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Sovereign artificial intelligence: A strategic imperative for coming wave

AI has seen remarkable growth in recent years: Compared with 2018, when a 340 million-parameter model was considered "big", ChatGPT today has 1.8 trillion parameters, Gemini 1.5 trillion

Best of BS Opinion: Navigating stormy waters of misinformation and change

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The Great Indian Poverty Debate: Fresh estimates ignite new discussions

The decline in poverty at the national level, by 17.2 percentage points, however, would be considered very sharp during the period from 2011-12 to 2023-24

Amplifying misinformation: Meta's decision will harm public interest

Fact checking was initiated after the 2016 US elections and the Brexit referendum, which were both influenced by rampant disinformation on Facebook

Unlocking India's economic potential: Key tech policy priorities for 2025

This year should be a watershed year, transforming India into a "Product Nation," with Rs l trillion allocated for Research & Development to the private sector

Budgeting in the time of Trump: Balancing growth, jobs, and governance

The government must focus on improving governance and performance at PSUs and public sector banks (PSBs)

Local, not global: Indian brands are rare in foreign marketplaces

Haldiram's, in contrast, is one of the handful of Indian-owned and -developed brands that not only grew but held its own against the snack foods flood from multinationals

Best of BS Opinion: Adjusting the flavours of modern systems for perfection

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Robust charging infra key to achieving India's ambitious EV targets

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has identified 40 cities for electric four-wheeler charging-points with Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad leading way, and 40 highway corridors for e-bus transit

Why India is struggling to produce CEOs like Nadella, Pichai at home

A critical mass of creative, innovative management is a key human capital resource that countries need, just as much as a well-educated and healthy workforce. India lacks both

Retrospective taxation risks: Supreme Court ruling and its economic fallout

To have an accommodating investment climate, it is important to ensure stable governance

Metros and riders: Planning requires a rethink to achieve improved outcomes

Delhi is not known for attention to public civility - except in the Metro, where the average rider pays far greater attention to such norms than they would on roads

Best of BS Opinion: Rethinking challenges on India's path forward

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Compromised values: Oyo's decision to discriminate opens Pandora's box

How businesses deal with such issues, which will increasingly be on their radar, will determine their longevity and popular image

Budget needs to prioritise strategies for sustainable economic growth

The government is unlikely to be pleased with the FAE, which could increase challenges both for the current year and the medium term

Migration: A dream or a nightmare for labour and national integration?

Accelerating inter-state migration will not only enhance the efficiency of the labour market but also foster national integration

An opportunity in capex decline: Scrap new schemes, BSNL equity infusion

Not too many tears would be shed for a squeeze on capex if the hit is primarily on infusing equity into a state-owned enterprise and on new schemes that are yet to be announced

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Foster competition: Policy should support, not restrict quick commerce

At a broader level, it's time for the government to frame the much-awaited e-commerce policy, which has been in the making for years now

Dealing with HMPV: Govt must educate public on prevention measures

Proactive communication and prevention would go a long way towards neutralising the impact of HMPV