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New AI camera system that can detect when birth will occur

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New AI camera system that can detect when birth will occur

System aims to streamline the process of monitoring pregnant cows offering greater efficiency

Nikon releases AI camera that can detect when birth will occur.—Nikon
Nikon releases AI camera that can detect when birth will occur.—Nikon

Nikon has ventured into an unexpected domain, combining its imaging and AI capabilities to create a system that notifies farmers when a cow is on the verge of giving birth, Kyodo reported. 

The innovation aims to streamline the process of monitoring pregnant cows, offering greater efficiency during busy birthing seasons.

The system, priced at 900,000 yen annually for farms with around 100 cows, comprises a security-style camera integrated with an AI system. Connected to a dedicated smartphone app, the system triggers an alert when a calf is due, empowering farmers to take timely action if necessary.

Nikon initiated AI training in the fall of 2021 and conducted proof-of-concept trials on four farms in southwestern Japan in February 2023. The AI system recognises signs exhibited by pregnant cows approximately five hours before labour, such as increased movement and the onset of the calf’s amniotic sac release. 

Kazuhiro Hirano from Nikon expressed the company’s ambition to expand the system’s capabilities to detect when a female cow is in heat and other behavioural patterns.

According to Keita Higuchi, a livestock owner who participated in the tests, the system proved highly effective. Higuchi said: “We deliver about 60 calves per year, and this system has been a great help, eliminating the need for frequent checks on the mothers leading up to delivery.”

While Nikon is renowned for its consumer cameras, this foray into agricultural technology showcases the company’s diverse applications of AI and imaging expertise.

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Cybersecurity firm reports exposure of sensitive DeepSeek data on the internet.

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The New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz has discovered a cache of sensitive data from the Chinese artificial intelligence business DeepSeek that was mistakenly exposed to the public internet.

In a blog post released on Wednesday, Wiz reported that examinations of DeepSeek’s infrastructure revealed that the company had inadvertently exposed over a million lines of unencrypted data. The materials were digital software keys and chat logs that seemingly documented prompts transmitted from consumers to the company’s complimentary AI assistant.

The chief technical officer of Wiz stated that DeepSeek promptly safeguarded the data following the notice from his organisation.

“It was removed in under an hour,” stated Ami Luttwak. “However, this was exceedingly easy to locate, leading us to believe we are not the sole discoverers.”

DeepSeek did not promptly respond to a request for comment.

DeepSeek’s rapid success after the introduction of its AI helper has exhilarated China and incited concern in America. The Chinese company’s evident capacity to rival OpenAI’s skills at a significantly reduced cost has raised concerns regarding the viability of the business models and profit margins of U.S. AI behemoths like Nvidia and Microsoft.

By Monday, it surpassed the U.S. competitor ChatGPT in downloads from Apple’s App Store, prompting a worldwide decline in technology stocks.

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WhatsApp launches bulk channel management functionality

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WhatsApp has initiated testing of a bulk channel administration feature on iOS for select beta users, enabling the simultaneous selection of many channels, hence enhancing the efficiency of managing following channels.

This essential update enables users to perform bulk activities, including muting many channels simultaneously, designating them as read, and altering notifications. If the chosen channels are muted, users will now have the option to activate notifications. Users can swiftly silence unmuted channels in one action.

Additionally, this feature enables users to unfollow many channels simultaneously, thereby optimizing the process of decluttering their channel list. This change is particularly beneficial for users that oversee numerous subscriptions, as reported by WABetaInfo.

Previously, users were required to manage each channel individually, rendering tasks such as muting or designating channels as read laborious and time-consuming.

The functionality provides enhanced flexibility and control over channel subscriptions, enabling users to efficiently manage notifications. The solution streamlines laborious operations for consumers who subscribe to numerous channels, hence enhancing their entire experience.

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The bulk management feature is presently accessible exclusively to a limited number of beta testers who installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS using the TestFlight application. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, plans to expand the feature’s availability to a larger user base in the next weeks.

This update demonstrates WhatsApp’s dedication to enhancing user experience by offering a clear and efficient method for managing channels and notifications.

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Pakistani internet slowdown: ongoing submarine cable issue

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Even after two weeks, the global submarine cable AAA-1 problem that was discovered on January 2 near Qatar has not been fixed, causing sluggish internet connection in several Pakistani towns.

According to a representative for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the issue has affected customers’ capacity to effectively access social media applications and browse the online. Even with initiatives to fix the problem, social networking sites still lag during busy times.

Internet traffic has been redirected via alternate channels to lessen the impact, and more capacity has been set up to stabilize the service.

The PTCL representative promised that “Internet service across the country is operating normally, and there will be no issues with web browsing,” noting that social media applications’ lag is common during

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