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Google Must Sell Chrome to End Monopoly, Demands Department of Justice
Nov 21, 2024Tap to summarizeGoogle must sell its flagship Chrome browser, government prosecutors argue, in a bid to level the internet search playing field. Department of Justice (DoJ) lawyers are calling for Google to sell off Chrome, as part of an anti-competition ruling in August this year. The company currently accounts for about 90% of the online search market, and the DoJ is eager to break up the search giant’s monopoly. In addition to the proposed sale, Google must also make a number of other concessions, including halting its lucrative corporate contracts, and will be banned from re-entering the browser market for five years. With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January, Google will hope the upcoming change of administration will result in greater leniency – despite the fact that the DoJ case was filed against them during Trump’s first term. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. DoJ Demands Google Sell Prized Asset Government lawyers are demanding that Google sells Chrome, the world’s most popular search engine, as part of a series of proposals to loosen the tech giant’s stranglehold on the online search market. In a Wednesday court filing, the DoJ recommended that Google also cease from entering into corporate contracts, which install its search engine as the default browser on many smartphones and devices. District Judge Amit Mehta will issue his ruling next summer. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Says the court filing: “Google’s unlawful behavior has deprived rivals not only of critical distribution channels but also distribution partners who could otherwise enable entry into these markets by competitors in new and innovative ways,” The Guardian reports. The company is expected to issue its own set of counterproposals in December. Government Crusade Nears Endgame The DoJ is pulling no punches in its quest to break up Google’s monopoly. Among its extensive list of proposals, the company must also allow its Android operating system to be subjected to court oversight. This will prevent Google from using its ecosystem to “favor its general search services and search text ad monopolies,” according to BBC. The proposals follow a landmark August ruling in which Judge Mehta concluded that the company had violated antitrust laws. By spending billions to land exclusive contracts with the likes of Apple and Samsung, Google had stifled the potential of competitors such as Microsoft Bing, and elevated its search engine to de facto status around the world. Unsurprisingly, Google has blasted the DoJ’s recommendations. Said Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs: “[The] DoJ’s wildly overbroad proposal goes miles beyond the Court’s decision.” It is expected to issue a series of countermeasures in December. Google Looks to Trump for Leniency Trump’s second term is inching closer, and largely, the tech sector is delighted, with onlookers expecting an administration favorable to domestic business efforts and tough on foreign imports. As a part of this, many in the industry hope that Trump will cast a light touch over the business sector where regulation is concerned. In an attempt to curry favor, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was quick to congratulate the 47th President of the US, and has since taken part in a three-way call with the President-elect and his right-hand man, Elon Musk. During an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, meanwhile, Trump claimed that Pichai has gone to great lengths to congratulate him for his infamous McDonald’s stunt in October. Undoubtedly, Google is hopeful that the new government will prove more lenient than the Biden-Harris Administration, which has been characterized by a series of high-profile lawsuits against leading players in the Big Tech space. It must be noted, however, that the present anticompetition ruling was launched during the final months of Trump’s first term, and it is unlikely that the President-elect would back down at this stage. As such, Google will have to brace itself, with an historic decision looming. The post Google Must Sell Chrome to End Monopoly, Demands Department of Justice appeared first on Tech.co.
Transcribe →What Is Google Learn About? How to Use the AI Learning Companion
Nov 21, 2024Tap to summarizeYou can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach yourself about new topics with Google Learn About, the experimental new tool from Google that takes a more educational approach to conversational AI. Artificial intelligence has been used for a lot of interesting purposes over the last few years. From generating images to creating podcasts, the platforms are churning out as much information as possible for virtually every purpose you can imagine. Now, Google is hoping to give users the tools to actually learn from these chatbots, with Google Learn About poised to provide a comprehensive means of engaging with information, rather than just pumping it out. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. What Is Google Learn About? Google Learn About is an experimental tool from the big tech firm that aims to help users understand information and knowledge in an educational light through the power of conversational AI. So, instead of the standard conversational AI experience with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, you’ll be able to get a more textbook-style response, complete with images, graphs, interactive lists, and breakout text boxes with labels like “Why it matters” and “Build your vocab.” You can also explore related content and view suggested topics for your given query. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 The new AI-powered platform — which appears to be part of the overall Google Learning system — was quietly launched by Google this week, with a clear and present “Experiment” label next to the name on the website, implying that the service is still in the very early stages of development. The Google Learn About main page offers suggested questions to ask. Source: Tech.co How to Use Google Learn About If you want to try your hand at learning a new topic with the new AI model, and we can help you get started with the Google Learn About platform now. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be on your way to understanding the universe and all its glory shortly. Head over to the Google Learn About website. Input your query into the given search bar. Add images to your query if necessary. Click Simplify at the bottom of your results if the answer is too confusing. Click Go deeper at the bottom of your results if you want to learn more. Select a Suggested topic to branch out and learn more. If you don’t have a particular question to ask and you’re just in the learning mood, Google Learn About offers a wide range of interesting suggestions to get you started. From “What causes earthquakes” to “Does money really buy happiness?” and beyond, you should be able to find a query that piques your interest. Google Learn About offers more than just words in response to your queries to help you learn better. Source: Tech.co Is Google Learn About Accurate? Using Google Learn About to educate yourself on new topics sounds great, until you remember that AI hallucinations have plagued platforms like this since their inception. How can you trust that you’re actually learning anything if you’re...
Transcribe →Washington Post Tells Employees Who Want Remote Work to Resign
Nov 20, 2024Tap to summarizeThese return-to-office (RTO) mandates are getting out of hand, with the Washington Post leadership answering a question about remote work by telling those that don’t want to give it up to resign. The push to get employees back in the office over the last year has been nothing if not substantial. Business owners and CEOs have been fervently committed to the movement, whether or not the decisions is backed up by productivity statistics (they’re not). Now, the Washington Post is taking a hardline against its more vocal remote workers in hopes of squelching the backlash that has been so common for businesses establishing RTO mandates. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Washington Post RTO Mandate Backlash Earlier this month, a company memo from the Washington Post CEO Will Lewis thanked employees for their stellar work in covering the 2024 US Presidential Election. Unfortunately, that work was not rewarded, with the memo later noting that all employees would have to return to the office five days per week, with no exceptions. As is often the case in the face of return-to-office policies from companies that really don’t need them, the employees have been less than keen on accepting the mandate, raising questions about the necessity of the change. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Unfortunately, the Washington Post leadership was quick to squash any hope of remote work sticking around. “If an employee decides they do not wish to return to work at The Post on a 5-day a week office schedule, we understand and will accept their resignation.” – Will Lewis, CEO of Amazon, in a company memo Bezos-Owned Business Back at Work The Washington Post is not the only Bezos-owned enterprise that is trying — and failing — to get employees back in the office on a more consistent basis. In fact, Amazon and its employees have been embroiled in a heated battle over the remote work future of the ecommerce giant, with workers banding together to demand the company consider a more flexible approach to working accommodations. Many have even accused Amazon of using the strict RTO mandate as a way to quietly layoff employees, with the new rules representing a dealbreaker for many employees. And while the CEO denies these claims, it’s hard to deny the trend across the tech landscape. Should Remote Work End? With so many big companies around the world insisting that employees go back to the office, it’s safe to wonder whether or not remote work is going to be around for much longer. Luckily, there are still companies committed to remote work in a serious way, and for good reason. Studies have shown that offering remote work can help businesses attract the best talent, with some even showing an increase in revenue and productivity when offering the perk. On top of that, employees are simply happier when remote work — or at least hybrid work — is available. From improved mental health to better work-life balance, remote work has been an overall boon for the business world, no matter what the leadership at the Washington Post or Amazon have to say about it. The post Washington Post Tells Employees Who Want Remote Work to Resign appeared first on Tech.co.
Transcribe →How To Delete Your Telegram Account
Nov 20, 2024Tap to summarizeTelegram is among the most popular messaging apps, used for everything from chatting with friends to hosting group chats with colleagues. But if you’re worried about whether Telegram is safe or simply want to get rid of one of your many chat apps to reduce distractions, you may want to delete your account. There are multiple different ways to delete your Telegram account, and you may be unsure which actions to take – but don’t worry, we’re here to help. This step-by-step guide takes you through deleting your Telegram account and exporting your data. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Key Takeaways Deleting your Telegram account takes only a few steps, but there are two different ways to do it. Once you delete your account, it’s gone forever. There’s no period of time for “deactivation” before deletion, as is common with many other apps and platforms. If you want to save or back up any data before deleting your Telegram account, make sure to export it properly. You can export your account info, contacts, conversations, and more. How To Delete Your Telegram Account: 2 Ways Unlike many other apps and platforms, Telegram offers two different types of deletion. The first method takes just a few clicks but forces you to wait at least a month until the account gets deleted. The second method is a longer process but removes the account immediately. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 On the app, you can do the first method only. If you want to delete your Telegram account ASAP, use a mobile or desktop browser. Also, keep in mind that if you have a 6-month period of inactivity where you don’t come online, your Telegram account is automatically deleted. However, you can raise this to a year in your settings. Deleting your account from the App Follow these steps to delete your account from the Telegram app: Open the Telegram app and go to Settings. Click on Privacy and Security. Scroll to the Delete My Account section, and choose how long until the account deletes. You can adjust the time period from 1 year, to 6 months, to 3 months, to 1 month. Once you’ve selected your preferred time frame, wait for it to pass and the account self-destructs. Deleting your account from a computer If you want to immediately delete your Telegram account, you need to: Visit the Telegram deactivation page on your mobile or desktop browser. Provide the phone number you used to create your account and click Next. You’ll get a confirmation message in your Telegram app with a code. Enter the confirmation code in the field that asks for it, and press Sign In. Provide the reason you’re deleting your account (optional), and click Delete My Account. Beware that if you change your mind after deleting your Telegram account, you’re out of luck. There’s no deactivation period; once you delete it, your account is gone for good. Also, you’ll need to wait a couple of days before signing up for a new account using the same phone number. How To Export Your Data From Telegram Because Telegram instantly removes all your data once you delete your account, it’s important to export your data if you want to preserve it. The data you can export from Telegram includes: Account information Contact lists Chat history Photos Videos Voice messages Story archives To export all your data at once, follow these steps: Log in to Telegram on your computer, and click on the horizontal bars in the top left corner. Click Settings, and then Advanced. Scroll down and click on Export Telegram Data. A menu pops up that lets you choose the data you want to export. Once you’ve chosen the data you want, click Export. After the export, click Show My Data to see where it’s saved on your computer. Final Thoughts While Telegram is a popular, user-friendly messaging service, there are several reasons someone may want to delete their account. Fortunately, you now know that deleting an account takes just a few steps and can be done via the Telegram app or a computer. If you’re on a bit of a social media cleanse, check out our guides on how to delete Instagram and how to delete Facebook. FAQs Is Telegram safe to use? While Telegram stores user data such as your username and IP address, it encrypts everything for optimal security. It also has several security features like secret chats, private messages, two-factor authentication, self-destructing messages...
Transcribe →How To Use LinkedIn To Search for a Job
Nov 20, 2024Tap to summarizeLinkedIn is packed with opportunities—almost 6 million job posts in the US alone. Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, the business networking platform can help you find jobs while also pointing recruiters in your direction – as long as you have a stand-out LinkedIn profile, that is. In this guide, we explain how to use LinkedIn to search for a job and share templates for messages, connection requests, and posts. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Key Takeaways A LinkedIn profile with outcome-centered experience descriptions, skill labels, and a high-res photo helps you appear in more search results and wow job posters. Tailor your resume for different job postings you find on LinkedIn. Also, turn on job alerts for filter combos that deliver excellent matches. Networking on LinkedIn can be key to finding your next job. Sending tailored connection requests, arranging chats with existing connections, and sharing your openness to work can give you a leg-up. How To Use LinkedIn To Search for a Job: 7 Top Tips 1. Polish your profile Before starting your job hunt on LinkedIn, refine your profile from top to bottom. Top of the profile This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Profile photo: Opt for a high-resolution photo that shows your face and conveys your personality. Think professional but approachable. Headline: State what you do or would like to do. Recent grads could go for something like “Aspiring Digital Marketer” or “LinkedIn University Marketing Grad,” while experienced professionals can list their specialization, former employer, or current job title. Open to work: Turn on your “Open to work” label on the blue ribbon below your profile headline. You can make it visible to all LinkedIn members or invisible (seen only by recruiters using LinkedIn Recruiter). About: Summarize your work experience, skills, and what you’re aiming for next. Middle of the profile Experience: Add relevant jobs and company names with bullet points for top achievements—e.g., “Led the IT transformation delivery for a Fortune 500 company.” Add 2-3 relevant skills, such as “Leadership” or “Software development,” to each experience. Bottom of the profile Skills: List the soft and hard skills you’re great at (e.g., communication and advanced Excel modeling). Pin the three most relevant to your desired job. Then, ask your contacts (e.g., professors or line managers) to visit your profile and click “Endorse” under relevant skills. This helps verify your skillset. Recommendations: Direct message (DM) your contacts separately to ask if they can offer recommendations. Ideally, have 2-3 that vary in tone and focus—e.g., one focused on your soft skills, like adaptability, and another on hard skills, like trend forecasting. 2. Apply via LinkedIn Jobs Now, you’re ready to begin your job search. There are two ways to do this: Use LinkedIn recommendations Click “Jobs” in LinkedIn’s toolbar and check out the “Top job picks for you” list. Click “Show all” to expand this list. For more targeted suggestions, click “Preferences” on the left-hand side ribbon and tailor: Job titles: Enter up to 5 variations—e.g., “Software engineer,” “Software developer,” and “Web developer.” Preferred location types: Choose from on-site, hybrid, and remote. Employment types: Select from full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and internship. Search manually To manually search for jobs on LinkedIn, go to the Jobs section. Then, add your desired job title in the top search bar and a city or country in the location bar. Next, follow these steps: Adjust filters: Tailor your search by adjusting filters for experience level (e.g., entry-level, director), job type (e.g., full-time, part-time), remote work options, companies, salary level, and location. You can also add or remove related job titles and choose job functions (e.g., IT, sales, finance). Read through job results: Look at top-level job info (i.e., job title, company, location, and salary) on the left and more detailed info on the right. Do the results match what you&r...
Transcribe →Six Common Venmo Scams and How to Avoid Them
Nov 20, 2024Tap to summarizeVenmo has become a popular way to send and receive money between friends, clients, customers, and more. However, with the simplicity and convenience of Venmo comes the risk of scams. Whether you’re a seasoned Venmo user or have just downloaded it, falling victim to a scam can be a major headache — and just like CashApp scams, they’re more common than you might think. This article will equip you with the knowledge and strategies you need to avoid scams and stay safe while using Venmo. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Key Takeaways Only send money to people you know and trust, and make sure you’re sending it to the right Venmo account. Never click on suspicious links or share your login information. Use “pay” instead of “charge” to qualify for Venmo’s Purchase Protection feature. Enable two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security on Venmo (and other money-sharing apps like CashApp). 6 Common Scams on Venmo and How To Avoid Them Several strategies can help you avoid Venmo scams and keep your money and personal information safe. Let’s dive into six common scams and helpful tips to steer clear of them. 1. The Fake Venmo Link Scam This scam happens when you receive a text or an email that looks like a notification from Venmo. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 The messages generally request immediate payment from you or tell you to click a link to receive a payment. This phishing scam can also be disguised as a notification that you won a giveaway or some type of prize hosted by Venmo. The process is the same: Click a fake link, log into a fake version of Venmo, and your info gets stolen. How to avoid this scam: If you receive a message that claims to be from Venmo, don’t click any links. Instead, visit Venmo.com or log into the Venmo app on your phone and verify payment requests or receipts of funds through those access points. These messages contain a fake Venmo link that takes you to a fake Venmo page where, if you log in, the scammer can steal your information and access your account. In general, Venmo will never contact you outside of the app with anything other than simple notifications or offers. 2. The Online Purchase Scam This is one of the easiest-to-fall-for scams in the book. You find an item you’d like to buy online — like on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Offerup — or someone contacts you to sell an item, and you agree to purchase it. They ask you to Venmo them the money, after which they’ll mail you the item, but then they never do. Purchasing physical items online is always tricky. Some marketplace websites charge high fees for using their native purchase process, and while Venmo charges no fees for personal transfers, using it for this purpose can be risky. How to avoid this scam: It’s generally worth using the online marketplace’s native payment methods. Most hold your funds until the purchased item has been mailed and may also provide purchase protection, such as money-back guarantees or transaction dispute options. 3. The Fake or Duplicate Profile Scam Fake profiles are common on Venmo, as anyone can create an account (or multiple accounts) with minimal information. In this scam, scammers create fraudulent profiles with names that are similar to real, active profiles. For example, if “janedoe1050” is active on Venmo and receives funds frequently, scammers might create profiles called “janedoee1050,” “janedoe.1050,” or “janedoe1O5O.” Their goal is to trick people into sending money to one of their accounts rather than the intended account. Usually, the scammer will deploy some social engineering techniques and target friends and relatives of the real account holder being spoofed. How to avoid this scam: Always double-check the Venmo username you’re sending money to, and verify it with the recipient if necessary. Venmo also has a verification feature that asks you to input the last four digits of the recipient’s phone number for account holders who have added their phone numbers to Venmo. 4. The Venmo Support Scam Scammers may contact you via email, text, or a phone call pretending to be a Venmo support representative. They’ll claim to be from Venmo customer support, ask you to verify your Venmo login details, provide bank information, or ask you to send money to a Venmo account to resolve an issue or dispute with your account. Once the info or money has been sent, they’ll take it and run. How to avoid this scam: Never share your Venmo login information over the phone, over email, or in a text message. Also, never enter it on any website other than Venmo.com. If someone contacts you asking for details about your account, don’t share them. Instead, log in to your Venmo account and contact their customer service to report the suspicious activity and verify if you need to resolve a legitimate issue. 5. The In-Person Borrowed Phone Scam This scam involves someone coming up to you in public and asking to use your phone, claiming theirs is dead, left at home, or lost. When you agree, they pretend to make a call, and say that the other person didn’t pick up. They then ask if they can send a text message, and if you agree, they instead pull up your Venmo app and send money to their own account. Then they close Venmo, give you back your phone, and walk away. How to avoid this scam: This scam is tricky because it takes advantage of our desire to help others when they’re in need. Plus, it’s in person and in public — an enviro...
Transcribe →How To Prepare for a Job Interview in 4 Easy Steps
Nov 20, 2024Tap to summarizeNobody enjoys interviews. That’s the long and the short of it. Whether you’re a new graduate who doesn’t know what to expect, a career changer looking for something new, or have been out of work for a while, interviews can feel nerve-wracking and, let’s face it, a little overwhelming. However, interviews don’t have to be intimidating. With the right mindset and some practical tips, you can walk into any interview feeling confident and ready to demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit. In this guide, we’ll show you how to prepare for a job interview in four easy steps so you’re ready to win that dream role. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. Key Takeaways Preparing for a job interview is a crucial part of the application process. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. The key steps are to reread the invite email, research the company, prep some model answers, and plan your journey. Show up 10 to 15 minutes early for your interview to make a good first impression. How To Prepare for a Job Interview in 4 Easy Steps Preparing for an interview doesn’t need to be stressful. Follow these four tips to ace your next in-person interview. 1. Reread the invite email There’s no use falling at the first hurdle. Reading the invitation email a few times can give important clues on what to expect. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Make sure you’ve got the date, time, and location locked down, and double-check if there’s anything specific you need to bring or prepare in advance. Sometimes, the invitation will provide details about the interview format, dress code, or who you’ll be meeting, which can help you feel more prepared. 2. Research the company Researching the company is a key step in interview preparation. Check out its website, social media, and any recent news articles to understand its culture, values, and current priorities. You could also view or reach out to current employees on LinkedIn. Ask them about what it’s really like to work there, what the interview process was like, and what qualities the company values most. Alternatively, look at their career path history, whether they’re engaged with the company on social media or if they’ve shared any insights into company culture. Doing this will give you a first-hand perspective of whether the company will be a good fit for you and help you feel more confident going into the interview. 3. Prep questions and answers Although you can’t be certain what the interviewer will ask you, questions about your background, previous experience, and general teamwork skills are to be expected. Get ahead of the game and prepare some model answers to common interview questions. Ask friends or family to help prepare you with a mock interview. At a minimum, you should have answers to: Tell me a little bit about yourself. What do you know about the company? Why do you want to work here? What drew you to [your industry]? Beyond this, you should use your experience to determine what questions you’re likely to be asked. Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure your responses, especially for behavioral questions. It’s a great way to show off your problem-solving skills and how you’ll bring value to the role. Pro tip: Try to have STAR examples that could be applied to a few different situations. For instance, team building and project work or how you handled a difficult colleague or customer. This flexibility will help you be ready for anything. 4. Plan your route or perform a tech rehearsal It’s a good idea to plan how you get to the interview, including your transportation, route, and a backup route (in case of traffic). Punctuality is key to making a good first impression, so give yourself plenty of time and aim to arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early. This will not only show that you’re dependable but also give you time to collect your thoughts before going in. If you’re joining a Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams call, it’s a good call to do a test run to ensure there are no hiccups. You may find, for instance, that you’ve got an issue with your webcam. Checking this a day or two before your call either gives you time to get a new one, or message your contact at the company you’re interviewing for to explain the situation. This is a lot more professional than having to say this at the last minute. Final Thoughts Interviews are your opportunity to show a hiring manager exactly why you’re the perfect fit for the role. The best way to make a great first impression is by researching the company, preparing model answers, and planning your route beforehand. This ensures you put your best foot forward for a successful interview. Remember, every interview is a learning experience, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Trust your preparation, stay positive, and don’t overthink it. Oh, and don’t forget to ask your interviewer a friendly question at the end of the process. Good luck! FAQs What are 5 tips for ...
Transcribe →Real-Time AI Language Translation Coming to Teams Next Year
Nov 19, 2024Tap to summarizeEarly next year, Microsoft Teams users will be able to test out a new AI-powered translation option, which promises real-time speech-to-speech translation. The new tool will reportedly be available with up to nine language options initially, but there is the promise that up to 31 languages will be accessible for meeting transcripts. Teams users do already have access to an interpreter option through a tie-in between Microsoft and Interprefy, a remote cloud-based tool, as well as live translated captions, but this latest option is AI-powered. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. What Will the Interpreter Do? The new tool essentially lets any Teams participant speak and listen in a language that they have selected. These options will be limited initially to Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish. Attendees will also have the option of simulating their own speaking voice with the AI-created translation. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 The feature is currently being tested by a limited group of users but it will arrive next year for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Democratizing Business Nicole Herskowitz, corporate vice president of productivity and collaboration for Copilot, told the newspaper that this new feature will “democratize access to interpreters” “[Some companies] don’t even have the option of an interpreter. I look at this as a way to have a high-quality translation experience.” She also acknowledged that there may be some issues with accuracy with the tool initially as compared to human translators but suggests that the cost benefit outweighs this. Pushing Uptake of Copilot as a Personal Assistant The news was shared at Microsoft Ignite 2024 and by Jared Spataro, Chief Marketing Officer of AI at Work in a blog laying out what other AI improvements we can expect in the coming months. Alongside the interpreter options, Teams users will be able to use Copilot to get a recap of the visual content shared onscreen during a call, as well as the chat history and transcript. Spataro adds: “You can also ask Copilot for a quick summary of a file shared in a chat to get all its main points without having to open the file.” There are also updates for PowerPoint users – and the option to translate entire presentations into one of 40 languages, without changing the overall design of each slide. Copilot in Outlook will also now make it easier for users to schedule meetings with colleagues by comparing your calendars to find a mutually suitable time for both parties and it can draft a meeting agenda ahead of time. AI is playing a growing role in bolstering Microsoft’s profits so it makes sense that the company will integrate it into all of its offerings, and its enterprise tools are sure to change dramatically as a result. The post Real-Time AI Language Translation Coming to Teams Next Year appeared first on Tech.co.
Transcribe →Here’s How To Use Google Doc’s New AI Clipart Tool
Nov 19, 2024Tap to summarizeGoogle Docs has announced a Docs add-on to let users insert AI-generated clipart directly into their documents. The new option uses the Google Gemini AI image generator and it can be accessed straight from the sidebar in Google Docs. Users could already add emojis and standard clipart files to their Google Docs accounts, but this ramps up the customization option for users. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. How Do You Access the New Tool? To create AI clip art, users need to click on the Insert option in the top-left corner of their Google Docs screen. They can then click Image, and an option to Help me create an image will next appear. Users can then type in their AI image prompt and can opt to Add a style from the dropdown menu if they want to. Styles include “photography,” “sketch” and “watercolor.” Users then simply hit Create. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Docs owners also have the option of choosing between square, horizontal, or vertical aspect ratios for their images and can create full-bleed cover images that will span the width of a page-less document. Who Can Access It? According to The Verge, the image generator will be available to “paid Workspace accounts that include the Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium, or Google One AI Premium add-ons.” It adds that release schedule domains will get the update first and this could be within the next 15 days. Domains on scheduled release will see a slower roll-out that will kick off on December 16. Upping the AI Offering This latest update to the Google Workspace builds on the addition of Gemini 1.5 Pro to Google’s Workspace apps, which was announced in May. The biggest impact was seen in Gmail, where the new model’s “longer context window and more advanced reasoning” promised “more insightful” responses. Microsoft had already deployed AI image generation capabilities in its Office suite with Microsoft Designer. Just last week, Microsoft detailed the work to date of its AI Center of Excellence and how this team is working on the AI roadmap for Microsoft employees. This is a strong signal that there is more to come for both Microsoft’s staff and its customers. The post Here’s How To Use Google Doc’s New AI Clipart Tool appeared first on Tech.co.
Transcribe →Indian News Agency Calls OpenAI Out for Content Abuse
Nov 19, 2024Tap to summarizeIn a first for Indian media, one of the country’s largest news agencies has sued OpenAI for using its content to train AI models without permission. The lawsuit also states that the AI company has generated false information that was attributed back to Asian News International (ANI). In what could become the first of many cases in the country, this lawsuit reflects a wider wrangle between news outlets – and indeed other content creators too – who want recompense for OpenAI using their content; while the AI pioneer claims it simply can’t afford to do this. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel. Please fill in your name Please fill in your email Subscribe By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. What Is the Issue? The lawsuit hinges upon the idea that copyrighted material – content from the news organization – was used by OpenAI illegally. In a 287-page lawsuit filed at the Delhi High Court, ANI not only attacked OpenAI for copyright abuse, but also said its reputation had been damaged by AI-fabricated material. The company’s lawyer, Sidhant Kumar, said that fabricated interviews had appeared online attributed to the news organization. These included “a non-existent conversation with Rahul Gandhi, who leads the opposing party to the current party in power,” says TechCrunch. This just in! View the top business tech deals for 2024 👨‍💻 Kumar added that hallucinations like these could have a long-term impact of ANI’s reputation and could even lead to public disorder if fake content is taken to be the real, something that has already played out in many countries. OpenAI Claims Innocence The AI pioneer is claiming that ChatGPT has not been accessing the ANI website. However, Justice Amit Bansal has issued it with a summons and the next hearing is scheduled for January. “We take great care in our products and design process to support news organizations. We are actively engaged in constructive partnerships and conversations with many news organizations around the world, including India, to explore opportunities, listen to feedback, and work collaboratively.” – OpenAI spokesperson One Case Among Many OpenAI is fighting more than one copyright case at the moment. In the US, author and comedian Sarah Silverman is leading one lawsuit for copyright infringement. She and her co-plaintiffs are accusing OpenAI of using AI to summarize their copyrighted works without permission. Books by Chris Golden (Ararat) and Richard Kadrey (Sandman Slim) are also named in the lawsuit. There is also a $3 billion class action lawsuit from a group of anonymous individuals. They claim that the “secret scraping” of data conducted to train ChatGPT models is “data theft.” The contention around what content can be used to train AI models is being debated around the globe. In the UK, OpenAI put in a testimony to the British Parliament’s House of Lords’ communications and digital committee. It said that it would simply not be able to function if it could not access copyrighted material. As the evidence filing puts it: “Because copyright today covers virtually every sort of human expression — including blog posts, photographs, forum posts, scraps of software code, and government documents – it would be impossible to train today’s leading AI models without using copyrighted materials.” However, this argument doesn’t pull at the heart strings of content creators who want recognition for their craft and the promise that their content will not be misused. OpenAI cannot give this at the moment nor seems willing to cough up for the privilege of using materials it doesn’t own. The post Indian News Agency Calls OpenAI Out for Content Abuse appeared first on Tech.co.
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