TECHNOLOGY

Instagram users complain of sudden flood of violent and graphic content; Meta ‘fixes error’

Users had raised concerns over the extensive push of violent and graphic content being recommended on their personal “Reels” page. Several took to social media platforms to talk about the sudden influx of such content on their Instagram pages Hyderabad: Meta, on Thursday, confirmed that it had “fixed the error” that resulted in a flood of violent posts and graphic content on their actively used social media platform Instagram. The move came after many users raised concerns over the extensive push of violent and graphic content being recommended on their personal “Reels” page. Several users took to social media platforms to talk about the sudden influx of such content on their Instagram pages. “We have fixed an error that caused some…

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IAF chief pushes for indigenous defence manufacturing

Air Force chief also said that there is a need for manufacturing at least 35-40 military aircraft in India every year and stressed the target is not impossible to meet New Delhi: Pitching for developing indigenous capabilities for defence manufacturing, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Friday said the Indian Air Force would prefer a “homegrown” system even if it gives “slightly lesser performance”. Speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave here on the theme of “Bharat 2047: Atmanirbhar In War”, the Air Force chief also said that there is a need for manufacturing at least 35-40 military aircraft in India every year and stressed the target is not impossible to meet. He said the IAF’s first priority when it comes to…

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Alibaba unveils Wan 2.1: Advanced AI model for video generation now open-source

Wan 2.1 comes in four versions: T2V-1.3B, T2V-14B, I2V-14B-720P, and I2V-14B-480P. The T2V models generate videos from text, while the I2V models convert images into videos. Notably, the T2V-1.3B model can run on consumer-grade GPUs with just 8.19GB of VRAM, generating a five-second 480p video in four minutes on an Nvidia RTX 4090. Hyderabad: Chinese technology behemoth Alibaba has released Wan 2.1, an open-source video generation artificial intelligence (AI) model. The model is now offered on Hugging Face, with support for both commercial and academic utilization, although commercial usage has some limitations. Wan 2.1 is available in four flavors: T2V-1.3B, T2V-14B, I2V-14B-720P, and I2V-14B-480P. The T2V flavors produce videos from text, while the I2V flavors synthesize images to videos. The T2V-1.3B…

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AI adoption top priority for 98% of Indian business leaders by 2025: Report

Technical skills, including software development and AI expertise, are highly sought after, alongside soft skills like communication and problem-solving. A LinkedIn report reveals that over 60% of HR professionals in the country believe AI-powered tools can streamline and accelerate the hiring process. New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a mere buzzword to a crucial business strategy, with 98% of business leaders in India prioritizing AI adoption for 2025, according to a new report released on Thursday. The demand for technical skills such as software development and AI expertise continues to rise, alongside essential soft skills like communication and problem-solving. A LinkedIn report highlights that over 60% of HR professionals in the country believe AI-powered tools can streamline and expedite…

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NIT Rourkela develops clean energy innovation to improve solar energy harvesting

The patented technology is affordable and enhances solar panels’ ability to capture maximum power under changing weather conditions. The innovation can be utilised for a wide range of applications, including IoT devices, home solar systems, and off-grid energy solutions in remote areas Hyderabad: Researchers of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have succeeded in innovating a new low-cost technology to extract maximum power from solar panels under changing weather conditions. The developed technology has also been granted a patent, according to a press release issued by the Institute on Thursday. The team of researchers led by Prof. Susovon Samanta of department of Electrical Engineering comprised PhD student Satabdi Bhattacharya, Dual Degree Student Madhusmita Barik. Solar panels produce electricity from sunlight, but the amount of power they generate changes throughout the…

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Download GATE 2025 answer key released by IIT Roorkee

To download their response sheets, candidates must log in using their enrollment ID or registered email address along with their password Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the answer key for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 on February 27. Candidates can now access their answer keys and response sheets through the official GATE website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in or via the application portal at goaps.iitr.ac.in. To download their response sheets, candidates must log in using their enrollment ID or registered email address along with their password. The response sheet contains details such as the candidate’s name, exam date, shift, attempted questions, selected responses, and attempt status. This enables candidates to estimate their scores before the results…

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IIIT-Hyderabad students unveil innovative ML model-switching approach for real-time traffic monitoring on smartphones

The concept of model switching refers to using ML models on edge devices such as a smartphone, where the model balancer intelligently switches between models based on the incoming inputs Hyderabad: The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) students have come up with a dynamic machine learning (ML) model-switching technique on smartphones, enabling real-time traffic monitoring that adapts to changing conditions depending on the traffic flow. The team comprising undergraduate second-year CSE students — Kriti Gupta, Ananya Halgatti, Priyanshi Gupta, and Larissa Lavanya — under PhD student Akhila Matathammal’s mentorship and guidance of Prof. Vaidyanathan, worked on a dynamic model switching approach titled EdgeML Balancer. Prof. Vaidyanathan is part of software Architecture 4 Sustainability group at Software Engineering Research Centre, and EdgeML Balancer is for object detection on edge devices such as smartphones. The concept of model switching refers to using ML models on edge devices such as a smartphone,…

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National Science Day: Know about India’s scientific progress

India celebrates National Science Day every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Sir CV Raman Hyderabad: National Science Day is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ made by the eminent physicist Sir CV Raman while working in the laboratory of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata. For this discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. 2025 Theme On National Science Day, theme-based science communication activities are carried out all over the country. The first celebration took place on February 28, 1987, marking the beginning of a tradition that continues to inspire generations. The theme for 2025 is ‘Empowering Indian Youth for…

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AI is driving transformation in India’s judiciary and law enforcement

The government has allocated a total of Rs 7,210 crore for the e-Courts Phase III project, reflecting a strong commitment to judicial digital transformation New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a transformative shift in India’s judiciary and law enforcement, enhancing efficiency, accessibility and decision-making, according to the government. By integrating AI into judicial processes, case management, legal research, and law enforcement, India is streamlining operations, reducing delays, and making justice more accessible to all. The government has allocated a total of Rs 7,210 crore for the e-Courts Phase III project, reflecting a strong commitment to judicial digital transformation. Within this budget, Rs 53.57 crore is specifically earmarked for the integration of AI and Blockchain technologies across High Courts in India.…

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First Made in India chip likely to be rolled out in 2025

Over the past decade, the electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, reaching a valuation of Rs 10 lakh crore. India is currently exporting electronics worth of Rs 5 lakh crore New Delhi: The first Made in India semiconductor chip would be ready for production this year, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said. India has made significant progress in semiconductor manufacturing, with five units under construction simultaneously. The first Made in India chip is expected to roll out by 2025. Addressing the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal via video conferencing, the Minister congratulated technology company HLBS for the new plant as well as an upcoming state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility in IT Park in…

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