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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI skills propel 54 pct pay hikes, Microsoft seeks AI gaming experts, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI skills propel 54 pct pay hikes, Microsoft seeks AI gaming experts, more

[ad_1] AI skills propel 54 percent salary increase in India; Microsoft seeks AI experts to transform gaming experience; NAAC Chairman advocates value based education amid AI disruption; Tim Cook advocates AI for climate action- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI skills propel 54 percent salary increase in Indian industriesA study reveals a 54 percent salary surge in industries due to AI skills. 95 percent of workers seek AI proficiency for career advancement. Indian employers offer higher pay, especially in IT and R&D sectors. Demographic interest grows, with 96 percent of women and 90 percent of baby boomers aiming for AI skills. Employers anticipate a 68 percent productivity increase with AI adoption, according to Manufacturing Today report.  Also read: A...
Microsoft deal, Apple-Google talks show tech giants need artificial intelligence help
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Microsoft deal, Apple-Google talks show tech giants need artificial intelligence help

[ad_1] Earlier this week, Microsoft Corp. named artificial intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman chief of its consumer AI business and hired most of the staff from his Inflection AI startup. A day before, Bloomberg reported that Alphabet Inc.'s Google was in talks to license its Gemini AI engine to Apple Inc.The moves suggest that despite pouring billions of dollars into partnerships, investments and product development, Microsoft and Google are struggling to figure out how to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence. Neither company is moving fast enough to field consumer products that generate revenue and grab market share, and, despite their size and power, they remain vulnerable to being disrupted. Even as engineers labor to perfect the large language models undergirding the...
Workers with AI skills may witness up to 54pc salary hikes: AWS Research
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Workers with AI skills may witness up to 54pc salary hikes: AWS Research

[ad_1] Workers in India with AI skills and knowledge may see salary hikes of more than 54 per cent with those in IT and research and development enjoying the highest pay increases, according to a report by Amazon Web Services (AWS).Around 99 per cent of employers envision their companies becoming AI-driven organisations by 2028, the report commissioned by Amazon subsidiary AWS stated. “While most employers (97 per cent) believe their finance department will be the biggest beneficiary, they also foresee IT (96 per cent), research and development (96 per cent), sales and marketing (96per cent), business operations (95 per cent), human resources (94 per cent), and legal (92 per cent) departments driving significant value from AI too,” it said. Around 98 per cent of surveyed employers and w...
5 Things about AI you may have missed today: NVIDIA reveals AI humanoid robots drive, Samsung to develop AI chips, more
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: NVIDIA reveals AI humanoid robots drive, Samsung to develop AI chips, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: In a big move, NVIDIA announces its new Project GR00T which is a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. These robots will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the machine could copy human actions based on just observation. In other news, Samsung is stepping up its game in the semiconductor space by introducing a research lab for AI chip development. Know more about such AI-linked news today, March 19, 2024. NVIDIA announces project GR00T for AI-based humanoid robots NVIDIA is stepping up its AI game by announcing its project GR00T which is a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. The robot is expected to drive growth in both robotics and AI. Additionally, the company also introduced a new computer, Jetson Thor designed specifica...
AI Act passed! European Union Parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on artificial intelligence
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AI Act passed! European Union Parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on artificial intelligence

[ad_1] The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world's most far-reaching rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT.The AI Act focuses on higher-risk uses of the technology by the private and public sector, with tougher obligations for providers, stricter transparency rules for the most powerful models like ChatGPT, and outright ban on tools considered too dangerous. Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the risks of a technology developing at breakneck speed, while also fostering innovation on the continent. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hailed the vote ushering in a "pioneering framework for innovative AI, with clear guardrails.""This will benefit Europe's...
Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections
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Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections

[ad_1] (Reuters) - Google is restricting AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about the global elections set to happen this year, the Alphabet-owned firm said on Tuesday, as it looks to avoid potential missteps in the deployment of the technology.The update comes at a time when advancements in generative AI, including image and video generation, have fanned concerns of misinformation and fake news among the public, prompting governments to regulate the technology. When asked about elections such as the upcoming U.S. presidential match-up between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Gemini responds with "I'm still learning how to answer this question. In the meantime, try Google Search". Google had announced restrictions within the U.S. in December, saying they would come into effect ahead ...
5 Things about AI you may have missed today: 58% Indians believe in AI’s relevance, Jamie Dimon on ‘Unbelievable’ AI
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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: 58% Indians believe in AI’s relevance, Jamie Dimon on ‘Unbelievable’ AI

[ad_1] AI roundup: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing and in some places, it has found greater acceptability than in others. Now, a study highlights the fact that India finds the technology to be quite relevant and influential. In other news, a 16-year-old Indian-American boy Adrit Rao has developed several apps and is now collaborating with Stanford University to use AI to revamp the healthcare sector. Know about more such AI news from today.Bosch study showcases India's optimism about AIThe use of AI is significantly increasing all over the world. However, India is one such country which is said to show the most optimism for such technology. In a recent study, it was reported that 58 percent of Indians believe AI would be the most relevant technology in the future. Whi...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: ECI collaborates with OpenAI, Bias in AI models, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: ECI collaborates with OpenAI, Bias in AI models, more

[ad_1] ECI collaborates with OpenAI to safeguard elections from AI interference; Teja Manakame urges caution against bias in AI models; Majority of workers optimistic about AI improving work life balance, Study; Hit songwriter Guy Chambers voices concerns over AI's threat to songwriting- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. ECI collaborates with OpenAI to safeguard elections from AI interferenceIn preparation for India's upcoming general elections, the Election Commission seeks guidance from OpenAI to prevent AI interference. ECI officials met with OpenAI executives, who outlined measures to prevent misuse of AI during the crucial Lok Sabha polls. This initiative aligns with global efforts as 25 countries, including India, the US, and the UK, implement defences agai...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights the immense power AI PCs wield
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights the immense power AI PCs wield

[ad_1] The annual HP Amplify partner conference in Las Vegas unfolded with a wave of discussions and revelations, all centered around the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries. From partnership program upgrades to a strategic shift towards subscriptions and services, the two-day event brought tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, to a unanimous agreement on the pivotal role of AI. Analysts are dubbing 2024 as the year when AI takes center stage in product pitches.During the HP Amplify Partner Conference's fireside chat with HP CEO Enrique Lores, Satya Nadella, in his 32nd year at Microsoft, emphasised AI's broad potential impact, calling for a fundamental reevaluation of the entire tech stack. Nadella highligh...
Adobe Firefly generative AI models now available on Android, iOS devices; Know all the features
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Adobe Firefly generative AI models now available on Android, iOS devices; Know all the features

[ad_1] In the last few months, Adobe has drastically stepped up its game by bringing generative AI features to its suite of products. Now the company has announced its mobile app version of Adobe Express which comes with Firefly generative AI features. This new feature to the app will bring ease of mobile editing and allow users to create ideas and attractive content anytime and anywhere from their smartphones. Adobe first announced its Firefly generative AI feature in September last year, now it will be bringing this smart AI capability to the mobile app, know more about the feature.Adobe Express Firefly generative AI featuresAccording to the Adobe blog post, the company is bringing Adobe Firefly generative AI features to the mobile app. The new Adobe Express app will simplify the proc...