Meta’s AI expands real-time lip-synced translation for Reels

Tool lets creators reach global audiences by automatically dubbing, syncing videos across languages A sign with Meta’s logo on it. SOURCE: REUTERS Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has expanded its AI capabilities in a move designed to make short-form video content accessible across language barriers. They have rolled out enhanced AI-powered translations and … Read more

Pakistani student develops world’s largest Urdu AI model ‘Qalb’

Trained on 1.97 billion tokens, the LLM aims to bridge technological divide for 230 million Urdu speakers LAHORE: Pakistan’s own Urdu ChatGPT, “Qalb”, has officially been launched, marking a historic milestone in the country’s digital journey. Developed under the leadership of Taimoor Hassan, a Pakistani student studying in the United States, Qalb is now recognised … Read more

PTA introduces measures to prevent SIM blocking for overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis can contact their respective mobile network operators to avail the facility The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday announced a new facility allowing overseas Pakistanis to retain their Pakistani mobile phone SIMs during extended stays abroad. In a statement, the PTA said expatriates would be able to maintain continuity of their mobile services, … Read more

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

Ads will initially appear in the US for free and lower-tier users, the company said The integration of advertising has been a key question for generative AI chatbots, with companies largely reluctant to interrupt the user experience with ads. PHOTO: PEXELS OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, … Read more