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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

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.

Thinking hard on AI

India's consideration of AI-based weapons systems, though right, would need to consider various legal and ethical conundrums

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Improving customer experience spurs AI use in BFSI, says report

83% of BFSI leaders believe enhancing customer experience is top driver of AI implementation

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

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

o9 Solutions' valuation crosses $2.7 billion after $295 million funding

o9 Solutions raises $295 mn funding from General Atlantic, others

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

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

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.

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

AI firm Fractal buys cloud and data player Neal Analytics for unknown sum

Founded in 2011, Neal Analytics is a Microsoft Gold Consulting Partner supporting its cross-industry clients, such as PepsiCo and Microsoft, in their data-driven transformation initiatives

Deepfake avatars are going mainstream

While artificial intelligence is being used to support fake information, some pioneering companies are deploying simulated videos and voices for genuine objectives