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Amazon lays off hundreds in Alexa division as it plows resources into AI
In a note to employees on Friday, Daniel Rausch, Amazon's vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, wrote that the company is eliminating certain roles because it is ditching some initiatives
 "Amazon lays off hundreds in Alexa division as it plows resources into AI")
OpenAI President Brockman says he's quitting after Sam Altman ouster
"I'm super proud of what we've all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago," Brockman wrote in a post on the social media site X
 "OpenAI President Brockman says he's quitting after Sam Altman ouster")
OpenAI interim CEO Murati urges focus, stresses Microsoft support
Murati also urged employees still reeling Friday from the sudden departure of Altman, one of the most prominent figures in the artificial intelligence industry, to focus on their work
 "OpenAI interim CEO Murati urges focus, stresses Microsoft support")
Altman ousted from OpenAI, board says it lost confidence in him as leader
Mira Murati, an Albanian-born Dartmouth-educated engineer who helped develop some of OpenAI's best-known products as its chief technology officer, will serve as OpenAI's interim chief executive office
 "Altman ousted from OpenAI, board says it lost confidence in him as leader")
'Deepfakes' a new threat to diverse society, says PM Narendra Modi
The PM said 'deepfakes' presented an imminent threat, especially since a sizeable section of Indians lacked the tools to verify the authenticity of such content
 "'Deepfakes' a new threat to diverse society, says PM Narendra Modi")
AI value to be unlocked with cloud adoption at scale: Capgemini report
The value of AI and Gen AI can be better realized through the right cloud adoption at scale, hence banks will need to prioritize cloud journey for fintech growth, a senior Capgemini executive said
 "AI value to be unlocked with cloud adoption at scale: Capgemini report")
Deep fake is a big concern: Prime Minister asks ChatGPT to give warning
India will be organising the 'Artificial Global Partnership Summit' next month to discuss the need for responsible use of technology, particularly in the realm of AI
 "Deep fake is a big concern: Prime Minister asks ChatGPT to give warning")
Use of AI for creating 'deep fake' problematic, media must educate: PM
Modi further said that India's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic created confidence among the people that the country is not going to stop now
 "Use of AI for creating 'deep fake' problematic, media must educate: PM")
China will be at the forefront of AI, says Alphabet's Sundar Pichai
The scale of AI work in China "is just astounding to see," Pichai said at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco, in an on-stage interview by Bloomberg's Emily Chang
 "China will be at the forefront of AI, says Alphabet's Sundar Pichai")
Use of AI in media industry responsibly can be valuable asset: PCI's Desai
"This implies that artificial intelligence may 'potentially' perpetuate harmful stereotypes or disseminate inaccurate information which could undermine the credibility of print media," Desai added
 "Use of AI in media industry responsibly can be valuable asset: PCI's Desai")
Platforms with algo biases not protected under IT rule: Chandrasekhar
Those who are aggrieved by this can file FIRs against such platforms and safe harbour/immunity under Section 79 will not apply to these cases," said the minister
 "Platforms with algo biases not protected under IT rule: Chandrasekhar")
Only 26% of firms surveyed in India prepared to deploy, leverage AI: Study
The index was developed in response to the accelerating adoption of AI, a generational shift that is impacting business and daily life
 "Only 26% of firms surveyed in India prepared to deploy, leverage AI: Study")
Only 26% of organisations in India are prepared to deploy AI: Cisco Study
Ninety-five per cent of businesses globally are aware that AI will increase infrastructure workloads
 "Only 26% of organisations in India are prepared to deploy AI: Cisco Study")
CAG expresses concern about security, integrity of data due to AI malware
"The discussions emphasized the importance of international collaboration, capacity building and consultation with various stakeholders to derive optimum benefits from Al"
 "CAG expresses concern about security, integrity of data due to AI malware")
Paytm collaborates with Amadeus to drive travel experience with AI
"Under this collaboration, for the next 3 years, the company will integrate Amadeus's expansive travel platform, enhancing the travellers' experience from search to booking, and finally to payment"
 "Paytm collaborates with Amadeus to drive travel experience with AI")
Agri robots to eye for lunar rovers: Indian deep tech startups come of age
The key to their cutting-edge innovations can be attributed to the rise of emerging technologies including AI, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and their accelerated adoption across sectors
 "Agri robots to eye for lunar rovers: Indian deep tech startups come of age")
YouTube creators may soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos
Viewers will be alerted to altered videos with labels, including prominent ones on the YouTube video player for sensitive topics
 "YouTube creators may soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos")
Deepfakes, AI pose threats to next elections, warns UK cybersecurity centre
We risk China becoming the predominant power in cyberspace if our efforts to raise resilience and develop our capabilities do not keep pace, it said
 "Deepfakes, AI pose threats to next elections, warns UK cybersecurity centre")
Vulnerabilities in India's digital infra spur rise in cyberattacks: Experts
SaaS and conglomerate companies experienced ten times more attacks than the preceding quarter, according to the study
 "Vulnerabilities in India's digital infra spur rise in cyberattacks: Experts")
HCLTech appoints Sonia Eland as country manager for Australia, New Zealand
IT services company does business in digital, engineering, cloud, AI in the two countries
 "HCLTech appoints Sonia Eland as country manager for Australia, New Zealand")
