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PM Modi calls for equipping youngsters with skills in emerging technologies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the "critical" role of youngsters in the nation's progress and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Speaking at an event on Veer Bal Diwas, Modi underscored the need to adapt to rapid changes and challenges across various fields, emphasising the government's "youth-centric" policies. "This era has moved beyond machines to machine learning. AI is taking centre stage, and we can see its application replacing conventional software. It is essential to make our youth future ready to tackle these challenges, he said, asserting that the government is committed to supporting young talent and fostering their self-confidence. In a ceremony celebrating Veer Bal Diwas, Modi remembered the "unparalleled" sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, the Sahibzadas, who chose "unwavering courage and faith over submission to the Mughal Empire's ..

AI, machine learning to help Indian pharma industry to pivot on innovation

As technological advancements like AI, machine learning and precision medicine revolutionise drug discovery, manufacturing and patient care, Indian pharmaceutical industry is set for a 'profound transformation' in 2025 with innovation, wider global access and improvement in quality becoming key themes for the future. The industry, which is expected to grow nearly two-fold to around USD 130 billion in size by 2030, is looking to take advantage of conducive policies, demographic and digital talent, in making India play a pivotal role in advancing global health for all. Currently accounting for around 20 per cent of the overall generic drug sales globally, the Indian pharma industry is focussing on research excellence and innovation in order to position the country as a global hub for high-quality, affordable pharmaceuticals. "The Indian pharma market is expected to move up to USD 120-130 billion by 2030 from the current size of USD 58 billion. Initiatives in terms of quality, innovati

When Zoho CEO Vembu wanted to hire Trump's new AI advisor Krishnan

Born in Chennai, Krishnan's life took a pivotal turn when he persuaded his father to buy him a computer. He later became a well-known figure in the technology world of Silicon Valley and beyond

Microsoft expands its 365 Copilot AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI

Launched in March 2023, Microsoft's 365 Copilot gained popularity for incorporating the OpenAI GPT-4 model. The company is also employing other AI models for its products and experiences

Indian IT hiring set to rebound by 2025, AI and data science to dominate

Indian IT hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions from a year of decline towards a more hopeful future. The focus on specialised skills, particularly in AI and data science, combined with geographical shifts towards Tier 2 cities, indicates a transformation within the sector. While the IT hiring landscape in India in 2024 was marked by delayed onboarding and a decline in overall hiring activity, the outlook for 2025 appears promising with expectations of recovery and growth fuelled by improvements in economic conditions and technological advancements. In 2024, the Indian IT sector experienced approximately a 7 per cent decline in hiring compared to the previous year, largely due to broader macroeconomic challenges and global uncertainties. Sunil Chemmankotil, Country Manager of Adecco India, noted that while Global Capability Centres (GCCs) played a crucial role in boosting hiring -- accounting for 52.6 per cent of job openings for tech professionals -- they coul

Chaudhry's Sparkl bags $4 mn from Zomato, Zerodha founders and others

Chaudhry, whose previous firm Aakash Educational Services (AESL) was bought by Byju's in 2021, has secured a seed investment of about $4 million for his new edtech venture Sparkl

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents

Increased access to highly capable language models large and small can be a mixed blessing

Andhra, PhysicsWallah ink Rs 1,000 cr deal to set up varsity of innovation

The Andhra Pradesh government and EdTech company PhysicsWallah have signed an agreement to set up a University of Innovation (UoI) at an investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore. The UoI is set to emerge as the first institute of eminence in the state and aligns with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's aim to provide the state's youth with education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. We are committed to investing up to Rs 1,000 crores by GSV Ventures - US and other investors, the purpose is to create an institution that combines academic learning with industry relevance. The UoI will help learners with the skills they might need in a constantly evolving job market, in an attempt to foster entrepreneurship and innovation, said PhysicsWallah founder and chief executive Alakh Pandey in a press release on Friday. The UoI will work towards blending academic excellence, innovation, and research, focusing on addressing key challenges in education and ...

Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China

Apple's discussions with Tencent and ByteDance on using their AI models are at a very early stage

Personal data engine to 'Now Bar': Samsung previews upcoming One UI 7 perks

Samsung plans on offering personalised cross-app suggestions with Galaxy AI on upcoming Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones

Meta adds live translation, AI video features to Ray-Ban smart glasses

The latest update adds video to Meta's AI chatbot assistant, which allows the Ray-Ban smart glasses to process what the user is seeing and respond to questions in real-time

Security vulnerabilities hinder AI adoption in India: Deloitte report

As many as 92 per cent of Indian executives view security vulnerabilities as the foremost challenge to responsible AI adoption, highlighting a pressing need for robust governance frameworks to foster trust and mitigate risks in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, according to a recent report by Deloitte. The 'AI at a crossroads: Building trust as the path to scale' report by Deloitte Asia Pacific, which surveyed 900 senior leaders across 13 markets revealed that while enthusiasm for AI is high, significant barriers remain. "...about 92 per cent of Indian executives identify security vulnerabilities, including hacking and cyber threats, as a primary concern in AI adoption, while 91 per cent express significant concern about the privacy risks related to sensitive data in AI usage. "Additionally, 89 per cent highlight complexities resulting from regulatory uncertainties, citing evolving compliance requirements as a challenge towards AI integration," it said. The urgency for effective

Arm, Qualcomm begin trial over AI PC chip Nuvia's licensing dispute

During opening arguments, attorneys for both companies displayed on a screen for jurors images of contracts, emails and internal corporate chats with key language highlighted

OpenAI's 'Projects' for ChatGPT lets you organise chats and files in groups

Projects in ChatGPT allows grouping of chats related to the same topic. It also allows users to give instructions to ChatGPT for tailored responses within that specific project

OpenAI CEO, Perplexity donate $1 mn each to Trump's inaugural fund

President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead, Sam Altman said in a statement

12 days of OpenAI: ChatGPT gets Santa-inspired voice option in 'Voice Mode'

OpenAI has added a festive "Santa" voice option to its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. This new feature, available for a limited time, allows users to converse with ChatGPT in a Santa-inspired voice

Tech wrap Dec 12: Apple Intelligence, Google Gemini 2.0, Vivo X200 series

Second batch of Apple Intelligence rolls out. Google releases Gemini 2.0 model. Vivo X200 series launched in India. Google's new AI agents. Microsoft file sharing with iPhones. Google Pixel 9a

Russia to boost AI clout despite West's sanctions, says Sberbank's Dy CEO

Sberbank is spearheading AI development in Russia, which currently ranks 31st of 83 countries by AI implementation

Google previews Gemini 2.0-powered AI agents for web, coding, and gaming

Unlike traditional AI chatbots that rely solely on training data, AI agents store past interactions in memory and use this up-to-date information to plan future actions

Google reinforces AI with Gemini 2.0 model, deep research mode, and more

Google has unveiled its Gemini 2.0 Flash model for all Gemini users, introducing capabilities such as native multimodal output