Reliance Partners With Nvidia to Develop AI Language Models, Generative Apps

Reliance Partners With Nvidia to Develop AI Language Models, Generative Apps

US chip firm Nvidia and telecom-to-retail giant Reliance on Friday announced an AI partnership to create language models, generative apps and a cloud infrastructure platform for AI development in the South Asian nation. Nvidia will provide the computing power required for the efforts, while Reliance unit Jio will manage and…

UNESCO Releases First Guidance on Use of Generative AI for Education

UNESCO Releases First Guidance on Use of Generative AI for Education

UNESCO on Thursday published its first guidance on use of Generative AI (GenAI) for education, urging governmental agencies to regulate the use of the technology, including protection of data privacy and putting an age limit for users. Launched by Microsoft-backed OpenAI in November, GenAI chatbot ChatGPT has become the world’s…

Windows 11 Apps Like Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool Could Soon Offer AI-Backed Features: Report

Windows 11 Apps Like Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool Could Soon Offer AI-Backed Features: Report

Windows 11 could soon gain support for artificial intelligence (AI) features as Microsoft is reportedly working on adding support for automation and AI to its popular desktop operating system and related products. The Redmond-based software company’s Windows 11 operating system comes with Photos and Paint apps for image viewing and…

Microsoft-Backed AI4Bharat Said to Raise $12 Million Funding From Peak XV, Lightspeed

Microsoft-Backed AI4Bharat Said to Raise $12 Million Funding From Peak XV, Lightspeed

Researchers at AI4Bharat, a start-up backed by Microsoft, are raising $12 million (nearly Rs. 100 crore) from venture capital firms Peak XV and Lightspeed Venture, according to three people familiar with the matter. The larger-than-usual seed funding round underscores the growing interest in generative AI, after OpenAI‘s ChatGPT dazzled users…

AI4Bharat Researchers Said to Raise $12 Million Funding From Peak XV, Lightspeed

AI4Bharat Researchers Said to Raise $12 Million Funding From Peak XV, Lightspeed

Researchers at India’s AI4Bharat are raising $12 million (nearly Rs. 100 crore) from venture capital firms Peak XV and Lightspeed Venture for an artificial intelligence startup, according to three people familiar with the matter. The larger-than-usual seed funding round underscores the growing interest in generative AI, after OpenAI‘s ChatGPT dazzled users with…

Draft EU Artificial Intelligence Rules Could Hurt Europe

Draft EU Artificial Intelligence Rules Could Hurt Europe

The proposed EU Artificial Intelligence legislation would jeopardise Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty, according to an open letter signed by more than 160 executives at companies ranging from Renault to Meta. EU lawmakers agreed to a set of draft rules this month where systems like ChatGPT would have to disclose…

Infosys Launches Free AI Certification Training on Springboard Virtual Learning Platform

Infosys Launches Free AI Certification Training on Springboard Virtual Learning Platform

IT services company Infosys on Thursday announced it has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification training on Infosys Springboard Virtual Learning Platform.  According to a statement, Infosys AI-first specialists and data strategists, responsible for delivering Infosys Topaz AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms will help shape the curriculum, to arm learners with future-ready skill sets. Infosys will provide certification in AI and Generative AI skills, crucial for landing jobs, through InfosysSpringboard Virtual Learning Platform, it said. The certification will offer…

Publisher Gannett to Include Generative AI in Its System; May be More Efficient

Publisher Gannett to Include Generative AI in Its System; May be More Efficient

Publisher Gannett plans to include generative artificial intelligence in the system it uses to publish stories as it and other news organizations begin to roll out the popular technology that may help save money and improve efficiency. But the largest U.S. newspaper publisher with over 200 daily outlets said it…

UN Advocates for International AI Watchdog Body Similar to IAEA

UN Advocates for International AI Watchdog Body Similar to IAEA

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday backed a proposal by some artificial intelligence executives for the creation of an international AI watchdog body like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Generative AI technology that can spin authoritative prose from text prompts has captivated the public since ChatGPT launched six months…

TCS Partners With Google Cloud, Launches Generative AI

TCS Partners With Google Cloud, Launches Generative AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud and the launch of its new offering — TCS Generative AI which leverages Google Cloud’s generative AI services, to design and deploy custom-tailored business solutions.  Building on its domain knowledge across multiple verticals and investments, TCS has…