Google Bard, a direct rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT, will have a chatbot accessible in over 180 nations

Good morning tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to!

What's New Today: Twitter wins the temporary dismissal of the Elon Musk layoff gender-bias lawsuit.

Fast-Track Insights: A global view is required to develop better cryptocurrency regulations.

In India, Google Bard has finally been made available. Intrigued clients can access the artificial intelligence chatbot using the Google Minstrel official site. At Google I/O 2023, pursuit goliath reported that the chatbot will be accessible in more than 180 nations including India. OpenAI's ChatGPT faces direct competition from Google Bard. Visit bard.google.com to interact with the Google Bard AI chatbot. The chatbot is still being tested, according to the user. After that, the user can choose to "try Bard." To access Bard, press the button, and you will be required to accept the Privacy permission. The Google Bard chatbot was initially only available in the US and UK. Indian users were unable to join the Bard waitlist.

A lawsuit against Twitter Inc. that claimed Elon Musk's mass layoffs made a disproportionate number of women quit the firm was dismissed.  According to US District Judge Jon Tigar's ruling on Monday, the plaintiffs had not completely tried to address their issue through government organizations, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Tigar said that the complainants might revise and resubmit their claims. The case was filed in San Francisco federal court due to Musk's decision to fire more than half of Twitter's staff in November, shortly after buying the business for US$44 billion. The lawsuit claims that sex discrimination unjustly targeted female workers.

Revolutionary technologies have always shaped the trajectory of industries, and the automotive industry is no exception. Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining traction as we march towards a more sustainable future. Yet, they face significant hurdles, such as limited battery range, long charging times, and the need for robust infrastructure. Fortunately, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to be the silver bullet for these challenges.  Imagine yourself cruising down the highway in your sleek future of electric vehicles, enjoying the wind in your hair and the knowledge that you're saving the planet with every mile. Suddenly, your car springs to life, almost like it has a mind. But fear not, my friends, it's not a ghost in the machine-it's AI! Read More

The cryptocurrency sector is increasingly concerned that American officials are putting too much pressure on the industry. Companies in the sector are naturally looking outside their borders to places with more clearly defined regulations, and it appears there are lessons to be learned by both the industry and global authorities.  Denelle Dixon, CEO and executive director of the Stellar Development Foundation, told TechCrunch+ at Consensus 2023, "Hopefully, we'll see the U.S. take a stand." "There will be a great deal of chaos if we don't," she said. She is not the only person who feels this way. The layer-2 blockchain Polygon's chief policy officer, Rebecca Rettig, told TechCrunch+ that she frequently travels to Washington, D.C., to speak with lawmakers, regulators, and other organizations for several reasons.