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Artificial intelligence is one of the most fascinating and impactful fields of science and technology. Every week, discoveries, innovations, and applications of AI shape our world and our future.
In this AI Weekly Roundup, we bring you 10 highlights of the week from various domains and sectors, such as entertainment, business, education, health, and more. Whether you are an AI enthusiast, a professional, or a curious learner, you will find something interesting and informative in this roundup. So, let's get started!
A new Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been launched by Wipro, a renowned technology services and consulting firm in India, in partnership with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. This collaboration demonstrates Wipro's steadfast focus on fostering ongoing innovation in cutting-edge technologies. It is a crucial component of the US$1 billion investment the company has made to accelerate AI-driven innovation through the Wipro AI360 ecosystem.
In an important breakthrough, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has included a new feature for users of their GPT-3.5 Turbo model. With this most recent addition, users can modify the model using their data, improving performance to meet particular requirements better.
The three Indian states with the largest proportion of urban youth proficient in specialized programming languages are Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala. A stunning 10% of the population in these three states between the ages of 15 and 29 exhibit proficient programming skills, according to recent data on digital literacy from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Threads, Meta Platforms' newest text-based social networking platform, is ready to launch on the web. This tactical choice aims to gain momentum and obtain the upper hand over X, formerly known as Twitter. The projected Threads web version is intended to serve a wide range of users, especially power users like brands, corporation accounts, advertisers, and journalists, when the first surge of users eventually declines. Although Meta has not provided a particular debut date, Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri, hinted at an impending release, suggesting it may happen soon.
Paytm, a titan of the fintech industry, revealed on Monday that it is investing strategically in artificial intelligence (AI) to build a strong Artificial General Intelligence software stack. Paytm's CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, emphasized in the company's annual report for the fiscal year 2023 the company's pioneering role in bringing mobile payments to India and driving wide adoption through technologies like QR Codes and the Soundbox technology.
To serve businesses not just in India but also throughout the world, Deloitte has revealed a global generative AI market incubator. The incubator is intended to catalyze innovation in generative artificial intelligence (AI). The AI incubator is positioned to lead transformational advancements in drug discovery, customer experience improvement, content generation, and personalized avatars by leveraging the collective expertise of Deloitte's skilled professionals, including data scientists, AI specialists, and engineers.
The first AI school in Kerala opened its doors at Santhigiri Vidyabhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. Former President Ram Nath Kovind presided over the ceremony. The Al School is managed by a committee of seasoned professionals, including former Chief Secretaries, DGPs, and Vice Chancellors. It is created by one of the most cutting-edge educational platforms in the world, iLearning Engines (ILE) USA, in collaboration with Vedhik eSchool.
Microsoft has announced integrating Python, a popular programming language, into Excel, making this functionality available for public preview. This development allows experienced users to immediately put Python code into Excel sheets and analyze it using already familiar formulas. Since Excel uses built-in connectors and Power Query to integrate Python smoothly, installing any other software is unnecessary. Furthermore, the Python calculations will be carried out in the Microsoft Cloud.
Ann, a woman who suffered a brainstem stroke that left her unable to speak, has regained her voice with the help of artificial intelligence. Researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) to decode her brain signals for speech and facial expressions and synthesize them into audible speech using a digital avatar. The BCI uses electrodes implanted in Ann's brain and artificial neural networks to translate her thoughts into words and emotions. The system can also convert her brain signals into text at nearly 80 words per minute. This is a breakthrough for people with severe paralysis who cannot communicate naturally.
Apple Inc. and Intel Corp. are two significant US businesses that have expressed concern over India's unexpected introduction of import restrictions on technology. Eight well-known American trade groups representing major figures in manufacturing and technology have banded together in response to the action and expressed their displeasure in a joint letter to US government officials.
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