Page 8 - Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence
IBM releases new AI models for businesses as genAI competition heats up
The new Granite models were trained using AI chip leader Nvidia's H100 graphics processor units (GPUs), said Dario Gil, IBM's director of research
 "IBM releases new AI models for businesses as genAI competition heats up")
Private banks leading AI adoption in banking services, says RBI study
Says AI likely to make banking services accessible to population at bottom of the pyramid
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When scammers cloned billionaire Sunil Mittal's voice to con his executive
On Monday, speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Mittal cited the incident to caution people about the risks posed by misuse of emerging technologies like AI
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A pro-grade phone set to get better with AI
While its full potential is expected to be unlocked with iOS 18.1's Apple Intelligence later this month, the iPhone 16 Pro Max already stands as a formidable device
 "Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A pro-grade phone set to get better with AI")
We've secured a place at the table for large deals: Debashis Chatterjee
Debashis talks about what worked for the company, the combined forces of LTI and Mindtree and how clients are ramping up AI deals
 "We've secured a place at the table for large deals: Debashis Chatterjee")
44% of organisations see AI as key to competitive advantage: Report
According to the "Industry 5.0 and AI report", compiled by BML Munjal University, 44 pc of organisations have experienced a significant boost in productivity through AI integration
Microsoft-OpenAI ties shows signs of fraying due to concerns over stability
Microsoft had already pumped $13 bn into OpenAI, and Nadella was initially willing to keep the cash spigot flowing. But after OpenAI's board of directors briefly ousted Altman, Microsoft reconsidered
 "Microsoft-OpenAI ties shows signs of fraying due to concerns over stability")
ITU secretary-general echoes PM's call for framework on digital tech
Points to the need for telecom standards setting the tone for ethical use of AI globally
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India Mobile Congress: Qualcomm places production chips on India bet
Expects to source chips from India in the next two years as semiconductor plants here become operational
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Parliament using AI to make House more people-friendly: LS Speaker Birla
Addressing the concluding session of the 149th assembly of IPU, Birla said in a multi-lingual society like India, it is necessary to facilitate parliamentarians to speak in their preferred languages
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There's a renewed focus on GCCs with tech emphasis: KPMG India CEO
"Well-being is integral to our people strategy. As a firm, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee can thrive"
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Largest Gen AI hackathon in Mumbai; over 2,000 developers to participate
Mumbai will host a landmark AI Week this month, starting with NVIDIA's flagship AI Summit-one of just three global conferences
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GenAI start-up landscape witness broad-based growth, crosses 240 in H1 2024
Net funding addition of $152 million since H1 CY2023, cumulative funding grows over $750 million since 2023, according to Nasscom report
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Ericsson plans to expand R&D base in India, focuses on AI, 6G development
Ericsson currently has R&D sites in Chennai, Bengaluru and Gurugram that work across telecom domains spanning Transport, Packet Core, OSS, BSS, Cloud and advanced AI technologies
 "Ericsson plans to expand R&D base in India, focuses on AI, 6G development")
EQT-backed Indium acquires majority stake in engineering firm Experion
This acquisition will expand Indium's geographic footprint and increase its headcount to approximately 5,000 employees
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Advantageous to build new AI applications on top of LLMs: Accel's Kirani
According to Kirani, India's vast services sector encompassing call centres, accounting, healthcare management, IT, and document processing offers access to a rich dataset for training AI models
 "Advantageous to build new AI applications on top of LLMs: Accel's Kirani")
Lenovo Tech World 2024: New AI agent, ThinkPad AI laptop and more announced
Powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition laptop will offer Microsoft's Copilot+ AI experience as well as Lenovo's own suite of AI tools
 "Lenovo Tech World 2024: New AI agent, ThinkPad AI laptop and more announced")
Indian problems require Indian solutions: NCPCR chief on children's issues
Under his leadership, he said the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) implemented a family-centred approach that he believes effectively addressed many issues
 "Indian problems require Indian solutions: NCPCR chief on children's issues")
We want to embed our AI Force platform across our customers: HCLTech CEO
He talks about the growth triggers, spend mindset and GenAI deal growth
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Saudi Arabia's ambitious tech leap aims to lead in cyberspace governance
What is worth noting is that Saudi Arabia has gone all out to develop and leverage advanced science and technology to underpin its rapid economic and social transformation
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