Artificial Intelligence
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Data scarcity a major hurdle in developing AI-based weather forecasting systems in India
The new technology can enhance the accuracy and reliability of predictions, but scientists are struggling to obtain robust datasets.
Nidhi Jamwal
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AI and advice: The dangers of allowing the technology to make decisions
In a world where what and how people think is already under siege due to the algorithms of social media, giving AI even more power could prove perilous.
Joe Árvai, The Conversation
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AI and elections: Like Pakistan, India too may see an increasing use of the tech this crucial summer
The political adoption of artificial intelligence is in its initial stages but the Lok Sabha elections might indicate how the technology will shape politics.
Lubna Jerar Naqvi & Sai Manish
Trending
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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What do a minister’s threats against Google’s chatbot mean for AI in India?
While artificial intelligence regulation is in its infancy globally, experts think the Modi government’s belligerence will hurt the industry.
Abhik Deb & Vineet Bhalla
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Only ‘large platforms’ need Centre’s permission to deploy certain AI products, clarifies IT minister
The Centre has asked social media intermediaries to seek its permission before using AI models that are being tested.
Scroll Staff
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‘IT Act violation’, says Union minister on Google AI tool’s reply to ‘fascism’ claims about PM Modi
Responding to a question, the Gemini chatbot said that the prime minister had been accused of bringing in policies that some experts would term ‘fascist’.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Sachin Tendulkar cautions against deepfake video of him, says misuse of technology is disturbing
The video purports to show the cricketer talking about how easy it is to make money using a mobile gaming app.
Scroll Staff
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26% of jobs in India could be impacted by artificial intelligence: International Monetary Fund
The technology could also ‘worsen overall inequality’ in the country, the United Nations’ financial agency has warned.
Scroll Staff
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Deepfakes a ‘very problematic issue’ for free and fair elections in India, says IT minister
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar warned of more ‘prescriptive’ laws to rein in social media companies who fail to regulate such content.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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‘Data poisoning’: How artists are fighting back against Artificial Intelligence image generators
Some generators have been trained by indiscriminately scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright.
TJ Thomson, The Conversation & Daniel Angus, The Conversation
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Flood of AI and deepfake images underline threat to women, sexual minorities in South Asia
The issue is particularly challenging in conservative societies where women have long been harassed online and abuse has gone largely unpunished, say experts.
Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Narayana Murthy flags deepfake videos of him endorsing trading applications
The Infosys co-founder asked internet users to report any such videos they come across to regulatory authorities.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15