News Technology Artificial Intelligence Beyond the pixels: How to identify fake, AI-generated images Today images have become the universal language for conveying stories and messages. However, with the rise of deepfakes, images can be easily manipulated. Here’s how to spot a fake image. With the rise of AI tools, the dangers have increased. (Instagram/ @jyo_john_mulloor, … Read more
AI Roundup: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced plans to use AI technology to enhance the efficiency of the state police. On the other hand, US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook suggested that AI has the potential to boost labor productivity, though questions still remain for policymakers. In a separate development, AI is being employed to … Read more
Major pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline patient selection for clinical trials and reduce the number of participants needed, consequently expediting drug development and potentially saving substantial financial resources. Human studies constitute the most expensive and time-consuming aspect of drug development, requiring years to recruit patients and test new medications. This … Read more
AI Roundup: Google is integrating its generative AI chatbot, Google Bard, into its suite of apps including Gmail, YouTube, Docs, and Maps through Bard Extensions; China has been invited to the UK’s Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit in November, as the country aims to become a global leader in AI regulations; the Consumer Affairs Ministry in … Read more
In a collaborative effort, representatives from Japan, the Republic of Kenya, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America convened a ministerial side event during the United Nations’ 78th Session High-Level Week in New York City on Monday. The event, which included … Read more
AI Roundup: An AI-powered microscope, developed by IIT Bombay, has been introduced at a district hospital in Malkangiri, Odisha, for malaria diagnosis; a study by Bain & Company predicts that generative AI will play a significant role in over 50 percent of video game development in 5-10 years. In a separate development, Guide to Europe … Read more
In her address during Session III of the G20 event themed ‘One Future,’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the growing significance of the digital realm in shaping our future. She drew attention to the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure in this evolving landscape, acknowledging both the inherent risks … Read more
AI Roundup: Morgan Stanley has announced the development of its AI chatbot to deal with wealthy clients, while Google Cloud announced a partnership with CERT-In to hold cybersecurity AI hackathons for government officials. On the other hand, AI-powered AADHAR innovations were unveiled by UIDAI at the Global Fintech Festival 2023 in Mumbai. All this, and … Read more
Across the globe, data servers are humming, consuming both megawatts and precious natural resources to bring life to our digital world. The planet’s 8,000 or so data centres are the foundation of our online existence, and will grow ever further with the advent of artificial intelligence – so much so that research estimates that by … Read more
From generating story lines to coding entire games to turning ideas into animation, artificial intelligence is front and centre at Gamescom, one of the video game industry’s biggest fairs. But even the ultra-connected industry is eyeing the innovation warily, with fears growing that jobs could be made redundant and artistic creations usurped. “AI is really … Read more