HUMANS VERSUS MACHINES
Top job in a large listed company is always on merit; it is not my decision right now: Jay Kotak
Jay Kotak shares insights into his strategic approach in the finance industry and his decision to return to India. He highlights his role in Kotak811 and his vision for Kotak Mahindra Bank. He discusses his experiences, the challenges in the Indian bank sector, and the importance of financial literacy and product design.
AI in HR has more obstacles for adoption since dealing with humans: Oracle¡¯s Nagaraj Nadendla
From hiring to appraisals, AI promises to revolutionise the human resources functions in an organisation. But what will be its impact on jobs, skills and competencies?
Upskilling is how you make AI work for you
Certain repetitive tech jobs are already seeing a decline in demand due to GenAI. Both firms and individuals are under pressure as upskilling cycles are set to get faster and shorter.
Technology and leadership in last mile logistics: Embracing digital transformation
Deepak Goel, Chief of Operations for Last Mile at Shadowfax, shares his journey from FMCG to e-commerce. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, leveraging strengths, and staying humble. Goel discusses the impact of digital transformation, sustainability efforts, and AI in logistics, offering advice for young professionals entering the industry.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: We are currently in India¡¯s Golden Decade; I see Sensex at 1,15,253 by 2030: Amisha Vora
In the 1970s, the Group¡¯s founder, Prabhudas Lilladher Sheth, traveled to the US and studied stockbroking and market practices of US exchanges. He offered valuable insights to Mr. Phiroze Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy, Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), contributing to the transformation of India¡¯s stock market from manual outcry trading to computer-based systems.
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Self-driving technology remains experimental but China has moved aggressively to green-light trials compared with the US which is quick to launch investigations and suspend approvals after accidents. At least 19 Chinese cities are running robotaxi and robobus tests, disclosure showed. Seven have approved tests without human-driver monitors by at least five industry leaders: Apollo Go, Pony. ai, WeRide, AutoX and SAIC Motor.
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What's in a name? Study says a lot, claims it can even change how people look
A person's name may influence their facial appearance as they age, demonstrating that social factors are so powerful, that they can even alter a person's physical appearance, according to Israeli researchers. The findings open new avenues for understanding the interaction between social factors and identity formation.
ETtech Q&A | Public markets have reset, private tech valuations still lagging behind: Rubrik founders
The US software company said it has 900 employees in Bangalore, India, developing products for the globe from here. Rubrik has hired engineers, product managers, and UX designers in India along with setting up a significant chunk of its customer service team out of India.
Flying high: AI-powered drones that think on their own are pushing the innovation envelope for India
Drone manufacturing can be a $4.2 billion business in India and some startups are pushing the frontiers in this high-tech game. But is the ecosystem conducive enough for drone companies that aim to develop autonomous tech indigenously?
Wipro Infra Engineering counting on AI tech boom, govt¡¯s manufacturing push to reach $1 billion mark
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, backed by AI & manufacturing incentives by the government, aims for $1 billion growth. Linecraft.ai enhances analytics, cost control & forecasting. Divisions cover Wipro Hydraulics, Wipro PARI, Wipro 3D, Wipro Water, and Wipro Aerospace. Italian firm Ferretto Warehouse Automation Solutions was recently acquired under Wipro PARI.
ET roundable in Davos: Human intelligence is needed to keep the AI machine humming
At an ET roundtable in Davos, Sruthijith KK engaged with PwC global chairman Robert Moritz, RPG Group vice chairman Anant Goenka and Apollo Hospitals vice chairperson Preetha Reddy on a range of subjects¡ªfrom how CEOs view business disruption to India¡¯s economic outlook and healthcare trends. Edited excerpts:
Will AI substitute doctors in healthcare industry?
?Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already begun to transform healthcare, and the health sector will only continue to consider AI innovations in 2024 and beyond.
Genuine deepfakes versus benign ones
Consumers can be made to critically evaluate the content they consume, but may not be able to keep pace with technological sophistication. No approach will work in isolation. The law needs technology and reporting.
Unveiling the top 10 hard Sci-Fi movies: From '2001: A Space Odyssey' to Sunshine
Hard science fiction demands precision in scientific details and a plausible scenario that aligns with the potential realities of both the near and distant future of society.
More (intelligent) power to the people
What we know so far about AI gives us a simple playbook about privacy, bias and disclosure. What we don't know about AI makes human oversight diabolically difficult. Take jobs. Where does a country draw the line on the kind of jobs machines can be allowed to take over? Populous, poorer nations will have one set of responses. Underpopulated, rich countries will have a different set. Both will be correct.
Tech-based mental health interventions offer hope for India's under-served population
Experts believe technology-based interventions can address the significant gap between the need for mental health services and the low availability of trained professionals.
¡®The development of AI¡¯s language capabilities is meant to enhance human powers ¡ª it isn¡¯t supposed to replace us¡¯
"In general, technology has benefitted humankind. Also, there have always been concerns about disruptive technology. Traditionally, technology has been a net creator of employment. That doesn¡¯t mean in the short run, certain jobs couldn¡¯t be lost to technological development. These positions will require some reskilling, Shoham said.
Algorithms driving our choices. We need AI that can empower humans than displace them
Kartik Hosanagar teaches at Wharton in the University of Pennsylvania. Speaking to Srijana Mitra Das, he discusses the emerging age of AI ¡ª and how to navigate this wisely.
Man vs machine: Whom will the paintings belong to once AI replace artists?
Using artificial intelligence to create artwork is a growing trend in the art world.
Is it possible to transfer human consciousness to a computer? Storage, time and space constraints boggle researchers
Info in the brain is stored in every detail of its physical structure of the connections between neurons.
Robots on Wall Street wrestle with confusing world of Reddit
After the retail stock frenzy last month caused unprecedented havoc, hedge funds trawling the platform with algorithms have a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to figure out the next market craze.
Jack Ma¡¯s $290 billion loan machine is changing Chinese banking
For China whose last quarter growth was lowest since 1992, the implications of Ma's new business could be profound.
VR for health, gadget-vending machines at work: Tech that will affect you in 2019
Spending on AR and VR products and services is forecasted to reach $27 billion this year.
Caged parrots smarter than we think
Whether online orders can be reversed on the grounds of mimicry is uncertain and highlights the danger of voice-activated devices being misused.
We can design AI so that humans are always in the loop: Satya Nadella, Microsoft
¡°We can remain global citizens while looking clear eyed at the real challenges of the people.¡±
Ultimately it's going to be man with machines: Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft
Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services and toolkits designed to create intelligent bots.
How to make the choice between human & robotic financial aid
There are pros and cons in the quality of advice you get from automated online financial planning programs and the good-old wealth planner.
How algorithms will drive the growth of e-commerce in the future
Algorithms are the secret sauce of internet companies. They are getting better and better at predicting and influencing human behaviour.
Wipro plans to enhance its AI engine Holmes, invest in human-machine interface: KR Sanjiv, Tech Chief
The efforts are aimed at building new-age technology solutions for large customers such as Citigroup that are undergoing massive technology transformations.
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