Tech Digest: August Highlights

Prepare to learn about the latest technological discoveries! This month, we’re delving into the realm of technology, from revolutionary AI developments to cutting-edge gadgets.

Let’s investigate the developments causing waves in the tech sector.

Is Emotion AI the Next Frontier for Business Software?

Emotion AI is gaining popularity in business software as it allows AI to accurately detect and respond to human emotions. The growing demand for AI to understand emotions will help enable more real interactions as dependence on AI in many company operations, including customer service, sales, and HR, becomes increasingly evident. Still, big software corporations and startups are investing heavily in the technology, suggesting its growing relevance in the future corporate environment.

TikTok’s New “Manage Topics” Feature Gives You More Control Over Your Feed

With a new tool dubbed “Manage Topics,” TikTok has given American users more influence over the material they come across on their For You stream. Users can easily customize their content preferences through the app’s settings. This feature allows them to control the amount of sports, travel, and humor they see. This feature offers a more focused way to personalize content, in contrast to the previous method of refreshing the feed. Users now have the option to customize their feed effortlessly by adjusting sliders, streamlining the process of avoiding undesirable content without the need for manual keyword filtering.

Gmail Q&A: Meet Your AI-Powered Email Helper

Android Gmail users could now interact with their emails directly inside the Gmail application utilizing Google’s AI helper, Gemini. The new “Gmail Q&A” function, available only to paying Gemini subscribers, allows them to ask Gemini to summarize emails or uncover specific facts like event expenses. This feature represents a transition in Google’s strategy from traditional search to AI-powered chat, with Gemini offering summary information and citing source emails. Currently, the capability only applies to emails, but future versions may include Google Drive files as well.

Hello Wonder: A Safe AI Browser for Children

Hello Wonder is a new AI-powered browser aimed exclusively at children. The app aims to provide a secure and informative environment for young users by giving age-appropriate content and answers to their inquiries. The creators, who have worked at internet giants such as Google and Amazon, believe that current content platforms need to be more focused on child safety and providing parents with adequate insights. Hello Wonder has secured funds to continue developing its platform and meeting the growing demand for safe internet experiences for children.

X Studies Fresh Video Meeting Software to Compete with Zoom and Google Meet

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, is creating a video conferencing service to compete with existing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet. The feature is currently undergoing internal testing and is anticipated to offer functionalities such as meeting scheduling, different meeting codes, and the option to seamlessly switch between video conferencing and live streaming. The new tool’s release date and deployment plan have not been announced, but privacy and security concerns will likely be resolved before it is made available to all users.

Google Builds AI to Detect Early Signs of Illness Through Sound

Google is working on advanced AI technology to identify early indications of illnesses, including tuberculosis, by analyzing audio signals like coughs and heavy breathing. Developed using a vast dataset of 300 million audio samples, this AI has been designed to detect symptoms using smartphones, especially in areas where healthcare resources are scarce. Google is collaborating with Indian startup Salcit Technologies to incorporate this technology into mobile devices, assisting vulnerable populations.

Google Restores Gemini’s People-Generating Feature with Fixes, Introduces New AI Tools

Google has re-enabled the people-generating capability of its AI chatbot Gemini after fixing historical mistakes and racial stereotypes. The feature, which previously stopped in February, is now only available to premium users as part of an early access test. Google has enhanced its new Imagen 3 model for more equitable and accurate picture production. Google also released “Gems,” customizable AI tools designed to assist with specific tasks and available only to Gemini’s paying subscribers.

Snapchat Announces New Resources for Teen Safety

Snapchat has released new resources for educators to promote teen safety and better understand how students use the platform. The business created a website and a unique educator’s handbook to assist educators in addressing concerns related to online safety, sextortion, and cyberbullying. These efforts are in response to growing worries about social media’s impact on adolescent mental health and safety.

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