April 8, 2024
Tech News
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the influencer market, with virtual models like Aitana Lopez gaining popularity on social media platforms. The Clueless, a Barcelona-based company, has developed an AI model that has over 300,000 followers on Instagram, posing competition to human influencers. This development not only offers cost savings and creative control but also raises concerns about deepfake technology.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will start labeling AI-generated content with “Made with AI” labels to address concerns about deepfake videos. This initiative is part of Meta’s efforts to manage AI-generated content on its platforms, aiming to increase transparency and combat potential misuse.
Touch ‘n Go eWallet will implement a 1% conversion fee on overseas transactions starting April 25. This fee, in addition to the daily exchange rate, applies to transactions made through the eWallet in 47 countries. The move follows a recent introduction of a 1% fee on credit card reloads, aiming to streamline international transactions for users.
Google is working on a new feature for Android users called the ‘Lookup’ button, which allows users to easily search for phone numbers of unknown callers. This feature, to be added to the Google Phone app, aims to simplify the process of identifying unknown or spam callers by enabling users to conduct a Google search with a single tap.
Tech Explained
Deepfake – Deepfake technology uses artificial intelligence to create realistic fake videos or images, often for deceptive purposes.
Artificial Intelligence – Artificial intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Conversion Fee – A conversion fee is a charge imposed by a financial institution or service provider for converting one currency to another during a transaction.