Meta AI introduces high-quality photo editing through voice command features on WhatsApp
Meta is expanding the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, MetaAI, across apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, introducing new features including voice commands and advanced image editing tools, as reported by media. At the Yetta Connect conference, the company announced that users will soon be able to interact with
AI classes to launch in Islamabad’s primary schools
Islamabad’s education sector is set to introduce computer and artificial intelligence (AI) classes in 150 primary schools under the Federal Directorate of Education by next week. This program, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Federal Education and NUST, aims to equip students with essential tech skills to prepare them
PML-N Senator proposes AI regulation bill
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Afnan Ullah Khan has introduced a bill in the Senate aimed at regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country to address the “various risks” associated with this technology. The proposed ‘Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2024’ seeks to impose substantial fines, ranging
Hania Aamir’s Deepfake video takes internet by storm, actress clarifies
Actress Hania Aamir has become the latest victim of deepfake technology, with fabricated videos of her circulating on social media, prompting her to address the issue and raise awareness about the perils of AI-generated content. On Wednesday, Aamir took to her Instagram account to share her concerns, posting a report
Can AI chatbots replace human meantal health therapists?
In 2022, computer science researcher Estelle Smith turned to a mental health chatbot named Woebot after finding her professional therapist ineffective. Although Woebot refused to address Smith’s suicidal prompts, directing her to seek professional help, it responded encouragingly to her thoughts about climbing and jumping off a cliff, praising her
Facebook delegation meets with PM Shehbaz to discuss AI, IT advancements
A five-member delegation from Facebook (META) met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday to discuss developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT) in Pakistan, as reported by HUM news. The delegation, led by Simon Milner, Facebook’s Vice President for Asia Pacific, engaged in talks about advancing the
AI model accurately diagnoses Marfan Syndrome from facial photos, Yale study reveals
A new study by the Yale School of Medicine, published in the journal Heliyon, demonstrates that an artificial intelligence (AI) model can reliably diagnose Marfan syndrome from a simple facial photograph. Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 3,000 individuals, impacts connective tissues throughout the body. John Elefteriades,
Amazon’s stock dips as online sales growth slows
Amazon’s stock plummeted over 8% on Friday after the company revealed that online sales growth had decelerated in the second quarter, and customers were opting for more affordable options, as per Reuters report. These remarks from the online retail giant align with the prevailing trend of value-focused consumer behavior, just
Meet Pakistan’s first AI influencer: Shabnam Xai
Shabnam Xai, Pakistan’s first ultra-realistic AI influencer, has brought new life to the country’s digital scene. Ever since her July 16, 2024, Instagram debut, Xai has captured the attention of viewers with her remarkably realistic images and vibrant online persona. Moreover, Xai, made with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, combines glitz with
Navigating AI in hiring: tips for job seekers
WEB DESK: In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, including the job market. A notable statistic reveals that nearly every Fortune 500 company utilizes AI screening tools for hiring, with an anticipated 40 per cent of all companies set to implement AI
