Artificial Intelligence
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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
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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
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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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
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Journalist Ravish Kumar says deepfake video of him being used to promote alleged diabetes medicine
Besides Kumar, such videos of several other Indian television news anchors have been circulated promoting the alleged medication.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement