AI: A force for social empowerment
4 years, 2 months ago

AI: A force for social empowerment

Hindustan Times  

The success of Digital India has set a new global benchmark for leveraging digital technologies for inclusive growth, good governance and empowerment. AI will replace certain existing job roles but also create several new job profiles. In the same way, AI will replace certain existing job roles but also create several new job profiles. India’s approach towards responsible AI for social empowerment seeks to leverage AI for inclusive growth and empowerment while addressing concerns over exclusion and job redundancy. India’s biggest AI summit RAISE 2020, which begins on Monday, seeks global collaboration for the development of an AI ecosystem that is responsible towards humanity and committed to social empowerment.

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Make AI in India, work for India is the vision as India embarks on AI revolution: Jitin Prasada
2 weeks 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

AI for Social Good: Innovating for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future
3 weeks, 2 days ago

AI for Social Good: Innovating for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future

Live Mint  

In celebration of the transformative impact of AI-driven solutions on society, Mint hosted the inauguralAll About AI Tech4Good Awards, With innovation and social good at the heart of the night, the awards honoured trailblazing organisations, startups, and individuals whose work is shaping a world where technology doesn’t just advance, but it benefits humanity. Panel Discussion: Responsible AI for a Better …

‘AI could be the key to solving global climate crisis,’ Meta’s Yann LeCun tells Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘AI could be the key to solving global climate crisis,’ Meta’s Yann LeCun tells Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha

Live Mint  

Artificial intelligence could play a pivotal role in addressing the global climate crisis, according to Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, in a compelling discussion with Nikhil Kamath on theWTF Podcast. LeCun described AI as a "force multiplier for human intelligence," arguing that its ability to process complex datasets, simulate outcomes, and propose innovative solutions could revolutionise environmental policy …

India is at no. 4 on Stanford’s global AI power list
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India is at no. 4 on Stanford’s global AI power list

Live Mint  

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI has released its findings about the AI-led technology ecosystem at a global level, using the Global Vibrancy Tool 2024 developed by the institute. The tracking tool, which measures a country’s AI ecosystem on key indicators including research papers, private investment, patents, and more, analyzed data from 36 countries to find that the United States …

Beijing set to tap AI potential, reduce risks
1 month ago

Beijing set to tap AI potential, reduce risks

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily The ongoing 2024 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, themed "Embracing a People-Centered and AI-for-Good Digital Future — Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in today's world. China realized this fact early, and issued the "Governance Principles for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence — Developing Responsible Artificial …

Beijing set to tap AI potential, reduce risks
1 month ago

Beijing set to tap AI potential, reduce risks

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily The ongoing 2024 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, themed "Embracing a People-Centered and AI-for-Good Digital Future — Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in today's world. China realized this fact early, and issued the "Governance Principles for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence — Developing Responsible Artificial …

Balancing Innovation and Consumer Protection: A Framework for High-Risk AI in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Balancing Innovation and Consumer Protection: A Framework for High-Risk AI in India

Live Mint  

India's approach to regulating high-risk AI systems should be targeted and risk-based, prioritizing consumer protection while fostering innovation. The country should learn from the successes of other nations while considering local needs and challenges. The draft Digital India Act 2023 should be revised to address high-risk AI systems and ensure consumer protection. Existing legal frameworks should be leveraged, and the …

Meta, IndiaAI Launch Collaborative Initiative to Enhance AI Skills in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meta, IndiaAI Launch Collaborative Initiative to Enhance AI Skills in India

India Today  

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets with Meta's AI chief to explore collaboration opportunities in artificial intelligence. The partnership will focus on job creation and skill development in India, with a particular emphasis on the training of 100,000 students and young developers in open-source large language models (LLMs).

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

India not yet ready for AI regulations says Experts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India not yet ready for AI regulations says Experts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: On the second day of the Global AI Summit 2024 at HICC, experts from various fields discussed key aspects of Artificial Intelligence. Arghya Sengupta, Founder & Research Director of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, said that India is not yet ready for AI regulations and that small innovators and developers could be most affected and recommended adopting certain codes …

Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries

China Daily  

The first Workshop on AI Capacity Building, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, is in keeping with the spirit of the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance that was issued during this year's session of the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in July. The Global Artificial Intelligence Industry Development White Paper 2024, released by the …

Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries

China Daily  

The first Workshop on AI Capacity Building, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, is in keeping with the spirit of the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance that was issued during this year's session of the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in July. The Global Artificial Intelligence Industry Development White Paper 2024, released by the …

Global AI Summit set to be defining moment for Telangana, says IT Minister Sridhar Babu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Global AI Summit set to be defining moment for Telangana, says IT Minister Sridhar Babu

The Hindu  

Telangana government’s Global AI Summit 2024 in Hyderabad is set for grand opening on Thursday. For Telangana, the summit is poised to attract significant global investment, particularly with the unveiling of our ambitious AI City project — a 200-acre hub near Hyderabad designed to be the epicentre of AI innovation. Telangana IT Minister P. Sridhar Babu on AI Besides serving …

A discourse on AI governance that India must shape
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A discourse on AI governance that India must shape

The Hindu  

The Summit of the Future will be a decisive moment for global diplomacy and the international norm-building process in the sphere of Artificial Intelligence. The U.S.-led resolution, on ‘Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI for Sustainable Development’, advocates a harmonised approach to AI governance and encourages member countries to develop shared ethical principles, data protection measures and transparency standards. India’s history …

Shortage of AI leadership in Indian business
4 months, 1 week 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 must be harnessed to serve the greater good: China Daily editorial
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AI must be harnessed to serve the greater good: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The four-day 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in Shanghai on Thursday. Reflecting the dual intentions of the event — to establish an open, inclusive, and equitable international platform for exchange and cooperation, and to facilitate comprehensive discussions on AI development, security, and governance issues across various sectors and stakeholders — the theme …

Global collaboration essential to harness AI’s potential and mitigate Risks: Ashwini Vaishnaw
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Global collaboration essential to harness AI’s potential and mitigate Risks: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Artificial intelligence can be a huge tool to solve many socio-economic problems but we need to contain the risks which are associated with AI and the solution that comes from the global thought process as it cannot be done in isolation by any country, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways and I&B Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday. Addressing the …

Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 to be inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today: Details
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 to be inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today: Details

India TV News  

The two-day 'Global IndiaAI Summit 2024' is set to take place today from the national capital region on July 3-4. Notable sessions will include 'IndiaAI: Large Language Models', and will be exploring on how advanced AI models could navigate India's linguistic diversity while upholding ethical standards. Concurrently, the 'GPAI Convening on Global Health and AI' will further gather insights into …

AI Integration to Deepfake concern: 5 Key takeaways from PM Modi and Bill Gates' discussion on Indian digital revolution
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AI Integration to Deepfake concern: 5 Key takeaways from PM Modi and Bill Gates' discussion on Indian digital revolution

Live Mint  

In a recent discussion with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's strides in technology, focusing on digital empowerment, women's inclusion, and AI challenges. Here are five major key takeaways from their conversation: India's Digital Revolution PM Modi explained how India has embraced technology to prevent monopolies and ensure it is accessible to all citizens.In addressing the digital revolution …

India’s AI leap: bridging the gap
9 months, 1 week ago

India’s AI leap: bridging the gap

Live Mint  

Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government have been talking about ‘Making AI in India’ and ‘Making AI Work for India’ for some time now, there was a worry that the lack of powerful AI compute infrastructure could hold India’s AI ambitions back. The money allocated to help build the all-critical GPU infrastructure through a public-private partnership model …

Mission possible for Battlefield AI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mission possible for Battlefield AI

Hindustan Times  

The India AI Mission, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, could give Artificial Intelligence development in the country the quantum leap it needs. The mission eyes a comprehensive bolstering of the AI ecosystem — from setting up adequate computing power to facilitating access to anonymised datasets, even establishing a pipeline for AI talent. India’s size and diversity make it imperative …

Hyderabad to host global AI summit in July
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad to host global AI summit in July

The Hindu  

The Telangana government plans to organise a global Artificial Intelligence summit in Hyderabad in July, the State’s IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said here on Thursday. The decision is in line with the State government focus on making Hyderabad and Telangana AI capital of the world, he said, opening a centre of excellence for AI and Machine Learning …

Government approves IndiaAI Mission with outlay of Rs 10,372 crore: Here's everything you need to know
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Government approves IndiaAI Mission with outlay of Rs 10,372 crore: Here's everything you need to know

India TV News  

In order to encourage the development of artificial intelligence in India, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a national-level IndiaAI mission with a budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore. As per the cabinet press note, “The IndiaAI mission will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalysing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors”. The press note …

India Needs 10 Lakh AI Experts, Says Rajanna
10 months, 1 week ago

India Needs 10 Lakh AI Experts, Says Rajanna

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India needs 10 lakh people trained in artificial intelligence by 2026 and the technology industry is making significant investments in this, said V. Rajanna, president, of technology, services, and software, TCS. Delivering the keynote address at the annual event of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association here on Wednesday, he said Hyderabad was a pioneer in launching digital citizen services in …

India must grab the AI opportunity to speed up growth
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India must grab the AI opportunity to speed up growth

Live Mint  

In August, Chandrayan-3’s landing on the moon signified more than India’s advancement in science and technology. This allows us to move away from ‘narrow AI’ that can accomplish specific tasks to a future where AI agents will be able to accomplish several different tasks based on our interests and preferences. From enabling faster detection of diseases and driving cutting-edge innovations …

How India's tryst with Artificial Intelligence will ensure its developed status by 2047
1 year ago

How India's tryst with Artificial Intelligence will ensure its developed status by 2047

Firstpost  

Under Prime Minister Modi’s tech-focused policies, India has shifted from being a follower to a leader. Hosting the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence summit and leading GPAI in 2024 marks a significant leap In 1956, when John McCarthy introduced the term “Artificial Intelligence”, the idea that the 21st century would become synonymous with AI dominance was beyond anyone’s imagination. The …

AI summit adopts New Delhi declaration on inclusiveness, collaboration
1 year ago

AI summit adopts New Delhi declaration on inclusiveness, collaboration

The Hindu  

Following several hours of deliberations, representatives from 28 countries and the European Union adopted the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence. The ministerial declaration affirms the countries’ commitment to “principles for responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI … rooted in democratic values and human rights … and promoting trustworthy, responsible, sustainable and human-centred use of AI.” GPAI …

‘India to soon launch AI missions for agriculture, healthcare’: PM Modi at GPAI Summit 2023
1 year ago

‘India to soon launch AI missions for agriculture, healthcare’: PM Modi at GPAI Summit 2023

Firstpost  

While inaugurating the GPAI or Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government will soon launch AI missions, focussing on healthcare and agriculture, supporting them with faster and easier to access computing India is set to embark on a new mission that will combine the powers of AI with healthcare and agriculture. Speaking …

PM Seeks Global Regulation of AI
1 year ago

PM Seeks Global Regulation of AI

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged the threat of artificial intelligence tools falling in the hands of terrorists pose to the world as he called for a global framework for the ethical use of AI. Speaking at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit, he said AI can become the biggest tool for development in the 21st …

India to host Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit from Dec 12
1 year ago

India to host Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit from Dec 12

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India will host the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit from December 12 to December 14. The GPAI is a forum of 28 nations and the European Union that is working together to understand the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence, or AI, and to promote its responsible evolution. The GPAI brings along 28 Member countries and the …

‘India did in few years what took others generations’: PM Modi ahead of Global Partnership AI Summit
1 year ago

‘India did in few years what took others generations’: PM Modi ahead of Global Partnership AI Summit

Firstpost  

Emphasizing India’s rapid technological advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country has achieved in just a few years what took others an entire generation and announced India’s ambitious plans to take a significant leap forward in AI Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced India’s ambitious plans to take a significant leap forward in the realm of AI to empower …

India achieved in a few years with technology what took others a generation: PM Modi
1 year ago

India achieved in a few years with technology what took others a generation: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday, December 8, 2023, said India is looking to take a giant leap in Artificial Intelligence to empower its citizens and asserted that it won't be an exaggeration to say the country achieved in a few years with technology what took others a generation. In a LinkedIn post inviting people to the Global Partnership on Artificial …

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI’s potentially ‘catastrophic’ risks
1 year, 1 month ago

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI’s potentially ‘catastrophic’ risks

Associated Press  

BLETCHLEY PARK, England — Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, agreed Wednesday to work together to contain the potentially “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence. The first international AI Safety Summit, held at a former codebreaking spy base near London, focused on cutting-edge “frontier” AI that some scientists warn could pose a risk to …

India\'s AI Programme to Drive $1 Trillion Digital Economy by 2026: MoS Rajeev
1 year, 2 months ago

India\'s AI Programme to Drive $1 Trillion Digital Economy by 2026: MoS Rajeev

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The government is hopeful that India's artificial intelligence programme is likely to be a kinetic enabler for India to achieve the goal of a $1-trillion digital economy by 2026. “This is a deep, multi-year roadmap to make Indian AI work for being a kinetic enabler of the trillion dollar digital economy,” Chandrasekhar said. “Äpart from supporting the startup …

Navigating the Crossroads: India’s Imperative to Balance AI Innovation with Ethical Accountability - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

Navigating the Crossroads: India’s Imperative to Balance AI Innovation with Ethical Accountability - News18

News 18  

“In a world driven by innovation, our responsibility lies in shaping technology to uplift humanity, not to divide or oppress.” In a dynamic era marked by remarkable technological strides, India stands at a pivotal juncture, compelled to address the intricate ethical and societal dimensions of artificial intelligence and meta technologies. However, this trajectory also underscores the urgency to establish a …

An ‘atmanirbhar’ AI will benefit India. Here’s why
1 year, 7 months ago

An ‘atmanirbhar’ AI will benefit India. Here’s why

Hindustan Times  

ChatGPT may represent a point of inflection in public consciousness about the power of Artificial Intelligence and its key role in society. But the problem is that RBI has shortlisted seven foreign companies, one of which would eventually develop and likely run its AI operations. When applied to the supervision of India’s financial systems, what comes out of such foreign-sourced …

Make AI Work For India: What The Future Holds For Artificial Intelligence
1 year, 9 months ago

Make AI Work For India: What The Future Holds For Artificial Intelligence

ABP News  

As India stands at the threshold of leaving China behind to be the most populous country in the world, it now holds immense responsibility to decide the future of education, employment, and skill development of nearly one-fifth of the global population. Projects like Digital India BHASHINI and Digi Yatra can be the stepping-stone for large-scale AI implementation across all major …

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2023 highlighted the government’s focus on building localised applications for artificial intelligence, announcing that the country will set up three new centres in top educational institutions with the intention of finding scalable solutions across sectors, including agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. “The three new planned, dedicated AI Centres of Excellence will help accelerate the adoption and mainstreaming …

A new global standard for AI ethics
2 years, 6 months ago

A new global standard for AI ethics

The Hindu  

Artificial intelligence is more present in our lives than ever. Indeed, the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence released by NITI Aayog in 2018 highlights the massive potential of AI in solving complex social challenges faced by Indian citizens across areas such as agriculture, health, and education, in addition to the significant economic returns that AI-related technologies are already creating. Additionally, …

BTS 2021: ‘AI played an effective role in healthcare delivery during COVID-19 crisis’
3 years, 1 month ago

BTS 2021: ‘AI played an effective role in healthcare delivery during COVID-19 crisis’

The Hindu  

Artificial Intelligence has ensured effective and efficient delivery of services, especially in healthcare, during the COVID-19 crisis, said K. Ananth Krishnan, Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer, Tata Consultancy Services. Addressing a session on ‘AI for Growth, Evolution & Technology’ at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2021 on November 18, he said the potential usage of new techniques this technology offers are …

For artificial intelligence to flourish, governments need to think ahead about its responsible use
4 years, 2 months ago

For artificial intelligence to flourish, governments need to think ahead about its responsible use

Firstpost  

With technology blurring international boundaries, governments need to cooperate and collaborate to put mechanisms in place to manage the power of AI. Artificial Intelligence simply means The ability to crunch lots and lots of data at extremely high speeds at very low costs using of machines So far, the human mind was the fastest known data cruncher, and we prided …

India will be among global AI superpowers: Brad Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

India will be among global AI superpowers: Brad Smith

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: India will inevitably be one of the world’s artificial intelligence superpowers, Brad Smith, president and chief legal officer, Microsoft Corp. said at the ongoing Responsible AI for Social Empowerment event. Smith indicated that India’s national strategy on AI is the right foundation, not just to advance AI but also topromote responsible AI built on firm ethical principles. Smith said …

AI in India Will Help Add Rs 37 Lakh Crore to Economy by 2025, Says NASSCOM Report
4 years, 4 months ago

AI in India Will Help Add Rs 37 Lakh Crore to Economy by 2025, Says NASSCOM Report

News 18  

NASSCOM, India’s premier IT governance body, has launched its annual report on artificial intelligence, titled ‘Unlocking Value from Data and AI: The India Opportunity’. NASSCOM’s AI report 2020 further states that other key benefits of AI include areas such as optimising logistics through traffic analysis, streamlining lending and financial services through data-based risk analysis, remote diagnostics and resource allocation in …

Investing in data, AI is crucial for country
4 years, 4 months ago

Investing in data, AI is crucial for country

Live Mint  

BENGALURU :India has the right ecosystem and an efficient talent pool to create millions of new-age jobs and drive a data and artificial intelligence revolution to become a global powerhouse, said top executives of Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd at a panel discussion organized by IT industry body Nasscom on Tuesday. “We have to identify a comprehensive plan for India’s …

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