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Google has taken a step back in response to controversies surrounding its Gemini AI chatbot’s image-generation capabilities. The Mountain View, California-based company acknowledged “inaccuracies in some historical depictions” and opted to pause the feature temporarily, pledging to release an improved version soon. Google’s Statement on Gemini’s Text-to-Image Capabilities In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Google expressed its commitment to immediate improvements in Gemini’s image depictions. While acknowledging the positive aspect of generating a wide range of people globally, the company conceded that the current controversy highlighted a significant shortcoming in Gemini’s performance....

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and xAI, has taken a strong stance against Google’s Gemini chatbot, expressing deep concerns about its text-to-image generation feature. The controversy revolves around the AI chatbot’s historical image generation, with accusations of historical inaccuracies, particularly concerning depictions of World War II soldiers and America’s founding fathers. Elon Musk’s Critique Musk, known for his outspoken opinions, used X (formerly Twitter) as a platform to criticize Google’s Gemini chatbot....

US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes Google’s AI chatbot Gemini for a globally embarrassing rollout and alleged racial biases in historical image generation. Vivek Ramaswamy’s Remarks Indian-American US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy denounces Google’s AI roll-out, Gemini, as a “global embarrassment.” He accuses the chatbot of perpetuating racial stereotypes in historical image generation, dubbing it “blatantly racist” and blaming the company for cultivating broken incentives among its employees. Elon Musk’s Criticism Tesla and xAI CEO Elon Musk joins the critique, expressing his disdain for Google’s AI image generation....

Alphabet Inc’s Google is set to embark on a strategic shift in its smartphone production, with plans to commence manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India in the next quarter, as reported by the Nikkei newspaper on Thursday. This move, expected to yield over 10 million units in 2024, is a deliberate effort to diversify the supply chain, tap into India’s expansive market, and potentially reduce production costs. Strategic Move and Background Last October, Google unveiled its intention to initiate smartphone manufacturing in India, with the flagship Pixel 8 anticipated to be available in 2024....

Nvidia is streamlining its desktop software with the introduction of a new all-in-one app that consolidates the functionality of the Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience. This significant change aims to create a more cohesive user experience and eliminate the need for separate applications for controlling display settings and optimizing game performance. The Nvidia App Beta The Nvidia app beta is now available for download, and one notable update is that logging in is now optional....