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Microsoft teases lifelike avatar AI tech but gives no release date
Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars -- but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep fake content. "It paves the way for real-time engagements with lifelike avatars that emulate human conversational behaviors," researchers said in the post.
X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress. "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," Musk said in a post on the social network he acquired in 2022.
Ghanaian Tech Leader Selected to Champion New Era of Decentralised Computing
This appointment not only signifies a significant moment for ICP but also for Ghana's burgeoning tech ecosystem positioning the nation as a dynamic player
US ski great Vonn hails use of AI to protect Olympic athletes from online hate
US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has welcomed plans to use artificial intelligence to shield Olympic athletes from vicious online hate, recounting how she was "wildly harassed" before the 2018 Winter Games. "You have enough, as an athlete trying to perform at the Olympics, than to deal with people that you know want you to ski off a cliff.
Olympic chief Bach says AI can be a game changer for athletes
IOC president Thomas Bach said artificial intelligence can help identify talented athletes "in every corner of the world" as he unveiled the Olympic AI Agenda in London on Friday. "AI can help to identify athletes and talent in every corner of the world.
Quarter of UK 5 to 7-year-olds have smart phone: study
Around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now have a smart phone, a study by the UK communications regulator said on Friday. The study follows a massive reaction from UK parents this year after one mother's Instagram post when viral.
Ghanaian Celebrities Mr Drew, Van Vicker, Champion Rolie Unveil TECNO CAMON 30 Series
TECNO, a global leader in mobile technology innovation, once again sets new standards with the grand unveiling of its latest flagship series. TECNO Camon 30 Series
Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI feature for Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram: "We're releasing more features"
Meta announced the release of new AI feature for its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger for seamless use.
Apple drops WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on official order: report
Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following an order from the country's top internet regulator, Bloomberg reported Friday citing the tech giant. "The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security concerns," said Apple, referring to China's internet regulator.
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