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Mercedes is Incorporating ChatGPT to Enhance Voice Commands in Vehicles

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Mercedes-Benz will incorporate ChatGPT into its cars in the US to create AI-powered hand-free commands, following an agreement between the two companies.

The automaker follows General Motors in adopting generative artificial intelligence in the wake of its explosion. ChatGPT has humanlike interaction capabilities that automobile companies intend to use.

Mercedes vehicles are equipped with voice-command capabilities that enable drivers to use the phrase “Hey, Mercedes” followed by a brief command. This functionality allows users to perform various tasks such as adjusting the temperature, finding a navigation destination, or making a phone call within the vehicle. Microsoft said ChatGPT would make these voice commands more fluid and natural and could enable additional functions.

Starting June 16, owners of MBUX-enabled models in the United States will have the opportunity to participate in a beta program that activates ChatGPT functionality. By opting into this program, the versatile language model will enhance the car’s conversational capabilities. To join the beta program, simply instruct your car by saying, “Hey Mercedes, I want to join the beta program.”

While Mercedes has an existing voice command, the integration of ChatGPT will expand the scope of the conversation. Instead of solely responding to basic commands, the Mercedes system will now have the ability to engage in more natural and conversational interactions.

With the integration of ChatGPT, the system can retain the context of previous discussions and participate in back-and-forth dialogues with the driver and passengers. This enhanced functionality enables the system to respond to a wider range of requests, even those unrelated to the car or driver. For example, drivers can inquire about a quick recipe or the ideal time to visit Colorado.

“Users will experience a voice assistant that not only accepts natural voice commands but can also conduct conversations. Soon, participants who ask the Voice Assistant for details about their destination, to suggest a new dinner recipe, or to answer a complex question, will receive a more comprehensive answer – while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road,” Microsoft said.

Additionally, Microsoft explained that the ChatGPT system can collaborate with other applications, allowing it to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations or purchasing movie tickets. This integration expands the capabilities of the system beyond the vehicle itself.

ChatGPT is seeing gradual adoption outside the internet, where millions of people are already using it due to its ability to fulfill tasks such as writing essays, picking stocks, and writing codes with humanlike context.

Voice commands in automobiles have been touted as safer for drivers to use than buttons or touchscreens, as it limits the distraction that comes from looking away from the road. The increasing number of automakers creating voice commands in vehicles over the past decade indicates a shift from the use of buttons.

With the growing adoption of AI-based tools such as ChatGPT, voice command is likely going to significantly replace buttons and touchscreens in vehicles soon.

Looking to Profit in Crypto? Avoid Buying the Neo (NEO) Dip; Get In On Uwerx (WERX) Presale

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Neo (NEO) is one of the crypto assets that’s constantly suffering from the volatility of the market. The project was created to serve several uses and has been widely adopted.

However, Uwerx, the rising star, is bringing a more stable and secure investment. Offering many distinctive features, Uwerx sets itself apart from traditional platforms by empowering freelancers to showcase their skills.

With its stage 5 presale triumph, Uwerx is on track to revolutionize the freelancing industry. Keep reading for more insight.

Neo (NEO): Redefining Blockchain Technology

The Neo (NEO) blockchain was created to lower the cost of cryptocurrency mining. The NEO token, which powers the Neo (NEO) blockchain, is the primary cryptocurrency and can be used for holding, sending spending, and staking.

The primary use case for Neo (NEO) is the opportunity to vote on network settings changes for those who stake it. Users who stake Neo (NEO) receive a share of the block rewards, given in the form of gas.

The current Neo (NEO) price is $10.47 with a $54,879,273 24-hour trading volume. Neo (NEO) has increased by 7.64% from the previous day and is likely to see a slower increase.

Although Neo (NEO) may see price increases in the future, investing in projects with ideal space for expansion would be better. Analysts recommend Uwerx, as the token will surge to $1.5 before Q4 2023.

Uwerx (WERX): The Rising Star of Freelancing Platforms

Uwerx is revolutionizing the freelancing industry with its groundbreaking features, community-driven approach, and commitment to transparency and user satisfaction. Uwerx revolutionizes the freelancing landscape by introducing a transaction fee of only 1%.

Compared to the industry-standard rates of 10% on Upwork and 20% on Fiverr, Uwerx empowers freelancers with increased earning potential and clients with cost-efficient solutions.

Also, Uwerx aims to enhance transparency and reduce taxes by renouncing its contracts when ready for launch on centralized exchanges. This strategic decision reinforces Uwerx’s commitment to creating a tax-friendly environment for token holders.

In response to the support from 82.8% of voters, Uwerx is committed to a 25-year token lock. This strategic move ensures long-term stability and confidence among token holders. Additionally, an overwhelming 98.2% of participants in a Twitter poll have eagerly endorsed Uwerx’s Test Airdrop. The Test Airdrop will occur on July 31st, and users will experience the platform’s revolutionary capabilities firsthand.

Furthermore, Uwerx’s progress is further solidified by listing on reputable platforms. CoinSniper has already listed Uwerx, with the anticipated listing on Uniswap set to occur by August 1st. Also, SolidProof and InterFi Network have conducted comprehensive audits, ensuring the utmost security and reliability of the Uwerx platform. These audits provide peace of mind to investors and stakeholders.

Uwerx’s Alpha platform is rapidly taking shape with the recent release of the PDF version. Uwerx is committed to delivering a user-friendly interface that streamlines the freelancing experience. Uwerx values user feedback and aims to enhance its platform using real-world testing.

Every user can unlock the full potential of their WERX tokens with the innovative Uwerx Vault. WERX holders can store their tokens and earn rewards based on platform variables. Uwerx’s community is flourishing, with over 5,500 sign-ups, a strong presence of 1,600 followers on Twitter, and an engaged Telegram community of over 1,600 members.

The Uwerx presale has had a good run so far. Uwerx’s presale is currently in Stage 5, offering investors a chance to secure their stake at $0.041 per token. With an attractive 15% bonus on every purchase, this stage presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking to join the Uwerx revolution.

 

Use the links below to join a vibrant network of like-minded individuals:

 

Presale: invest.uwerx.network

Telegram: https://t.me/uwerx_network

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uwerx_network

Website: https://www.uwerx.network/

The Empires of the Future: Join this July FREE and Let’s Learn Together

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From FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) to ‘Magnificent 7’ (Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, and Meta), America’s greatest companies are united by two things now: technology and specifically artificial intelligence. These seven companies make humongous profits and outperform other companies on valuations.

Good People, how time flies. In 1917, when US Steel was leading the American public market, the message was “steel is wealth”. US Steel had become the first US company to hit a market cap of $1 billion in 1901.  In 1955, it was General Motors which touched $10 billion first. But two years later, IBM became the dominant entity, demonstrating the new era of technology infrastructure.

Under Jack Welch of General Electric, in 1995, GE became a $100 billion before Apple ran wild to hit $1 trillion in 2018. Check the trajectory, you will notice one thing: over time, the richest, fastest growing and most capitalized American companies have become native data-anchored companies.

Nigeria which today is dominated by cement, food and telecom infrastructure companies will experience its moment also. It does happen. Simply, the empires of the future will be anchored on Numbers, just as Pythagoras postulated many centuries ago.

From July 3-29, I will be teaching FREE the fundamental constructs of investing here. If possible, join us to listen to an ex-banker, engineer, investor and village boy explain how he processes, understands and makes decisions in markets.

Enforce Your Rights Timely

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What most litigants do not know about legal actions and enforcing their rights is that you are expected to run to court immediately because there is a time limit as to when you are expected to institute an action in court to enforce your right once you are aggrieved because if you sleep on your right and the time within which you are expected to commence the action elapses you are prohibited or barred from bringing up that action in court any longer. This is called statute barred.

Statute barred as a legal principle is used to describe a legal action that cannot be brought to court because too much time has passed. This is raised as an objection for a court to strike off a matter on the ground that the time the aggrieved person was statutorily expected to commence that action has elapsed and the court is bound to dismiss the claim on the ground that it is statute-barred. It is usually as to time i.e. the bar gives a time limit during which certain actions or steps should be taken, and one is barred from taking action after the period specified in the statute. Any action taken after or outside the specified limit or period is of no avail and has no valid legal effect.

When your right has been trampled upon and you want the court to address that for you, you better run to court on time if not you will lose the right to go to court because the time has elapsed. This supports the (Latin) legal maxim “Vigilantibus Non Dormientibus Jura Subveniunt”  which literally means when translated to English “that the law assists only those who are vigilant, and not those who sleep over their rights”. 

This defense or objection of statute barred is regularly raised on land matters; ie if someone is encroaching on your land or wants to snatch your land from you, there’s a time limit you are expected to take the matter to court if not it will be deemed that you have slept on your rights and you will henceforth be prohibited from coming to court over that matter any longer.  Employment/labour disputes also have time limitations as to when you as an aggrieved employee are expected to go to court to commence an action if you are being aggrieved by your employer. If that time elapses and you didn’t act, you will be prohibited from further taking any legal action on that matter subsequently. 

You should note that this legal principle of statute barred is restricted to civil suits or actions alone; as for criminal actions, there is no time limit or time restriction as to when it should be brought up or instituted in court. A crime that took place 100 years ago can be instituted in court today and there won’t be any defense or objection as to the time limit to have elapsed. This is to say that criminal actions are exemptions to the defense of statute barred. This is why rape cases or robbery cases or other criminal cases that took place a long time ago can successfully be instituted and prosecuted in court at any time and the defendant can not raise the objection of effluxion of time. 

Tinibu’s Advisory Council Proposes Merger of Revenue-generating Agencies

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The Policy Advisory Council set up by President Bola Tinubu has proposed the merger of some Nigerian revenue-generating agencies – mainly: the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), according to a report submitted by the council on Friday.

The council made up of Senator Tokunbo Abiru (chair), Dr Yemi Cardoso, Sumaila Zubairu, and Dr Doris Anite, was set up to recommend practical ways to resuscitate Nigeria’s dying economy.

Tinubu had, during his campaign, said he would seek ways to increase the government’s revenue generation through taxation. The council proposed the merger to enable an efficient collection of all direct and indirect taxes, as well as levies on behalf of the federal government.

The presidency is seeking the passage of an Emergency Economic Reform Bill, which will grant the President special powers to drive the economic reform agenda and support the delivery of sustainable and inclusive economic growth, According to submissions made by the National Economy Sub-Committee.

With legislative backing, the president will push to implement the recommended economic policies as targets to be achieved within his first 100 in office.

Other recommendations made by the council include the already-implemented removal of fuel subsidy, sale or concession of select government assets, and optimization of operating expenditure to reduce cost.

The report includes the following recommendations:

Passage of an Emergency Economic Reform Bill to grant the President special powers to drive economic reform and declare a state of emergency in revenue generation and national security.

Transform agencies such as FIRS, Customs, NIMASA, etc. into the Nigerian Revenue Service to collect all direct and indirect taxes and levies on behalf of the Federal Government.

Reform the Central Bank of Nigeria and implement civil service reform as suggested in the Oronsaye Report.

Make interim leadership appointments (to be ratified later by the National Assembly) and implement temporary increases in fiscal circuit-breakers, such as debt limits, which will be ratified by the National Assembly.

The report focuses on fiscal and monetary policies, industry, trade, and capital market reforms. It states that changes in the Central Bank of Nigeria and temporary increases in fiscal circuit breakers would contribute to achieving a Gross Domestic Product growth of N1 trillion and creating over 50 million jobs for citizens within eight years.

The report also proposes reforms in the CBN to achieve external reserves of about $50 billion-$60 billion, with a monthly inflow of at least $6 billion-$8 billion from export earnings and other capital inflows, supporting an exchange rate of N500-N600/$.

In terms of fiscal policies, the council recommends achieving a domestic refining capacity of two million barrels per day while providing economic opportunities for host communities. It also proposes one-off Personal Income Tax reliefs for low-income earners as non-cash palliatives to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal.

Other fiscal recommendations include settling existing FGN debt obligations with proceeds from the sale of assets, listing shares of strategic and profitable NNPC subsidiaries, and privatizing or selling down FGN’s stake in corporate assets to generate liquidity.

The advisory council also suggests leveraging blockchain technology to create a Government land registry, regionalizing and concessioning the power transmission grid, and extending the circulation of old naira notes until December 2024 to resolve the cash shortage situation.

To transform Nigeria into Africa’s most efficient trading nation, the council proposes decongesting areas within a 4km radius of ports for cargo, roads, and railways, enforcing the 48-hour clearance of goods at seaports as directed by the President, and redefining performance measures of key government agencies to emphasize trade facilitation.

Additionally, they recommend establishing a whistle-blowing mechanism to enable transporters to report and escalate issues with relevant authorities while transporting food and other critical items.