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Today, we hear a lot about AI or Artificial intelligence. It is a new jargon most people do not understand. Most of us think of AI as some kind of Jarvis or Skynet type of machine that can take over the world. Well, that is how it has always been shown to us in movies and stories. But is it really like that? Let's explore the meaning of True AI and whatever AI we have available with us.  True artificial intelligence, also known as strong artificial intelligence or general artificial intelligence, refers to the hypothetical development of a machine or system that is able to perform tasks and solve problems at a level of intelligence that is equal to or exceeds that of a human being. So, it will be able to perform a wide range of tasks and solve problems in a flexible and adaptable way, much like a human being.  True AI is still in the realm of science fiction, and it is not yet clear when or if it will be possible to develop a machine or system that is able to achieve this leve...

I normally don’t pickup promotional calls from +91114... numbers, but yesterday (3rd Feb 2018), I was expecting a service call from my Broadband Service Provider Airtel, so picked up a call from +911141216900 and it turned out to be a promotional call. I wanted to cut the phone, but they started telling me information about my last purchase from PayTM, and I continued with the call. They had my full name, phone number, last purchase details (according to them) including the item & price from PayTM, and my complete shipping address including pin code. Unfortunately for them, it was not my latest purchase from PayTM, as I had ordered few items after that as well. But I continued with the call to understand where they are going with this.  They explained to me a reward point system which has won me some electronic gadget and I just need to claim it. I have to visit a website called www.shoppingcraving.com and fill up a contest form. This form will also require me to pay 1499...

Jio Feature Phone is launched and everyone is going gaga about it. I also watched the entire presentation, but noticed many discrepancies during the demo. I was surprised when no news item or YouTube channels covering this event were pointing about these obvious manipulative tactics. So, I decided to put this article showing the manipulative launch in detail. I am not going to cover the specs or details around the phone, as by now everyone has covered that already. So, let’s get straight to point, on the demo.

I came across information related with mobile rule in Turkey. All IMEI numbers of locally sold mobile phones are registered at service providers’ network. Any foreign phone, with non-registered IMEI number can work without any issue, if it is using its original foreign network SIM card. That would come under international roaming and user will have to pay stiff charges as per international roaming rates. But if someone visiting the country with foreign phone and try to use the local SIM card, it will be blocked within days as that would be categorized as non-registered IMEI number. So, you have 3 options for mobile phone use in Turkey: You can use a foreign phone and SIM card, and pay international roaming charges for all your calls.  You can buy a phone at local store, along with a local SIM card. There are places in Turkey where you can get phones on rent as well. This option is like anyone using a local phone.  You have to register your phone (basica...