Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
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Digital mirror gives ONGC view of safety, business
ONGC, short for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, recently launched a project called Darpan that technology wise puts the company alongside the best in the world
 "Digital mirror gives ONGC view of safety, business")
Location intelligence maps course with AI
Indian companies are taking on global giants by investing in smart new digital maps that serve a variety of users: From automakers and policymakers to citizens
 "Location intelligence maps course with AI")
AI reckoning for world's ad industry at Cannes Lions
As clients demand personalised messaging in a rapidly changing market, AI tools can create ad solutions quickly. Now, the ad industry is consumed about the future of creativity
 "AI reckoning for world's ad industry at Cannes Lions")
Flooded with data? Insights industry will help you now
Companies are using the insights industry for decision-making as global consumption recovers from the pandemic years. The industry is estimated to be worth more than $130 bn
 "Flooded with data? Insights industry will help you now")
Sounds just like you: The rise of voice technology
Voice and speech recognition market is expected to be worth $53 bn by 2030. From personal digital assistants to voice-based search, there are increasing applications of the technology
 "Sounds just like you: The rise of voice technology")
Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry
Earth observation data can drive $3.8 trn in economic benefits while supporting climate change initiatives
 "Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry")
Shipping to shopping, AI is making food safe
AI's application in food and beverage is a market worth $9.68 bn and it is expected to reach $48.99 bn by 2029
 "Shipping to shopping, AI is making food safe")
2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates
Two programmes are doing away with the need for students to carry around their academic certificates. The initiative will also help employers in verifying documents
 "2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates")
As world leans on GenAI, cyber risks are a new worry for organisations
India is among countries at the highest risk from sophisticated cyberattacks. But only 4% of organisations in the country have 'mature' security systems to counter such threats
 "As world leans on GenAI, cyber risks are a new worry for organisations")
GenAI is changing industries, throwing a challenge to white-collar workers
Automation is happening to roles that either do not require expertise or heavily involve tasks that GenAI can do effectively
 "GenAI is changing industries, throwing a challenge to white-collar workers")
Leaning on AI for early childhood learning
AI improves the learning experience of children and helps teachers to adopt new ideas and models. It is useful in assisting India's target in improving childhood learning
 "Leaning on AI for early childhood learning")
Climate side of AI: Its thirst for energy is massive
As GenAI comes to mobile phones, the energy needed to generate photos and videos will be immense. Alongside are data centres which consume energy too for storing information
 "Climate side of AI: Its thirst for energy is massive")
India sets its quantum technology agenda, will build reliable supply chain
The technology uses the principles of fundamental physics to solve complex problems in a range of sectors
 "India sets its quantum technology agenda, will build reliable supply chain")
How technology is changing the office: Cubicle to wall colours and lighting
Companies are using neuroscience, AI, smart lighting to make offices that inspire creativity and innovation. They are creating office space that wraps itself around employees' needs
 "How technology is changing the office: Cubicle to wall colours and lighting")
Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder
Georges-Olivier Reymond, co-founder of Pasqal, spoke with Pranjal Sharma at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos about applying quantum computing
 "Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder")
Smarter and better with GenAI: What is coming to your phone in 2024
This will be the year when the power of generative artificial intelligence will come embedded in our phones. You could use as a personal assistant to get quicker answers to queries
 "Smarter and better with GenAI: What is coming to your phone in 2024")
AI in the sky: How the technology has become guiding light for satcom
As satellite-based communications for individuals and enterprises bring in a new age of connectivity, AI will be critical for managing satellites
 "AI in the sky: How the technology has become guiding light for satcom")
How human healing is getting a dose of regenerative technology
A lab-grown, fully functional human body organ could soon be a reality as regenerative technologies rapidly advance. In that advancement, a regulatory system will be needed
 "How human healing is getting a dose of regenerative technology")
AI's fuel: Why the world is teaming up for datasets
Data fed into an AI algorithm determines its efficiency. The right dataset prevents inbuilt biases and errors. Studies estimate the market for training datasets is worth over $8 bn
 "AI's fuel: Why the world is teaming up for datasets")
How technology is using data to reduce carbon emissions
Decarbonisation efforts are occurring in every sector of business and society. Commercial and personal consumption is being audited for wastage, leakage, reuse of energy
 "How technology is using data to reduce carbon emissions")
