May 5, 2024
Tech News
ChromeOS has received an update (M124) that enhances multitasking capabilities and introduces Wi-Fi traffic prioritization. This update aims to improve the quality of video calls and online gaming on congested networks. Additional features include a refreshed settings UI, updated gesture controls, and support for carrier locking. The update is rolling out to compatible Chromebooks.
Meta has launched a new AI chatbot integrated into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, named Meta AI. This chatbot, built on the Llama 3 large language model, can answer text-based questions, generate images, and assist in conversations. Meta assures users that personal messages remain private due to end-to-end encryption and that the chatbot’s memory is limited to interactions specifically involving it. The AI’s data usage aims to personalize user experiences and may involve sharing information with third parties for relevant responses.
Threads, a social media platform, has introduced quote controls for users, allowing them to decide who can quote their posts. This feature is part of Threads’ efforts to maintain a positive environment by giving users more control over their interactions. The controls are accessible in the Threads mobile app and are designed to reduce negative engagements, such as “dunks.”
The latest trailer for Disney’s “The Acolyte,” a new Star Wars series set to premiere on Disney Plus, hints at exploring the moral complexities of the Jedi Order. The series, set in the High Republic era, follows Jedi master Sol investigating a series of murders. The trailer introduces a mysterious villain, potentially setting up a darker narrative within the Star Wars universe.
Microsoft has announced a $1.7 billion investment in Indonesia to expand cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years. This investment, part of the Berdayakan Indonesia initiative, aims to support digital infrastructure development, skilling, and developer support. Microsoft’s commitment includes training 2.5 million people in Southeast Asia in AI use by 2025, with a significant focus on Indonesia.
Tech Explained
ChromeOS – ChromeOS is an operating system developed by Google that is designed for use on Chromebook laptops. It is based on the Linux kernel and uses the Chrome web browser as its principal user interface.
AI chatbot – An AI chatbot is a computer program that simulates human conversation through text or voice interactions. It uses artificial intelligence algorithms to understand and respond to user queries.
End-to-end encryption – End-to-end encryption is a method of secure communication that prevents third-parties from accessing data while it’s transferred from one end system to another. It ensures that only the sender and the intended recipient can access the data.
