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Becoming a Generative AI thought-leader: Why upskilling matters for senior executives

Generative AI is reshaping industries globally. Business leaders can't afford to overlook its impact. The DBA in Gen AI from Golden Gate University is the key to navigating this transformative landscape

3, 2, 1... mission on to spot stars of the startup galaxy at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2023

Coming in a year when the technology industry has been hit by turbulence, it was not easy to pull this nominee list together. But, what surprised us is that there are many startups that have built fundamentally strong businesses despite the uncertain times.

The AI revolution is coming, but not as fast as some people think

Across corporate America, the perspective is much the same. Generative AI, the software engine behind ChatGPT, is seen as an exciting new wave of technology. But companies in every industry are mainly trying out the technology and thinking through the economics.

A drive around the moon: How does India's Pragyan rover compare to China's Yutu-2?

Compared to China’s sturdy rover, India’s probably won’t last very long. ISRO has said Pragyan has a mission life of just one lunar day, or 14 Earth days, while Yutu-2 has been operating since early 2019, when it reached the lunar surface as part of a Chinese mission that was the first to land on the far side of the moon.

'Proud, glad to be your partner': America hails India on Chandrayaan-3 moon landing

"Congratulations to India for the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the southern polar region of the moon," US Vice President Kamala Harris said on X, known as Twitter till recently.

Chandrayaan-3: India lands spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club

India successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the moon's south pole, the first country to do so. The mission showcases India's rising standing as a technology and space powerhouse. The lunar rover will conduct experiments, including analyzing the mineral composition of the lunar surface.

Over the moon: Congratulations and wishes pour in for India on successful Chandrayaan-3 moon landing

ISRO chief S Somanath on Wednesday congratulated the people of the country on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and said, "Indian is on the moon".

Foundations seek to advance AI for good and also protect the world from its threats

What philanthropy can do to influence the trajectory of AI is starting to emerge. Billionaires who earned their fortunes in technology are more likely to support projects and institutions that emphasize the positive outcomes of AI, while foundations not endowed with tech money have tended to focus more on AI's dangers.

For Disney, streaming losses and TV's decline are a one-two punch

Disney+ lost 11.7 million subscribers in Q2 2021 due to the low-priced version in India. Excluding India, Disney+ gained 800,000 subscribers primarily overseas, bringing total losses for the streaming division to over $11bn since 2019. Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, has been actively focusing on creating profitability within Disney+.

As Chandrayaan-3 braces to land on moon, here's why Pakistan lagged behind

Qaisar Rashid in his piece in the Daily Times said that while India ticked one after the other boxes right from ISRO, focusing on IT to opting for a modern education system, Pakistan kept on struggling with its internal conflicts and orthodox education system.

When biz meets sci-fi: Chandrayaan-3 is India's ticket to the Moon economy

The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram on the Moon will not only put India in an elite club of countries to have achieved this feat but also position it to gain from the emerging multi-billion dollar moon economy. This sector involves human presence on the Moon, commercialisation of lunar data, and the exploitation of lunar resources for in-situ resource utilisation.

Why is Equitas Elite one of the most preferred savings accounts

Equitas Small Finance Bank offers its clients a premium banking experience with an Equitas Elite account. This exclusive account includes a dedicated relationship manager, a wealth management system, priority access to customer service, a loyalty rewards program, and a 50% discount on lockers.

5 cheaper study abroad destinations: Cost of education and living, visa extension terms, best universities

Instead of the favourite but expensive study destinations, pick from Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands and New Zealand for your higher education.

TimesPro, Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya launch Certificate Programme in Financial Management and Analytics

Barbadian writer George Lamming, a literary giant who chronicled Caribbean colonial experience, dies at 94

His calling was to address the crimes of history, unearth and preserve his native culture.

Pine Labs launches Second Innings programme for retired athletes in collaboration with Natekar Sports & Fitness

This initiative, a unique bid to give back to the sports community, provides an opportunity for retired and currently unemployed athletes to undergo skills training, followed by a job opportunity in Pine Labs.

Twitter tests reddish-magenta colour for misinformation labels to make them more obvious, direct

The company is working out whether to flag users who consistently post false information.

India should adopt coherent Tibetan policy in its own strategic interests: Experts

China's abusive behavior of border spat with India, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the unilateral imposition of New National Security law in Hong Kong, coupled with the wolf warrior style of diplomacy, could impact the U.S's national security strategy with robust support to Tibet.

Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation as education destination

Already, there's concern that the coronavirus pandemic and a slowdown of visa processing could prevent thousands of students from returning this fall. Foreign students now face even more uncertainty after seeing how quickly policies can change, and on nothing more than a political whim.

Huawei personnel worked with China’s military on research projects

Huawei workers have teamed with members of various organs of the People’s Liberation Army on at least 10 research endeavors spanning artificial intelligence to radio communications.

Tie-ups galore in Indian football, but no results in sight

Realising the enthusiasm for the sport among Indian teenagers, Europe's biggest clubs have tied up with some leading schools in the country and set up training schools with private partners.

From Elon Musk to Naveen Jain, the world's billionaires are now racing to space

Forget lavish villas and super yachts, space missions are the new status symbols for the tech elite.

After US, India missions to Mars, China aims for deep space

Under criticism that its well developed space programme focussed more on the Moon while the US and India stole a march over China by branching out into outer space.