Page 88 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
West Asian Energy again? Geostrategic shifts, reconstruction reshape region
Following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and suspension of supplies via the Yamal pipeline through Poland, Russia has to compete for access to European markets mainly through LNG exports
 "West Asian Energy again? Geostrategic shifts, reconstruction reshape region")
Yen, Swiss franc rise, dollar drops as DeepSeek fuels risk concerns
The benchmark S&P 500 was down 1.6 per cent to 6,003.04, dragged down by technology stocks. AI chipmaker Nvidia was down nearly 14 per cent to $123.02
 "Yen, Swiss franc rise, dollar drops as DeepSeek fuels risk concerns")
Apple to improve Siri, in-house AI models before adding new tools: Report
Reportedly, Apple is working on a new indigenous large language model (LLM) called 'LLM Siri' to power the future version of Apple's digital assistant Siri
 "Apple to improve Siri, in-house AI models before adding new tools: Report")
Indian media giants join legal battle against OpenAI over copyright issues
The ChatGPT creator has been accused by authors, news outlets, and musicians worldwide of using copyrighted works to train AI models and sought the removal of their content
 "Indian media giants join legal battle against OpenAI over copyright issues")
What is DeepSeek: China's open-source AI research lab which rivals OpenAI
DeepSeek launched its MIT-licenced open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1 which competes with OpenAI in critical areas such as mathematical reasoning, code generation, and cost efficiency
 "What is DeepSeek: China's open-source AI research lab which rivals OpenAI")
Andhra Pradesh govt to develop Data City near Vizag, create 2 mn jobs
In line with the Telugu Desam Party's election promise to create 2 million jobs within five years, the state government has unveiled plans to develop the Data City in Madhurawada
 "Andhra Pradesh govt to develop Data City near Vizag, create 2 mn jobs")
Google pushes agenda to educate workers on AI, plans $120 mn investment
A key priority, one executive told Reuters, comes in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI
 "Google pushes agenda to educate workers on AI, plans $120 mn investment")
Focus should be on smart talent, not labour arbitrage: Ronnie Screwvala
he highlighted that India has a significant opportunity to position itself as one of the world's most innovative nations by focusing on developing its talent pool
 "Focus should be on smart talent, not labour arbitrage: Ronnie Screwvala")
India sees 2nd-highest mobile downloads of GenAI apps in 2024, shows data
The country saw downloads of GenAI apps hit 177 million in CY24, accounting for 11.8 per cent share of total global downloads at 1,490 million
 "India sees 2nd-highest mobile downloads of GenAI apps in 2024, shows data")
As technology advances, fear of future shock for India's workforce
A large chunk of it is unprepared for new skills as AI and machine learning become common
 "As technology advances, fear of future shock for India's workforce")
Perplexity introduces AI assistant for Android to challenge Alexa, ChatGPT
The new Perplexity Assistant can book dinner reservations, hail rides on apps and set reminders, among other actions
 "Perplexity introduces AI assistant for Android to challenge Alexa, ChatGPT")
Trump signs executive order on developing AI 'free from ideological bias'
The new order doesn't name which existing policies are hindering AI development but calls for the development of an AI action plan within 180 days
 "Trump signs executive order on developing AI 'free from ideological bias'")
Budget 2025-26: Invest in AI education, upskilling, private sector ties
An AI regulation gives comfort around privacy, permissible purpose, ethical and secure AI, said Rajnil Mallik, Partner & Gen AI GTM Leader, PwC India
 "Budget 2025-26: Invest in AI education, upskilling, private sector ties")
India poised for global leadership in AI, balance necessary: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said people across the world now understand how India could stay on a sustained growth path when many other countries went deep under debt
 "India poised for global leadership in AI, balance necessary: Vaishnaw")
AI doing a lot, but still need head, heart, hand of human: Jayant Chaudhary
On a lighter note, the minister said he would call Artificial Intelligence amorphic or shapeless because artificial in the Indian context means 'naqli' or not real
 "AI doing a lot, but still need head, heart, hand of human: Jayant Chaudhary")
Living the future: Rising smart home automation offers a new way of life
Growing demand for technologically-enabled systems now allow homeowners to take more control, besides saving on energy costs and increasing security measures
 "Living the future: Rising smart home automation offers a new way of life")
Move fast and break things: Trump's $500 billion AI project has major risks
Alongside announcing Stargate, Trump also revoked an executive order signed by his predecessor Joe Biden that was aimed at addressing and controlling AI risks
 "Move fast and break things: Trump's $500 billion AI project has major risks")
Microsoft set to benefit from Stargate joint venture with zero investment
Despite investing almost $14 billion in OpenAI and using the startup's AI models for its next-generation cloud services, Microsoft was mentioned only as a technology partner
 "Microsoft set to benefit from Stargate joint venture with zero investment")
Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S25 series at Noida plant: CEO JB Park
The Galaxy S25 series, comprising the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25, benefits significantly from contributions by Samsung's R&D centre in Bengaluru, said JB Park
 "Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S25 series at Noida plant: CEO JB Park")
US' Stargate: Will India be able to tap into a $500 billion opportunity?
The announcement has generated both excitement and concern within the Indian AI community
 "US' Stargate: Will India be able to tap into a $500 billion opportunity?")