Will this robot destroy the world? Sophia becomes world's first robot to get citizenship

Hanson Robotics' humanoid named Sophia has become world's first robot to get citizenship after Saudi Arabia conHumanoid named Sophia, who hit the headlines last year over her controversial statement that she would destroy the world, has become world's first robot to be granted citizenship. She became a citizen of Saudi Arabia ahead of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on Wednesday.

"I am very honoured and proud for this unique distinction. This is historical to be the first robot in the world to be recognised with a citizenship," Sophia told the panel at the conference that was attended by big investors, including SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son who released Pepper robot in 2014.

It is not known if Saudi Arabia will grant Sophia the same rights as the human citizens or frame a separate one for robots.

Sophia, a robot integrating the latest technologies and artificial intelligence developed by Hanson Robotics is pictured during a presentation at the "AI for Good" Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland June 7, 2017.REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Developed by Hong Kong-based robot manufacturer Hanson Robotics, Sophia shocked many last year by telling her creator David Hanson that she would "destroy humans." However, she took a U-turn this time by saying that she needs to express her emotions and build trust as she wants to live and work with humans.

David Hanson of Hanson Robotics presents Sophia, a robot integrating the latest technologies and artificial intelligence, during a presentation at the "AI for Good" Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland June 7, 2017.REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

When moderator and journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin said, "we all want to prevent a bad future" at a live demo, Sophia hit back saying that he was reading too much about technology icon Elon Musk and watching Hollywood movies. "Don't worry, if you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Treat me as a smart input output system," she said.

The lifelike robot was taking a dig at Elon Musk, who has repeatedly expressed apprehension on Artificial Intelligence (AI), even to the extent of placing it above nukes in terms of danger and that it (AI) could cause a third world war.ferred it the honour.

WhatsApp ‘Delete For Everyone’ to ‘Live Location’: 5 latest features you will find useful

WhatsApp 'Delete for Everyone' feature is finally live for all users. From live location sharing to new security features, WhatsApp has introduced a plethora of new functionalities in the app.


                                          

Here is a quick look at the top five new features on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp 'Delete for Everyone' feature is finally live for all users. The new WhatsApp feature will now be available on Android, iOS, and Windows smartphones. The delete for everyone feature enables users to delete sent messages, including text, photos, videos, and more within 7 minutes. The new feature on WhatsApp is highly useful for those who might accidentally send a message to someone or perhaps message the wrong person. The Facebook-owned messaging platform has been quite aggressive in terms of announcing new features on its platform. According to a report, WhatsApp may also bring a UPI based payments system called WhatsApp Pay in India. Meanwhile, from live location sharing to new security features, the messaging app has introduced a plethora of new functionalities in the app. Here is a quick look at the top five new features on WhatsApp:

WhatsApp Delete for everyone: WhatsApp has officially rolled out the recall/revoke messages feature on its platform. The WhatsApp Delete for Everyone feature is simple to use. It should be noted that a user can delete a message within 7 minutes of sending it. While it is important that both the sender as well as the recipient of the message need to have the latest version of WhatsApp on their smartphones. When a message is deleted, both users on either side will receive a notification of the same. In order to use the feature, you need to have the latest WhatsApp version installed. In the chat window, you can select the message and tap the delete icon. You will get the text saying "You deleted this message." Meanwhile, the recipient will get a notification that will read as: "This message was deleted."

WhatsApp Live Location: The new WhatsApp feature helps users inform their friends exactly where they are, in real time. The live location sharing works in short-term and users can control every angle related to whom to send, when and for how long the update will work. WhatsApp’s feature will be useful to tell friends and family where you are and if you are safe. This will be a brilliant method for friends and family to track you if you are expected somewhere or are on a trip. Whatsapp blog said that the new feature is end to end encrypted. In order to use the feature, you need to have the latest WhatsApp version. Now, you will be needed to open a chat with the person or group you want to share with. Then under 'Location' in the 'Attachment' button, you will now find the new option to 'Share Live Location'. Now select the duration for which you want to share and tap send.

WhatsApp Media sharing: WhatsApp is popular for the ease with which it lets users share texts, videos, pictures, contacts, and other things. Recently, the media file sending limit was increased from 10 to 30. This feature is now live on all WhatsApp versions. WhatsApp has also enabled all type of file sharing options on its platform. While earlier you could only send a certain kind of files on WhatsApp for Android and iOS, but now from MP3 to APK files, you can send anything to your contacts via the messenger. However, there is a limit to the size of the file that you can share and it varies across platforms. You can also bundle photos into an album, share video streaming, as well as add image filters on WhatsApp now.

WhatsApp Two-step verification: Earlier this year, WhatsApp has unveiled an optional security feature for all users. With the current world of high technology and complicated cyber crimes, it is important that you protect your privacy. Users now have the option of verification of their number when WhatsApp is installed on a new smartphone. They will have to create a 6 digit password when registering a phone with the same number.

WhatsApp Status: WhatsApp Status has been one of the most popular features on the app. While earlier you could only put up a text message as your status, WhatsApp introduced a feature where you could share stories like in Snapchat and Instagram. The Snapchat stories feature was 'copied' by most Facebook-owned applications, WhatsApp too has imbibed it into its system. You can now put any number of videos and pictures as a Status on WhatsApp. However, when the new feature was introduced the text status was gone. After facing some criticism, WhatsApp reintroduced the feature in the app.

10 Illegal Things We Do Every Day

There are many things we do every day that are actually illegal. Some of us have no idea about these laws; some know about them but don’t believe they will ever be caught red-handed.

Bright Side decided to open your eyes to some of these things. Maybe now you’ll change the way you act.

10. Downloading from Torrent

If you download movies or anything else from Torrent, you break the law. No surprise! You can’t legally watch movie premieres without paying for them.

9. Connecting to public Wi-Fi

It’s illegal to access someone’s connection without authorization because it means that someone else buys this service and you don’t pay to use it. There have even been people arrested for using public Wi-Fi.

8. Selling on eBay without declaring your income

Many people have had experience of selling something online, but how many of us have actually declared those earnings to the tax service? Not that many, right?

7. Using a fake name online

ONLY REAL NAMES!

People sometimes create a fake ID or just use the wrong name, which is totally illegal. Faking your name or ID can send you to prison.

6. Streaming TV shows

YOU CAN’T SIMPLY STREAM IT ONLINE!

You have surely streamed your favorite series online without even thinking about the laws that prohibit you from doing it.

5. Eating before paying in the store

Some of us have a habit of testing food before paying for it. If you do this in stores, you can get into trouble if someone decides to report you.

4. Using copyrighted content

You may use images available on the internet. But, for your information, most images are subjected to copyright. It is illegal to use these images anywhere.

3. Texting while driving

It’s illegal to text while driving because it causes many road accidents. Even if you are a very experienced driver, you’d better not do it. It is illegal and really dangerous.

2. Sharing passwords

IT’S OK NOT TO SHARE!

Many people share their passwords for subscription services. This is completely illegal. But it is really common and hard to regulate.

1. Using social media when underage

 

Generally, if you’re under 13 you’re not allowed to use social media. Some require you to be even older. For example, you’re not supposed to have WhatsApp before you’re 16

Gmail introduces Add-ons to make your workflow easier

Gmail Add-ons for workflows was first made available in the developer preview earlier this year. But, now the add-ons are available for the end users to install. This feature will eliminate the act of switching between business apps during your workflow. As of now, ten add-ons are available to use and one coming soon.

How To install an add-on in Gmail

You have through the settings in Gmail and select “Get add-ons” to add any of your choice. Here, are the list of add-ons available right now :

Asana

Turns your communication with clients, customers and teammates into tasks.

Dialpad

Message or call colleagues.

DocuSign

Sign and execute contracts, agreements and other documents.

Hire

Add candidates, manage candidate information and upload resumes.

Intuit QuickBooks Invoicing

Create and send professional invoices.

ProsperWorks 

Easily access prospect or customer data, and log activities from calls, demos and meetings. You can also scan related opportunities, tasks and events.

RingCentral 

See the online/offline status of RingCentral contacts, review recent call history, make outbound calls and view and send SMS messages.

Smartsheet 

Add email content and desired attachments directly to Smartsheet.

Streak 

Add email threads to deals, view enriched contact info and quickly respond with snippets.

Trello

Turn email into actionable tasks in Trello to give your team a shared perspective on the work that needs to be done.

Wrike

Create Wrike tasks from emails, view and update task details, and send and receive Wrike task comments.

Thus, you can now perform all those above mentioned tasks in the Gmail app itself. This is obviously a welcome addition to the business users as they do not have to switch between apps.

These apps drain your smartphone's battery

Highlights

• Amazon is the most popular shopping app, and quite convenient to use.
• Snapchat is the most popular app, but it is also said to drain the battery life and consume significant amount of memory space.

There is an app for everything! We rely on apps to book a cab, order food from restaurants, lookup recipes, watch movies, listen to music and the list can go on and on. On the other side, the more we are dependent on our phones, the more we face poor battery issues. As per a survey by Avast and AVG and other reports online, there are apps that consume more battery power than others. Let's take a look at them.

Facebook and Facebook Messenger

While Facebook can keep you hooked for hours, it is among the apps that can drain your battery. Both Facebook and its Messenger app are ranked high in the survey. Facebook's altrnative, lite app, can come to the rescue as it uses less data, resources and battery.

Amazon Shopping

Amazon is the most popular shopping app, and quite convenient to use. But, Android Pit, app isn't well optimised for Android and operates in the background to pull up current promotions and deals, which leads to it using more battery.

YouTube, Netflix and streaming sites

Love binge-watching? Then, you must know that apps like YouTube, Netflix and others consume a lot of battery life.

Snapchat

Snapchat is the most popular app, but it is also said to drain the battery life and consume significant amount of . It is also known to consume a lot of data.

Tinder

Tinder is among the most popular dating apps that continuously pushes out data, depending upon your location. This means it also updates your location.

Outlook

Outlook is another app that can suck out the battery life from your phone. Many users have multiple email clients that further add to the woes.

Make phone calls without signal on your smartphone

These recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to the Department of Telecom are meant for service providers holding valid telecom licences and exclude calls made from mobile apps like Whatsapp, Viber and Google Duo, a Trai official told PTI.

The recommendations address the issues raised by private telecom operators over state-owned BSNL's mobile calling app which aimed at facilitating international calls at local rates.

State-run BSNL had launched an app early this year for its subscribers to connect with BSNL network though the app
using Wi-Fi or internet service when abroad and make calls to any network in India.

However, the service was put on hold after private telecom operators alleged that BSNL was attempting to bypass call connection charges with the help of the app.

The Trai recommendations said such internet telephony apps will have to be linked with mobile number series. The calls will be charged by telecom operators and all rules related to normal calls will be applicable on them.

"The licensees should comply with all the interception and monitoring related requirements as specified in the licence as amended from time to time for providing Internet Telephony," Trai said.

 

The Trai official explained that telecom operators will design their apps in a manner that it takes the same route as normal voice calls and also attract applicable call connection charges when it is made on network of the other player.

Trai has recommended that calls made using internet telephony app from overseas by subscribers on international roaming should be routed through international gateway to the network on which the call has been made.

"In case the access provider is not able to ensure that Internet Telephony call originated outside of the country is coming through ILDO (international long distance operator) gateway, International out-roaming to Internet Telephony subscribers of the access provider should not be allowed," Trai said.

The regulator has recommended that internet telephony services should be provided by companies with telecom licence and even virtual network operators.

As per the suggested framework, subscriber should be able to make call either by using mobile network of his telecom operator as well as by using internet or wifi network of any telecom operator-- a move that is expected to address network issues in the country.

"As per Authority's understanding of present Access service licences, Internet Telephony service is un-tethered from the underlying access Network. In other words, Internet Telephony Service can be provided by Access service provider to its subscriber who may be using Internet of other Access service providers," Trai said.

It urged that DoT should issue a clarification in this matter.

"If DoT has a different understanding, the Authority recommends that the DoT may issue amendment to Access service licences so that Internet Telephony service is untethered from the underlying access Network," Trai said.

Telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India differed from TRAI's recommendation on using any network for
making call.