‘Facial recognition technology will hamper people’s right to freedom of expression and privacy’

Anushka Jain of non-profit Internet Freedom Foundation, Delhi, talks about the concerns that surround the use of facial recognition …

ICMR, IISc to jointly develop hi-tech hub-and-spoke system for improved healthcare

The system will collect and curate data through institutions across the country to facilitate research

Generative AI is forcing people to rethink what it means to be authentic

Generative AI thrives on exploiting people’s reliance on categorical authenticity by producing material that looks like “the real …

AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here’s why it’s time to be concerned

MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests

Deepfakes: can the AI be harnessed for something good?

While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts  

Can drones help spot faults in offshore wind turbines?

Using drones for inspections is an effective and safe way to minimize risks for wind farm technicians

Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN

Without decisive action by governments, developing countries may miss out on economic opportunities from green tech

AI helps scientists keep up in COVID-19 mutation race

Artificial intelligence can help predict mutations in COVID-19. Some have achieved a perfect strike rate.  

Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability

A newspaper in Germany is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence to replace certain editorial roles

How AI, other technologies are already disrupting workplaces

BT’s transition from copper to optical fibre is simply the latest technology transition

Davos 2023: Can AI make wildfire mitigation efficient? WEF’s FireAId initiative shows how

Successful pilot in Turkey reduced both response time and risk to firefighters; can be scaled up: WEF report

Dystopia ahead: Take an AI peek at Earth @ 2100

A new study conducted in the UK used artificial intelligence to paint a futuristic scenario for the Taj Mahal, the Brandenburg Gate and skylines …

Is the development of green intellectual property paving the way to environmental sustainability in India?

About 13% of India’s high-value patents are related to green tech

How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly

Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people  

UN introduces 51 robots at AI summit to advance SDG goals

Several robots appeared as panelists at the UN-driven AI for Good summit in Switzerland

AI for drug development: How trustworthy is the tech?

Pharma companies today deploy artificial intelligence with a potential to reduce the drug development cycle by half 

Billions have been sunk into virtual reality. To make it worth it, the industry needs to grow beyond its walled gardens

VR needs to increase its interoperability — the ability for programs and applications to be able to integrate and for software to run …

How will we know if AIs gain consciousness? A new checklist might help us assess

No current AI systems appears to be a strong candidate for consciousness, but developments likely in near future, says report

We cannot leave AI safety in hands of tech giants; governments should step in, say experts

Experts at the 1st UN council meeting on AI expressed concerns over malfunctioning AI systems and the interaction between AI and nuclear weapons

AI throws patent system into turmoil — especially in drug discovery

Artificial intelligence is overturning the conventional idea of intellectual property rights

ChatGPT-powered Wall Street: The benefits and perils of using artificial intelligence to trade stocks

Even a small change in market conditions can trigger a large number of trades, leading to sudden price swings and increased volatility

Thousands of ocean fishing boats could be using forced labour. We used AI, satellite data to find them

Up to 100,000 individuals may have been victims of forced labour between 2012 and 2018 on fishing ships

Fourth industrial revolution: World Economic Forum advocates it; others fear corporate takeover; who is right

Technology can never exist in isolation; it has to exist within social realities, say critics of 4IR

Like humans, elephants have specific names for each other

Researchers also noticed caregiving calls between adults and calves

4 ways that artificial intelligence can help students

These tools can help create fully customised lessons for each individual