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OpenAI adds new features to WhatsApp ChatGPT, including voice messages

Last year, ChatGPT debuted on the popular messaging app WhatsApp, which can be accessed by using the number 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478). Now, this service has received several new upgrades and features that are similar to those on the official website or app version of the chatbot. One of the most prominent new features is that the WhatsApp version of ChatGPT now accepts image inputs, in addition to text.

Speaking of details, going forward, using the WhatsApp version of ChatGPT users can now send/add a photo (either by taking one with the phone’s camera or selecting an image from the gallery) and ChatGPT will analyze it and respond with a text-based answer.

In addition to sending text and images, users can now send voice messages to ChatGPT on WhatsApp. ChatGPT will listen to the spoken message, process it, and respond with a text-based answer within the chat. This feature is particularly useful when users are on the go and might not have the time or ability to type out a message.

Starting January 5, OpenAI also introduced account linking for ChatGPT users on WhatsApp. Now, users with Plus, Free, and Pro subscriptions can link their existing ChatGPT accounts directly to WhatsApp. For those with a paid subscription (Plus or Pro), this gives access to higher usage limits and possibly more advanced models, depending on the tier.

Even Free-tier users can benefit, as OpenAI recently made some advanced reasoning models available to them. Essentially, account linking ensures that the features and capabilities tied to users’ ChatGPT subscriptions are available while using the Meta-owned instant messaging app.

However, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is not the only AI assistant available on WhatsApp. Meta’s own AI chatbot is also available on the app. Many other AI chatbot makers have also entered the messaging app, including Microsoft’s Copilot.

Regarding availability, recent updates have been made available to all users, including those in India, which is one of the largest user bases for WhatsApp. OpenAI states that these updates are designed to promote inclusivity, making ChatGPT accessible to more users, especially in countries like India. Interestingly, OpenAI seems to be aggressively pushing its AI capabilities across various modes and models as a new competitor from China emerges, called “DeepSeek,” which claims to be a low-cost alternative to the US-based firm.

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Alphabet highlights aggressive AI spending in Q4 earnings, revenue grows 12%

Google parent Alphabet saw its shares drop significantly following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024. While the company reported strong earnings growth, its revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations.

The company reported a revenue of $96.47 billion for the fourth quarter, marking a 12% year-over-year increase from $86.31 billion in the same period the previous year. However, this figure came in slightly below analysts’ estimates of $96.56 billion.

Despite the revenue miss, Alphabet’s earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations, coming in at $2.15 compared to the anticipated $2.13. The company’s net income rose sharply to $26.54 billion, marking a growth of 28% from the $20.69 billion reported in the same quarter a year earlier.

Operating income also showed a healthy uptick, growing by 31% to amount to $30.97 billion for the three months ended December 2024. For the entire fiscal year, Alphabet’s revenue amounted to $350 billion, while its net income and diluted EPS for the same period amounted to $100 billion and $8.04 respectively.

“Q4 was a strong quarter driven by our leadership in AI and momentum across the business. We are building, testing, and launching products and models faster than ever, and making significant progress in computing and driving efficiencies. In Search, advances like AI Overviews and Circle to Search are increasing user engagement.

Our AI-powered Google Cloud portfolio is seeing stronger customer demand, and YouTube continues to be the leader in streaming watchtime and podcasts.

Together, Cloud and YouTube exited 2024 at an annual revenue run rate of $110 billion. Our results show the power of our differentiated full-stack approach to AI innovation and the continued strength of our core businesses.

We are confident about the opportunities ahead, and to accelerate our progress, we expect to invest approximately $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025,” Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO, commented on the matter.

For the first quarter of 2025 alone, Alphabet expects capital expenditures to range between $16 billion and $18 billion, surpassing the $14.3 billion forecasted by analysts. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Alphabet’s capital expenditures totaled $14 billion, slightly above the $13.26 billion estimated by analysts.

Google’s advertising segment, which remains the largest contributor to Alphabet’s overall revenue, reported $72.46 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter. This represented a year-over-year increase of 10.6%, slightly below the 11% growth recorded during the same period in 2023. Revenue from Google Search, a key component of Google’s advertising business, rose by 12.5% (narrowly missing the 12.7% growth rate achieved in the previous year) to amount to $54 billion for Q4 2024. For the same period, YouTube’s advertising revenue reached $10.47 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $10.23 billion.

However, this marks a slowdown from the 15.5% growth recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, as YouTube ad revenue increased by 13.8% year over year to reach $10.473 billion (exceeding the $10 billion mark for the first time).

Similarly, Alphabet’s Google Cloud division, which has been a focal point of the company’s growth strategy, reported revenue of $11.96 billion for the fourth quarter.

This marked a 30% increase from the previous year but fell short of Wall Street’s expectations of $12.19 billion. Alphabet’s Other Bets segment, which includes ventures such as the life sciences unit Verily and the autonomous driving unit Waymo, continued to struggle in the fourth quarter.

The segment reported revenue of $400 million, significantly below the $616.4 million expected by analysts and a sharp decline from the $657 million reported in the same quarter the previous year. The segment also posted a loss of $1.17 billion, compared to a loss of $863 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

“We had strong demand for AI products in the fourth quarter and exited the year with more demand than we had available capacity,” Anat Ashkenazi, Alphabet CFO, commented on the matter during the earnings call, adding that the company is “in a tight supply-demand situation.”

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DeepSeek: The Chinese AI app that has the world talking

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, made headlines worldwide after it topped app download charts and caused US tech stocks to sink.

In January, it released its latest model, DeepSeek R1, which it said rivaled technology developed by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in its capabilities while costing far less to create.

Its popularity and potential rattled investors, wiping billions of dollars off the market value of chip giant Nvidia – and called into question whether American firms would dominate the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market, as many assumed they would.

President Donald Trump described it as a “wake-up call” for US companies.

What is artificial intelligence?

To understand why DeepSeek has made such a stir, it helps to start with AI and its capability to make a computer seem like a person.

A machine uses technology to learn and solve problems, typically by being trained on massive amounts of information and recognizing patterns.

The result is software that can have conversations like a person or predict people’s shopping habits.

In recent years, it has become best known as the tech behind chatbots such as ChatGPT – and DeepSeek – also known as generative AI.

These programs again learn from huge swathes of data, including online text and images, to be able to make new content.

But these tools can also create falsehoods and often repeat the biases contained within their training data.

Millions of people use tools such as ChatGPT to help them with everyday tasks like writing emails, summarising text, and answering questions – and others even use them to help with basic coding and studying.

What is DeepSeek?

DeepSeek is the name of a free AI-powered chatbot, which looks, feels, and works very much like ChatGPT.

That means it’s used for many of the same tasks, though exactly how well it works compared to its rivals is up for debate.

It is reportedly as powerful as OpenAI’s o1 model – released at the end of last year – in tasks including mathematics and coding.

Like o1, R1 is a “reasoning” model. These models produce responses incrementally, simulating how humans reason through problems or ideas.

Deepseek says it has been able to do this cheaply – researchers behind it claim it cost $6m (£4.8m) to train, a fraction of the “over $100m” alluded to by OpenAI boss Sam Altman when discussing GPT-4.

It has also seemingly been able to minimize the impact of US restrictions on the most powerful chips reaching China.

DeepSeek’s founder reportedly built up a store of Nvidia A100 chips, which have been banned from export to China since September 2022. Some experts believe he paired these chips with cheaper, less sophisticated ones – ending up with a much more efficient process.

DeepSeek also uses less memory than its rivals, ultimately reducing the cost of performing tasks for users.

That combination of performance and lower cost helped DeepSeek’s AI assistant become the most downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store when it was released in the US.

The same day, it was hit with “large-scale malicious attacks”, the company said, causing the company to temporarily limit registrations.

Its website also experienced outages.

Like many other Chinese AI models – Baidu’s Ernie or Doubao by ByteDance – DeepSeek is trained to avoid politically sensitive questions.

When the BBC asked the app what happened at Tiananmen Square on 4 June 1989, DeepSeek did not give any details about the massacre, a taboo topic in China, which is subject to government censorship.

Who is behind DeepSeek?

DeepSeek was founded in December 2023 by Liang Wenfeng and released its first AI large language model the following year.

Not much is known about Mr Liang, who graduated from Zhejiang University with degrees in electronic information engineering and computer science. But he now finds himself in the international spotlight.

He was recently seen at a meeting hosted by China’s premier Li Qiang, reflecting DeepSeek’s growing prominence in the AI industry.

Unlike many American AI entrepreneurs who are from Silicon Valley, Mr Liang also has a background in finance.

He is the CEO of a hedge fund called High-Flyer, which uses AI to analyze financial data to make investment decisions – what is called quantitative trading. In 2019 High-Flyer became the first quant hedge fund in China to raise over 100 billion yuan ($13m).

In a speech he gave that year, Liang said, “If the US can develop its quantitative trading sector, why not China?”

In a rare interview last year, he said China’s AI sector “cannot remain a follower forever” of US AI development.

Asked why DeepSeek’s model surprised so many in Silicon Valley, Liang said: “Their surprise stems from seeing a Chinese company join their game as an innovator, not just a follower – which is what most Chinese firms are accustomed to.”

But it has drawn scrutiny from global leaders.

Australia has banned DeepSeek on government devices and systems, saying it poses a national security risk.

Several data protection authorities around the world have also asked DeepSeek to clarify how it handles personal information – which it stores on China-based servers.

Italy blocked DeepSeek’s app on 30 January and ordered the company to stop processing the personal information of its citizens over data protection concerns.

Why were US companies like Nvidia hit?

DeepSeek’s achievements undercut the belief that bigger budgets and top-tier chips are the only ways of advancing AI, a prospect that has created uncertainty about the future of high-performance chips.

“DeepSeek has proven that cutting-edge AI models can be developed with limited compute resources,” says Wei Sun, principal AI analyst at Counterpoint Research.

“In contrast, OpenAI, valued at $157 billion, faces scrutiny over its ability to maintain a dominant edge in innovation or justify its massive valuation and expenditures without delivering significant returns.”

DeepSeek’s lower costs roiled financial markets on 27 January, leading the tech-heavy Nasdaq to fall more than 3% in a broad sell-off that included chip makers and data centers around the world.

Nvidia’s stock price plunged 17% on Monday before it began to recover on Tuesday.

The chip maker had been the most valuable company in the world when measured by market capitalization.

But it fell to third place after Apple and Microsoft on Monday, when its market value shrank to $2.9tn from $3.5tn, Forbes reported.

DeepSeek is a privately owned company, which means investors cannot buy shares of stock on any of the major exchanges.

How has China reacted to DeepSeek’s impact?

DeepSeek’s rise is a huge boost for the Chinese government, which has been seeking to build tech independent of the West.

While the Communist Party is yet to comment, Chinese state media was eager to note that Silicon Valley and Wall Street giants were “losing sleep” over DeepSeek, which was “overturning” the US stock market.

“In China, DeepSeek’s advances are being celebrated as a testament to the country’s growing technological prowess and self-reliance,” says Marina Zhang, an associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney.

“The company’s success is seen as a validation of China’s Innovation 2.0, a new era of homegrown technological leadership driven by a younger generation of entrepreneurs.”

But she also warned that this sentiment may also lead to “tech isolationism”.

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Vivo T3X receives an official price cut: Check what it costs now

If you have been looking to buy the Vivo T3X for a while now, there is good news for you as Vivo has officially discounted the price of all variants in India by up to ₹1,000.

This comes in the middle of increasing competition in the more than 15,000 price range, where many new entrants such as Poco M7 Pro and others have emerged. Read on for details.

Vivo T3X: Here’s the new price

If you’re interested in the phone’s current price, the Vivo T3X 4GB + 128GB model will set you back £12,499. If you choose the 6GB + 128GB model, it will cost you 13,999 euros. The top-of-the-line model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs £15,499.

The price has been reduced and is being seen on all major platforms where the phone is sold, including Flipkart, other retail partners and Vivo’s own website.

Vivo T3X 5G: Features

Vivo T3X 5G is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can also expand it up to 8 GB using virtual RAM.

For optics, a 50-megapixel primary camera is paired with a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. It has an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies.

For the display, it has a 6.72-inch 120Hz IPS LCD panel that supports Full HD + resolution.

Coming to the battery, there is a 6000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.

The phone also comes with IP64 dust and water resistance, dual stereo speakers, and runs on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. It’s a dual SIM phone that supports two nano SIMs or one nano SIM and SD card.

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OnePlus 13 series to launch in India on January 7: Price, specifications and live streaming details

OnePlus, one of the popular names in the smartphone market, will hold a winter event on January 7 (2025). The company is all set to launch its flagship smartphones called OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R in the Indian market.

After a successful launch in China, this premium phone has created a huge response among Indian buyers. In addition, OnePlus will introduce the new OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which promises the latest technology and innovation.

OnePlus 13: Estimated Price in India

The OnePlus 13 is expected to be priced between Rs 67,000 and Rs 70,000 in the premium segment.

Compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12 was launched at $64,999. The slight price increase reflects significant hardware and feature upgrades, making it competitive in the flagship smartphone market.

How to watch the OnePlus Winter event live?

The much-anticipated OnePlus Winter event will go live on January 7.

Enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts can tune in to the company’s official website or YouTube channel to witness the launch of the advanced device. With cheap ticket prices and easy booking options, this is your chance to witness the glory of India’s Republic Day celebrations.

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WhatsApp now offers you in-app dialer for calling unknown numbers

What’s the story

WhatsApp has added an in-app call dialer feature in its latest beta update for iOS, version 24.25.10.76. The new function lets users make calls by entering a phone number directly into the app, without saving it in their contact list first . The feature comes in handy for one-time calls or quick interactions with businesses or services, making the platform more convenient and efficient for users.

How to access the new feature

The in-app call dialer can be accessed via an entry point in the menu where users select contacts to call. Once you enter a phone number, WhatsApp checks if it is registered on the platform. If the number belongs to a verified business account, a blue verification checkmark will appear, confirming its authenticity. This gives an additional layer of security and trust to users.

iOS catches up with Android version

Previously, this feature was available on the Android version of WhatsApp, but not on iOS due to design differences. Unlike Android, iOS doesn’t use a floating action button for this function. With this move, WhatsApp ensures a consistent user experience across platforms, making it even more usable and appealing to a wider audience.

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The Trump family and its allies are interested in the crypto industry’s excitement in the Bitcoin Gulf rally

NEW YORK, Several key players in President-elect Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency venture will head to Abu Dhabi on Monday for the largest bitcoin gathering in the Gulf region as the digital currency sets record highs.
Speakers include the president-elect’s son Eric and billionaire Steve Witkoff, the new White House envoy for the Middle East and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform launched in September that Donald Trump and his family helped form.
Eric Trump will deliver Tuesday’s keynote address at the Bitcoin MENA conference, which is projected to draw more than 6,000 people, and will then hold a “whale-only” chat in the conference’s VIP lounge, according to the event’s agenda.
Witkoff will also speak separately to that more exclusive crowd, which requires a $9,999 “whale” pass, a nickname for large players who have the potential to move a market.
The president-elect is World Liberty Financial’s chief crypto advocate, and sons Eric, Don Jr., and Barron are ambassadors, according to the WLF website. Company filings show Donald Trump is entitled to 22.5 billion WLF tokens and a share of its revenues.
“The Bitcoin conference carries a lot of significance for crypto as it’s one of the longest-running conferences focused on bringing our industry together,” said Marshall Beard, chief operating officer of Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
“It’s been incredible to see the rise of bitcoin alongside the growth of the conference … and crypto became a major campaign issue in this year’s presidential election.”
Other speakers also have close ties to World Liberty Financial, including Justin Sun, the 32-year-old Chinese founder of the blockchain platform Tron.
Three weeks after Trump won the Nov. 5 election, Sun posted on X that he bought $30 million worth of WLF tokens, making him the venture’s largest investor. Sun was charged with crypto-related fraud and securities violations under the Biden administration.
The Gulf gathering is occurring at an inflection point for the industry as Trump, once a crypto skeptic, has vowed he will be the “crypto president” and make America the new “crypto capital of the planet.”
Buoyed by these promises, bitcoin smashed records last week when it hit $100,000.
Trump also named a White House czar for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, former PayPal executive David Sacks, a close friend of Trump adviser and megadonor Elon Musk.
Musk, whose companies include X, SpaceX, and Tesla, spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump in 2024, records show. According to analytics firm Breadcrumbs, other technology and digital asset veterans also gave millions to candidates who were friendly to the industry.
Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, Paul Manafort, will address the conference on “A Life of Politics with the Man Closest to Donald Trump.”
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who served a four-month U.S. prison sentence this year for crypto-tied money-laundering law violations, will also hold a whale session at the conference.
Trump, his family members, other speakers, and their firms did not respond to requests for comment.
 
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What is cyber security? What you need to know 2024

Cyber security is the state or process of protecting and recovering networks, devices, and programs from any type of cyber attack. Cyber attacks are an evolving danger to organizations, employees, and consumers.
They may be designed to access or destroy sensitive data or extort money. They can, in effect, destroy businesses and damage people’s financial and personal lives.
What’s the best defense? A strong cyber security system has multiple layers of protection spread across computers, networks, and programs. However, a strong cyber security system relies not only on cyber defense technology but also on people making smart cyber defense choices.
The good news? You don’t need to be a cyber security specialist to understand and practice cyber defense tactics. This guide can help.

You’ll learn more about cyber security and how to help defend yourself against cyber threats. It could help you recognize and avoid threats before they’re able to infiltrate your network or device.

Types of cyber threats

What is cyber security? What you need to know 2023

There are many types of cyber threats that can attack your devices and networks, but they generally fall into three categories. The categories are attacks on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.1

  • Attacks on confidentiality. These include stealing your personal identifying information and your bank account or credit card information. Many attackers will take your information and sell it on the dark web for others to purchase and use.
  • Attacks on integrity. These attacks consist of personal or enterprise sabotage and are often called leaks. A cybercriminal will access and release sensitive information for the purpose of exposing the data and influencing the public to lose trust in that organization.
  • Attacks on availability. This type of cyberattack aims to block users from accessing their data until they pay a fee or ransom. Typically, a cybercriminal will infiltrate your network and block you from accessing important data, demanding that you pay a ransom. Companies sometimes pay the ransom and fix the cyber vulnerability afterward so that they can avoid halting business activities.

Here are a few types of cyber threats that fall into the three categories listed above:

How to help protect against cyber security attacks

Social engineering, a type of attack on confidentiality, is the process of psychologically manipulating people into performing actions or giving away information. Phishing attacks are the most common form of social engineering. Phishing attacks usually come in the form of a deceptive email that tricks the user into giving away personal information.

APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats), a type of attack on integrity, are attacks where an unauthorized user infiltrates a network undetected and stays in the network for a long time. An APT intends to steal data and not harm the network. APTs happen most often in sectors with high-value information, such as national defense, manufacturing, and the finance industry.

Malware, or malicious software, is a type of attack on availability. It refers to software that is designed to gain access to or damage a computer without the knowledge of the owner. Several common types of malware include spyware, keyloggers, true viruses, and worms.

How to help protect against cyber security attacks

Follow these steps for cyber safety.

  • Only use trusted sites when providing your personal information. A good rule of thumb is to check the URL. If the site includes “HTTPS://,” then it’s a secure site. If the URL includes “HTTP://,” — note the missing “s” — avoid entering sensitive information like your credit card data or Social Security number.
  • Don’t open email attachments or click links in emails from unknown sources. One of the most common ways people are attacked is through emails disguised as being sent by someone you trust.
  • Always keep your devices updated. Software updates contain important patches to fix security issues. Cyber attackers thrive on outdated devices because they don’t have the most current security software.
  • Back up your files regularly to prevent cyber security attacks. If you need to wipe your device clean due to a cyberattack, it will help to have your files stored in a safe, separate place. Cyber security is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult to stay up to date. Staying informed and being cautious online are two of the best ways to help protect yourself and your business. To learn more about cyber security, visit our emerging threats center for the latest cyber security news.

    Why is cyber security important?

    In today’s connected world, everyone benefits from advanced cyberdefense programs. At an individual level, a cyber security attack can result in everything from identity theft, to extortion attempts, to the loss of important data like family photos. Everyone relies on critical infrastructures like power plants, hospitals, and financial service companies. Securing these and other organizations is essential to keeping our society functioning.

  • Everyone also benefits from the work of cyber threat researchers, like the team of 250 threat researchers at Talos, who investigate new and emerging threats and cyber attack strategies. They reveal new vulnerabilities, educate the public on the importance of cyber security, and strengthen open-source tools. Their work makes the Internet safer for everyone

    CHALLENGES OF CYBER SECURITY

    For effective cybersecurity, an organization needs to coordinate its efforts throughout its entire information system. Elements of cyber encompass all of the following:

    • Network security
    • Application security
    • Endpoint security
    • Data security
    • Identity management
    • Database and infrastructure security
    • Cloud Security
    • Mobile security
    • Disaster recovery/business continuity planning
    • End-user education

    The most difficult challenge in cyber security is the ever-evolving nature of security risks themselves. Traditionally, organizations and the government have focused most of their cyber security resources on perimeter security to protect only their most crucial system components and defend against known threats.

    Today, this approach is insufficient, as the threats advance and change more quickly than organizations can keep up with. As a result, advisory organizations promote more proactive and adaptive approaches to cyber security. Similarly, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued guidelines in its risk assessment framework that recommend a shift toward continuous monitoring and real-time assessments, a data-focused approach to security as opposed to the traditional perimeter-based model.

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Is Quantum Computing The Future Explained 2023

The 21st century is the new era of technology, where technology is evolving day by day to unravel this centralized problem a replacement for quantum computing in the future in the longer term has been introduced, so is quantum computing the future?

What is quantum computing in the future?

Quantum computing is one that’s 1,000,000 times more powerful than the traditional computers we’ve today.
Quantum computing relies on the principles of quantum physics, a physics branch that deals with the foremost fundamental part of the physical world.

At this elementary level of Physics, complexity rules the scene, and particles function in a strange way being in two states simultaneously.

What is a Superposition?

Classic computers are today’s computing. They encode information in binary form: bits.
These bits only take one shape, either a “0” or “1”. Quantum computing, on the opposite hand, makes use of the strange role of particles at the quantum level. Thus, encode information in qubits.

Qubits differ from regular bits by the power to work in both “1” and “0” states simultaneously. It’s called a superposition. Superposition is one of the key principles of physics.

That somehow sounds strange initially sight. But imagine tossing a coin which is either one of the 2 possible outcomes, a head or a tail.

Quantum computing the future:- Quantum computing is essentially harnessing and exploiting the amazing laws of quantum mechanics to process information. A traditional computer uses long strings of “bits,” which encode either a zero or a one.

Quantum computing, on the other hand, uses quantum bits, or qubits.
Classical computer works in the same manner: either “1” or “0” for every bit. On the contrary, imagine an equivalent coin tossed within the air before falling, and you would like to live its outcome.

At this stage, the result is claimed to behead, tail, or both at an equivalent time.

This is how a qubit functions. it’s almost like a coin in the air.

The qubit will have two states until you measure it. Once you implement a measurement to the qubit, it’ll directly get one among the 2 possibilities either a “0” or a “1”.

How we’ll use quantum computing in the future?

Okay, putting the idea aside, let’s specialize in the real-world applications these quantum computing will wear on the planet and the way companies and other people engage with them.

Logistical and optimization problems. Among the foremost immediate and profitable uses for quantum computers are going to be optimization.

For ride-sharing apps, like Uber, what is the fastest route to select up and drop off as many purchasers as possible?
For e-commerce giants, like Amazon, what are the most cost-effective thanks to delivering billions of packages during the vacation gift-buying rush? Read more:- Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and The Laws of encryption
These simple questions involve calculating hundreds to thousands of variables directly, a feat that modern supercomputers just can’t handle;
so instead, they compute a little percentage of these variables to assist these companies to manage their logistical needs in an optimal way.
But with a quantum computer, it’ll slice into a mountain of variables without breaking a sweat.

Weather and climate modeling. almost like the purpose above, the rationale why the weather channel sometimes gets it wrong is that there are too many environmental variables for her supercomputers to process (that and sometimes poor weather data collection).

But with a quantum computer, weather scientists can’t only forecast near-term weather patterns perfectly, but they will also create more accurate long-term climate assessments to predict the consequences of global climate change.

Personalized medicine. Decoding your DNA and your unique microbiome is crucial for future doctors to prescribe drugs that are perfectly tailored to your body.

While traditional supercomputers have made strides in decoding DNA cost-effectively, the microbiome is way beyond their reach—but not so for future quantum computing.

quantum computing in the future also will allow Big Pharma to raise predict how different molecules react with their drugs, thereby significantly speeding up pharmaceutical development and lowering prices.

Space exploration. The space telescopes of today (and tomorrow) collect enormous amounts of astrological imagery data every day that tracks the movements of trillions of galaxies, stars, planets, and asteroids.

Sadly, this is often far an excessive amount of data for today’s supercomputers to sift through to form meaningful discoveries on a daily basis. So many things in quantum computing in the future.  Read more:- What is the Internet of things (IoT)? About everything IOT

But with the mature quantum computer combined with machine learning, all this data can finally be processed efficiently, opening the door to the invention of hundreds to thousands of the latest planets daily by the early-2030s.

Fundamental sciences. almost like the points above, the raw computing power these quantum computers enable will allow scientists and engineers to plan new chemicals and materials, also as better functioning engines and in fact, cooler Christmas toys.

Machine learning. Using traditional computers, machine-learning algorithms need an enormous amount of curated and labeled examples (big data) to find out new skills.

With quantum computing, machine-learning software can begin to find out more like humans, whereby they will devour new skills using fewer data, messier data, often with few instructions.

This application is additionally a subject of pleasure among researchers within the AI (AI) field, as this improved natural learning capacity could accelerate progress in AI research by decades. More on this in our way forward for the AI series.

Encryption. Sadly, this is often the appliance that has most researchers and intelligence agencies nervous.
All current encryption services depend upon creating passwords that might take a contemporary supercomputer thousands of years to crack; quantum computers could theoretically rip through these encryption keys in under an hour.

Banking, communication, national security services, and the web itself depend on reliable encryption to function. (Oh, and ditch the bitcoin also, given its core dependence on encryption.)
If these quantum computers work as advertised, all of those industries are going to be in danger, at the worst endangering the whole world economy until we build quantum encryption to stay pace.

Real-time language translation. to finish this chapter and this series on a less stressful note, quantum computers also will enable near-perfect, real-time language translation between any two languages, either over a Skype chat or through the utilization of an audio wearable or implant in your ear.

In 20 years, language will not be a barrier to business and everyday interactions.
For example, an individual who only speaks English can more confidently enter into business relationships with partners in foreign countries where English brands would have otherwise did not penetrate, and when visiting said foreign countries, this person may even fall crazy with a particular somebody who only happens to talk Cantonese.

Developing quantum computing the future standards.

Another way to urge those involved is to hitch the trouble to develop quantum computing-related standards.
Technical standards ultimately speed the event of a technology, introduce economies of scale and grow markets.
Quantum hardware and software development will enjoy a standard nomenclature, as an example, and agreed-upon metrics to live results. Also Read:- How IOT AND AI can be used to replace manpower in agriculture

Currently, the IEEE Standards Association Quantum Computing working party is developing two standards. One is for quantum computing definitions and nomenclature so we will all speak an equivalent language.

The other addresses performance metrics and performance benchmarking to enable the measurement of quantum computers’(Quantum computing the future) performance against classical computers and, ultimately, one another.
The need for extra standards will become clear over time.

Conclusion Is quantum computing the future

No doubt you have learned quite a bit about quantum computing – why researchers and business people are excited about the potential uses of quantum computers; something about the underlying science of quantum effects and how we can compute using superposition, entanglement, and interference; and the hard physics and engineering necessary to realize them.

It was not so long ago that the technologies necessary for quantum computing were beyond human capability.

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Blockchain Technology to Revolutionise the Gaming Industry 2024

Techies in the gaming industry have always been the guinea pigs of the technology world, and right now they are teeming with the buzz around blockchain technology. It is now believed to be the world’s leading software solution for digital assets.

After finding its successful application in almost every field—including finance, agriculture, and geospatial areas—blockchain, the decentralized technology developed by an anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, is now making an entry into the gaming space.
Some believe that the gaming industry is the first to see the next generation using blockchain technology.

Blockchain Technology to Revolutionise the Gaming Industry

The journey of the gaming industry

Since ancient days games have been an eternal part of human culture for social interaction. Back then, we did not have access to technology, and games were limited to the real world.
Later, with advancements in technology, the era of video games was introduced, following which we had games that could be played on PCs and mobile phones.
Earlier, these games were mostly limited to one player, or another player sitting next to us. All of this changed as game developers brought massively multiplayer online (MMO) games—games that allow several players on the same server. Related:-What Is Blockchain Technology? How will Blockchain Work? 
Now, they are trying to shift their focus toward blockchain technology.
Blockchain Technology to Revolutionise the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry today
The gaming industry is one of a kind and is fascinating for developers as well as users and investors. However, it still has several pain points.
Let us introduce you to some of these, so you know how blockchain can resolve these issues.
Fear of losing digital assets
Some of us spend a lot of time and, sometimes, money to acquire precious assets in a game. But, there is always a fear that we can lose any day.
Several scenarios can result in this outcome. The game creator might go out of business, or some central authority might ban us from playing the game.
This happens all the time, as we do not own these digital valuables. Rather, these are on a centralized server.
Digital assets of one game have no value in another
Suppose, you have spent a lot of time and money to obtain a sword in one game. You complete the game and want to move on to the next one. Related:-Blockchain Technology Explained
You cannot use this sword in the new game, as it does not belong to you (even though you spent time and money acquiring it). You cannot exchange it for something else in another game, either.

Separate servers for different regions

In an MMO role-playing game, there are separate servers for different regions. In fact, many sub-servers are required to form the whole system.
So, if there are players from different regions, multiple servers are used. Also, if one server crashes, a large area loses connectivity.
Micro-transaction is a myth
Free-to-play games are based on the strategy to offer low-cost items, which are upgraded step-by-step by paying an almost negligible amount. Gradually, this small amount may add up to a large amount.
For example, a game may offer a sword for US$ 15 and then upgrade it to the next level for US$ 0.25. Game developers can add, say, 100 upgraded features.
We, as players, do not think too much before buying something worth US$ 0.25. Hence, more of us end up buying an item and upgrading it without knowing how much we end up spending on it.
However, traditional payment methods do not allow these micro-transactions. Payment channels like PayPal charge US$ 0.35 + 2.5 percent of the transaction amount. Thereby, true micro-transaction is a myth in the gaming industry right now.

Developers are cheated
Credit card companies, especially in Western countries, are extremely good at protecting their customer’s rights. If you have any issues regarding a purchase on your card, you are free to raise a dispute and ask for your money back.
In that case, there is very little a game developer can do.
Moreover, game developers have to pay a penalty for every disputed transaction. Because of this, the gaming industry loses millions of dollars in customer support each year.

Blockchain to the rescue

Blockchain technology has the potential to end all of the above problems. Games based on blockchain technology offer solutions for game developers as well as players. There are infinite possibilities that blockchain has to offer. Some benefits are given below.

True ownership of virtual assets

In blockchain games, virtual assets belong to you, since you bought these. Creators, too, cannot take these assets away.
These virtual assets may be stored in the form of tokens in your digital wallet. The tokens can be fungible or non-fungible. Related: Exide’s EV Battery Plant with Swiss-based Leclanche Operational by Dec in Gujarat
With blockchain games, you do not lose your digital assets, even if you get banned from, or quit, a game, or the company shuts down.

Inter-game compatibility

Since characters, items, or karma of the games are stored on the blockchain, it allows you to see your existing characters or items on a completely unrelated game.
This could open a new era of gaming where characters from different game genres could play together in one game.
In case you are building your own game, instead of building new characters, you can use assets of an existing game or invite players from large game communities to instantly jump into your game with the characters they already have. This is one of the coolest features of blockchain technology.

Uniformity in virtual assets of different games

The design of blockchain games is fundamentally different from traditional ones.
These games do not allow the in-game currency to get generated infinitely.
Presently, in some games, gold coins can be generated by killing a monster, while in others, these might be a scarce resource. Blockchain can end this infinite generation of coins in a game.

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End the need for sub-servers

Blockchain technology in MMO role-playing games ends the need to have different servers or sub-servers for different regions. Related:-Sodium Batteries will Replace Lithium-ion Ones, says Scientist C N R Rao
Hence, there can be no blackout in a particular region due to failure in the server of that or another region.
Cheap and secure trading of virtual assets
Blockchain allows you to convert your virtual assets into tokens, making these free for buying, selling, and trading at will.
A record of all transactions is present on the blockchain itself, eliminating the threat of fraudulent activities.
Game characters, items, and the like can be managed through smart contracts, as has been done in Cryptokitties—a game that created much hype in the blockchain industry.
Blockchain technology even has the potential to offer micro-transactions involving cryptocurrency in transactions.

Building blockchain games

Realizing the potential of blockchain technology for next-generation online games, developers have already started using it across several verticals in the gaming industry.
There are several platforms for the development of blockchain games, in addition to payment gateways for purchasing such games.
While some are already in the market, others are in beta mode or have raised funding through Initial Coin Offering.
Every project has its aim, but all of these together seem promising for building the future of gaming.

Blockchain games available today

There are many blockchain-based games available in the market. Most are built on Ethereum, like Crytopkitties. The game uses ERC 721 tokens, which are non-fungible, indivisible, and unique.
It uses smart contracts for the ownership and distribution of virtual cats. It is considered the first non-financial application of blockchain.
Other blockchain games are Ethermons, Cryptopets, Cryptopuppies, and Etherarmy.
Ethereum is not the only blockchain to attract game developers. A blockchain game called Spell of Genesis is built on Bitcoin.

Payment systems

There are a number of blockchain-based platforms that are built for selling, buying, and promoting online games. Some of these are GameCredits, Enjincoin and Refereum.
Gaming corporations, like Valve Corp., allow you to buy games through Bitcoin.
The platform for building blockchain-based games
Such platforms promise to offer all the features discussed above for blockchain games. These aim to simplify owning, sharing, and trading of virtual assets.Related:-PS4 Price in India Drops to Rs. 29,990, New 1TB Bundle Available Mid-September

Platforms such as Bitguild and Chimaera are expected to launch this year. There are other platforms like Decentraland and Voxelus that offer a virtual space for blockchain-based 3D graphics and games.

Blockchain technology has already started expanding its roots in almost all verticals of the gaming world.

From the tokenization of virtual goods to improving betting and payments, every field is undergoing several experiments.

Although it has a lot to offer, there are issues of speed with blockchain, especially when it comes to MMO role-playing games.
At present, we have an MMO role-playing game based on blockchain, but it is still in beta mode.

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