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L&T Tech launches TrackEi for smarter rail inspections: Here's how it works

AI-powered railway track inspection solution TrackEi leverages the Nvidia Jetson platform, offers real-time defect detection and predictive maintenance

Tech Mahindra extends partnership with Google Cloud to boost AI adoption

IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Tuesday announced an expanded long-term partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enterprises globally. Together, Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud will help enterprises modernise their infrastructure and data architecture while optimising the return on investment from their AI-powered cloud solutions, a company statement said. The partnership will bring together Tech Mahindra's domain expertise and Google Cloud's AI capabilities, including Google's Gemini models, AI development platform, and agentic AI technology, to develop tailored industry solutions for sectors like communications, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, retail, and financial services. "These solutions will empower businesses to navigate operational complexities, enhance efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities while adhering to evolving regulatory standards," Tech Mahindra COO Atul Soneja said. Further, Te

Tech giants need to stop racing to build AI gods with uncertain benefits

The obsession with bigger is better has gone on long enough in Silicon Valley, as has the jostling between people like Musk and Altman to have the biggest AI model

Baidu unveils reasoning AI model to regain ground against DeepSeek

Baidu's reasoning model excels in areas like daily dialogs, complex calculations and logical deduction, it said in a statement

LTIMindtree appoints COO Nachiket Deshpande as head of global AI services

Deshpande, who was the frontrunner to replace outgoing chief executive Debashis Chatterjee before losing out to Lambu, will be based in New York

AI may enable collusion, need to adopt forward-looking approach: CCI chief

Artificial intelligence is a driving force in modern markets that also has the potential to enable collusion, including algorithmic discrimination under the garb of dynamic pricing, CCI chief Ravneet Kaur said on Sunday. She also emphasised the need to adopt a forward-looking approach as well as trust-based regulations. Delivering the special address at the 10th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in the national capital, Kaur said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a driving force in modern markets. AI shapes pricing strategies, decision-making, and operational efficiencies across industries but also presents risks, she noted. According to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairperson, AI can enable new forms of collusion such as "cartels without human communication, price coordination without explicit agreements, and algorithmic discrimination under the garb of dynamic pricing". The fair trade regulator is already conducting a study on AI and competition. S

PM Modi calls 3-hr podcast with Fridman 'fascinating'; episode drops Mar 16

Fridman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news on Saturday, describing the three-hour podcast with PM Modi as 'epic'

Govt building ecosystem to resolve consumer complaints pre-litigation: Secy

The government is putting in place an ecosystem to eventually resolve consumer complaints at the pre-litigation stage itself, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Saturday. Speaking at a World Consumer Rights Day webinar, Khare said a hassle-free, speedy, and cost-effective platform through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system has been created to resolve consumer grievances. The technological transformation of NCH with artificial intelligence (AI) tools has led to a significant increase in its call-handling capacity. The number of calls received by NCH has grown nearly tenfold from 14,795 calls in January 2015, she said. Going forward, the NCH 3.0 -- third phase of modernisation -- will further smoothen a lot of issues and resolve complaints in a shorter time, she said. So far, consumer complaints were resolved in 45 days. "With the use of AI tools, we are going to resolve most complaints within seven days." "We want the consumer complaints to be resolved at the .

Apollo Hospitals expands AI to reduce doctor, nurse workload in India

The Chennai-based hospital chain is also working on an AI tool that will help clinicians prescribe the most effective antibiotic suitable to treat the illness

SBI to launch project finance unit for AI, fintech, e-commerce industries

The public sector bank plans to complete the project within a year and will hire specialised professionals to staff it

Nandan Nilekani's 4 tips for India's economy to hit $8 trn mark by 2035

Outlining key factors for India's economic expansion, Nilekani spoke about the necessary "Big Unlocks" required to accelerate the country's growth rate from 6 per cent to 8 per cent

Can AI get 'anxious'? Study finds ChatGPT reacts differently to emotions

A study has found that when fed distressing information, such as details about natural disasters or accidents, ChatGPT became more prone to biased and erratic responses

Over 2 million AI jobs in India with a 1 million talent gap: Bain & Company

In 2025, India's total AI talent pool will grow from 800,000 in 2024 to 940,000. However, the baseline demand for AI talent, which will be 1.5 million, could peak at 2 million.

'Secrecy around AI models limits innovation': Infosys co-founder Nilekani

Nilekani highlighted the need for high-quality datasets, especially in Indian languages, to support AI growth in India

China's new AI model 'Manus' creates global buzz, challenges OpenAI, Google

Manus is an advanced AI agent designed to think, plan, and execute real-world tasks on its own. It can create websites, plan trips, analyse stocks, and much more-just from a single user prompt

AI development risks bias due to underrepresentation of women: Microsoft

The underrepresentation of women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a significant risk of perpetuating the prevailing societal biases into future technologies, according to a top Microsoft executive. Himani Agrawal, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia, believes that inclusion is a shared responsibility and if AI continues to be shaped without diverse perspectives, the biases of today risk becoming hardwired into the technology of tomorrow. "This isn't just a number's problem; it's about the future we're building. If AI is shaping the world, then the people shaping AI need to reflect the world's diversity. Otherwise, the biases of today risk becoming hardwired into the technology of tomorrow. "That's why we need to start early -- sparking curiosity in young girls, strengthening mentorship networks, and ensuring women have the skills and leadership opportunities to drive AI forward," Agrawal said in a conversation with PTI. This holistic approach is

Top talent moving to the US: Sachin Bansal on India's brain drain

He also pointed out that Indians are highly successful in the US, often holding top leadership positions

Sorin Investments leads $7 mn Series A round funding in AI firm Beacon.li

Beacon aims to expand its AI capabilities, scale its global footprint, and further enhance enterprise automation

India leads global GenAI adoption, but women's participation remains low

According to data from Coursera, while India ranks second globally in GenAI enrolments among women learners, they account for only 29.6 per cent of total GenAI enrolments in the country

PwC India launches programme to mentor 15 startups in blockchain, AI

PwC India has announced the launch of its first-ever startup accelerator programme 'Emerging Tech Startup Challenge' geared to empower startups in the emerging technology space to refine their solutions and bolster market penetration. The accelerator programme is aimed at driving innovation and supporting India's vibrant startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, consulting expertise, and strategic guidance. Announcing the launch of 'Emerging Tech Startup Challenge', PwC India said the programme is open to all India-based startups working across the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, blockchain/Web 3.0, space tech, Industry 4.0, and spatial reality, among others. "We would be excited to see wide ranging innovations across industries in B2B/B2C segments, such as, retail and consumer, manufacturing, financial services, infrastructure, healthcare and telecom," it said. Over three months, 15 selected startups will benefit from access to mentorship from subject matte