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Andhra CM invites OpenAI CEO Altman to Amaravati to discuss future of AI
Amaravati, April 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday extended an invitation to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to visit Amaravati and explore the state’s vision for AI-driven advancements.
UIDAI's AI-powered Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 crore transactions, revolutionizing biometric verification
New Delhi, April 1: The AI and machine learning (ML) based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been witnessing a massive growth, with over 78 per cent of the total transactions coming alone in the FY 25 fiscal year, which ended 31 March 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a release on Tuesday.
We need to collectively ensure broad diffusion of skills around AI: Satya Nadella
Seoul, March 26: Satya Nadella, chief executive officer (CEO) of Microsoft, said on Wednesday the company's recent artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships with South Korean companies are based on his confidence in the country's human capital and AI capabilities, which he believes will drive future economic growth.
RBI Governor sees AI as key tool to combat money laundering
Mumbai, March 26: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that considering the evolving landscape of money laundering, regulators will need to continuously augment artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) risk assessment framework to make appropriate system enhancements.
Combined operating profit of top 500 S. Korean firms jumps 66 pc in 2024
Seoul, March 26: The combined operating profit of South Korea's top 500 companies surged 66 per cent from a year earlier in 2024, driven largely by a rebound in the global semiconductor market, a report showed on Wednesday.
India, IBM to explore potential collaborations in quantum, AI
New Delhi, March 25: The Indian government and IBM are exploring opportunities to collaborate on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial AI solutions, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Tuesday.
Exciting to see effective innovation done in a clever way: Bill Gates praises India's growth story
New Delhi, March 20: Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India's role in global innovation, emphasising the country's contributions in vaccines, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure.
Sber500 invites applications for new startup accelerator programme
Moscow, March 20: Sber500, the international startup seed accelerator, on Thursday invited applications for new technology startups from different countries.
Amazon, Intel, other global giants to slash huge workforce amid AI boom
New Delhi, March 20: Several major global companies, including Amazon, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are planning massive job cuts in 2025 as they focus on reducing costs and streamlining operations in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Andhra partners with Gates Foundation to leverage technology for public welfare
Amaravati/New Delhi, March 19: The Andhra Pradesh government and the Gates Foundation on Wednesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage technology for public welfare by integrating cost-effective and scalable solutions across key sectors of healthcare, medtech, education, and agriculture.
India's strength's been using technology for masses, AI can help achieve 8% growth: Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, March 17: Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of IT services major Infosys, suggested on Monday that for India to achieve 8 per cent growth, it has to use AI tools to take things to people.
Gen AI, agentic AI to revolutionise customer service, drive business value: Report
New Delhi, March 17: With the rise of generative AI (Gen AI) and agentic AI, companies are looking to transform their customer service departments into key value drivers that enhance brand perception, improve customer loyalty, and drive operational efficiency, a new report said on Monday.
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong calls for do-or-die mindset to overcome crisis
Seoul, March 17: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has urged executives to adopt a "do-or-die" mindset to navigate the intense challenges posed by the new era driven by artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said on Monday.
Will.i.am says, not AI but this platform has transformed music industry
Los Angeles, March 16: Singer-songwriter Will.i.am has said that the video platform TikTok has transformed the music industry.
AI can never replace boundless creativity, imagination of the human mind: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that with artificial intelligence (AI), humans are now being forced to reflect on what it truly means to be human, and this is the real power of AI which cannot replace us humans.
IOC's Aditya highlights cricket's potential Olympic impact and AI's role in fan engagement
Bengaluru, March 15: Aditya Aditya, Head of Media Business Strategy & Intelligence at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), highlighted the impact of including cricket in the Olympics and the potential of AI in revolutionising the viewer experience at the quadrennial extravaganza.
Tech firm Nothing bullish on Phone (3a) series, to add more workforce in India
New Delhi, March 14: Leading consumer electronics brand Nothing said on Friday it will continue to add more workforce in India, as it has always believed in working with the local economy to provide the necessary boost.
Time to bring a billion Indians into AI-driven digital economy: Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, March 13: There is an urgent need to build artificial intelligence (AI) solutions suited for India's language diversity, to bring a billion Indians into the AI-driven digital economy, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, Nandan Nilekani, has said.
'Jamai No. 1's Abhishek Malik receives a heartwarming surprise during an award show
Mumbai, March 11: Popular television actor Abhishek Malik, who plays the lead in the show "Jamai No. 1" received an overwhelming surprise during the Zee Rishtey Awards 2025.
Bridging the Gulf with AI: How India and GCC countries can leverage AI for mutual growth and innovation
New Delhi, March 10: Recently, a few months back, the External Affairs Minister of India Dr S. Jaishankar paid his visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the first-ever India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue.
AI is not optional for IT industry, it's imperative for growth: Centrum Report
New Delhi, March 10: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just an emerging technology; it has become a crucial factor for the growth of the IT services sector, according to a recent report by Centrum Institutional Research.
Sber presents TV clip entirely created by its Kandinsky, GigaChat neural networks
Moscow, March 9: Leading global financial institution Sber has released a TV clip which, in the first, has been entirely created by its own neural networks, Kandinsky and GigaChat.
Punjab to open two brainstorming centres says CM Mann
Amritsar, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced the government would open two brainstorming centres, each in Amritsar and Mohali, for students to share business ideas on the pattern of Speakers Platform in Germany's Munich.
Govt launches AI data, compute platforms; plans to build GPUs in 3-5 years
New Delhi, March 6: In a bid to make access to quality datasets easier for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the Central government on Thursday took a big step in its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha, the country's sovereign datasets platform, and an AI Compute Portal.
India will emerge as a world leader in AI: Union Minister Nishikant Dubey after Parliamentary panel meeting
New Delhi, March 5: Union Minister Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday emphasized the need for India to advance in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country cannot afford to halt technological progress and will emerge as a global leader in the field.
Regulator approves Samsung's acquisition of robotics startup
Seoul, March 5: South Korea's antitrust regulator approved Samsung Electronics' acquisition of local robotics startup Rainbow Robotics on Wednesday as part of its business diversification strategy.
Pralhad Joshi launches AI-powered solar manufacturing line at Goldi Solar's Surat plant
Surat, March 3: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, launched India's first AI-powered solar manufacturing line at Goldi Solar's newly built facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat.
India will be at forefront of AI era, says Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, March 2: With the Modi government’s sound policies playing the role of an enabler for entrepreneurs and innovators to take advantage of the new digital wave, India will be at the forefront of the AI age, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
OpenAI introduces GPT‑4.5, its largest and best model for chat yet
New Delhi, Feb 28: OpenAI has released research preview of GPT‑4.5 — its largest and best model for chat yet — for ChatGPT Pro users and developers worldwide.
UAE Innovates showcases country's top 10 impactful innovations
Dubai, February 26: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) hosted UAE Innovates exhibition at the Emirates Towers Boulevard in Dubai, as part of UAE Innovates 2025, which ran throughout February.
Maha CM asks administration to use AI in planning for Kumbh Mela 2027
Mumbai, Feb 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asked the administration to create a separate Kumbh Mela Authority for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027 at Nashik - Trimbakeshwar.
More US investment could be considered on incentives: Korean biz lobby chief
Washington, Feb 23: Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group who also serves as the head of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has said the chips-to-battery conglomerate could consider making more investments in the United States should there be incentives to do so under the new Donald Trump administration.
Schneider Electric to set up three more factories in India
New Delhi, Feb 23: Global energy management and automation giant Schneider Electric has announced plans to set up three more manufacturing plants in India as part of its expanding investment portfolio in the country.
Apple Intelligence to be available in localised English for India market in April
New Delhi, Feb 22: Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence, will soon be available in more languages, including localised English for India.
Ministry of Railways plans to build permanent holding areas at stations for better crowd management
New Delhi, February 17: After the stampede incident at New Delhi station on February 15, the Ministry of Railways is planning to construct permanent holding areas at around 60 railway stations across the country, which are prone to crowd congestion.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to increase its investment in US
Taipei, February 16: Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
AI, trade, defence, energy, cooperation: All that PM Modi and Trump discussed
New Delhi, Feb 14: In a significant reaffirmation of their partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump highlighted the robust India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, rooted in mutual trust and shared democratic values.
Greater threat than any one person: Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI manipulation
Washington, February 12: Actress Scarlett Johansson has issued a public statement urging US legislators to take swift action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology following the viral circulation of an unauthorized, AI-generated video.
Firms in 10 major manufacturing sectors to invest $81.8 billion in 2025
Seoul, Feb 12: South Korean companies in 10 key manufacturing sectors, including the semiconductor industry, plan to invest a combined 119 trillion won ($81.8 billion) this year to foster sustainable growth, the industry ministry here said on Wednesday.
JD Vance supports PM Modi's view that AI won't replace humans
Paris, February 11: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's view that Artificial Intelligence can never replace humans but will make people more productive and will provide them with more freedom.