Page 18 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
Gupshup acquires Active.Ai to strengthen customer experience solutions
Active.Ai serves BFSI customers across 43 countries with conversational banking as a service platform that helps clients engage with millions of consumers every month
 "Gupshup acquires Active.Ai to strengthen customer experience solutions")
Indian sign language is our key focus: Rohini Srivathsa of Microsoft India
In a Q&A, the firms National Technology Officer talks about how AI is impacting language translation, and how Microsoft is reducing the complexity of Indian languages for machines
 "Indian sign language is our key focus: Rohini Srivathsa of Microsoft India")
Intel buys Israeli workload optimisation startup Granulate for $650 mn
Intel has announced to acquire Granulate Cloud Solutions Ltd, an Israel-based developer of real-time continuous optimisation software, reportedly for up to $650 mn.
 "Intel buys Israeli workload optimisation startup Granulate for $650 mn")
Thinking hard on AI
India's consideration of AI-based weapons systems, though right, would need to consider various legal and ethical conundrums
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Intel announces Arc A-series discrete GPUs for laptops, desktops' to follow
Intel Arc A-series discrete GPUs come in Arc 3, Arc 5, and Arc 7 range. The Arc 3 is now available in laptops starting $899
 "Intel announces Arc A-series discrete GPUs for laptops, desktops' to follow")
MP govt to start AI course in schools, vet telemedicine facility: CM
The Madhya Pradesh government will start a course in Artificial Intelligence for students from class 8, which will be the first such initiative in the country, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday
 "MP govt to start AI course in schools, vet telemedicine facility: CM")
Adoption of AI and predictive analytics to make India's roads safer
An artificial intelligence-based driver safety app could go a long way in fixing the problem
 "Adoption of AI and predictive analytics to make India's roads safer")
Algo Rhythm: AI-as-a-Service can lead to wider adoption of AI
IT service players have a role in collaborating with deep-tech startups
 "Algo Rhythm: AI-as-a-Service can lead to wider adoption of AI")
Want to use AI for road safety and better mobility: Nitin Gadkari
Says aim is to use the technology for enforcement purposes in cities where state govts or civic bodies are falling short
 "Want to use AI for road safety and better mobility: Nitin Gadkari")
Gurugram University to operate in 2 shifts from next academic year: VC
Also, courses on Artificial Intelligence, e-technology and healthcare will be launched to keep the students in sync with market requirements, they said
 "Gurugram University to operate in 2 shifts from next academic year: VC")
Nasscom, Microsoft announce 2nd 'AI Gamechangers' to boost AI adoption
In a bid to accelerate AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in India, Nasscom and Microsoft on Wednesday announced the second edition of the 'AI Gamechangers' awards
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How Indegene helps global pharma cos develop drugs faster amid Covid
Indegene uses AI and ML, and medical data mining to speed up digital transformation at top life sciences organisations
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Improving customer experience spurs AI use in BFSI, says report
83% of BFSI leaders believe enhancing customer experience is top driver of AI implementation
 "Improving customer experience spurs AI use in BFSI, says report")
TEC seeks inputs for norms to address social, legal issues in AI, ML
The technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications has invited inputs from the public by March 8 to develop the framework to resolve various ethical, social and legal issues
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Meta to break language barriers with AI, builds universal speech translator
Meta announced an ambitious plan to use AI for translation which has been used by several players including Google & Apple, Indian Govt too has launched its ambitious NLTM programme
 "Meta to break language barriers with AI, builds universal speech translator")
o9 Solutions' valuation crosses $2.7 billion after $295 million funding
o9 Solutions raises $295 mn funding from General Atlantic, others
 "o9 Solutions' valuation crosses $2.7 billion after $295 million funding")
AI crucial in preventing security attacks, fraud: Razorpay co-founder
In a Q&A, Razorpay co-founder talks about opportunities that pandemic has thrown up for them to rejig their business and leverage digital technologies to serve customers
 "AI crucial in preventing security attacks, fraud: Razorpay co-founder")
How AI, machine learning are being increasingly used to drive social good
Data and technology solutions are key to reaching the most vulnerable children at speed
 "How AI, machine learning are being increasingly used to drive social good")
ORAI raises Rs 6.5 crore in pre-series A funding round led by IPV
ORAI is a platform that offers customers end to end platform + solution + service.
 "ORAI raises Rs 6.5 crore in pre-series A funding round led by IPV")
Journalism moving to subscription model, with AI, metaverse at play
One of the trends the report highlights is that news on TikTok or short video will be a battleground
 "Journalism moving to subscription model, with AI, metaverse at play")