IN an age where screens seem to steal the spotlight and technology infiltrates every aspect of our lives, the concept of putting family first might seem like a quaint relic of the past. Yet, amidst the buzz of notifications and the allure of virtual connections, there’s an ever-growing need to rekindle the essence of what truly matters: our families. In ...

IN the interim budget for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a transformative initiative aimed at catalyzing India’s research and innovation landscape. Central to this announcement was the earmarking of a substantial Rs 1 trillion corpus, intended to propel technology research forward. Notably, this corpus is structured to offer a 50-year, interest-free loan, providing a robust foundation for long-term ...

In the hallowed halls of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the discourse surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken center stage. As the profound impact of AI on global employment becomes increasingly evident, a crucial question echoes through the corridors: Should world leaders exercise direct control over the future of AI? With AI poised to disrupt the global ...

AS we stand on the precipice of 2024, it’s undeniable that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely a buzzword but a pulsating force shaping the very fabric of our existence. The past year, 2023, was akin to a roller coaster ride for AI – a thrilling ascent of accomplishments coupled with the chilling descent of apprehensions. Now, as we peer ...

  NOVEMBER 17, 2023  Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged concerns on the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create deep fakes. The problem of deep fakes has been around for some years now and it is disquieting even the advocates of AI. We all are acutely aware of how actress Rashmika Mandanna turned a guileless victim to deep fakes ...

As technology evolves, Generative AI emerges as the white-collar worker’s frenemy, says  Jayajit Dash   The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of epochal in the past few years. From ChatGPT to the sophisticated GPT-4, these AI models have disrupted the landscape of knowledge work, creating a paradigm shift that goes beyond efficiency gains. A closer ...

In a world where job security is often elusive and the future uncertain, start-ups have emerged as champions of fresher hiring. They are not just creating jobs but shaping careers and inspiring young people to take control of their lives, writes noted columnist Jayajit Dash   THE balance of power is shifting in India’s IT sector. In recent years, the ...

“The leader of the past knew how to tell. The leader of the future would know how to ask” – Peter Drucker   LEADERSHIP and organizational development have long regarded feedback as a vital tool for growth and improvement. Performance evaluations are two-way streets. Leaders provide feedback to their subordinates, and their subordinates give feedback to their leaders. However, as ...

IN the world of entrepreneurship and corporate leadership, few names command as much respect and attention as Narayana Murthy. The co-founder of Infosys is renowned not only for building an IT empire but also for his candid and sometimes contentious opinions on India’s work culture. His recent call to Indian youth to embrace a grueling 70-hour workweek has ignited a ...

As users, we have gone gaga over the stunning capabilities of Generative AI models like ChatGPT. Launched in December 2022, ChatGPT’s popularity has been soaring like crazy. The super chatbot garnered 100 million users in two months of its rollout, and it now attracts 1.8 billion visits every month. However, only some users know that a staggering amount of infrastructure ...