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Chinese AI firms showcase resilience, innovations at AI event despite US sanctions
The World AI Conference in Shanghai featured AI products from Tesla, Qualcomm, and Chinese firms. SenseTime debuted SenseNova 5.5 after ChatGPT. Optimism remains despite U.S. sanctions, as Huawei's Cloud Computing advocates innovation. Baidu CEO Robin Li calls for focusing on AI applications over foundational models.
Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from west
The generative AI sector in China has experienced significant expansion, as reported by the United Nations, which notes China has become the leading applicant for patents in AI software, creating a wide range of outputs from illustrations to computer code. However, OpenAI has accused China of using its language models to create content aimed at influencing social media sentiment.
China says US targeting of AI not helpful to healthy development
Last month, the United States released draft regulations to prohibit or mandate notification of specific investments in artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that might pose a threat to US national security. "We strongly oppose these sanctions," said Chinese UN Ambassador Fu Cong.
As AI gains a workplace foothold, US trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
Bridging the digital equity gap through AI education is crucial. Marvin Venay stresses the importance of inclusive initiatives for overcoming barriers. Accessible internet and affordable technology are essential components for empowering individuals with AI knowledge and skills.
The voices of AI are telling us a lot
AI voices evolve from cinematic stereotypes to diverse choices, impacting user preferences.
Ecom Express’ rights issue; Google Cloud chief interview
Ecom Express is planning a $170 million rights issue led by existing investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Google Cloud’s AI push is winning clients: Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud chief sees tech infra that govt wants to put together as an opportunity to work closely with India. He says so many Indian entrepreneurs are aspiring to build the next Google... ‘we are super supportive of it’.
Nearly nine in 10 recruiters use AI for sourcing candidates: Survey
India Inc. is grappling with a shortage of workers skilled in AI, despite over half of recruiters being prepared for AI adoption. Lack of knowledge or training is cited as a major barrier, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives to bridge the skills gap. A survey from Talent500 indicates a strong inclination among companies to incorporate AI-driven tools into their recruitment processes.
Snap launches AI tools for advanced augmented reality
Snap Inc plans to create full body AR experiences, including generating new outfits, to enhance AR content on Snapchat.
"G7 political tool to perpetuate US, Western supremacy": China
China has criticized the G7 Leaders' Communique, accusing the group of using China-related issues to attack and vilify the nation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson denounced the G7's statements as baseless and biased, reflecting a continued effort to maintain US and Western dominance. China also criticized the G7's composition, relevance, and stance on global peace and security. The G7 Summit leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific governed by international law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean, highlighting the transformative role of technology.
Will use AI tools to tackle growing instances of spam on WhatsApp: Meta’s Nikila Srinivasan
“From WhatsApp’s perspective, a core principle we follow is that anything has to be reliable and private. Anything that invades our privacy does not have any space on the platform. Our expectation from the businesses is that they have explicit permission before they reach out (to users),” Nikila Srinivasan, the company’s vice president of business messaging, told ET.
Meta says generative AI deception held in check — for now
Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns. Meta said it had seen "threat actors" put AI to work to create bogus photos, videos, and text, but no realistic imagery of politicians, according to the report.
Reliance’s Tira lays foundation using AI tools to push into India's glossy beauty market
Reliance Industries Ltd.’s Tira, a new venture in India’s beauty sector, leverages AI for personalized experiences like fragrance selection and skincare analysis. With 12 stores and online presence, Tira competes with Nykaa and Tata Group’s Palette in a rapidly growing market. Reliance's diversification strategy aims for innovation and market dominance.
AI will supplement rather than substitute humans: Sivaraman Ganesan, TCS
Sivaraman Ganesan, TCS AI head, shares key findings of AI study, emphasizing the interest in Gen AI. The report highlights early-stage adoption and worldwide momentum in AI.
Venture capital funding in crypto rises to $2.4 billion: PitchBook
Funding was spread across 518 deals and rose by 40.3% from the previous quarter, according to data firm PitchBook. Global venture capital investments dropped to a near five-year low in the same period.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
Dow ends above 40,000 milestone, indexes notch up weekly gains
The benchmark S&P 500 edged higher after paring losses while the Nasdaq fell, but both chalked up a fourth straight week of gains. The Dow rose to end the fifth week of advances in a row.
Embracing Industry 4.0: Navigating business transformation trends in the digital age
Post-pandemic, the focus on Industry 4.0, Circular Value Chains, Autonomy via Edge Computing, and Demand-Driven Digital Supply Chains reshaped global business dynamics. India's leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable manufacturing practices highlights its commitment to digital transformation.
India ranks first in adoption of GenAI across Asia Pacific: Deloitte survey
The report, titled ‘Generative AI in Asia Pacific’, said 93% of students and 83% of employees in the country are actively engaging with GenAI.
Government aims to boost use of artificial intelligence in food processing
India aims to boost artificial intelligence (AI) in food processing to raise efficiency, support farmers, and cut environmental impact, officials revealed at a National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) conference. The government advocated for a roadmap to deploy AI tools in the sector, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary showing support. Experts believe AI can enhance agricultural practices, improve produce quality, and aid India's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
Indian companies likely to use existing AI models to leverage their data: Intel executive
Santhosh Viswanathan, vice president and managing director for the India region at chipmaker Intel, said the Indian market was at an “inflection point” with digitisation being a fundamental change and accelerant for the economy.
Digital India sparks rush for new-age software engineers
Demand for software engineers trained in emerging technologies is rising, creating 9-10 lakh additional jobs in the next 18 months. The surge is fueled by advancing technology and digital adoption, leading to fresh opportunities in AI and related fields like AI specialists and data scientists. GenAI is enabling non-technical employees to become citizen developers.
AI adoption in key Indian sectors touches 48% in FY24
A Teamlease Digital study revealed high AI adoption in pharma and healthcare (52%), followed by FMCG and retail (43%). Manufacturing (28%) lagged behind, while infrastructure & transport (20-22%) and media & entertainment (10-12%) saw the least adoption.
Eye on AI: Apple’s chip game, Meta's GenAI tools for advertisers and other top developments
Apple integrates AI features into data centres and new iPad Pro. Meta launches enhanced generative AI tools. OpenAI joins C2PA steering committee. US lawmakers introduce bill on AI models export control. Microsoft and OpenAI fund AI literacy for voters.
If AI can disrupt future, track these 9 artificial intelligence stocks
Generative AI's disruptive potential attracts investors in Indian IT. Revenue challenges due to adoption lag. Companies explore deep learning in Gen AI. Happiest Minds and Affle offer AI services. BCG predicts growth in India's AI market.
India ahead of advanced countries like Germany & Australia in AI adoption and innovation: Report
India emerges as a frontrunner in AI adoption and innovation, according to a recent report by NetApp. While India, Singapore, the UK, and the US lead in AI implementation, Spain, Australia, and Germany lag behind. Surveying 1,300 executives across ten nations, the report reveals that 60% of leading countries have operational AI projects, compared to 36% in lagging countries. This divergence emphasizes AI's pivotal role in economic growth and competitiveness.
US spies to be assisted by Microsoft's AI? Here is what latest report reveals
Microsoft’s Generative AI will be used by the US Intelligence community to analyze large amounts of data and provide actionable inputs. The tool is presently being tested.
Israeli cyber startup Apex gets initial investment from OpenAI's Sam Altman
Israeli start-up Apex, securing AI tools, received funding from OpenAI CEO. $7M seed funding led by Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures. Addressing data protection, AI threats, privacy, compliance. Focus on product development, hiring, marketing.
Adobe explores OpenAI partnership as it adds AI video tools
Adobe integrates third-party AI tools like Sora from OpenAI into Premiere Pro, using the Firefly AI model for features such as scene object generation and distraction removal. The company addresses market concerns through revenue sharing and emphasizes industry-leading AI ethics.
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