots in their work.
Source: nytimes.com
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: ChatGPT Helps, and Worries, Business Consultants, Study Finds
The A.I. tool helped most with creative tasks. With more analytical work, however, the technology led to more mistakes.
In the near future, language bots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama and Google’s Gemini are expected to take on many white-collar tasks, like copy writing, preparing legal briefs and drafting letters of recommendation. The study is one of the first to show how the technology might affect real office work — and office workers.
The study recruited management consultants from Boston Consulting Group, one of the world’s largest management-consulting firms. The company had barred its consultants from using A.I. bots in their work.
Source: nytimes.com
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Techኢት
Top 10 Tech Innovations of 2023⬇️
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VMWARE (Helping tackle multicloud complexity)
VMWARE (Helping tackle multicloud complexity)
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Top 10 Tech Innovations of 2023⬇️
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Amazon's Advanced robotics
Amazon's Advanced robotics
Dec 29, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
In 2024, the following major tech trends are expected 🌎🌎
👉Advanced Generative AI:
- Next-gen AI models for more complex tasks, prompting global scrutiny and regulatory debates.
👉Apple's Vision Pro and Mixed Reality:
- Apple's Vision Pro headsets bring mixed reality to the mainstream, with a gradual U.S. rollout.
👉 Persistent Cybersecurity Concerns:
- Ongoing threats from state-backed actors, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity.
👉 Elections and Misinformation:
Tech's focus on elections, addressing concerns about social media influence and combating AI-generated misinformation.
Techኢት NightByte🌙
In 2024, the following major tech trends are expected 🌎🌎
👉Advanced Generative AI:
- Next-gen AI models for more complex tasks, prompting global scrutiny and regulatory debates.
👉Apple's Vision Pro and Mixed Reality:
- Apple's Vision Pro headsets bring mixed reality to the mainstream, with a gradual U.S. rollout.
👉 Persistent Cybersecurity Concerns:
- Ongoing threats from state-backed actors, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity.
👉 Elections and Misinformation:
Tech's focus on elections, addressing concerns about social media influence and combating AI-generated misinformation.
Thursday, December 30, 2023. Addis Ababa
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: Microsoft Copilot revolutionizes AI-assisted programming, unleashing free ChatGPT-like capabilities
Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat, is a collection of AI-powered tools that may help you be more productive. It works with several programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and it provides help in real-time. Copilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, has drawn notice for providing access to features that are normally only available in OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4 and DALL-E models’ premium tiers. Copilot, a recently released app for Android, offers powerful conversational capabilities and free picture-creation features.
Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news-today-microsoft-copilot-offers-chatgpt-capabilities/
Techኢት ማለዳTech ☕️
Title: Microsoft Copilot revolutionizes AI-assisted programming, unleashing free ChatGPT-like capabilities
Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat, is a collection of AI-powered tools that may help you be more productive. It works with several programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and it provides help in real-time. Copilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, has drawn notice for providing access to features that are normally only available in OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4 and DALL-E models’ premium tiers. Copilot, a recently released app for Android, offers powerful conversational capabilities and free picture-creation features.
Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news-today-microsoft-copilot-offers-chatgpt-capabilities/
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December 30, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
A security researcher discovered a data leak for citizen data in bangladesh
Viktor Markopoulos found the exposed data thanks to an inadvertently cached Google search result, which exposed citizen names, addresses, phone numbers and national identity numbers from the affected website.
That’s when the country’s computer emergency incident response team, also known as CIRT, got in touch and confirmed the leaking database had been fixed. The data was spilling from none other than the country’s birth, death and marriage registrar office. CIRT confirmed in a public notice that it had resolved the data spill and that it left “no stone unturned” to understand how the leak happened. Governments seldom handle their scandals well, but an email from the government to the researcher thanking them for their finding and reporting the bug shows the government’s willingness to engage over cybersecurity where many other countries will not.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/30/when-cybersecurity-gave-us-hope-2023/
Techኢት NightByte🌙
A security researcher discovered a data leak for citizen data in bangladesh
Viktor Markopoulos found the exposed data thanks to an inadvertently cached Google search result, which exposed citizen names, addresses, phone numbers and national identity numbers from the affected website.
That’s when the country’s computer emergency incident response team, also known as CIRT, got in touch and confirmed the leaking database had been fixed. The data was spilling from none other than the country’s birth, death and marriage registrar office. CIRT confirmed in a public notice that it had resolved the data spill and that it left “no stone unturned” to understand how the leak happened. Governments seldom handle their scandals well, but an email from the government to the researcher thanking them for their finding and reporting the bug shows the government’s willingness to engage over cybersecurity where many other countries will not.
@techinEthio
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/30/when-cybersecurity-gave-us-hope-2023/
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