AI

April 9, 2025 4:59 PM

AI can have medical care biases too, a study reveals

Artificial intelligence models may recommend different treatments for the same medical condition based solely on a patient’s socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, researchers warn. The researchers invented nearly three dozen different patients and asked nine healthcare large language AI models how each one should be managed, in a thousand different emergency room situations. Despite identical clinical details, the AI models occasionally altered decisions based on patients’ persona...

April 4, 2025 3:25 PM

Amitabh Kant urges Indian startups to build homegrown AI

India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, said on Friday that the country must focus on developing its own advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to avoid dependence on other nations for technological progress. Addressing the second editon of the Startup Mahakumbh' event in New Delhi, Kant emphasized that India should maintain its technological independence and create frontier technologies that reflect the country’s unique culture and identity. He stressed that Indi...

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...