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What is AI 'superintelligence' and why are global voices seeking to ban it

From Steve Bannon to Meghan Markle, over 800 global figures have issued an open warning to stop the race to build 'superintelligence' or artificial intelligence that would surpass humans

Safeguarding competition: Digital world will need policy intervention

India must act early to define what 'gatekeeper' firms in AI are, ensure that Cloud, compute, & chip providers are not allowed to self-enforce lockins, & force transparency in pricing

Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources

As tech firms build data centres worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages

AI using your data to set personalised prices online: How it can backfire

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly remaking how companies set prices. Not only do prices shift with demand (dynamic pricing), but firms are increasingly tailoring prices to individual customers

Andhra's $15 bn Google deal sparks competition among southern states

Last Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh government announced that it had approved two major investments by the Raymond group, worth ₹940 crore, in aerospace and automotive manufacturing

No layoffs expected from AI, says HDFC Bank's CEO amid tech shift

The country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank does not see its use of artificial intelligence leading to any layoffs, a top company official has said. The lender, which had 2.20 lakh employees as of September, is carrying out some "lighthouse experiments" in technologies, including generative AI, which will deliver its advantages in the next 18-24 months, HDFC Bank Chief Executive and Managing Director Sashidhar Jagdishan said on Saturday. "Frankly, AI is not going (to result in) any layoff whatsoever in our bank, at least. Because I see this as a massive opportunity to move people from the backend to the front end or to the technology end," Jagdishan told reporters in the post-earnings call, replying to a specific question on the impact of AI on jobs. "It's only going to change the mix of where our people are going to be positioned. But, it is not going to reduce people apart from normal attrition that we have," he added in the remarks that come amid heightened concerns ove

African languages for AI: The project that's gathering a huge new dataset

The data and models will be useful for captioning local-language media; voice assistants for agriculture and health; call-centre and support in the languages

Will AI pay off the West's debts? Don't bet on a tech-led rescue

To be sure, a wildly upbeat assessment of AI's potential impact on economic growth has propelled asset markets higher over the last few years

The AI gold rush: Investments surge, but gains in GDP are only guesstimates

Huge investments are being committed to AI-related infrastructure, but the technology's positive effects on labour market and GDP are only guesstimates

Building capacity: Data centres in India to improve AI capabilities

These centres are physical facilities housing the computing and networking equipment required to collect, process, store, and distribute data

Graph AI raises $3 mn from Bessemer to target $8 bn drug safety market

California-based Graph AI raised $3 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to scale its AI-driven pharmacovigilance platform for global drug safety and compliance

Deepika Padukone becomes new voice for Meta AI in India, US, other nations

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries.Taking to her Instagram handle, Deepika shared a video which featured the actress recording her voice in a studio for Meta AI."Hi, I am Deepika Padukone. I am the new voice of Meta AI. So tap the ring and my voice will run out," said Deepika in the post.While sharing the video, the 'Piku' actress wrote, "Okay, so this is pretty cool I think! I'm now part of Meta AI and you can chat with my voice in English across India, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand."Recently, Deepika Padukone, who is also a founder of The Live Love Laugh (LLL) Foundation, has been appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).The announcement was made on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, marking a significant step in India's ongoing efforts to prioritise mental well-being as a key ...

Apple AI search chief Ke Yang to leave for Meta weeks after AKI appointment

The group is developing features to make the Siri voice assistant more ChatGPT-like by adding the ability to pull information from the web

2D materials: India's chance to leapfrog in the semiconductor race

India must prioritise 2D materials to leapfrog in semiconductors, quantum computing, and energy tech, securing strategic IP, economic growth, and global influence

California governor signs law to protect kids from risks of AI chatbots

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots and protect children and teens from the potential dangers of the technology. The law requires platforms to remind users they are interacting with a chatbot and not a human. The notification would pop up every three hours for users who are minors. Companies will also have to maintain a protocol to prevent self-harm content and refer users to crisis service providers if they express suicidal ideation. Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice. "Emerging technology like chatbots and social media can inspire, educate, and connect but without real guardrails, technology can also exploit, mislead, and endanger our kids," the Democrat said. We've seen some truly horrific and tragic examples of young people

CBSE to teach the language of artificial intelligence from Class 3 onwards

Separately, efforts are underway to integrate AI education into all degree programmes - including BA, BCom, BSc, and specialised courses

TCS to create 5,000 jobs in UK, launches AI Experience Zone in London

TCS has been a leading technology partner to UK enterprises for over 50 years, driving digital transformation and supporting talent development

Japan's top bank CEOs back AI while easing fears over possible job losses

In Japan, where the financial sector employs hundreds of thousands of people, the conversation over AI and its impact on work is picking up pace

Microsoft revamps governance framework for India's public sector

The announcement follows a recent court battle in which energy firm Nayara Energy had to seek judicial intervention to regain access to its own data stored with Microsoft

India should build its own AI models, says chief of India's AI mission

India is emerging as one of the most sought after markets for all these AI tech giants thanks to its over 1 billion internet user base-- the only other largest market after China