Google Gemini's flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans' power

Google Maps has evolved beyond a mere navigation tool, becoming an indispensable part of our daily lives. From locating new restaurants in your city to finding the best metro routes, its functionalities go far beyond basic navigation. For those new to Google Maps or seasoned users looking to maximize its potential, here are ten hidden features worth exploring.

High street second hand games giant CEX is launching a console repair service, in partnership with established company Tech Centre.

For players who have entered the Public Test Realm for Patch 1.4.0, an issue has been discovered that causes the Codex of Power to be reset, removing any progress made by players. After boosting a character to level 100 via the NPC in Kyovashad, the Codex of Power upgrade process will reset to zero. This means that if you have upgraded various Aspects in the Codex and made another character, boosting that character to level 100 will then wipe the Codex to its original state for all characters. Before boosting a character to level 100 vs after boosting a character to level 100. The only way to work around this currently if you wish to have numerous characters is to make all of your alt characters and boost them to level 100 before you start to upgrade Aspects in the Codex of Power. This will prevent a new character from accidentally removing all your progress as you battle your way through the Diablo 4 PTR.

AI roundup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies when it comes to users with untrained mindsets. In other news, the chief creative officer of DC Comics, Jim Lee revealed how AI is taking away the joy of creativity from an artist's mind. All this, and more in our AI roundup today.

Good news is coming the way for Google Pixel 8 users as the company confirms the integration of Gemini Nano. Earlier Google denied on-device AI features for the Pixel 8 smartphone due to hardware limitations. However, now the tables have turned and Google's new Gemini Nano model will come to Pixel 8 as a developer preview. The AI model will empower the device with several AI features which already come with the Pixel 8 Pro device. Know more about what AI features are coming to the Pixel 8 smartphone. 

Earlier this week, Microsoft Corp. named artificial intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman chief of its consumer AI business and hired most of the staff from his Inflection AI startup. A day before, Bloomberg reported that Alphabet Inc.'s Google was in talks to license its Gemini AI engine to Apple Inc.

One of the toughest Terminid enemies to fight in is the Bile Titan, but bringing the right grenade makes them easier to kill. has a plethora of heavily armored enemies that are major annoyances for players, and while they rarely spawn at lower levels, they can still heavily complicate missions. On the highest difficulty, Helldive, these enemies often spawn in packs and can easily overwhelm Helldivers, leading to a failed mission.

There are many reasons Apple Inc.'s stock hasn't been so hot lately, but a big one is that investors feel the company lacks a compelling “story” on artificial intelligence. By that they mean Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook doesn't seem as if he had much of a plan.

The PS5 Pro has been in the rumour mill for over a year at this point, and though official word from Sony regarding a mid-gen refresh of its console has been nonexistence, the console’s specs have been aggressively leaked in recent months. Now, more details have emerged on that front.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das urges financial vigilance amidst AI cyber threats; panel explores AI ethics; AI system may aid future Alzheimer's drug synthesis; AI powered offline phone revolutionises access for visually impaired- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Google recently renamed its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. The company also announced the Gemini app and Advanced version for users to experience more AI features than the free version. However, researchers have found concerning holes in the Gemini Advanced as it is being used to expose confidential information. The AI chatbot does not reply to direct malicious prompts but can be easily manipulated with smart descriptions according to cybersecurity experts. The recent report also highlighted that Gemini even exposed system prompts. Know more about how the Google Gemini chatbot can be misused.

Helldivers 2's brand new Warbond has only just been released, but the Stun Grenade is already a big hit with players.