Tech News of the Week in India: Apple is set to make a big announcement during its upcoming ‘Let Loose’ event on May 7. It has been over a year since Apple introduced any new iPads, but the company is expected to unveil next-generation iPads, accessories, and a new Apple Pencil.
WhatsApp has made it clear that it will not compromise user privacy by breaking end-to-end encryption. If the new Indian legislation requires WhatsApp to do so, the platform has stated that it may cease operations in India.
In other news, Meta has launched its most advanced large language model, Llama 3. This AI model comes in two variants – an 8 billion parameter model and a 70 billion parameter model. Meta plans to use these models to enhance AI experiences across its platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Meta smart glasses.
Additionally, Gemini AI from Google is now available on more Android devices, offering features like text generation, image generation, and real-time answers to user queries. iPhone users can also access Gemini AI through the Google app.