Technology Pick

The popular messaging app Telegram has been found to leak users' IP addresses during voice calls, according to security researcher Denis Simonov. By adding a hacker to their contacts and accepting a phone call from them, users unknowingly expose their IP address. TechCrunch verified this issue by conducting an experiment with Simonov, who was able to provide the IP address of the computer used. While Telegram claims to be a secure and private messaging app, experts have repeatedly warned that it is not as secure as apps like Signal. This IP leak has been known for years but may be unknown to less technical users. Telegram spokesperson Remi Vaughn explained that the app uses a peer-to-peer connection during calls for better quality and reduced latency, which requires both sides to know each other's IP addresses. To avoid this issue, users can change their settings to disable peer-to-peer connections. Other messaging apps, such as WhatsApp and Skype, have also been found to leak IP addresses in the past.

A team of researchers has developed a new software tool called "Side Eye" that can extract sound and reconstruct its waves from silent videos and even photos. According to the study, the tool is based on a machine learning system that can identify the gender of the speaker in any silent picture or video and determine the words being spoken in the pictured context.

In response to the evolving situation in the region and the declaration of war between Gaza and Israel, Google and Apple have temporarily disabled live traffic updates in Maps and Waze for citizens in both locations.

OpenAI announced on social media platform X that ChatGPT users can now browse the internet for real-time information through the “Browse with Bing” feature, currently available to 'Plus' and 'Enterprise' subscribers. OpenAI plans to roll out this functionality to all users in the near future. In addition, this new browsing capability allows websites to manage how ChatGPT interacts with their content.

By 2025, the AI market is projected to swell to a $190 billion industry. In the UAE alone, spending on AI is expected to record a CAGR of 25.2%, increasing from $76.6 million in 2019 to $368.3 million by 2025, according to market studies.

The current global race for AI supremacy, combined with the supply chain hurdles that come as a result of strained US-China relations is propelling Vietnam as a promising semiconductor production hub. Semiconductors are crucial components of electronic devices that drive productivity and innovation in many industries.

Multimedia creators now have the opportunity to counteract unintended uses in AI. With the aid of an emerging open-source tool, they can introduce a form of "poisoning" into their artwork to hinder AI models from utilizing it as training data.

An international business school has taken the pioneering step of introducing a comprehensive library of VR Learning Experiences. This expansion will enhance the effectiveness of management education and propel advancements in management research.

Amazon is testing human-like robots for repetitive tasks at its R&D center, aimed at executing repetitive tasks and collaborating with human workers. They're starting with Digit, a two-legged robot that handles tasks like moving empty tote boxes, a task considered "highly repetitive." Amazon sees potential for Digit to work alongside humans in warehouses.

Meta has embarked on an ambitious plan to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into digital assistants and smart glasses. Zuckerberg highlighted the role of AI advancements in creating diverse applications and personas to achieve various tasks. These developments are aimed at eventually integrating AI capabilities into stylish smart glasses.