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AI to boost management jobs, B-schools must prepare students: GIM director

The number of jobs in the management sector is going to rise with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they will require a different skill set from the present prerequisites, according to Goa Institute of Management Director Ajit Parulekar. Contrary to the popular concern about AI causing a reduction in job opportunities, the veteran business school academician said the challenge before management institutions is to prepare new graduates for the new set of jobs that are going to be created in the near future. "As far as management is concerned, I do think that the number of jobs that are going to be created is going to go far up and outnumber the number of jobs that are getting kind of closed up. "Having said that, it's not the same set of people who will be able to fit in the roles. So the jobs lost will not be going to the same people as they may not have the skill set to be able to get the job," he told PTI in an interview. Parulekar said there would be organisations

Govt set to roll out 'Adi Vaani', AI translator for tribal languages

The Tribal Affairs Ministry will soon launch "Adi Vaani", India's first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered translator for tribal languages, in a move aimed at preserving the country's rich linguistic diversity and empowering tribal communities. Developed by IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Nava Raipur, in collaboration with Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), the initiative combines advanced AI tools with community participation to bridge communication gaps and safeguard endangered tribal languages. The app will be available on the Play Store with an iOS version coming soon. It will initially support Santali (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh), Mundari (Jharkhand) and Gondi (Chhattisgarh). Languages such as Kui and Garo will be added in the next phase. According to the Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes in India speak 461 languages and 71 distinct mother tongues. Of these, 81 are classified as vulnerable and 42 critically endangered. Many face extinction due to lack of ...

AI agents helping Microsoft India's sales team boost revenue by 9%

Microsoft, which has about 25,000 engineers in India, has already said that a third of its code were written by GitHub co-pilot

India to lead in frugal engineering, AI to resolve real issues: Nilekani

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani says India will be the hub for applying AI and frugal engineering, citing Aadhaar, UPI and small language models as key to mass-scale adoption

When AI feels too human: Teen suicide lawsuit puts ChatGPT on trial

But there are no baselines or regulations in AI, only piecemeal efforts added after harm is done

Alibaba develops new AI chip as China seeks to cut reliance on Nvidia

The new chip, still under testing, has been manufactured in China, unlike Alibaba's earlier version, which was fabricated by TSMC

Reliance rides AI wave with backing from global tech majors Google, Meta

For this Ambani announced joint ventures with Google and Meta, two of the world's largest tech firms

Anthropic says it will use Claude chats to train AI models: What changes

Claude users face a September 28 deadline to decide if their conversations will train Anthropic's AI, shifting from 30-day deletion to five-year retention

Why Sam Altman should make ChatGPT less entrancing, and less of a confidant

ChatGPT's tendency to flatter and validate its users has been well documented, and has resulted in psychosis among some of its users

H-1B visa uncertainty adds to Indian IT services industry's woes

In an interview with Fox News, Lutnick said he was involved in revamping the H-1B visa system

Aimtron Electronics secures order from Vanix to supply 50K IIoT, AI devices

Electronics system design and manufacturing firm Aimtron Electronics on Thursday said it has bagged an order from Vanix Technologies for supplying 50,000 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices. This order strengthens Aimtron's growth pipeline and is expected to create more new job opportunities as the company scales up production to meet delivery timelines, Aimtron said. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details. The production of the first batch will begin in October this year and is expected to be completed before the end of the year, it said. Over the next five years, the company said it plans to manufacture between 250,000 and 2-million IoT devices, accelerating the adoption of smart manufacturing solutions. "This partnership with Vanix Technologies (for which an initial pact was signed in December last year) further solidifies Aimtron's position as a trusted partner in the ESDM sector, aligning with the Central Governm

Microsoft brings Copilot AI inside Samsung's 2025 TVs and monitors: Details

Samsung's 2025 TV and monitor lineup now includes Microsoft Copilot AI, letting users access spoiler-free recaps, viewing suggestions, and general queries directly on screen

India's digital growth at risk amid skill gap in AI, cloud & cybersecurity

A report by TeamLease warns of a 25-60% talent deficit in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, with GenAI roles worst hit, risking India's $1.2 trillion digital economy ambitions

Nvidia warns Trump's chip fee on China could trigger lawsuits, hit sales

Nvidia cautions that Trump's proposed 15% tariff on AI chip sales to China may lead to litigation, weaken US firms' competitiveness, and benefit foreign rivals

Our aim is to make AI inference chips' more energy-efficient: Positron CEO

Mitesh Agrawal, CEO of US-based chip design startup Positron, claims their chips are three-and-a-half times better in terms of power usage and inference workloads

Sam Altman's OpenAI looks to go beyond data sets with 'back-to-school' move

Experts say free AI access will build trust and shape long-term use

Google Translate picks features from Duolingo to become your language coach

Google Translate expands capabilities with live translation for over 70 languages, including Hindi, and a customisable skill-based language practice feature, which is currently in beta phase

TCS forms new AI and services transformation unit, Amit Kapur to lead

TCS has created a new AI and Services Transformation Unit under Amit Kapur, consolidating its AI strategy and accelerating innovation, client engagement, and digital transformation

AI can't ace your interview anymore: Google to bring back in-person hiring

Google CEO Sundar Pichai signals shift from remote recruitment to at least one in-person interview for candidates as tech world sees a surge in AI cheating

Japan to unveil plan to invest $68 bn in India over 10 years in AI, chips

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, who is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, is expected to unveil plans to deepen the business ties between the two Asian countries