DIGITAL FLUENCY
Diversity initiatives are bringing more women to certain roles: Survey
Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher female presence, while top-level management and STEM roles exhibit lower representation. Key findings emphasize the importance of trust, relationship building, and technology-driven solutions like AI for unbiased recruitment.
Govt seeks bids from colleges, universities for help on Bhashini proliferation
The government is calling on universities and independent startup incubators to develop strategies to boost the use of Bhashini, its natural language processing tool. The IT ministry has asked the bids to be submitted by July 10.
How video gaming in India is now a ‘Bharat’ phenomenon
The Indian video gaming industry is being catalysed by the exponential growth of India’s IT infrastructure, widespread adoption of smartphones and the proliferation of high-speed internet connectivity. The industry’s evolution is evident in the rising percentage of gamers from non-metropolitan areas, which jumped from 57% in 2022 to 66% in 2023.
Chatbots are dead: How generative AI & automation is transforming the way we interact with technology
The future of AI interaction lies in the ability of these agents to serve not merely as conversational partners but as comprehensive guides and copilots.
Large action models gearing up to turn AI’s promise into action
Rabbit’s R1, the world’s first LAM-powered device, is set to start shipping in a week and tech biggies like Microsoft and Salesforce investing in this cutting edge technology. LAMs can be ‘revolutionary’ and bring significant business gains, experts said. AI making choices on the behalf of consumers will, however, also add further complexity to business decision-making.
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Crafting a compelling leadership narrative with IIM Calcutta's Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders
Corporate leaders who prioritise communication strategies improve internal and external interactions, driving growth. Discover why strategic communication is a non-negotiable skill for today's leaders and how IIM Calcutta's Executive Programme in Communication Strategies for Corporate Leaders positions communication as a leadership strategy.
Microsoft India looks to demystify AI to push business adoption
Newly appointed Microsoft India president Puneet Chandok told ET in his first media interview after joining Microsoft in September that he plans to do 100 boardroom conversations with top enterprises in India in the next 90 days.
Navigating financial frontiers: Executive programme in FinTech, banking & applied risk management
The Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking & Applied Risk Management is tailored for executives seeking to navigate the dynamic intersection of finance, technology, and risk management. Unlike traditional finance programs, EPFBARM goes beyond conventional banking to equip professionals with the tools to harness the potential of financial technology (FinTech) and effectively manage risks in a rapidly changing environment.
How to earn money online: 8 work-from-home jobs to choose from
There are many opportunities available online that let you work from home. Here are a few options you can consider.
Cultivating Leadership Skills in the Digital Age
Leadership in the digital age requires a unique set of skills to navigate the fast-paced and evolving landscape. These skills include emotional intelligence in virtual interactions, adaptability and flexibility, tech literacy, effective communication in virtual workspaces, remote team management, data-driven decision-making, work-life balance, cybersecurity awareness, lifelong learning, and ethical leadership. Leaders who prioritize these skills will excel in driving innovation, facilitating collaboration, and adapting to digital transformation. Continuous learning and development are crucial, as technology trends and ethical considerations continue to shape the digital landscape.
Nagarro looks to invest in data, AI skills
Nagarro, a global digital product engineering firm, is investing in data and AI skills, particularly in generative AI. The company is promoting AI learning across teams and has launched tailored courses for employees in both business and engineering roles. The firm's revenue grew by 56.8% year-on-year in 2022
The language revolution: How tech tools, audio content, and AI-powered models are shaping our communication skills
The heavy reliance on autocorrect and predictive typing tools like Autocomplete has led to a decline in people's spelling abilities, according to software engineer Sayani Bhattacharjee, podcaster Abbas Momin, and marketer Nona Uppal. Tech companies are now developing language learning models to adapt to this trend. The writing enhancement software market is valued at $351 million globally, with Grammarly being one of the leading tools.
IBM tries to ease customers' qualms about using Generative AI
IBM on Thursday announced its campaign to ease customers' qualms. The company said it would indemnify companies against copyright or other intellectual property claims for using its generative AI systems.
Why modern workforce needs to develop digital skills for digital fluency
It is imperative to develop the right skill sets, which in this era includes digital literacy and digital fluency, in order to stay ahead of the competition.
These fab four IFS officers helped India achieve the difficult G20 consensus
Four Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers played crucial roles in India's successful bid to secure a global consensus at the recent G20 Leaders Summit in Delhi. These officers, along with India's G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant, navigated challenging negotiations that involved over 200 hours, 300 bilateral meetings, and 15 draft revisions.
How to Become a Digital Content Writer
Becoming a content writer requires skills in research, adaptability, SEO, communication, editing, organization, language fluency, and more. Content writers are responsible for creating engaging and informative material for various businesses and organizations. They cater to different target audiences and use web formatting and content management tools. The demand for content writers in India has increased, and there are various steps to become one, including formal training, certification, and internships. The career path for content writers can include junior and senior positions. The top-paying jobs in the content writing sector include technical writer, editor, and magazine writer.
Green career skilling: The road to sustainable climate economy roles
The climate economy has the potential to grow and transform in various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and transportation, and could employ around 100-200 million people within the next 20 years, according to Anshuman Bapa, the founder of climate economy platform Terra.do. He outlines four emerging green job areas, including climate tech companies, climate majors, old-economy companies, and jobs with a climate role.
Microsoft launches new AI skills initiative to widen learning
The initiative will include new, free coursework developed with LinkedIn, a new open global grant challenge in coordination with data.org to uncover new ways of training workers on generative AI and greater access to free digital learning events,
AI may someday work medical miracles, but for now, it helps do paperwork
ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence is coming to health care, and the grand vision of what it could bring is inspiring. Every doctor, enthusiasts predict, will have a superintelligent sidekick, dispensing suggestions to improve care.
Nexus mops up its largest ever fund at $700 million; Blinkit may launch at-home services
Nexus Venture Partners announced the close of its largest-ever fund at $700 million which comes at a time when startup funding has plummeted due to the ongoing tech winter. Zomato's CEO Deepinder Goyal has resigned from the board of Urban Company and interestingly enough Blinkit is mulling an entry into the segment.
OnePlus 11 5G launched in India at Rs 57K, India exclusive OnePlus 11R 5G starts at Rs 40K: Everything unveiled at Cloud 11 event
The tech giant also launched its first tablet ever, the OnePlus Pad.
ChatGPT: How to use the viral AI Chatbot? Know here
ChatGPT has become viral on social media with its human-like answers, and more. While people have started drooling over it already, we bring you the information related to what it is and how you can also make use of it.
The Future of Work: How to Manage the Post-pandemic Workforce
Post-pandemic, concerned about their personal life, employees wants hybrid work model which can deliver the best of both worlds.
IBM rolls out 'STEM for Girls' programme in Arunachal Pradesh
"The programme will benefit over 13,500 students across 130 secondary and higher secondary schools," the company said.
Findability Sciences looks to ramp up presence in India, invest in statistics and computer programming talent
"Our hiring is driven by the uptick in AI services and solutions that we're seeing an explosion of. Practically every organisation is looking for AI-led digital transformation, and we see India continuing to be the hub," Anand Mahurkar, founder and CEO, Findability Sciences, told ET.
IBM to impart digital skill to 12,000 girl students in Nagaland
The IBM Stem for girls programme, currently running in 12 states that include Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland.
Indian Staffing Federation partners with Nasscom to bridge IT skills-jobs gap
FutureSkills Prime is the National Digital Skilling platform of India led by the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) and IT-BPM industry body Nasscom.
TCS, BSA join hands to train youth in digital technology
TCS and BSA, a values-based youth development organisation, have forged a new partnership to engage youth in hands-on computer science digital technology
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