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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

Chinese envoy Qian criticises Australia's move to limit AI app DeepSeek

Australia's center-left Labour government became one of the first countries in the world to ban DeepSeek from official devices

AI chipmaker Nvidia gives 'underwhelming' report after 2 years of blowouts

The company also warned that gross profit margins would be tighter than anticipated as it rushes to roll out a new chip design called Blackwell

60% of Indian employers plan to use AI for salary benchmarking, rewards: EY

India Inc. expected to witness average salary increase of 9.4% in 2025, says wide-ranging report

Indian business leaders push AI adoption, but talent gap remains: LinkedIn

Generative AI has rapidly transitioned from a mere buzzword to a critical business imperative for Indian organisations, with most business leaders in India prioritising AI adoption, says a report. However, a significant challenge remains: finding professionals with the right AI and related skills to unlock the technology's full potential, a report by professional networking platform LinkedIn has revealed. "Around 54 per cent of HR professionals in India report that only half, or fewer, of the job applications they receive meet all required and preferred qualifications. Finding candidates with the right technical (61 per cent) and soft skills (57 per cent) remains their biggest hiring challenge. "The hardest-to-find skills in India include technical/IT skills such as software development, engineering (44 per cent), AI skills (34 per cent) and soft skills like communication and problem-solving (33 per cent)," the report said. This scarcity of qualified candidates is forcing companies

Indian recruiters say finding mix of AI, human skills challenge: LinkedIn

They are looking for professions who are well versed in technology and soft skills, says professional networking platform's report

WhatsApp starts rolling out voice message transcripts in India: How to use

While Hindi is not officially listed as a supported language, the feature is generating text transcriptions for voice notes recorded in Hindi