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What is a Artificial intelligence?

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About Artificial intelligence

What is a Artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform certain tasks, which need the intelligence showcased by humans and animals. This definition is often ascribed to Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy from the 1950s, who were also known as the fathers of the field.
 
Artificial intelligence allows machines to understand and achieve specific goals. AI includes machine learning via deep learning. The former refers to machines automatically learning from existing data without being assisted by human beings. Deep learning allows the machine to absorb huge amounts of unstructured data such as text, images, and audio.
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Latest Updates on Artificial intelligence

Adoption of AI and predictive analytics to make India's roads safer

An artificial intelligence-based driver safety app could go a long way in fixing the problem

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2022 | 6:06 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki to acquire 12.09% stake in AI firm Sociograph Solutions

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it will acquire an equity stake of 12.09 per cent in Sociograph Solutions Pvt Ltd (SSPL) for about Rs 2 crore.

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Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 4:39 PM IST

Indian, Chinese companies take lead in use of artificial intelligence: IBM

Indian and Chinese companies are taking lead in use of artificial intelligence compared to their peers in major technically-advanced countries, an IBM survey report said on Thursday.

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Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 11:18 PM IST

WEF 2022: How data and tech are driving change in predicting future

The advent of technology and the resulting change in our ability to foresee potential future events has coincided with an exponential increase in the range and variety of possible outcomes.

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Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 9:12 AM IST

AI, data key differentiators for enterprises: Tata Group Chairman

In TCS annual report, Chandrasekaran said that TCS has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, coming out stronger than ever, after catastrophic events like global financial crisis or Covid

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Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 10:48 PM IST

AI hiring tools discriminate against people with disabilities, warns US

Employers give computer-based tests to applicants or use computer software to score applicants' resumes and many of these tools use algorithms or AI

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Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 12:14 PM IST

Indian consumers start buying virtual products amid metaverse buzz

42% of respondents globally, including in India, said they had visited a retailer in the virtual world to get advice and make a payment or browse a product range when shopping for a physical item

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Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 12:19 PM IST

IIT-KGP, Virginia Tech launch online course in artificial intelligence

The course, spanning over nine months from May 30, 2022 to January 7, 2023, will be open for both students and industry executives across the world.

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Updated On : 05 May 2022 | 11:39 AM IST

Metaverse next trillion-dollar opportunity for entertainers: Daler Mehndi

The Pasha of Pop, who recently made India's first Metaverse real estate purchase, talks about his investment, his musical inclinations and future plans in a Q&A

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Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 1:22 PM IST

Data-rich local Indian content provides fertile ground for tech companies

From creating local language content ecosystem and interactive platforms on smart TVs to helping people shop via video commerce, Indian content offers huge opportunities for tech and e-commerce firms

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2022 | 12:01 AM IST

AI-based content firm Instoried raises $200 mn from GEM, seeks to go public

Funding comes in under 6 months after Instoried announced Series A round; firm says this makes it the fastest-growing deep tech startup led by a woman founder

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 6:31 PM IST

Gupshup acquires Active.Ai to strengthen customer experience solutions

Active.Ai serves BFSI customers across 43 countries with conversational banking as a service platform that helps clients engage with millions of consumers every month

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2022 | 3:49 PM IST

Indian sign language is our key focus: Rohini Srivathsa of Microsoft India

In a Q&A, the firms National Technology Officer talks about how AI is impacting language translation, and how Microsoft is reducing the complexity of Indian languages for machines

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2022 | 9:26 PM IST

Intel buys Israeli workload optimisation startup Granulate for $650 mn

Intel has announced to acquire Granulate Cloud Solutions Ltd, an Israel-based developer of real-time continuous optimisation software, reportedly for up to $650 mn.

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 10:29 AM IST

Thinking hard on AI

India's consideration of AI-based weapons systems, though right, would need to consider various legal and ethical conundrums

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 11:16 PM IST

Intel announces Arc A-series discrete GPUs for laptops, desktops' to follow

Intel Arc A-series discrete GPUs come in Arc 3, Arc 5, and Arc 7 range. The Arc 3 is now available in laptops starting $899

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 1:27 PM IST

MP govt to start AI course in schools, vet telemedicine facility: CM

The Madhya Pradesh government will start a course in Artificial Intelligence for students from class 8, which will be the first such initiative in the country, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2022 | 9:14 PM IST

Algo Rhythm: AI-as-a-Service can lead to wider adoption of AI

IT service players have a role in collaborating with deep-tech startups

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2022 | 11:14 PM IST

Want to use AI for road safety and better mobility: Nitin Gadkari

Says aim is to use the technology for enforcement purposes in cities where state govts or civic bodies are falling short

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2022 | 7:42 PM IST

Gurugram University to operate in 2 shifts from next academic year: VC

Also, courses on Artificial Intelligence, e-technology and healthcare will be launched to keep the students in sync with market requirements, they said

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 7:23 PM IST