Articles about AI technology

Microsoft is responding proactively to user feedback on its upcoming Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, enhancing privacy controls ahead of its release. This move comes as part of an ongoing effort to balance powerful AI functionalities with user privacy and security, a critical focus as the tech giant pushes forward with innovative new features designed to redefine personal computing.

Introduced on May 20, the Recall feature aims to transform the way users interact with their PCs by enabling them to retrieve previously viewed content through an AI-powered visual timeline. This system captures and encrypts snapshots of the user's screen, storing them locally to maintain privacy. Users can manage, pause, or delete these snapshots at their discretion, ensuring control over their digital footprint.

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Microsoft has brought its AI-powered Copilot chatbot to the Telegram messaging platform in beta. Designed to enhance user interaction, it leverages Microsoft's GPT models and Bing Search capabilities to provide a wide array of services. These include answering queries with quick facts, offering travel advice, updating sports scores, and giving movie recommendations. Users can interact with Copilot by typing natural language commands, similar to messaging a friend.

To access Copilot, Telegram users can either follow a direct link if they are already using the Telegram app or web platform, or search for @CopilotOfficialBot in Telegram's search bar. Currently in beta, Copilot is free for all users and is available across various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, as well as via web browsers.

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Google has decided to make Magika open source, but what exactly is it? Well, it is an innovative AI-powered system that the search giant designed to revolutionize the way binary and textual file types are identified. Magika stands out for its ability to deliver precise file identification within milliseconds, even when operating on a CPU.

Magika employs a custom, highly optimized deep-learning model that has been meticulously designed and trained using Keras. This model is remarkably lightweight, weighing in at just about 1MB. For inference, Magika utilizes Onnx as an engine, ensuring that files are identified swiftly, almost as quickly as non-AI tools, even on a CPU.

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Today at CES, eufy announced the X10 Pro Omni, a state-of-the-art robotic vacuum and mop This new flagship device blends the robust suction and self-emptying capabilities of the X8 Pro with the advanced mopping and self-cleaning functions of the X9 Pro, further enhanced by AI technology.

The eufy X10 Pro Omni stands out with its 8,000Pa suction power, effectively tackling common household messes like pet fur, mud, and various spills. This performance is paired with the MopMaster System 2.0, offering features like auto-lift mopping for seamless surface transition, dynamic dual rotating mops for thorough cleaning, and edge-hugging capabilities for comprehensive coverage.

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In a bold yet questionable move, Microsoft has introduced the “Copilot Key” for Windows 11 PCs, marking the first significant change to the PC keyboard in nearly 30 years. This development, part of Microsoft's ambitious AI integration plan, aims to make AI a seamless part of every Windows user's experience. However, this innovation raises significant concerns about its actual utility and potential drawbacks.

Firstly, the addition of the Copilot key seems to overlook the fundamental principle of simplicity in design. Keyboards have evolved over decades to become efficient input devices. Adding another key risks cluttering the keyboard layout, potentially leading to confusion and inefficiency, especially for users who rely on muscle memory for typing and shortcuts.

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Earlier today, Google officially unveiled the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and the Android community is abuzz with excitement. These smartphones highlight the search giant’s commitment towards embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the core of user experiences.

The unveiling has brought to light numerous first-of-its-kind features, all backed by the robust Google Tensor G3 chip. A promise of seven years of software updates accompanies these devices, ensuring they age like fine wine, with regular Android OS upgrades, security updates and Feature Drops.

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If you love your family and want to keep them safe from evildoers, investing in quality security cameras is an absolute must. As part of your smart home planning, you should incorporate at least one Wi-Fi camera to monitor things when you are away. With that said, having several such cameras is much wiser.

Today, TP-Link launches its latest Wi-Fi camera under its Tapo brand. The "C325WB," as it is called, is designed for outdoor use and features high-end 2K QHD video quality. While the camera can record video to the cloud, TP-Link knows not everyone wants to do that. So yes, folks, local recording is possible too.

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