If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank.
There was a shift from putting out models to actually building products, said Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton University computer science professor and co-author of the new book AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell The Difference.
The first 100 million or so people who experimented with ChatGPT upon its release two years ago actively sought out the chatbot, finding it amazingly helpful at some tasks or laughably mediocre at others.
Now such generative AI technology is baked into an increasing number of technology services whether we're looking for it or not  for instance, through the AI-generated answers in Google search results or new AI techniques in photo editing tools.
The main thing that was wrong with generative AI last year is that companies were releasing these really powerful mod

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The first 100 million or so people who experimented with ChatGPT upon its release two years ago actively sought out the chatbot, finding it amazingly helpful at some tasks

ISRO's PSLV-C60 rocket carrying two spacecraft that would aid in demonstration of space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, lifted off from the spaceport here late on Monday.
Billed as a prelude to ISRO's setting up its own Space Station by 2035, the 44.5 metre tall Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) carried Spacecraft A and B, each weighing 220kg that would help in space docking, satellite servicing and interplanetary missions.
Upon the conclusion of the 25-hour countdown, PSLV-C60 in its 62nd flight lifted-off majestically, emanating thick orange colour fumes, from the first launch pad at this spaceport.
The lift-off was originally planned at 9.58 pm on Monday but ISRO authorities later rescheduled to 10 pm. However, there was no official information behind the reason for the rescheduling.
By mastering the space docking technologies, ISRO is set to enhance its operational flexibility besides expanding its mission horizons.
Apart from the SpaDeX mission,

PSLV-C60 rocket

Upon the conclusion of the 25-hour countdown, PSLV-C60 in its 62nd flight lifted-off majestically, emanating thick orange colour fumes, from the first launch pad at this spaceport

The survey, conducted in November 2024, included responses from 12 state-owned banks and 19 private sector banks to assess the adoption of emerging technologies

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WhatsApp web to get reverse image search feature. Galaxy S25 Ultra expected specifications. OnePlus Open 2 launch. Apple discontinues iPhone 14 in the EU. Vijay Sales brings Apple Days sale

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Strategic investments in upskilling will remain pivotal as the workforce adapts to increasing demand for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing

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JUNO is set to begin operations in late 2025 to detect around 100,000 neutrinos, including solar, atmospheric, and geoneutrinos over the span of 6 years

Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory | Photo: Ihep

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Samsung might equip the Galaxy S25 Ultra with the second generation Corning Gorilla Glass Armor, offering a more durable display and improved anti-reflective capabilities

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Priced at Rs 9499, the Lava Yuva 2 5G smartphone is now available at Lava's retail outlets in Marble Black and Marble White colourways

Lava Yuva 2 5G

Priced at Rs 15,499 onwards, the Vivo Y29 5G smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip

Vivo Y29 5G

There are currently no widespread critical bugs reported by users that would necessitate an urgent release

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The new Sonic-inspired microSD cards are available in four distinct variants, each representing an iconic character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series

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Vivo X200 Pro sets a new benchmark in mobile photography while offering exceptional battery life and performance. Despite a few downsides, it remains one of the top premium smartphones

Vivo X200 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro inherits many of the strengths of the XL model, but also shares some of its limitations, such as the absence of Dolby Vision and Atmos support and relatively slow charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a strong contender for those seeking a feature-packed mid-range smartphone, provided Xiaomi improves the software experience with updates

Redmi Note 14 Pro

Features like seamless control integration on an iPhone, Spatialize Stereo and spatial audio options, and dynamic head tracking position the Beats Studio Pro as a worthy alternative to AirPods Max

Beats Studio Pro (Kim Special Edition) in Moon colourway

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