CEC defends EVMs, says more technology will be deployed as political system ‘matures’ | India News

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NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar used some ‘shayari’ (Urdu poetry) to defend electronic voting machines (EVM), saying those doubting the “100% foolproof” device were merely using EVMs as the fallen guy for their “unfulfilled desires”.“Adhoori jasan ka ilzaam har bar hum par lagina theek nahi, wafa khud se nahi hoti, khata EVM ki kehte ho, aur baad mein goya jab parinaam aata hai toh uspe qayam bhi nahi rehte,” Kumar said, adding that he had written this couplet only the night before, anticipating a question on EVMs at Saturday’s press conference to announce the general election. Chief Election…Continue Reading

CES 2024 Live Blog: More News, Photos, and Videos From Tech’s Big Show

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With all the outdoor gear at this show, it seems a shame that we have to spend so much of our time scurrying around inside fluorescent-lit convention halls. That’s why I was thrilled to get off the Vegas Strip for a little bit for a Bosch test ride with about a dozen different Bosch-powered electric bikes from several different brands that use the company’s electric drivetrains, including Riese & Muller, Gazelle, Trek, and Tern. I joined a group of journalists at Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area just outside the city. The theme was Bosch’s e-cargo and SUV bicycles (I…Continue Reading

Microsoft singles out Google’s competitive edge in generative AI | Technology News

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Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimized chips, Microsoft has told EU antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants. The comments by Microsoft were in response to a consultation launched by the European Commission in January on the level of competition in generative AI.…Continue Reading

US sanctions network smuggling American tech to Iran’s central bank

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Back to homepage / Live news Washington (AFP) – The US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against a network of companies and individuals Friday for facilitating illegal technology transfers from dozens of US firms to Iranian entities, including the country’s central bank. Issued on: 03/15/2024 – 20:49 1 min The US says Iran’s central bank has provided support to the foreign arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps © ATTA KENARE / AFP The sanctions relate to Informatics Services Corporation (ISC), the technology arm of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the Treasury Department said in a statement. It also sanctioned…Continue Reading

OnePlus rolling out new software update for OnePlus 12R to improve stability, performance

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OnePlus has announced the rollout of a new software update for its OnePlus 12R. The new software update will improve performance, fingerprint unlocking, and overall stability. This update marks one of the initial releases for the OnePlus 12R globally, including the Indian market. The latest update, identified as OxygenOS 14.0.0.500, is an incremental rollout specifically tailored for the higher mid-range OnePlus 12R. For global users, the update is being distributed under the version number CPH2609_14.0.0.500(EX01), while Indian users will receive the CPH2585_14.0.0.500(EX01) version, as detailed in OnePlus’ community post, according to a report by Android Central. The changelog, available on…Continue Reading

L&T Technology Services bags $100 mn deal for Maharashtra cybersecurity | Company News

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L&T Technology Services (LTTS), the engineering and technology services arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has won a “first-of-its-kind” program in India worth around $100 million (Rs 800 crore) from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department. “This initiative extends LTTS’ commitment to developing secure, digitally interconnected smart and safe cities through premier cyber security and digital forensic solutions consolidated under one umbrella,” said the company in a statement. In this initiative by the Maharashtra government, LTTS in consortium with KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services as forensics partner will provide advanced cybersecurity solutions for strengthening public safety against threats. “This first-of-its-kind deal…Continue Reading

Making big models do small jobs with application programming interfaces

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Overview of TaskMatrix.AI. Credits: Intelligent Computing (2023). DOI: 10.34133/icomputing.0063 A research team at Microsoft has designed an efficiency tool called TaskMatrix.AI that can be used to accomplish a wide variety of specific AI tasks. TaskMatrix.AI connects general-purpose foundation models like GPT-4, the model behind ChatGPT, with specialized models suitable for certain tasks—much like a human project manager. This research was published in Intelligent Computing. Foundation models and specialized models usually have different mechanisms and, thus, are not easily compatible. Rather than modifying and integrating existing models, TaskMatrix.AI bridges the gaps between them through application programming interfaces, or APIs, which enable…Continue Reading

Student Government Association hosts spring 2024 elections: meet the candidates

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After extending the deadline for applications to run for a Student Government Association race, 44 candidates applied across all 60 spots. The deadline was extended twice — as no one applied to run for student body president. The first time SGA extended the deadline, the organization was not technically allowed to do so because it was done without an election amendment or approval from the Senate. Voting opens on PhoenixConnect at 8 a.m. Monday, March 18 and closes 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.  Elon News Network asked each candidate what they hope to accomplish in their role if elected, as…Continue Reading