May 29, 2024, 4:28 PM IST
In February 2023, we were working with a market research analytics company to help them automatically summarise voice-based user conversations from the focus group discussions. Although the OpenAI’s ChatGPT LLM model had been released three…
May 29, 2024, 4:28 PM IST
May 27, 2024, 4:39 PM IST
In the realm of modern finance, the symbiotic relationship between data and rationality, empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), has become paramount for informed decision-making and analysis. As the volume of data…
May 27, 2024, 4:39 PM IST
May 25, 2024, 1:54 PM IST
Learning generative AI is not the first step of learning generative AI. Using LLMs does not teach generative AI either. Most data scientists build LLM-based applications. Such applications leverage the power of LLMs in interpreting…
May 25, 2024, 1:54 PM IST
May 22, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
OpenAI recently launched ChatGP-4o which functions as a lifelike assistant. Some have drawn comparisons to the AI chatbot in the movie “Her.” However, it still has a long way to go before it becomes indistinguishable…
May 22, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
May 20, 2024, 10:08 PM IST
The financial sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid advancement and integration of artificial intelligence (AI). In 2023, global investment in AI within the financial industry reached an impressive $35 billion. This…
May 20, 2024, 10:08 PM IST
May 15, 2024, 8:33 AM IST
Two points on the messaging app vs GOI case on sharing encrypted data. India’s not the only country asking for this. And internet privacy, really speaking, is an illusion In the plea that WhatsApp and…
May 15, 2024, 8:33 AM IST
May 7, 2024, 3:51 PM IST
In Albert Camus’ 1942 essay, The Myth of Sisyphus, the Greek god Sisyphus is condemned by the other gods to endlessly roll a boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down each time he…
May 7, 2024, 3:51 PM IST
May 6, 2024, 2:22 PM IST
Economic studies often assume that productivity gains from AI will directly translate into job reductions, particularly in white-collar industries. However, these studies ignore the complex decision-making processes of companies in competitive industries and fail to…
May 6, 2024, 2:22 PM IST
May 4, 2024, 6:00 PM IST
“Papa lun, Papa lun, fast fast lun,” my son screams excitedly while riding the balance cycle. Balance cycles are the ones without pedals or support wheels. You ride them, pushing with your legs, and learn…
May 4, 2024, 6:00 PM IST
April 29, 2024, 5:04 PM IST
The global services industry is on the brink of a major disruption as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and transform traditional business models. Despite a lack of technical talent, the Big 4 consulting firms…
April 29, 2024, 5:04 PM IST
April 27, 2024, 8:08 AM IST
We’re all on a mass headtrip, says The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell. Our minds have turned against us. True, magical thinking is an age-old trait and our minds…
April 27, 2024, 8:08 AM IST
April 25, 2024, 4:18 PM IST
The job market has never been a straightforward path. Ask anyone who has ever looked for a job, certainly within the last decade, and they can tell you as much. But with the rapid development…
April 25, 2024, 4:18 PM IST
April 20, 2024, 12:48 PM IST
The tractor rolled off the chair and fell on the floor, bouncing several times before coming to a screeching halt. “Papa, tractor dhamaaaal”, my two-year-old burst into laughter. It followed our 80-20 rule (80% Artificial…
April 20, 2024, 12:48 PM IST
April 18, 2024, 9:52 PM IST
Of all the industries in the world, none is as central to the economy as the telecommunications industry. The reason is easy to understand. Advances in telecommunications were directly responsible for bringing high-speed internet to…
April 18, 2024, 9:52 PM IST
April 13, 2024, 3:40 PM IST
My article for the week is done. “Done” is a misnomer. There are various categories of done. First, the one where minor editing is needed to the words and sentence structures to improve clarity. Second,…
April 13, 2024, 3:40 PM IST
April 8, 2024, 7:59 PM IST
The extent to which Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be governed is currently a topic of intense debate in India. On one hand, we see the United States leading in AI innovation, while on the other,…
April 8, 2024, 7:59 PM IST
April 6, 2024, 11:39 AM IST
Workplaces (even the virtual ones) are good places to flex your brain muscles. The following content results from yesterday’s conversation with my colleague. Saturday morning laziness has made me pick up a few of his…
April 6, 2024, 11:39 AM IST
April 4, 2024, 7:33 PM IST
I vividly remember the early days of Yahoo when we used pseudonyms to create our email addresses and masked our identities on Orkut with pictures of celebrities or fictional characters. We were wary of our…
April 4, 2024, 7:33 PM IST
April 4, 2024, 11:54 AM IST
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority of India (AIDAI) will ensure speedy and equitable development of this sector. The urgency for the speedy development of an artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework is growing day by…
April 4, 2024, 11:54 AM IST
April 2, 2024, 5:01 PM IST
Amidst a rich literary heritage and a nation aspiring for progress, why are we living in a ragtag and bobtail era when it comes to public libraries in India? With India becoming the world’s most…
April 2, 2024, 5:01 PM IST
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