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2024's defining clash: AI vs regulators

The next year will see this extraordinary and impactful field alter the fabric of our lives - but it may not see any comprehensive regulatory approach taken by expert regulators

AI alone ain't enough

Crafting adept prompts and posing insightful queries to the model is crucial

Baidu's ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot has more than 100 mn users: CTO Haifeng

The user base milestone, announced at a deep learning summit in Beijing, comes after the search engine giant opened Ernie Bot to the public in August

Adani Group steps into AI joint venture with West Asia backer IHC

Adani Global Ltd. and IHC's Sirius International Holding Ltd. will own 49% and 51% respectively in the Sirius Digitech International Ltd., which will be based in Abu Dhabi

Apple's iPhone design chief enlisted by Ive, Altman to work on AI devices

Tan will lead hardware engineering at the project while working at LoveFrom, the people said

GenAI, fintech, green tech, EVs, SaaS, hot bets for investors in 2024

In India, GenAI startup ecosystem is unfolding with remarkable speed, signalling a new era of technological advancement and investment opportunities, according to top inventors

TMS Ep594: Disney at loss, non-cricket sports in 2023, markets, Krutrim

Why has Disney failed to crack the Indian market? Did non-cricket sports have their day in the sun in 2023? EMs or DMs: Where will the money flow in 2024? What is Krutrim? Answers here

EAD, ADQ sign pact with Dendra to leverage advanced seeding drones

This partnership will support EAD's initiatives in assessing the condition of terrestrial and coastal habitats and increasing environmental information about them

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Dean of global business at the Fletcher School also believes that, with capital coming into India, it bodes well for AI startups but only if regulation is in place

Increasing investments to scale up AI, ML, survey shows 85% growth

AI investments have grown 85 per cent from last year, says a survey by Automation Anywhere

AI in the sky: How the technology has become guiding light for satcom

As satellite-based communications for individuals and enterprises bring in a new age of connectivity, AI will be critical for managing satellites

Building India's own ChatGPT faces challenge of data on languages

Efforts to build large language models, the backbone of AI chatbots, based on the country's needs are gathering pace

Dealing with deepfakes requires vigilance, investment: Yatharth Saraf

The director of machine learning at social media platforms ShareChat and Moj says consumers and companies will adapt to such misinformation

Need a Sebi-like regulator for social media platforms: BJP MP in RS

A SEBI-like regulatory body is needed for social media platforms to curb growing deepfakes and synthetic videos, BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi demanded in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Raising the issue through a Zero Hour mention, he said deepfake videos and synthetic videos are threatening democracy in the country. "There is a lot of disinformation... People don't have tools to verify," he said, adding women are soft targets of deepfakes. While an app is in circulation that can generate a nude picture of any fully dressed person, digitally altered faces of celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan are being used to promote betting platforms. "This is a new threat to democracy," Modi said, adding the government should ask social media companies to detect, remove, strengthen reporting and create public awareness about the new phenomenon. "Self regulation for social media is not sufficient. SEBI-like regulatory body needs to be set up for social media platforms," he added. While Anil Baluni of the BJ

Fake Amul cheese, Sharam, going viral on social media, Amul responds

A fake AI-generated Amul cheese packet, branded 'Sharam', went viral on social media. The dairy brand has responded saying the rumour about the launch of the new product is fake

More than 80% Indian CEOs investing in GenAI for competitive edge: Report

Most of them have either completed or are hiring new talent with GenAI skills: EY

Coforge, Microsoft Azure join hands for new generative AI solution

The development comes after Coforge's recent launch of Coforge Quasar, a Gen AI Platform designed to build Enterprise AI capabilities

AI cannot be patent 'inventor', UK Supreme Court rules in landmark case

In a separate case last month, London's High Court ruled that artificial neural networks can attract patent protection under UK law

Legal experts urge Centre to come up with specific norms for regulating AI

As India aspires to lead in artificial intelligence innovation, legal experts advocate a nuanced, sector-specific regulatory strategy

India plays an important role in our R&D work: FICO CPTO Bill Waid

Waid discusses the pivotal role India will play in FICO's technological advancements and the company's plans to expand its operations, including enlarging its R&D team in the country