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Simpler stuff now automated, startups tap experts for training AI models

Over the years, as AI has improved, much of the simpler stuff is now automated. Demand has shifted to recruiting specialists and paying higher salaries and rates

Level playing field in the AI age: Promise amid fierce competition

In business, nothing is complete without AI (artificial intelligence) or GenAI

Lumina Datamatics to acquire Chennai-based TNQ Tech for Rs 336 crore

Lumina Datamatics on Monday said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in TNQ Tech, a Chennai-based digital publishing technology company. The acquisition is expected to be completed in two tranches, with 80 per cent stake to be purchased by December 31, 2024, and the remaining 20 per cent by July 31, 2026, company MD and CEO Sameer Kanodia said. "The first tranche will cost Rs 336 crore, with the second tranche's price determined by future EBITDA metrics. "This acquisition will collectively strengthen us to over 6,500 employees globally and establish us amongst the dominant service providers in the world of digital content," he said. Post acquisition, TNQ will become a stepdown subsidiary of Datamatics Global Services, according to a regulatory filing. Lumina Datamatics is a subsidiary of Datamatics Global Services. Kanodia further said the acquisition will enable Mumbai-based Lumina Datatmatics to strengthen its suite of AI-enabled technology and .

Airtel's AI-powered spam filter catches 8 bn calls and 0.8 bn SMS

Up to 6 per cent of all calls, 2 per cent of SMS noted as spam on the Airtel network

Jack Ma envisions AI-driven future for Ant Group in rare public appearance

Ma, China's best-known tech entrepreneur, publicly criticized Chinese regulators in a speech in October 2020, derailing a massive listing by Ant Group. That was followed by regulatory crackdowns

Hitachi takes AI-related solutions from India to world: MD Bharat Kaushal

Kaushal spoke about research, semiconductors and his company's plans

AI helping in early cancer detection via genomics solutions, data analytics

AI plays key role in enhancing early detection, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes

AI transforms credit rating agencies, enhancing accuracy and efficiency

AI and machine learning tools can analyse a variety of information like financial statements, market trends and price fluctuations. They continuously learn and adapt

Fintech firms embrace AI for credit, payments, customer insights, more

AI models help financial institutions in understanding delinquencies and speed up disbursements

FPI lobby opposes Sebi's proposed norms for regulating AI and ML

Asifma seeks shared responsibility for AI-related breaches

OpenAI aims more investment by removing 'AGI' clause with Microsoft

The clause was included to protect the technology from being misused for commercial purposes, giving its ownership to OpenAI's non-profit board

OpenAI kicks off announcement spree with o1 launch: All you need to know

OpenAI unveils its new o1-series reasoning models and introduces the ChatGPT Pro subscription, promising advanced AI capabilities including image reasoning and faster response times

Samsung rolls out One UI 7 beta with AI, security upgrades in India

Korean smartphone maker Samsung has rolled out a new version of its mobile interface, One UI 7 beta, in select countries including India with AI, security and privacy upgrades, the company said on Thursday. The new version of One UI 7 will be first available for Galaxy S24 series devices and will be made available in upcoming Galaxy S Series devices. The company will also roll out the update across other Galaxy devices gradually. "The official One UI 7 release will commence with upcoming Galaxy S series devices, featuring additional AI capabilities including enhanced on-device AI functions, starting from the first quarter of 2025. The One UI 7 beta programme will be first available for Galaxy S24 series devices in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US, from December 5," the Samsung statement said. AI applications are considered to be one of the major use cases for high speed 5G networks as it requires high bandwidth to offer services. The statement said that One UI 7 ..

Uttar Pradesh: Over half of state's registered startups led by women

Moreover, UP has planned to develop India's first artificial intelligence city in Lucknow, and set up an exclusive fund for the emerging technology to boost the AI ecosystem and foster AI startups

TSMC in talks with Nvidia for Blackwell AI chip production in Arizona

The agreement, if finalised, would secure another customer for TSMC's Arizona facility, which is scheduled to start volume production next year

Google signs MoU with AP govt to accelerate AI adoption and innovation

Google will support the state's startup ecosystem, to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of AIGoogle will support the state's startup ecosystem, to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship

Marvell forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates due to AI chip demand

Marvell's shares have risen nearly 60% this year as Wall Street has bet heavily on soaring demand for advanced chips that can support the complex processing needs of genAI

Meta seeks new nuclear reactors as reliable source to run US data centres

Meta is racing to line up clean energy to meet the massive electricity needs of its artificial intelligence ambitions

Vodafone Idea becomes latest telco to launch AI-based spam detection filter

Vi is continuously working to develop solutions to curb spam, including voice calls, to ensure its users are further protected from unsolicited calls

Global warming and AI: Urgent need to curb AI's environmental impact

Global warming and artificial intelligence are rarely discussed together or even considered connected themes. But this is a mistake because they are linked closely