Here are the top trending news from the world of technology. This is news that all tech enthusiasts should pay attention to.
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X launches voice and video calling capabilities to general public
X, formerly known as Twitter, recently began rolling out voice and video calling features to all free users. This means you no longer need a subscription to initiate calls directly through the app. X launched its voice and video calling feature exclusively for paid subscribers in October 2023. At the time, Elon Musk said he would offer video calling to all users “as soon as we are confident it is robust.” X hopes to attract and retain more users by offering this feature for free. Several social media apps already offer free calling features and this move will help X remain competitive.
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Google says ‘sorry’ for inaccurate Gemini AI images
Google issued a public apology Friday after its new AI model, Gemini, created inaccurate and embarrassing images of historical figures and people of various races. For example, users reported that Gemini AI displayed images of black people when asked to identify the founding fathers of the United States. Google immediately faced criticism on social media platforms for these inaccuracies. The tech giant acknowledged that “Gemini missed the mark” and expressed regret over the inaccurate and offensive results. To prevent further issues while we work on improvements, we’ve temporarily disabled the ability to create public images. Overall, the incident was a huge embarrassment for Google and raised questions about the effectiveness of Gemini AI.
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Elon Musk’s latest ‘Optimus’ video has gone viral on ‘X’.
Elon Musk shared another video featuring Tesla’s humanoid robot ‘Optimus’ on an X handle. The video went viral on ‘X’, recording a whopping 66 million views. The 1 minute 18 second long video shows Optimus walking and strolling through the Tesla factory. The video even shows the humanoid robot rotating without any problems. Just last month, Musk shared a video of Optimus folding a shirt, which received 3 million likes. Optimus is a humanoid robot owned by Musk’s electric car company Tesla. The tech billionaire claims Optimus shows great potential. However, many critics argue that the current capabilities of robots are very basic and there is still a long way to go.
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Amir Khan reacts to the use of ‘AI’ in Bollywood films
In a recent interview with a leading TV channel, Bollywood superstar Amir Khan acknowledged the rise of AI and its potential impact on filmmaking. The 58-year-old Indian superstar said that new technologies like AI cannot be suppressed and filmmakers should evolve with it rather than show strong resistance to it. Aamir Khan’s statement comes amid growing concerns that AI’s growing prominence in Bollywood and Hollywood could cost technologists and creative artists their jobs. Recently, Hollywood labor unions went on strike for a month, demanding protection of artists’ jobs as the use of AI technology increases in film production.
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Nokia launches flip phone with iconic Barbie brand
The iconic hot pink Barbie flip phone becomes a physical product this summer. This is thanks to the partnership between HMD Global and Mattel. For those who don’t know, HMD Global is the maker of Nokia phones and Mattel is the parent company of the famous Barbie doll. But this Barbie phone is going to be a dumb phone. This means you will not have internet access and will have limited functionality compared to modern smartphones. It will likely have all the basic features like calling, texting, and a camera. Additionally, the design is expected to be similar to a regular flip phone model with physical buttons rather than a touch screen.