In this article: India’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just regulating a new technology It’s a carefully orchestrated dance between technological innovation, data governance, and national sovereignty. It is based around a data-driven mission, with heavy investments in data centers, hardware infra and chip manufacturing AI is viewed as a catalyst AI […]
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In this article: A security breach at the maker of ChatGPT last year revealed internal discussions among researchers and other employees, but not the code behind OpenAI’s systems. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/technology/openai-hack.html
In this article: The first basic AI policy was released by the Japanese defence ministry As per the new policy, AI will be used in seven priority areas This includes for detecting and identifying targets using radar and satellite images, intelligence collection and analysis, and in unmanned military assets. Noting the US and Chinese developments […]
In this article: The Indian Govt will spend about ₹5,000 crore [Approx 600 million $] of the ₹10,372 crore fund under the India AI Mission to procure Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and provide subsidised compute capacity to Indian startups, a top IT ministry official said on Thursday. GPUs are specialised chips optimised for accelerating artificial […]
In this article: New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market Total electricity consumption from data centers could double from 2022 levels by 2026, per IEA Water usage is significant too Carbon intensity from energy source a […]
In this article: In an ironic twist, senior leaders appear to lose the most if they fall behind in the AI revolution. The CEO – the role most at risk of “being subjugated by AI,” according to a top advisor to senior leaders. Aaron McEwan of Gartner in an exclusive conversation with People Matters’ Mint Kang […]
In this article: Meta, Nvidia and Microsoft have made quiet warnings on how AI could damage businesses These warnings range from risk of disinformation during election, copyright claims – to the possobility that these tools might not work as well as the competition At least a dozen major tech companies have issued or updated AI […]
In this article: The UNIDO’s Global Alliance on AI for Industry was launched at the WAIC in Shanghai The city also released the Shanghani Decleration on Global AI Governance During the event, a manufacturing center for excellence was also launched These moves are indicative of the city’s efforts to become a force to reckon with […]
In this article: The (Bangladesh) government is formulating an AI law. The law aims to be flexible to encourage innovation. It will include strict measures to mitigate potential harms from unrestricted AI use. Law Minister Anisul Huq emphasized the need for selective strictness. The approach balances innovation and regulation. https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/ai-law-be-flexible-yet-strict-mitigate-harm-3582246
In this article: Georgia lawmakers may, or may not, develop AI regulation legislation this summer and fall. But a senate recent study shows AI’s impact The inaugural hearing of a state Senate study committee occurred late last month. AI will significantly impact government policy areas. Affected areas include economic development, health care, education, public safety, […]
