Real followers or fake? How to differentiate in social media's black market

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Mon, Jan 29, 2018 | 02:24 PM IST ET Panache Tech and Gadgets

Real followers or fake? How to differentiate in social media's black market Over 48 million of Twitter's reported active users are automated accounts designed to simulate real people.

Facebook's AI team may soon be able to teach bots to chat like humans The team used a special 164,000-utterance data set titled "Persona-Chat" to teach its AI to look for patterns.

It's not too late: Clever apps to help you break your bad habits Using technology to retrain ourselves isn't novel, but these apps promise to curtail or curb the bad habits.

Facebook's 'Did You Know' feature is pro-oversharing, but people think it's 'creepy' The feature prompted some users with the statement - 'I usually sleep with'.

Now Google's 'Clips' camera available for purchase online The camera uses Artificial Intelligence to figure out when it should take a picture or video.

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Feel safe with Apple: New iOS update will send location to emergency services The feature activates GPS and Wi-Fi services when someone calls any emergency number.

Google Chrome will now let you permanently mute websites that autoplay videos Chrome 64, the new version of the browser, that offers the feature is available on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Apple's new health app will help users access medical records on iPhones Currently, the feature will be only available to 12 different hospitals in the US.

AIR ties up with Amazon Echo to let you tune in with just a voice command This step is aimed at helping the public broadcaster meet the media needs of consumers.

Samsung plans to stay focused Artificial Intelligence - and soon be a leader The South Korean tech giant is highlighting its latest innovations in its vision to drive IoT supported by AI.

Samsung to unveil next flagship device, Galaxy S9, on February 25  The smartphone will be launched at an event called 'Unpacked'.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence: Will machines and robots take over your jobs? The rise of AI, its huge potential and fears over its negative consequences, is one of the big issues discussed at World Economic Forum.

Asus ZenBook UX 430 review: The design, hardware and display will impress you No other laptop comes close to offering what the Asus UX430 does at this price.

The 18:9 display dilemma: Will the new smartphone screens make our lives easier or do the opposite? Taller 18:9 aspect ratio screens are going to be big this year with almost every manufacturer on board with the new format. The 10.or D is value for money and has a dependable performance The 10.or D is part of the 'crafted for Amazon' program — where OEM partners make products based on customer insights from Amazon

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