February 25, 2024
Tech News
Google has introduced a new security feature for Android devices in a trial in Singapore to protect against malware scams. The update enhances Google Play Protect and advises users not to disable security features and to consider additional protections like antivirus apps.
Google has launched two new open large language models (LLMs), Gemma 2B and Gemma 7B, to strengthen its position in generative AI. Meanwhile, MariaDB is considering a $37 million deal to go private, and Rivian is laying off employees to cut costs amid a challenging market for electric vehicles.
The video game “Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy” allows players to role-play as a lawyer in a courtroom drama, focusing on detective work, examining evidence, and making strategic moves in court to defend clients.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has revealed a deepening partnership with autonomous vehicle technology company Waymo, focusing on commercial self-driving Ram delivery vans to address challenges in package delivery. Details of the enhanced partnership are expected to be shared by summer.
Google has paused the image generation feature of its Gemini AI model that creates images of people due to inaccuracies in some historical depictions. This decision comes as Google competes with OpenAI and Microsoft in the AI domain.
Tech Explained
Malware – Malicious software designed to cause harm to a computer system or network.
Generative AI – Artificial intelligence models that generate new data or content, such as images, text, or music.
Autonomous Vehicles – Self-driving vehicles that can operate without human intervention, using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence to navigate roads and traffic.
