AI ML CAPABILITIES
Is AI enough for a job at GCC? Companies now train freshers for real-world experience
Aspirational graduates in healthcare technology fuel innovation with a focus on evolving healthcare solutions. Freshers receive in-depth exposure through apprenticeship models, fostering understanding of long-term career paths beyond immediate project work in GCCs.
To address talent shortage, chipmakers skilling engineering students
Firms like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research.
AI jobs command premium pay as companies fill specialised roles
Experts and staffing firms told ET that qualified AI professionals in India are raking in serious cash. Compared to traditional IT roles, AI specialists can command a salary premium of up to 40-80%. The demand for AI talent is exploding as companies race to fill these new and specialised positions.
GCC’s share in GDP to double by 2030 with a size of $100 billion
The share of global capability centres (GCCs) in India’s GDP is expected to double to 2% by 2030, according to a note shared by ICICI Securities. These offshore units of multinational companies collectively generate about $46 billion in revenue, which is likely to touch $100 billion by FY30. The GCC sector grew by 11% between 2015 and 2023. The scaling up of GCCs in India is impacted by global headwinds affecting parent companies.
Strategic acquisition of mid-level talent is pivotal for D2C companies to grow in this market
The D2C market in India is experiencing significant growth, driven by a surge in consumer numbers and a diversification of offerings. AI and automation are playing a crucial role in revolutionizing operations, while the impact of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is profound.
Indian Airlines ride AI: Human-like responses for passengers, lesser workload for agents
Artificial intelligence is transforming the Indian aviation industry, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air. From AI virtual agents handling diverse queries to AI chatbots with trillions of parameters, these technologies are streamlining processes and improving passenger experiences. The adoption of new-age technologies like AI and machine learning is on the rise across the industry, promising advancements in areas such as computer vision and data-backed decision-making.
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That’s not funny: Why AI doesn’t get the joke
Despite the advances in technology, artificial intelligence has not grown a sense of humour. That is no laughing matter.
Build your superstructure
As generative AI continues to evolve, the debate over its development and release models becomes important. Across the foundation models driving the explosion of GenAI are two broad philosophies for the development and release of this tech: open- and closed-source models.
GCCs open multiple career opportunities for freshers
India's economy has experienced significant growth due to the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs), which benefit from the country's skilled workforce, low operational costs, and digitisation. These offshore units, set up by multinational corporations, centralise various business functions and operations to improve productivity, presenting numerous job and career advancement opportunities, especially for early career professionals.
How Jocata is helping financial services industry move from legacy systems to AI-powered solutions
Jocata’s low-code platform is driving the future of enterprise lending and embedded finance, says Prashant Muddu, Managing Director & CEO.
Aurum Analytica: Transforming real estate with Data Science and AI
Aurum Analytica, a data analytics firm in real estate, uses data science and AI. CEO Prakash Tejwani and co-founders Sahil and Vishal discuss the company's mission and growth.
Senior-level IT services hiring in 2024 focuses on new-age skills
IT services and global market conditions impact senior-level hiring with pay hikes expected. Roles in finance, consulting, and program management are in demand. Companies hiring for roles like chief AI officer, delivery head-AI, and CFOs. Skills in cloud computing, machine learning, and data engineering are sought after. Gartner forecasts $5 trillion IT spending in 2024, with India's IT spending growing.
Freelancer’s guide to the galaxy of danger zones in recruitment platforms
The gig economy is booming globally, with India seeing a surge in freelancers seeking work opportunities. While challenges exist in finding the right projects, online platforms are playing a crucial role in connecting freelancers with relevant opportunities. To succeed in this competitive landscape, freelancers need to showcase their skills, work with quality clients, and constantly upskill. However, they must also be cautious of red flags.
Best AI tokens to invest in 2024: Newly emerging AI tokens
Investment manager VanEck predicts revenue from these projects could reach $10.2 billion by 2030 – and a staggering $51 billion in a best-case scenario.
Indian gig workers toil at frontlines of AI revolution
Akash and Ikshita engage in online work. Gig workers in India train AI models through microtasks. India emerges as a data annotation hub with a potential $8.22 billion global market and a million-strong workforce by 2028.
ARTPARK: From legged robots to advanced cargo drones, a look at India's first robotics park
ARTPARK, India's pioneering AI and robotics hub established in 2020 within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus, Bengaluru, aims to foster inclusivity and equitable access to technology. With a core focus on innovation, skilling, and industry collaboration, ARTPARK nurtures startups, supports research, and tackles societal challenges. Backed by substantial funding, it's a nexus for developing cutting-edge solutions and driving India's technological advancement.
Financial Intelligence Unit arms itself with AI, ML tools to check money laundering
India's FIU enhances anti-money laundering efforts with AI-powered FINnet 2.0. The system analyzes suspicious transaction reports, assigns risk scores, and collaborates with various enforcement agencies using advanced technologies for efficient financial intelligence processing.
Can your organisation afford to overlook AI integration?
Enterprises are embracing AI for sustainability and growth. AI drives efficiency, insights, and innovation through automation and data analysis. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) provides comprehensive AI solutions and expert guidance to accelerate successful AI integration.
Skill gap in workforce, AI advancements make cyber attacks more threatening in India
India is witnessing an unpredented surge in cyber attacks. There is also a big skills gap in the cyber security workforce, and advancements in AI are making the problem more acute. While AI is a threat, it is also an opportunity. Synergy between AI and human expertise may be the key to safeguarding the country’s expanding digital ecosystems.
GCCs in India looking to strengthen digital capabilities: report
Indian GCCs focus on AI/ML, data analytics. CIOs prioritize AI in 2024. ANSR report notes talent development, market growth, tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and emerging locations like GIFT City.
Hiring by global capability centres in India slows amid western disturbances
Mumbai's GCC hiring in India slowed down in FY24, impacted by global uncertainties. Despite high attrition and talent demand, centers took a cautious approach. Experts attributed the slump to a cautious approach by companies since 2023 amid multiple global headwinds - inflation, geopolitical conflict, supply side challenges and high interest rates. Xpheno data show that with 16-18% average attrition, GCCs in FY24 had a gross talent demand for over 250,000 people.
Soaring high: How ERP solutions can propel 'Make In India' ambitions in the aerospace and defence sector
The Economic Times and Epicor panel celebrated India's aerospace growth, highlighting a 20% export increase and the pivotal role of ERP solutions
AI, ML pivotal in streamlining lending process: LenDenClub cofounder Dipesh Karki
Put simply, P2P lending, or social-lending, leverages financial technology to allow people to lend or borrow money from one another without going to banks or financial institutions. LenDenClub connects lenders and borrowers.
AI/ML skills, talent gaps widen with accelerating innovation: Skillsoft
The survey found that one in three IT leaders are struggling most with finding qualified AI and ML talent. It covered more than 5,700 global IT professionals, including leaders and staff members.
Placement season: At IITs, startups score advantage points
IITs like Kanpur and BHU are seeing about a 30-40% jump in the number of startups compared to last year, placement sources told ET.
Google, Symphony unveil AI JV to help banks manage voice calls compliance risk
Symphony, which counts banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan among its 1,000-strong client base, will use Google Cloud's generative artificial intelligence platform, Vertex AI, to enhance its Cloud9 voice product with more sophisticated speech-to-text and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities.
Indian IT firms rally for AI safety measures; Recapping nominees of ET Startup Awards 2023
Genpact is applying an ‘output robustness test’ to ensure its AI-generated output complies with fairness and legal frameworks. Wipro has adopted a ‘privacy and equity by design’ approach and looks out for possible bias not only in preparing datasets but at further points in the AI lifecycle.
How deep tech can fuel the evolution of the manufacturing industry
Within the manufacturing domain, deep tech ecosystems are essential for keeping the engines running, bolstering shop floor operations and seamlessly integrating back-end and front-end functions, positioning companies for unrivaled success.
How AI & ML can help in realising India’s dream of inclusive financial growth
AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants provide round-the-clock assistance, microfinance and micro loans, rural banking advancements, and automated investment platforms that make investment opportunities open to a wider spectrum of the population. However, several challenges such as data privacy, regulatory compliance, and skill development must be addressed for a successful transformation.
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