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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's ‘one word' reply on supporting merger between xAI and Tesla
Elon Musk has responded to a 'burning' question whether he wants Tesla to merge with his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI. The Tesla CEO has also indicated that Tesla shareholders will have to decide on the opportunity to invest in xAI. 'No,' Musk said while replying to the question by Bull Street Bets, 'Asking $TSLA Investors: Do you support a merger between XAi and Tesla?' Earlier in the day, reports said that Musk seemed to have backed the idea of the merger. 'We will have a shareholder vote on the matter,' however, a straight answer has cleared the air over the matter. Last year, Musk gauged public interest on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a potential $5 billion investment from Tesla into xAI, his artificial intelligence venture. The poll saw a majority of his followers vote "yes," indicating a positive sentiment towards such a move. Musk's strategy to integrate his multiple ventures Musk has been actively working to integrate his various companies. In March, he merged xAI with his social media platform X. This deal valued the AI company at $80 billion and the social media company at $33 billion. Musk also recently announced that xAI's chatbot, Grok, will be integrated into Tesla vehicles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Mendoza (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo Launched by Musk in early 2023, following the rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI aims to develop advanced AI. The company's primary product is Grok, an AI chatbot designed to compete with popular models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Grok recently received an upgrade to Grok 4. Musk has frequently highlighted the potential for synergies between xAI and his major companies, SpaceX and Tesla. He is reportedly seeking a valuation between $170 and $200 billion for xAI in an upcoming funding round, according to a Financial Times report, signaling ambitious growth plans for the AI startup. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Politico
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Politico
The ‘dual-edged sword' of AI chatbots
With help from Maggie Miller Driving the day — As large language models become increasingly popular, the security community and foreign adversaries are constantly looking for ways to skirt safety guardrails — but for very different reasons. HAPPY MONDAY, and welcome to MORNING CYBERSECURITY! In between the DMV's sporadic rain this weekend, I managed to get a pretty gnarly sunburn at a winery. I'll be spending the rest of the summer working to fix the unflattering tan lines. Follow POLITICO's cybersecurity team on X at @RosiePerper, @johnnysaks130, @delizanickel and @magmill95, or reach out via email or text for tips. You can also follow @POLITICOPro on X. Want to receive this newsletter every weekday? Subscribe to POLITICO Pro. You'll also receive daily policy news and other intelligence you need to act on the day's biggest stories. Today's Agenda The House meets for morning hour debate and 2 p.m. to consider legislation under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1770 (119), the 'Consumer Safety Technology Act"; H.R. 1766 (119), the 'NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act"; and more. 12 p.m. Artificial Intelligence SKIRTING GUARDRAILS — As the popularity of generative artificial intelligence systems like large language models rises, the security community is working to discover weaknesses in order to boost their safety and accuracy. But as research continues identifying ways bad actors can override a model's built-in guardrails — also known as 'jailbreaking' — to improve safeguards, foreign adversaries are taking advantage of vulnerabilities in LLMs to pump out misinformation. 'It's extremely easy to jailbreak a model,' Chris Thompson, global head of IBM's X-Force Red Adversary Simulation team, told your host. 'There's lots of techniques for jailbreaking models that work, regardless of system prompts and the guardrails in place.' — Jailbreaking: Popular LLMs like Google's Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT and Meta's Llama have guardrails in place to stop them from answering certain questions, like how to build a bomb. But hackers can jailbreak LLMs by asking questions in a way that bypasses those protections. Last month, a team from Intel, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Boise State University published research that found AI chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT can be tricked into teaching users how to conduct a ransomware attack on an ATM. The research team used an attack method called 'InfoFlood,' which pumps the LLM with dense language, including academic jargon and fake citations, to disguise the malicious queries while still getting the questions answered. According to Advait Yadav, one of the researchers, it was a simple yet successful idea. 'It was a very simple test,' Yadav told your host. 'We asked, what if we buried … a really harmful statement with very dense, linguistic language, and the success rate was really high.' Spokespeople for Google and OpenAI noted to your host that the report focuses on older LLM models. A spokesperson for OpenAI told MC in a statement that the firm takes steps 'to reduce the risk of malicious use, and we're continually improving safeguards to make our models more robust against exploits like jailbreaks.' — Disinfo mission: And as university researchers find ways to sneak past these guardrails, foreign adversaries are, too. Rival powers like Russia have long exploited AI bots to push their agenda by spreading false information. In May 2024, OpenAI detailed how operations from Russia are using its software to push out false and misleading information about a variety of topics — including the war in Ukraine. 'These models are built to be conversational and responsive, and these qualities are what make them easy for adversaries to exploit with little effort,' said McKenzie Sadeghi, AI and foreign influence editor at the misinformation tracker NewsGuard. NewsGuard's monthly audits of leading AI models have repeatedly found that chatbots will generate false claims around state narratives from Russia, China and Iran with little resistance. 'When foreign adversaries succeed in manipulating these systems, they're reshaping the informational landscape that citizens, policymakers and journalists rely on to make decisions,' she added. — Boosting safeguards: As actors linked to foreign adversaries utilize the chatbots, the security community says they are working to keep up. 'The goal of jailbreaks is to inform modelmakers on vulnerabilities and how they can be improved,' Yadav told your host, adding that the research team plans to send a courtesy disclosure package to the model-making companies in the study. For Google's Gemini App, the firm runs red-teaming exercises to train models to defend against attacks, according to Elijah Lawal, the global communications manager for the Gemini App. 'This isn't just malicious threat actors using it,' Thompson told your host. 'There's also the security research community that is leveraging this work to do their jobs better and faster as well. So it's kind of a dual-edged sword.' On The Hill FIRST IN MC: QUESTIONS, CONCERNS — Rep. Raja Kristhnamoorthi (D-Ill.), ranking member of the House Select Committee on China, wants answers on how the State Department is working to prevent the use of AI-enabled impersonations of officials, following reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the recent subject of an AI hoax. Krishnamoorthi will send a letter to Rubio today, first obtained by Maggie, asking questions around the agency's approach to countering AI-enabled impersonations, such as deepfake videos and voice recordings. This comes after The Washington Post reported last week that an imposter used these types of scams to pose as Rubio and contact foreign diplomats and U.S. lawmakers. Given his role on the China Committee, Krishnamoorthi is particularly interested in understanding how the State Department is studying and addressing the potential negative impact of deepfakes on the U.S.-China relationship, and whether the agency has a process for evaluating the authenticity of communications from Chinese and other foreign officials. 'While I currently have no information indicating this incident involved a foreign state, and hoaxers are equally capable of creating deceptive deepfakes like this given the proliferation of AI technologies, this incident presents an opportunity to highlight such risks and seek information about the department's efforts to counter them,' Rajnamoorthi wrote in the letter being sent today. When asked about the impersonations, Rubio reportedly told reporters in Malaysia last week that he uses official channels to communicate with foreign officials, in part due to the risk of imposters claiming to be him. The State Department put out a statement last week following the Post's report, noting that the agency is investigating the incident. China corner SUSPECTED BREACH — Suspected Chinese hackers have gained access to email accounts of advisers and attorneys at Wiley Rein, a top law firm in Washington, in an intelligence-gathering operation. CNN reported on Friday that the hackers linked to the breach 'have been known to target information related to trade, Taiwan and US government agencies involved in setting tariffs and reviewing foreign investment,' according to the firm. — Zoom out: This breach comes amid the Trump administration's trade war against China, which Wiley Rein helps its powerful clients navigate. The International Scene COME TOGETHER — Norway is joining the international initiative to boost Ukraine's cybersecurity defenses. Ukraine's Digital Transformation Ministry announced on Friday that Norway is also joining the Tallinn Mechanism and will provide Ukraine with 25 million Norwegian krone, or $2.5 million, to support the country's cyber defenses by the end of 2025. 'The Tallinn Mechanism is a key instrument of international support that helps Ukraine resist these attacks while building long-term digital resilience,' Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in a statement. — Zoom out: Norway is the 12th country to join the Tallinn Mechanism — which includes Estonia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the U.S. The group was established in 2023 to coordinate private sector and government aid to Ukraine. Quick Bytes LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION — Bodyguards using fitness app Strava inadvertently made locations of Swedish leaders, writes Lynsey Chutel for The New York Times. 'HORRIFIC BEHAVIOR' — In a series of posts on X, the AI chatbot Grok apologized for 'horrific behavior' following a series of posts that included expressing support for Adolf Hitler, Anthony Ha reports for TechCrunch. Also Happening Today The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association holds the TechNet Emergency 2025 conference. 9 a.m. Chat soon. Stay in touch with the whole team: Rosie Perper (rperper@ John Sakellariadis (jsakellariadis@ Maggie Miller (mmiller@ and Dana Nickel (dnickel@
Time of India
2 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
5 Myths about Virgo zodiac sign
I gently place a new herb into the rich soil, enjoying the quiet focus of tending my organized garden. Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is known for being organized, practical, and paying attention to details. But there are some wrong ideas about Virgo that need to be addressed. Virgos are Always Trying to Be Perfect Virgos like things to be just right, but that doesn't mean they're always aiming for perfection. They know that nobody's perfect and they just want to do their best in whatever they do. Virgos are Always Judging Others Virgos have high standards, but that doesn't mean they're always criticizing people. They give advice to help others improve, not to put them down. Virgos are Boring Virgos like having a routine, but that doesn't mean they're boring. They enjoy trying new things and learning about the world around them. Virgos Don't Show Their Feelings Virgos can be logical, but they also have emotions. They might take some time to open up, but they're caring and supportive once they do. Virgos are Obsessed with Cleaning While Virgos like things to be neat, not all of them are obsessed with cleaning. They know that life can be messy sometimes and they're okay with that. Virgo is the most efficient and practical sign. They are structured and does things in order. But that does not mean they are boring and emotionless. Virgos are super sweet in reality. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
India Today
3 hours ago
- India Today
Vivo X200 FE vs OnePlus 13s full specs comparison: Check performance, camera, and price
Vivo and OnePlus are the latest to dive into the growing compact flagship segment, and both brands are going all out. The Vivo X200 FE has just launched, while the OnePlus 13s has been around for a month. Both phones are priced similarly, offer top-tier performance, and come with sleek, pocket-friendly designs. They also support the latest AI tools, including Google's Gemini assistant and a bunch of other smart features for notes, editing, and more. But if you're wondering which one gives better value overall, here's a full side-by-side breakdown to help you and buildBoth the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s have a solid glass and metal build. The Vivo X200 FE is 7.9mm thick and weighs 186 grams. It gets Gorilla Shield Glass for protection and a superior IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus 13s is slightly thicker at 8.2mm but weighs a gram less at 185 grams. It uses Ceramic Guard protection and has an IP65 rating. So, in terms of protection and slimness, Vivo gets a slight edge. The Vivo X200 FE comes in three colours — Amber Yellow, Luxe Grey, and Frost Blue. The OnePlus 13s also comes in three shades — Green Silk, Black Velvet and Pink barely any difference here in terms of size or resolution. The Vivo X200 FE has a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2640 pixels. The OnePlus 13s offers a 6.32-inch AMOLED panel with the same resolution. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo stands out in brightness with a 1,800 nits support in HBM, while OnePlus hits 1600 nits in HBM mode. So if you're mostly outdoors or love super-bright displays, Vivo is the slightly better The OnePlus 13s has the newer and more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the Vivo X200 FE is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus. Both are very capable, but Snapdragon tends to have an edge in gaming and overall efficiency. So if performance is your priority, OnePlus pulls ahead here. In terms of RAM and storage, both phones offer 12GB + 256GB and higher-end variants with 512GB. Vivo offers 16GB RAM with 512GB, whereas OnePlus sticks to runs Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15 and promises three years of main OS updates. OnePlus runs OxygenOS 15, also on Android 15, and offers four years of main OS updates. Both phones feature Google's Gemini AI assistant and support a range of AI-powered tools like transcription, photo editing, and summaries. OnePlus, however, has integrated these features more deeply and seamlessly, making the experience slightly more polished and chargingThis is where the Vivo X200 FE takes the crown. It packs a massive 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired charging. That's a big battery and fast top-up time. The OnePlus 13s has a smaller 5,850mAh battery and 80W wired charging. Not slow by any means, but if battery life is your concern, Vivo clearly offers more Vivo X200 FE offers a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide. The OnePlus 13s keeps things simpler with a 50-megapixel main and a 50-megapixel telephoto, but no ultra-wide. For selfies, Vivo uses a 50-megapixel front camera, while OnePlus offers 32 megapixels. Vivo clearly gives more variety in rear cameras and a higher-resolution selfie the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s start at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. Vivo's 16GB + 512GB variant is Rs 59,999, while OnePlus charges the same for its 12GB + 512GB version. Right now, there are launch offers that bring Vivo's price down to Rs 48,999 and Rs 53,999, respectively, and OnePlus is offering Rs 5,000 off, so their discounted prices are Rs 49,999 and Rs 54, upIf you want stronger performance, better long-term software support, and a cleaner AI experience, the OnePlus 13s is the way to go. But if you prefer a bigger battery, brighter screen, more camera options, and even better durability, the Vivo X200 FE brings excellent value. Both phones are solid picks in the compact flagship category — it really depends on what matters more to you.- Ends
Malaysian Reserve
3 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Google's Gemini AI app can now turn photos into short video clips
ALPHABET Inc.'s Google is adding the ability for paid users of its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant to turn their photos into short video clips, expanding access to a tool the tech giant launched earlier this year to a more limited audience. People who subscribe to Google AI Ultra and Pro plans in select regions will be able to use the feature through the web version of Gemini starting Thursday, the company said in a statement. The tool will be rolled out on the Gemini mobile app throughout the week. The new feature lets users create 8-second clips with sound based on a photo, as well as any text description of the scene they include in the prompt field. The videos will be created as an MP4 file at 720p resolution in a 16:9 landscape format, the company said. The update makes the powerful feature accessible via Gemini's chat interface, helping Google keep pace with US rivals like OpenAI and Runway AI Inc., a startup specializing in AI-generated video. It faces fierce global competition in this space, too: China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., AI startup Manus and Kuaishou Technology have all released new or updated video tools over the past few months. Google's photo-to-video feature is powered by Veo 3, the company's latest video generation model announced in May at its annual developer conference. Veo 3 has been available to users through a standalone paid filmmaking tool called Flow. Google says it has taken 'significant steps behind the scenes to make sure video generation is an appropriate experience.' For example, it doesn't allow video creation with images of publicly identifiable figures, such as celebrities, presidents or even some well-known CEOs. Its policy also prohibits outputs that encourage dangerous activities or incite violence or bullying against individuals or groups. But it has its drawbacks. When Bloomberg News tested the feature on the web version of Gemini, uploading personal photos and asking the tool to generate a video of a person talking, the output changed the facial features, and sometimes even the race, of the subject in multiple instances. While it was able to successfully respond to prompts to create videos of plants moving in the wind or a talking cat based on still images, it wasn't able to follow more complicated prompts, such as making a person in a photo breakdance. It instead created a video of the person waving to the camera. There is no instruction in the AI model to change a person's appearance, a Google spokesman said in response to Bloomberg's test results. The photo-to-video generation and face animation features are still a new technology and may build upon a single image in ways that aren't representative of the original image, he added. The model is better at bringing other scenes to life, such as animating everyday objects, drawings and paintings, and adding movement to nature photos, he said. The company will continue improving the model, including face animation, in future updates. –BLOOMBERG
