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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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: 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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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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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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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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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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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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IPL 2024: Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar bowl Punjab Kings to crucial win over Chennai Super Kings
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football