AI

April 1, 2025 7:57 PM

The next UPI? How an India energy stack can lead the digital energy revolution

At the United Nations' first International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in April 2024, held under India’s leadership, the global discussion centered on how this framework can accelerate sustainable development and promote inclusivity. As a participant in these discussions, it was evident that India’s success in building open, interoperable, and citizen-centric DPIs has set a global benchmark. While Aadhaar has transformed delivery of public services, social security an...

March 25, 2025 8:10 PM

India, IBM to explore potential collaborations in quantum, AI

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. IBM’s Global Head, Arvind Krishna, met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss how the two sides can work together in these advanced technology fields. The meeting took place as India pushes forward with its National Quantum Mission, an initiative aimed at making the country a...

March 20, 2025 9:02 AM

Empathy can help journalists beat AI: President Murmu at Ramnath Goenka Awards

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting various sectors by presenting both opportunities and challenges, it can never replace journalism rooted in human values. "Machines have already begun compiling and editing reports. The day might not be far when they could handle most tasks traditionally done by journalists. However, what they lack is empathy — and that will be the key ingredient that helps journalists stay ahead of AI. Journ...

March 19, 2025 1:20 PM

India’s leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide, says Bill Gates

Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates on Wednesday hailed India's achievements in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide. Speaking at the "Future Forward" event—an action-driven forum that brings together global industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and changemakers to foster collaboration and real-world impact—the Gates Foundation Chairman said, "Similar to how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has garnered global attenti...

March 19, 2025 11:15 AM

Sansad Bhashini initiative to revolutionize parliamentary documentation and accessibility through AI and real-time translations

In a major step toward modernizing parliamentary processes, the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative on Tuesday. This ambitious project aims to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance multilingual support, streamline parliamentary operations, and improve access to vast archives of parliamentary debates and records, according to an official...

March 6, 2025 6:26 PM

India accelerates digital and AI growth with focus on infrastructure and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to shaping its digital future through advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and semiconductor manufacturing. Urging citizens to engage with a detailed article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister’s Office underscored the nation’s technological strides in a social media post. India is poised to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrast...

February 25, 2025 6:33 PM

DeepSeek rushes to launch new AI model as China goes all in

DeepSeek is looking to press home its advantage. The Chinese startup triggered a $1 trillion-plus sell-off in global equities markets last month with a cut-price AI reasoning model that outperformed many Western competitors. Now, the Hangzhou-based firm is accelerating the launch of the successor to January's R1 model, according to three people familiar with the company. Deepseek had planned to release R2 in early May but now wants it out as early as possible, two of them said, without provid...

February 17, 2025 3:53 PM

Centre launches AI programme to empower 1 lakh young innovators

In a major push towards skill development in emerging technologies, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Intel India on Monday launched the 'AI for Entrepreneurship' micro-learning module. The initiative is designed to simplify artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and encourage entrepreneurial thinking among young innovators across India. The programme aims to empower 1 lakh youth by 2025 by equipping them with essen...

February 17, 2025 1:17 PM

China’s Xi holds rare meeting with business leaders amid slowing economy, US tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday spoke at a symposium was attended by business leaders including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, state media reported, as Beijing grapples with a slowing economy and growing tensions with the U.S. Other private business leaders who attended the symposium included Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, Xiaomi's Lei Jun, BYD's Wang Chuanfu, Unitree's Wang Xingxing, and CATL's Robin Zeng, a video published by CCTV showed. Meituan's Wang Xing, China Feihe's Leng Youbin ...

February 11, 2025 5:44 PM

Vance warns Europeans that heavy regulation could kill AI

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Europeans on Tuesday that what he called their excessive regulation of artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as "authoritarian censorship." The mood on AI has shifted as the technology takes root, from one of concerns around safety to geopolitical competition, as countries jockey to nurture the next big AI giant. Vance, forthright in setting out the Trump administration's America First agenda, said the Uni...