Pause AI experiments, say tech bigwigs, scientists & CEOs
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, prominent AI experts and entrepreneurs write that AI systems can pose profound risks to society and humanity.
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Are we nearing the tipping point for passenger EVs in India
A glimpse into the history of technological innovation reveals that there comes a time when newer technologies replace the older ones, subsequently, making them redundant. For example, smartphones have made landlines redundant. Successful technologies follow an S-shaped adoption curve, implying that the initial acceptance is low until technology reaches an early-adopter phase. The gap between …
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The idea of routers in space had me astounded: Cisco India President
Jaipur witnessed some surprising showers and cool temperatures in the second week of March, and in such a tranquil atmosphere, ET Insights had an invigorating talk with Daisy Chittilapilly, President, of Cisco India & SAARC, a woman in tech who has pioneered many firsts. We talk about all topics under the sun (including space) and …
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AI to replace two-third of jobs: Goldman Sachs report
According to Goldman Sachs, the meteoric growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will have a stark impact on labour markets worldwide. The research conducted by Goldman Sachs found that about two-thirds of jobs in the European Union and the US are currently reliant to some degree on AI. The research report authored by Joseph Briggs and …
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IoT is all about data
The wilting plant in the corner of your room beseeches you to put it out in the sun and give it water. You come up with a punchy one-liner that you must share with your friends on social media, but you can’t find your phone, so you use your refrigerator instead. Or, you pause a …
How EVs have improved the two-wheeler experience
Two-wheelers are the most preferred mode of transport opted for by millions in India owing to their convenience, affordability, and easy maneuverability in traffic congestion. However, recent surges in fuel prices concerning diminishing non-renewable resources and rising environmental concerns have made electric vehicles gain importance and popularity. Ever since its inception, EVs have been selling …
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How India is leading the way in creating an inclusive and equitable internet
Over the past decade, there has been universal recognition that digital literacy, access, and usability are integral components for ensuring economic development and social uplift. Service delivery of government programs, access to information, and the ability to undertake business and explore economic opportunities have all accelerated exponentially, creating new avenues for collaboration and wealth creation. …
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ISRO earns $137 million by successfully launching OneWeb satellites
ISRO has registered new milestones by successfully executing two successful launches on October 23, 2022, and on Sunday, March 26, of its heaviest and largest rocket in record time. ISRO amassed an overall earning of more than 1100 crore rupees (137 million dollars) by launching the LVM3 rocket that transported 72 satellites of OneWeb – …
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Twitter value plummets to $20 billion, less than 50% of what Musk paid
Since the boisterous takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk five months ago, the social media giant’s valuation has plummeted by more than 50 percent, according to an internal email obtained by American news media outlets. The email was supposedly sent to employees and contained information regarding a new stock compensation scheme rolled out by the …
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