Microsoft is poised to introduce its inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) chip next month. This move is aimed at reducing Microsoft’s dependency on Nvidia’s high-demand, limited-supply graphics processing unit (GPU) chips. The Information initially reported about Athena in April of this year, and the chip is set to make its official debut at Microsoft’s Ignite conference, scheduled for November 14-17. The news comes at a time of surging demand for AI chips, with a particular emphasis on the substantial computing power required for training and operating large language models (LLMs). Consequently, this surge in demand has led to a scarcity of…
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Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) opened more than 40,000 freelancer e-wallet accounts and onboarded 4,956 micro-retail merchants since the beginning of their commercial journey in FY22, according to the Annual Payment Systems Review for the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). These operators showed steady growth by opening more than 2 million e-wallets and processed 86.8 million transactions worth Rs. 234 billion as of June 2023. This resilience and growth in Pakistan’s payments market infrastructure can be attributed to the proactive steps taken by the central bank. During FY23, 81.5 million transactions amounting to Rs.…
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced the final exam schedule of Associate Degree programs for Arts, Commerce, Education, BBA, BS, and B.Ed for the Spring Semester 2023.The exams will commence on October 16 and conclude on December 15. Meanwhile, roll number slips have been uploaded to the official CMS portal. Furthermore, candidates have also been informed via text messages.As per the directions of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mehmood, numerous examination centers, close to the residences of students, have been established at regional level. More ever, to prevent cheating and maintain transparency in the examinations, special committees have been…
In the United Arab Emirates, Oppo has introduced a new addition to its A-series lineup, the Oppo A18. This smartphone offers entry-level specifications and shares striking similarities with the recently launched Oppo A3. Furthermore, the device offers expandable storage capabilities through the microSD slot. On the software front, the Oppo A18 is equipped with ColorOS 13.1, which is built on the foundation of Android 13.The lights are kept going by a 5,000 mAh battery to keep you connected throughout the day. The Oppo A18 is offered in attractive Glowing Black and Glowing Blue color variants The Oppo A18 features a…
Meta has officially joined the AI chatbot competition, commencing with the introduction of its own virtual assistant and a collection of AI characters set to be integrated into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. Another noteworthy aspect of Meta AI is its capacity to generate images, similar to Midjourney or OpenAI’s DALL-E, through the simple command “/imagine.” It is able to create captivating high-resolution images within a matter of seconds. Just like all of Meta’s AI functionalities introduced this week, this image generation capability is completely free for users.In conjunction with the introduction of Meta’s virtual assistant, the company is rolling out…
The Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony convened at Parliament House, with Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri presiding over the meeting. The committee’s primary agenda was a critical discussion on a recent letter from Saudi Arabia proposing a drastic reduction in the number of Hajj operators in Pakistan, from 905 to a mere 46, a national daily has reported. In an effort to enhance accessibility and manageability, the Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed a shorter duration for the Hajj pilgrimage in the coming year, giving pilgrims the flexibility to choose a duration lasting between 18 to 20…
You can now apply for scholarships to study in Arab countries. These scholarships are open to international students of any nationality.Arab countries offer various scholarship programs for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. Many Arab countries have fully funded scholarships available for the academic year 2023-24. You have the chance to secure a scholarship that covers all your expenses for studying abroad. More ever, you may not even need to take the IELTS exam.These countries offer a variety of academic fields and majors to choose from, and they also provide additional benefits like living allowances and travel allowances for international students.…
At the University of Karachi, regular faculty members have succeeded in securing a waiver for MPhil and PhD fees, marking a pivotal moment in their ongoing dispute with the administration. The decision to exempt teaching staff from these fees was announced following a series of protests and a teaching boycott by the teachers’ association, which persisted for ten days. The formal notification of this fee exemption was issued by Prof. Abdul Waheed, the university’s registrar. This exemption extends to non-teaching staff as well. With both morning and evening classes affected by the ongoing protests, nearly a hundred teachers are refusing…
Canada is one of the most popular study destinations for foreigners, and the Canadian government realizes the importance of attracting outstanding students from around the world. Several scholarships are available to international students who want to pursue education in Canada but do not have an IELTS score. ALSO Here are the five scholarships in Canada that do not require an IELTS score: The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are given to doctorate candidates who have demonstrated excellent leadership and academic The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program is for students pursuing a master’s degree at a Canadian university. The Canada-China Scholars…
YouTube is stepping into the realm of gaming, but it’s not an ambitious project looking to bring major titles or cloud gaming. Instead, we will soon be getting a suite of mini-games on the YouTube homepage for some chill time pass. The video-sharing platform has started experimenting with this feature just now and only a select few beta testers are able to try it at the moment. The feature is called “Playables” and it should appear in a separate tab on the homepage if you’re one of the lucky chosen beta testers. It will be available on the mobile app…