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IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar talks AI, deepfakes and India’s digital growth at DNPA event
6Feb By adminNo Comments
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IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar talks AI, deepfakes and India’s digital growth at DNPA event

[ad_1] At the DNPA Conclave & Awards 2024 held in New Delhi on Tuesday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar talked about India's digital transformation in the last 10 years, as well as the country being the pioneer in addressing deepfakes and fake news, issues which later attained global attention. Chandrasekhar also highlighted the need for governance in this era of artificial intelligence (AI).Rajeev Chandrasekhar at DNPA Concalve 2024Deepfakes have increasingly become a major concern, with people falling victim to photos and videos that are edited or manipulated to make anyone say or do anything that they did not do in real life. Last month, Taylor Swift's deepfake photos went viral on X, further raising concern. Talking about India's profi...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: China warns US over ban; Nvidia’s AI chip price, and more
1Feb By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: China warns US over ban; Nvidia’s AI chip price, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, February 1. After the US placed curbs on Chinese companies, a spokesperson in Beijing said that this move would “come back to bite them”. Meanwhile, a new Amazon Web Services report found that over a third of European businesses leveraged AI in 2023 to achieve their goals.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. China says curbs on its firms will haunt the USAfter the Pentagon on Thursday placed several more Chinese companies on a list of organizations that have been accused of aiding the PLA, Beijing said that these curbs would “come back to bite them”. As per a Reuters report, amidst rising demand for AI chips, the US placed China's biggest chipmaker, Yangtze Memory Techn...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI recreates singers’ voices, IIT Madras to set up school of AI, and more
30Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI recreates singers’ voices, IIT Madras to set up school of AI, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 30. IIT Madras announced that it has received Rs. 100 Cr. to set up the Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Meanwhile, AR Rahman revealed how AI was used to recreate the voice of two late singers for a song in the upcoming film Lal Salaam. All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. AI used to recreate late singers' voices: AR RahmanTaking to his X account, music composer and producer AR Rahman shared a post by Sony Music South highlighting how AI was used to recreate the voices of two late singers – Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed. The song, titled Thimiri Yezhuda, has been created for Rajinikanth's upcoming film Lal Salaam. While the news left...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Pope Francis issues AI warning, North Korea developing AI too, and more
24Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Pope Francis issues AI warning, North Korea developing AI too, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 24. Pope Francis warned against the dangers of AI, acknowledging that he too became the victim of a deepfake photo last year. He called for regulation of AI that will enable its use towards the greater good. Meanwhile, a new study claims that North Korea is developing AI and machine learning (ML) to achieve a wide range of tasks.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Pope Francis warns against AI dangersPope Francis on Wednesday acknowledged that he was the victim of a deepfake photo while highlighting the dangers of AI. As per a Reuters report, he warned against the "perverse” dangers of AI, calling for its regulation. “We need but think of the long-standing prob...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI opportunities rise in India, Meta revenue gets AI boost, and more
18Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI opportunities rise in India, Meta revenue gets AI boost, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 18. At the Microsoft forum, startup founders have shared their views on AI opportunities in India. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance highlighted the need for global efforts to make access to AI equitable at Davos.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Startup founders share views on AI opportunitiesMicrosoft today hosted a forum inviting startup founders across diverse industries to share their views on the AI opportunity for startups in India, opening a dialogue on the potential of AI to accelerate innovation and growth for the sector. Sangeeta Bavi, Executive Director, Digital Natives, Microsoft India, was in conversation with Pratik D...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: LimeChat unveils AI chatbot, Mahindra scraps AI influencer, and more
11Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: LimeChat unveils AI chatbot, Mahindra scraps AI influencer, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 11. Mahindra scrapped plans for Ava, its AI influencer, just a day after unveiling it. The company faced backlash on social media platforms. Meanwhile, Nvidia VP emphasized the need for infrastructure for sovereign AI in India during his address in Gujarat. LimeChat introduced an AI-powered chatbot in partnership with Microsoft.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. LimeChat partners with Microsoft to launch AI chatbotLimeChat, in collaboration with Microsoft, today announced the release of an advanced AI-powered chatbot. Bolstering support solutions, the AI chatbot aims to provide an enhanced, efficient, secure, and personalized customer service experience, accor...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI Park in Gujarat, Mahindra’s AI influencer, and more
10Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI Park in Gujarat, Mahindra’s AI influencer, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 10. In partnership with the Government of Gujarat, Eros Investments announced the launch of the Immerso AI Park in GIFT City with the aim of becoming the foundation and the backbone of deep technology research, development, and innovation. Meanwhile, the Mahindra Formula E team drew criticism on social media after launching an AI avatar. In a separate development, Nvidia announced that its partner Yotta will set up a data center in GIFT City before the end of March.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Mahindra draws criticism after launching AI influencerThe Mahindra Formula E team drew flak after introducing an AI-generated female influencer on their social med...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI catastrophe feared, AI turns key issue for Italy, and more
4Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI catastrophe feared, AI turns key issue for Italy, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 4. Microsoft launched the Copilot key, a key that can summon Microsoft's AI chatbot at just a press of a button. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said that AI will be one of the two key issues for Italy during its one-year presidency of the G7. Nearly 58 pct of the researchers think that AI could have catastrophic effects, according to a new survey. All this, and more in today's AI roundup.1. AI to be important G7 issue for Italy, says PM MeloniItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said that AI will be one of the two key issues for Italy during its one-year presidency of the Group of Seven (G7). As per a Reuters report, the Italia...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: MIT rolls out AI governance paper; Nvidia eyes Vietnam as 2nd home for AI
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: MIT rolls out AI governance paper; Nvidia eyes Vietnam as 2nd home for AI

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, December 11. US chipmaker Nvidia announced that it will support the development of AI as well as digital infrastructure in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani said the company is developing its proprietary AI model. In a new development, scholars and leaders have MIT have released a white paper on AI governance.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Nvidia to support AI development in VietnamUS chipmaker Nvidia on Monday announced that it will partner with the top tech firms in Vietnam and will support the development of AI as well as digital infrastructure in the country. Bloomberg quoted reports as saying that Nvidia sees Vietnam as a potential second home....
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: EU AI Act leaked, brAInspark gen AI platform launched, and more
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: EU AI Act leaked, brAInspark gen AI platform launched, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, December 7. The EU's AI Act could exclude AI models that have an open-source license, according to a leaked compromise proposal seen by Reuters. In the US, despite AI implementation in drive-thru services by chains like Checkers and Carl's Jr., human involvement in fulfilling orders persists, accounting for over 70% of customer interactions in locations like the Philippines. On the other hand, Neverinstall introduced its Windows Cloud PC, aiming to challenge established Desktop-As-A-Service providers with AI integration and CloudLink for an advanced cloud-computing experience.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. EU AI Act could exclude open-source modelsThe AI Act that ...
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