Beyond the hype: How India can be an AI powerhouse
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Beyond the hype: How India can be an AI powerhouse

New Indian Express  

It’s been two years since the term ‘generative AI’ started gaining widespread attention. Although it wasn’t new—it appeared on Gartner’s ‘hype cycle’ as early as 2020—by the end of summer 2022, excitement was mounting around genAI tools capable of generating text, images and computer code. In 2013, the M D Anderson Cancer Center at University of Texas launched a moonshot project to use IBM’s AI-powered Watson system to diagnose certain cancers. Meanwhile, the centre’s IT team explored smaller-scale cognitive tools for tasks like assisting patients’ families, identifying financial aid needs, etc.

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Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details
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5 days, 14 hours ago

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details

India TV News  

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI: The government's artificial intelligence programme unit IndiaAI has partnered with technology giant Microsoft to train 5 lakh individuals, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs on AI by 2026. Microsoft India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok told news agency PTI that the USD 3 billion investment announced by the company's Chairman and CEO …

The AI breakthrough: How open innovation is changing the game
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5 days, 16 hours ago

The AI breakthrough: How open innovation is changing the game

India Today  

Imagine a world where a farmer in rural Punjab, an entrepreneur in bustling Bengaluru, and a student in Varanasi can all access the same advanced AI tools as developers in Silicon Valley. Similarly, Sarvan AI is making GenAI available in various Indian languages Stition.ai leverages open LLMs to analyze customer data, shaping strategies based on real-time insights. A NEW ERA …

AI startups drive VC funding resurgence, capturing record U.S. investment in 2024
6 days, 12 hours ago

AI startups drive VC funding resurgence, capturing record U.S. investment in 2024

The Hindu  

Artificial intelligence startups have contributed significantly to the recovery of U.S. venture capital funding from market lows, with the total capital raised in 2024 nearly 30% higher year-on-year, according to PitchBook data released on Tuesday. AI startups also captured a record 46.4% of the total $209 billion raised last year, compared to less than 10% a decade earlier. The enthusiasm …

Microsoft announces $3 billion investment in India to strengthen AI and cloud infrastructure
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1 week ago

Microsoft announces $3 billion investment in India to strengthen AI and cloud infrastructure

The Hindu  

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a $3 billion investment in India, marking its largest-ever expansion in the country. The announcement, made by CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft AI Tour event in Bengaluru, underscores tech giant’s commitment to bolstering India’s AI infrastructure and driving innovation in one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. The investment will be focused on building …

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India, to train 10 million people in AI by 2030
1 week ago

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India, to train 10 million people in AI by 2030

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in India over the next two years for cloud and AI infrastructure. Speaking at the company’s AI event here in Bengaluru, Nadella said the investments reaffirm our commitment to making India AI-first, and will help ensure people and organisations across the country benefit broadly. He also announced …

Will AI steal your job in 2025? ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman makes a significant statement
1 week, 1 day ago

Will AI steal your job in 2025? ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman makes a significant statement

India TV News  

Since the introduction of ChatGPT, the landscape of artificial intelligence has undergone a remarkable transformation. In a recent blog post, Sam Altman, the CEO of the company behind ChatGPT, made some significant points about generative AI that could have far-reaching implications for the global economy. The future of the industry with AI Sam Altman asserted in his blog that by …

Companies expected to increase Gen AI investments by half this year
1 week, 6 days ago

Companies expected to increase Gen AI investments by half this year

Live Mint  

Companies worldwide are expected to spend 50% more on adopting generative AI technologies in 2025 compared to last year, according to a report from an American technology research and IT advisory firm. Last year, seven IT services firms, including Accenture Plc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., and Capgemini SE, flagged the rise of AI and GenAI tools as a risk factor …

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
1 week, 6 days ago

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

LA Times  

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank. There was a “shift from putting out models to actually building products,” said Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton University computer science professor and co-author of the new book “AI Snake Oil: What Artificial …

AI robots are entering the public world—with mixed results
2 weeks ago

AI robots are entering the public world—with mixed results

Live Mint  

Robots are stepping out. “Some things which are very easy for people are very hard for robots," said David Pinn, chief executive of Brain Corp, which provides software for automated floor-cleaning and inventory management robots used at retailers like Sam’s Club. Robots that will operate in human spaces will need better dexterity and the ability to circumvent obstacles—both areas that …

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
2 weeks, 1 day ago

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

Associated Press  

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank. There was a “shift from putting out models to actually building products,” said Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton University computer science professor and co-author of the new book “AI Snake Oil: What Artificial …

Year Ender 2024: Looking Back At The Top AI Stories This Year That'll Take Us Forward
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Year Ender 2024: Looking Back At The Top AI Stories This Year That'll Take Us Forward

ABP News  

Year Ender 2024: As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s impossible to ignore the groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence that have shaped this year. From generative AI tools revolutionising industries to cutting-edge research pushing the boundaries of machine learning, 2024 has been a pivotal year for technological progress. This year also saw AI becoming more accessible and integrated into everyday …

Was 2024 indeed better than last year for the big boys of Indian IT?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Was 2024 indeed better than last year for the big boys of Indian IT?

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: India’s top five information technology services companies grew at a slower clip in the first nine months of this year, defying hopes that the $254 billion industry would rebound after reporting its weakest growth ever in 2023. The spectre of GenAI Keith Bachman, an analyst with BMO Capital Markets, said in a 12 December report that increased hiring by …

AI in 2025: What to expect and how will it reshape the world
2 weeks, 3 days ago

AI in 2025: What to expect and how will it reshape the world

Hindustan Times  

If 2024 is the year companies started adopting AI, 2025 could be the year they start tailoring it to fit to their needs. New year will see real adoption of AI across enterprises and domains like customer interactions, education, corporate learning, and robotics. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice-Chancellor of World University of Design, said, "Advancements in AI, VR, and AR have …

Tech trends: What to expect in 2025
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tech trends: What to expect in 2025

Hindustan Times  

Technology can sometimes feel like magic—especially for those who aren’t neck-deep in gizmos and gadgets. For now, specifics on the Health Stack remain sparse, with members of the founding team simply saying it’s “chugging along well.” Some early hiccups are to be expected, but 2025 is shaping up to be the moment when this visionary project could finally step into …

Generative AI, data centres to define India’s tech industries in 2025
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Generative AI, data centres to define India’s tech industries in 2025

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s technology sector is likely to see generative artificial intelligence and related data applications define client orders, financial growth and technical innovation in 2025. On 19 December, Accenture, the world’s largest technology services outsourcing and consultancy firm and a bellwether for India’s $300-billion IT services sector, disclosed $1.2 billion in net new generative AI deals with businesses worldwide. …

AICTE declares 2025 as ‘Year of AI’ to shape India as global leader
3 weeks ago

AICTE declares 2025 as ‘Year of AI’ to shape India as global leader

Hindustan Times  

The All India Council for Technical Education has announced 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence ” to shape India as a global leader in AI. “With this bold announcement, AICTE aims to embed AI within the fabric of higher education, fostering innovation, ethics, and leadership to position India as a global leader in AI-driven progress,” AICTE said in a …

Generative AI Still Needs to Prove Its Usefulness
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Generative AI Still Needs to Prove Its Usefulness

Wired  

Generative AI took the world by storm in November 2022, with the release of OpenAI’s service ChatGPT. There is just one thing: Generative AI doesn’t actually work that well, and maybe it never will. Fundamentally, the engine of generative AI is fill-in-the-blanks, or what I like to call “autocomplete on steroids.” Such systems are great at predicting what might sound …

Google trimmed 10% of management roles in its yearlong push for efficiency, CEO Sundar Pichai
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Google trimmed 10% of management roles in its yearlong push for efficiency, CEO Sundar Pichai

Live Mint  

Google has cut manager and VP roles by 10% in its yearlong push for efficiency, CEO Sundar Pichai said in an internal an all-hands meeting. Pichai said the efficiency push included a 10% reduction in managers, directors, and vice presidents, one of the above mentioned persons said. Some of the jobs in the 10 per cent figure were transitioned to …

94 per cent of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI
3 weeks, 4 days ago

94 per cent of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Indian workers want to skill up on Artificial Intelligence as 94% feel an urgency to become AI expert. However, 40% of Indian workers have spent less than five hours learning how to use AI, and 30% of global workers say they have had no AI training at all, including no self-directed learning or experimentation, according to Slack's new Workforce …

Artificial intelligence is the latest opium of the masses
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Artificial intelligence is the latest opium of the masses

Live Mint  

A new phenomenon is captivating the collective public consciousness. Artificial intelligence seems to be replacing religion as the “opium of the masses," an overwhelming force slowly taking control of our lives, promising utopian futures and sparking endless debates. From chatbots whispering sweet nothings to predictive algorithms knowing you better than your therapist, AI is the shiny addictive toy everyone wants …

AI is not “artificial” intelligence, it’s human intelligence
3 weeks, 6 days ago

AI is not “artificial” intelligence, it’s human intelligence

The Independent  

Ingram Micro is a Business Reporter client Business Reporter: Ingram Micro Film 1 There is a certain amount of fear and anxiety about the emergence of AI and gen AI. Enterprises know they need to competitively embrace AI and its many benefits, including working to streamline operations, enhance productivity and drive revenue through intelligent automation and analysis at scale. Remember, …

Indian software majors need a clear strategy to ride the AI wave
1 month ago

Indian software majors need a clear strategy to ride the AI wave

Live Mint  

Ever since ChatGPT made its debut in late 2022, artificial intelligence has kept the world abuzz in anticipation of computers doing what we had assumed only humans were clever enough to do. For now, AI tools based on large language models would make incremental gains, especially on reliability, but not inspire the sort of awe that some of us may …

Make AI in India, work for India is the vision as India embarks on AI revolution: Jitin Prasada
1 month ago

Make AI in India, work for India is the vision as India embarks on AI revolution: Jitin Prasada

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 9 Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Monday asserted the vision to develop artificial intelligence in India, for India, and all, and said the country is poised for an AI revolution. Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, in a keynote address at the India Internet Governance Forum 2024, said India is not only the largest …

Forging the future: CP Gurnani, Aditya Ghosh discuss AI's role in empowering India
1 month, 1 week ago

Forging the future: CP Gurnani, Aditya Ghosh discuss AI's role in empowering India

India Today  

The India Today-Business Today AI Conference 2024, themed “Forging the Future of Innovation,” convened industry leaders and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping humanity’s future. During a session at the India Today-Business Today AI Conference 2024, CP Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of AIonOS, and Aditya Ghosh, Co-Founder of Akasa Air and Founder of Homage delved into …

‘GenAI, AI agents will be a defining force despite limitations’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘GenAI, AI agents will be a defining force despite limitations’

Live Mint  

Generative artificial intelligence and AI agentic systems are evolving, with businesses moving beyond just the testing stage to exploring their potential for transforming operations across the enterprise, say senior executives of Automation Anywhere. "The pressure and opportunity to capitalise AI to create a competitive advantage is very intense," Ankur Kothari, the company's co-founder and chief operating officer, said in a …

Why university curriculums should include the fundamentals of Generative AI
1 month, 1 week ago

Why university curriculums should include the fundamentals of Generative AI

The Hindu  

Generative AI is transforming industries globally. Indian universities and higher education institutions, therefore, have a critical responsibility to equip students with a strong foundation in Generative AI, including the science driving this transformative technology. To build Generative AI models, students must master the mathematics of optimisation and neural network architectures, learning how these models evolve and generalise from data. Indian …

Generative AI product user base in China reaches 230 mln
1 month, 1 week ago

Generative AI product user base in China reaches 230 mln

China Daily  

A participant visits the exhibition booth of China Mobile at the 2024 Artificial Intelligence for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, May 30, 2024. BEIJING -- The user base of generative artificial intelligence products in China had reached 230 million by June 2024, highlighting the country's widespread adoption of generative AI-driven upgrades across various industries, a report released Saturday stated. …

Will AI adoption leave India Inc with high efficiency and exhausted workers?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will AI adoption leave India Inc with high efficiency and exhausted workers?

Live Mint  

Words that are sprinkled liberally in the business updates of many listed firms of India Inc. The frenetic pace of AI adoption will probably extract its pound of flesh at some point, even if India Inc would rather talk about the productivity marvels of this new technology. Now Comes the Hard Part,’ by Microsoft and LinkedIn, 75% of corporate India’s …

India Among Top 10 Nations in AI Readiness
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Among Top 10 Nations in AI Readiness

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: AI is already transforming industries and starting to reshape economies and is poised to profoundly shape the future of economic development over the next few years. Economies with a high share of sectors that are most exposed to AI are among the world’s most exposed to disruption. Rising Contenders: These are mainly economies with lower AI exposure due …

India’s startup scene is picking up speed again
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India’s startup scene is picking up speed again

Hindustan Times  

Visitors to Bangalore, India’s tech hub, quickly learn why locals measure distances in minutes and not kilometres. India’s startup scene has had a difficult few years, as funding dried up and once high-flying firms crashed back down to earth. In January the banking arm of Paytm, an Indian fintech giant, was ordered by India’s central bank to stop all services …

India's adoption of AI technologies higher than global average, claims new report
2 months ago

India's adoption of AI technologies higher than global average, claims new report

Hindustan Times  

A new research by the Boston Consulting Group pegged India's adoption of Artificial Intelligence higher than the global average. “India's swift adoption of AI is redefining its competitive edge globally, with 30 per cent of Indian companies having maximized AI's value potential--surpassing the global average of 26 per cent. With 100 per cent of companies actively experimenting with AI, India …

SAP confident of new job creation by AI
2 months, 1 week ago

SAP confident of new job creation by AI

Live Mint  

German software-maker SAP SE is confident that artificial intelligence will create new jobs even as the rise of the new technology casts a shadow on jobs done by humans. The SAP board’s buoyant remarks on AI contrast with those of Google-parent Alphabet Inc’s chief executive Sundar Pichai, whose comments in the company’s post-earnings conference call with analysts put alarm bells …

Microsoft's AI Momentum in India: A Transformative Opportunity for the Country
2 months, 1 week ago

Microsoft's AI Momentum in India: A Transformative Opportunity for the Country

The Hindu  

Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok highlights the growing momentum around artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, with a focus on the AI assistant 'Copilot'. He emphasizes Microsoft's commitment to responsible AI development and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Chandok expresses optimism about India's potential as a major AI hub, citing strong demand and supply sides, including a large pool of skilled …

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable
2 months, 1 week ago

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable

The Hindu  

IBM India head Sandip Patel emphasizes the importance of training and skills development for youth in India's small towns and cities to become more employable in the tech industry. He highlights the country's strengths as a large talent base and the potential of Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities and towns to produce skilled workforce. IBM has been actively conducting …

Tech Titans' Tightrope Dance: India's AI Ambitions and Global Tech Giants
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech Titans' Tightrope Dance: India's AI Ambitions and Global Tech Giants

Live Mint  

India's growing prominence on the global tech stage is attracting industry heavyweights, though not without friction. The country's IT sector is globally renowned not just for its scale but also for its deep expertise in computer science. However, India recognizes that achieving self-reliance requires collaboration with global tech giants. The government's push aligns with Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat (Progressive …

Indian Youth Leading the Charge in AI Innovation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Youth Leading the Charge in AI Innovation

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian youth are among the best in innovation and technology, as highlighted by prominent developer platform GitHub's co-founder Dohmke. Dohmke highlighted India's significant contribution to the global AI landscape, with the country being the second-largest group of contributors to generative AI projects on GitHub's platform. Prime Minister Modi also expressed his admiration for the Indian youth in the field of …

Infosys Chief Nandan Nilekani Seeks Shift in AI Focus for India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Infosys Chief Nandan Nilekani Seeks Shift in AI Focus for India

Live Mint  

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani urges Indian AI companies to shift focus from LLM development to crafting practical AI applications. He emphasizes the importance of data collection and curation for meaningful innovation, highlighting India's strengths in practical AI deployments that address real-world issues.

Meta and Indian Govt. Sign Deal to Promote Open-Source AI in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta and Indian Govt. Sign Deal to Promote Open-Source AI in India

India Today  

Meta and the Indian government have signed a deal to promote open-source Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. The collaboration will focus on establishing a Centre for Generative AI, Srijan, at IIT Jodhpur and launching a 'YuvAI Initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building' in partnership with AICTE.

India: A Crucial Hub for AI Innovation
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India: A Crucial Hub for AI Innovation

Firstpost  

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlights India's crucial role in the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The company is forging partnerships with some of the nation's biggest corporate players to build AI infrastructure in India, with a rapidly growing digital economy and burgeoning tech ambitions, India is emerging as a strategic hub for NVIDIA's global AI goals.

Meta's LeCun Seeks to Shape India's AI Future: A Vision for Open-Source Innovation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta's LeCun Seeks to Shape India's AI Future: A Vision for Open-Source Innovation

The Hindu  

Meta's LeCun highlights India's potential in shaping the future of AI. He emphasizes the country's talent pool, vibrant tech ecosystem, and open-source approach as key drivers of AI innovation. Meta's vision for AI focuses on empowering individuals and driving societal transformation through AI. The country's focus on frugal engineering and low-cost development of AI models will promote AI inclusion and …

British stars join generative AI protest against ‘unlicensed use’ of works
2 months, 3 weeks ago

British stars join generative AI protest against ‘unlicensed use’ of works

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scottish author Sir Ian Rankin, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Radiohead singer Thom …

Deploying AI, very expensive at scale, says Aerospike CEO
4 months ago

Deploying AI, very expensive at scale, says Aerospike CEO

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Companies are racing to deploy artificial intelligence but are quickly finding that ingesting and managing the massive amounts of data they need for accurate real-time decisions is very expensive at scale, said Subbu Iyer, CEO of Aerospike. He added, “Our customers lead their industries with some of the most successful, cost-effective AI deployments, and more organisations are turning to …

This Tech Company Says It Will Never Bring AI Features Into Its Products: Why It Matters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

This Tech Company Says It Will Never Bring AI Features Into Its Products: Why It Matters

News 18  

Every major tech company is busy integrating artificial intelligence features into their products. The update has come directly from the company’s CEO this week, who said, “We’re not going to be introducing any generative AI into our products,” which will come as a big surprise and relief to the creative audience the brand caters to. This is a big shift …

Shortage of AI leadership in Indian business
5 months ago

Shortage of AI leadership in Indian business

Hindustan Times  

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising industries worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth. However, in India, a critical shortage of strong AI leadership is emerging as a significant barrier to fully leveraging these opportunities. The government’s AI initiative in agriculture, where AI-powered systems help farmers with crop health monitoring and yield predictions, demonstrates the transformative potential of AI …

AI, AI Captain: India Tops Global Rankings in Skills, GitHub Projects, 40th in Readiness: MoS IT to Parliament
5 months ago

AI, AI Captain: India Tops Global Rankings in Skills, GitHub Projects, 40th in Readiness: MoS IT to Parliament

News 18  

While India ranks first in Artificial Intelligence Skill Penetration and first in the number of GitHub AI Projects in the Stanford AI Index report 2024, in the Oxford AI Readiness Index, India is ranked 40th, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its AI infrastructure, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, recently told Parliament. Prasada emphasised …

China wrestles with ‘quantity over quality’ in generative AI patents
5 months ago

China wrestles with ‘quantity over quality’ in generative AI patents

Al Jazeera  

China has filed for more patents than any other country, but US export controls are not its only hurdle. In July, the UN’s intellectual property agency reported that China had filed more than 38,000 generative AI patents over the past decade, more than all other countries combined. The latest AI boom started with Google’s development of the groundbreaking “transformer” in …

Women Key For India's $320 Billion AI Market, But Gender Disparity Remains: NASSCOM-BCG
5 months ago

Women Key For India's $320 Billion AI Market, But Gender Disparity Remains: NASSCOM-BCG

ABP News  

A new report by NASSCOM and Boston Consulting Group has highlighted the significant role women can play in India's booming artificial intelligence market, which is projected to reach $320-$380 billion by 2027. India Has 64% Gender Gap In AI Leadership Compared To Global Peers The report, titled "GenAI: The Diversity Game Changer We Can't Ignore", analysed the adoption of AI …

10 reasons why AI may be overrated
5 months, 1 week ago

10 reasons why AI may be overrated

NPR  

10 reasons why AI may be overrated toggle caption Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images Is artificial intelligence overrated? Reason 3: Because AI isn't very intelligent and hallucinations make it unreliable, it's proving incapable of doing most — if not all — human jobs. Researchers at Goldman Sachs found that "the proliferation of generative AI technology — and the data centers …

Economic Survey | AI casts “huge pall of uncertainty” over jobs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey | AI casts “huge pall of uncertainty” over jobs

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey published on Monday warned against the potential challenge that artificial intelligence could present to the Indian economy saying the “advent of the tech casts a huge pall of uncertainty as to its impact on workers across all skill levels – low, semi and high.” The massive changes owing to widespread adoption of AI “will create barriers and …

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