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Deepfake audio of Biden alarms experts in lead-up to US elections

Meanwhile, deepfake detection tools are still in their infancy and remain inconclusive

40% of our FY25 investments to be in AI: Coforge CEO Sudhir Singh

The Noida headquartered company plans to invest in setting up new cloud infrastructure and AI studio at its campus

Microsoft, others making tools to help small businesses capitalise on AI

The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses. Small business owners are using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others to check grammar in emails, punch up marketing copy and research business plans. What's more, bigger companies are developing tools specifically to help small businesses integrate AI into their operations in more advanced ways. Microsoft's Copilot lets users ask software to perform tasks like summarize an email or a Teams meeting, come up with key themes in a document, or draft emails in a conversational tone in Outlook. The service, which costs USD 30-a-month per employee, was recently expanded from companies with at least 300 employees to all companies, so smaller businesses even solopreneurs with no employees can use Copilot for Microsoft 365. Meanwhile, MasterCard is piloting a product called MasterCard Small Business AI, aimed at helping small business owners analyze data and offer other resource

Meity to seeks govt nod for India AI program entailing Rs 10,000 cr: MoS IT

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) will seek cabinet approval for the India AI program, which includes the setting up of GPU-based servers in public-private partnership mode with an outlay of over Rs 10,000 crore, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday. Working groups formed by the government on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Friday recommended setting up a three-tier compute infrastructure comprising 24,500 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). "India AI program is worth over Rs 10,000 crore. It (the proposal) will be taken with cabinet for approval," Chandrasekhar said on the sidelines of the inauguration of a semiconductor-focussed software company Synopsys. The minister said the AI program will be based on public-private partnership under which computer infrastructure capacity will be built both in private data centres as well as in data centres that are run by public firm CDAC. The demand for GPU-based servers has increased as it can process d

Fund managers burned in AI surge are giving up on active management

With the likes of Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp. all but owning 2023's bull run, money managers faced a dilemma

Humans still cheaper than AI in vast majority of jobs, finds MIT study

The adoption of AI across industries accelerated last year after OpenAI's ChatGPT and other generative tools showed the technology's potential

OpenAI bans developer for bot mimicking US lawmaker, says repor

'We recently removed a developer account that was knowingly violating our API usage policies which disallow political campaigning, or impersonating an individual without consent,' OpenAI said

In India, 71% of retail businesses plan to adopt GenAI in a year: Survey

International companies like eBay, Walmart, and Nordstrom are integrating Generative AI (GenAI) for diverse applications. In India, 71 per cent of retail businesses plan to adopt GenAI in a year

AI, ML-based systems show new-age face of Kerala's plantation sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based irrigation systems, drones for targeted spraying of pesticides and automation were the technological advances showcased at the Kerala Plantation Expo here on Sunday. The expo was inaugurated by State Industries Minister P Rajeev. Industries and Commerce Director S Harikishore, who is Special Officer, Plantation, said that the sector was thoroughly mechanised today with the influx of startups in the modern times. "As technological equipment leads to decreased cost of production, more planters are going for mechanisation," he is quoted as having said in a release issued by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC). Automation is employed in a big way in irrigation as well as spraying of pesticides across plantations, besides diagnosis of pests infesting crops, the release said As many as 166 stalls by 120 entrepreneurs were open for the public from 9 am at the expo organised by the Plantation Directorate of th

Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder

Georges-Olivier Reymond, co-founder of Pasqal, spoke with Pranjal Sharma at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos about applying quantum computing

Rashmika Mandanna thanks Delhi Police after deepfake video creator arrested

Actor Rashmika Mandanna has expressed gratitude towards Delhi Police after it arrested a B-Tech graduate from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a deepfake video of the "Animal" star that was widely circulated on social media. The video went viral on social media in November which showed a woman, dressed in a black workout onesie, stepping inside an elevator. The accused, who has been identified as 23-year-old Eemani Naveen, a native of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, had morphed British-Indian social media personality Zara Patel's face using artificial intelligence (AI) to resemble the actor. On Saturday, Mandanna shared a note on her official X page and tagged the handle of Delhi Police's Cyber Crime Unit. "Expressing my heartfelt gratitude to @DCP_IFSO. Thank you for apprehending those responsible. Feeling truly grateful for the community that embraces me with love, support and shields me," the 27-year-old wrote. "Girls and boys - if your image is used or morphed anywhere without your .

Creator of deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna arrested: Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Saturday said it has arrested a man in connection with a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna that was widely circulated on social media. The accused, who is suspected to be the creator of the video, was arrested from south India and has been brought to Delhi, an official said, adding that he was being interrogated. On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell. Soon after registering the FIR, the IFSO Unit wrote to Meta to get the URL and other details to identify the accused who made the video and put it on the social media, officials added.

Investments, incentives for Generative AI can boost job creations: Experts

Major investments in generative AI (artificial intelligence), incentives from the government and open-source content can boost employment generation and reduce disparities in the country, say experts. Generative artificial intelligence refers to the use of new-age technology to create new content like text, images, music, audio, and videos. "Generative AI will boost new job roles and can help people with limited skill levels perform higher level jobs, thus reducing the economic divide", said Vishal Talwar, Director, IMT Ghaziabad in a statement. According to the statement, highlighting the need for robust infrastructure and special provisions in the upcoming budget for Generative AI-related innovation, IMT Ghaziabad steered a key discussion on Generative AI's role in skill development, job creation, and business education transformation earlier this month. The deliberations concluded that major Investments in Generative AI can boost employment and reduce disparities in ...

Sebi to use in-house developed generative AI tool to clear IPO applications

The number of applications pending for one to three months was 16 and 17, respectively

President Murmu to present Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will on Monday present the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 19 children for their exceptional achievements, an official statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the award winners on Tuesday, it said. The children, comprising nine boys and 10 girls, hail from 18 states and Union Territories, including 2 aspirational districts. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 will be given in six categories -- art and culture (7), bravery (1), innovation (1), science and technology (1), social service (4), and sports (5), according to the statement. Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will also interact with the children in the presence of Minister of State, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, the WCD ministry said. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, a government initiative, aims to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of children aged 5 to 18 years. Each awardee will receive a medal and a ...

Davos 2024: Global alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced AI tech

World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance on Thursday said a global effort is needed to create equitable access to advanced artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence holds the potential to address global challenges, but it also poses risks of widening existing digital divides or creating new ones, the alliance said at the WEF Annual Meeting here. It also released a series of three new reports on advanced AI focussing on generative AI governance, unlocking its value and a framework for responsible AI development and deployment. The alliance brings together governments, businesses and experts to shape responsible AI development applications and governance, and to ensure equitable distribution and enhanced access to this path-departing technology worldwide. "The AI Governance Alliance is uniquely positioned to play a crucial role in furthering greater access to AI-related resources, thereby contributing to a more equitable and responsible AI ecosystem globally," said Cathy

FIR against gaming site as Tendulkar raises concerns over his deepfake

The deepfake also sought to create an impression that Tendulkar and his daughter Sara had won large sums of money by playing a certain online game

UN Chief Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action on climate change, AI

Guterres also went on to mention the Israel-Hamas crisis and reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Wipro optimistic about next fiscal owing to AI to reduce operating costs

'Most client conversations are about cost-saving efforts and there is a conversation every time about AI,' Suzanne Dann said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

IIT Madras partners with technology firm Altair for e-mobility lab

Agreement will support the premier college's research in electric vehicles