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Google -owned US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said on Thursday it had seen increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct manipulative information campaigns online in recent years, though the technology's use in other digital intrusions had been limited so far. Researchers at the Virginia-based company found "numerous instances" since 2019 in which AI-generated content, such as fabricated profile pictures, had been used in politically-motivated online influence campaigns. These included campaigns from groups aligned with the governments of Russia, China, Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, and El Salvador, the report said. It comes amid a recent boom in generative AI models such as ChatGPT , which make it far easier to create convincing fake videos, images, text, and computer code. Security officials have warned of such models being used by cybercriminals. Generative AI would enable groups with limited resources to produce higher qu

Electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions provider Gogoro on Thursday announced a partnership with Swiggy to promote its electric Smartscooters to last-mile delivery partners of the on-demand convenience delivery platform across India. Gogoro and Swiggy will provide a seamless path for riders to adopt sustainable electric transportation and improve their business efficiency, Gogoro Founder and CEO Horace Luke said. "Partnering with Swiggy, a leading player in the industry, to provide access to Gogoro Smartscooters and battery swapping is essential in successfully transforming India's urban fleets to electric," he added. Swiggy Head of Operations Mihir Shah said, "This partnership with Gogoro is another key step in our commitment to creating greener and cost-effective solutions for our delivery fleet." Shah further said, "Gogoro's battery swapping technology represents a new generation of electric refuelling that has proven successful on a mass

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday forecast that the digital economy will contribute more than 20 percent of the country's GDP in 2026. Addressing the 'G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Summit' here, he said India is a preeminent nation that adopted technology very fast and has started offering solutions to the world. "The digital economy has gone from 4-4.5 percent in 2014 of the total GDP to 11 percent of the total GDP today. And we expect the digital economy to contribute over 20 percent of our GDP by 2026," Chandrasekhar said. According to him, India adopted technology not just for innovation in a broader sense, but to deliver real solutions that have transformed people's lives, governance and democracy in the last few years. "This pace of digitalisation means we are now looking at every citizen, every consumer consuming digital products or services, whether it is Instagram reels or

Noise has launched a new pair of true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones in India called the Buds VS106. They come with quad mic and environmental noise cancellation (ENC) support. Priced under Rs. 1,500, the new affordable TWS earphones support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and Instacharge technology for fast charging. They are claimed to offer up to 200 minutes of playtime with just 10 minutes of charging. The earphones are compatible with both Android and iOS devices and come equipped with a 10mm driver. Noise Buds VS106 price, availability Noise Buds VS106 earphones have been launched at a special price of Rs. 1,299 in India. They are currently listed on the GoNoise online store . The true wireless earphones come in three different colour options, namely Cloud White, Jet Black, and Sky Blue. Noise Buds VS106 specifications, features The Noise Buds VS106 earphones sport a stem design and are equipped with a 10mm driver. The newly launched TWS earphones support Bluetooth 5.3 connectiv

Most people don't really think about datacentres, but we all use Internet-connected apps, streaming services, and communication tools that rely on processing and storing massive amounts of information. As the world gets more connected and it becomes easier to create and distribute huge amounts of data, the systems and processes needed to handle all of it keep evolving. Sandra Rivera, Intel Executive Vice President and General Manager, Data Centre and AI Group, was recently in Bengaluru, and Gadgets 360 had the chance to hear about her take on current trends and her vision for the future. A lot has changed thanks to the pandemic, and of course AI is a huge part of the story going forward. We first brought you Sandra Rivera's comments about Intel's ongoing work in India and everything that the company is doing here. Now, here are some more excerpts from that conversation, about innovation in hardware and software, the evolving nature of datacentres, and competing with Nvid

Vivo V29e is teased to launch in the Indian market soon. A dedicated landing page has gone live on the Vivo India website confirming its design and specifications, more specifically its camera details. The Vivo V29e is seen to sport dual rear cameras with a colour-changing back panel. It is confirmed to carry a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). It is teased to sport a 7.57mm thin profile. The Vivo V29e appears to have a hole punch display design as well. As per the teaser page , the Vivo V29e will feature a dual rear camera setup, led by a 64-megapixel primary sensor with support for OIS. For selfies and video chats, the handset is teased to get a 50-megapixel front camera. The renders on the microsite suggest a 3D curved screen for the handset. It is claimed to be the slimmest phone with a 3D curved screen with 58.7-degree screen curvature in the Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 price segment. It is seen with slim bezels on all sides with