India’s emergence as a global digital power now hinges on its ability to build artificial intelligence systems that are indigenous, inclusive, and aligned with national priorities. As AI increasingly shapes governance, public services, industry, and citizen engagement, the need for homegrown foundational models has become important. These models must be trained on Indian languages, local […]
According to a report that cautions against the use of AI-powered talking toys on small children, the toys should be more strictly regulated and have new safety kitemarks, since they are not necessarily intended at children with the safety of their psychology in mind. The suggestion is found in the first report of AI in […]
The increased application of AI-generated scientific and science-related texts, particularly social media, is the source of concern: they can include fake or highly persuasive information, which cannot be easily detected by the users, and can influence the way people think and make decisions. Various jurisdictions and platforms are heading in the direction of explicitly disclosing […]
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the global financial sector could pose significant risks to financial stability if not properly managed, according to Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Speaking at an event in New Delhi on Monday, Das emphasized the need for banks […]
In a strategic move that underscores the intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip sector, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to unveil a new lineup of AI processors during an upcoming data center event in San Francisco. This announcement aims to strengthen AMD’s position as a formidable supplier of AI chips in a […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) governs all that come under “smart technology” today. From self-driving cars to voice assistants on our smartphones, AI has ubiquitous presence in our daily lives. Yet, it had been lacking a crucial feature: the ability to engage human emotions. The scenario is quickly changing, however. Algorithms that can sense human emotions and […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) is entering all office systems, nearly 50 per cent of recruiters believe that it will become a regular part of their hiring process in the coming years, said a report by chat-based direct hiring platform Hirect. A whopping 96.5 per cent of recruiters at Indian startups and small and medium enterprises […]