Artificial intelligence

November 22, 2024 3:39 PM

India among top 10 countries with AI readiness: report

India is among the top ten countries in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness, and the country holds immense potential for public sector transformation through AI, according to a report. "Readiness" for AI refers to an economy’s ability to effectively implement and integrate AI. The report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on data from 73 economies showed that India ranks second globally in AI specialists, and third in research publications, with a strong base in AI-related patents. On...

November 20, 2024 10:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi offers to share with world India’s expertise on using Digital tech, AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered to share with the world India’s expertise in using the power of digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve the lives of people. Speaking on Tuesday at an event organised by India at the G20 Summit on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Artificial Intelligence(AI), and Data for Governance (DfG), he said, “We will continue the focus on the transformative potential of DPI, AI and data-driven governance to advance the SDGs and enhance live...

November 16, 2024 4:29 PM

AI can boost early diagnosis of liver disease: Study

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by using electronic health records, a study found on Saturday. MASLD -- the world’s most common chronic liver disease with a heavy clinical burden -- occurs when fat isn’t managed properly in the liver. The global prevalence of MASLD has been increasing in recent years. It is often associated with other common conditions such as obesity, Type-2 diabetes, and abnormal choleste...

October 25, 2024 3:06 PM

“Correct time to get involved in India’s growth story”: PM Modi at Asia-Pacific Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's dynamic growth during his address at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024 in New Delhi, encouraging global businesses to join India’s economic journey. "Now is the right time to engage in India's growth story," he said. PM Modi emphasized the potential for a strong partnership between India and Germany, saying, "When India's dynamism meets Germany's precision, when Germany's engineering meets India's innovation, and when Ger...

October 16, 2024 5:14 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan announces three AI centres of excellence for healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday announced the launch of three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) aimed at advancing research and innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities. The initiative, with a total financial outlay of ₹990 crore, will be implemented over five years, from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28. The AI-CoEs will be established through collaborations between top academic institutions, industry partners, and startups, as part...

October 15, 2024 12:01 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 8th edition of ITU-WTSA, to showcase global telecom innovations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. After the inauguration, he inspected the exhibition at the venue, accompanied by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. This is the first time the ITU-WTSA has been hosted in India and the Asia-Pacific. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 8th edition of the India Mobile Co...

September 23, 2024 3:18 PM

Google to explore more opportunities of AI in India: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focused on transforming India with his digital vision and he is exploring the ways in which Artificial Intelligence can benefit the people of India. Google CEO shared his views after interacting with PM Modi at a roundtable interaction in New York on Sunday. The PM who is on a three-day US visit met with CEOs of technology companies. "The Prime Minister has been focused on transforming India with his Digital India vision. He p...

September 13, 2024 8:30 PM

Global experts discuss AI’s role in advancing traditional medicine at AIIA

A two-day global consultation on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Global Health: Advancing Traditional Medicine” was held on September 11-12, hosted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). The event, organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Centre and the Department of Digital Health and Innovation, focused on integrating AI into traditional medicine practices. It concluded with plans to release a technical brief on AI in traditi...

September 11, 2024 7:43 PM

Dubai AI and Web3 Festival Kicks Off, Showcasing City’s Digital Leadership

The Dubai Artificial Intelligence and Web3 Festival kicked off today at Madinat Jumeirah, attracting an impressive crowd of 6,000 participants from 100 countries. The event, which also features representation from 20 ministries and government agencies, aims to highlight Dubai's pivotal role in advancing the global digital economy and AI applications. Organized by the Dubai AI Campus, an initiative of the Dubai International Financial Centre, the festival explores the commercial and economic pot...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi calls for mass usage of technology, not monopolising it

In his brief address at the Outreach Session of the recent G7 Summit held in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon three key aspects that India is prioritizing: technology and Artificial Intelligence, energy security, and affordability, and last mile service delivery to its people. Specifically on technology, PM Modi called on global leaders who converged in Italy to collectively ensure that the benefits of technology reach all sections of society, to realise the potential of every p...