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Industry News: Information and Communications
AI policy analysis: AIDP of China vs. Indias NITI Aayog AI policy paperedit
NITI Aayog provided over 30 policy recommendations to invest in scientific research, by encouraging reskilling and training, accelerating the adoption of AI across the value chain, and promoting ethics, privacy, and security in AI. Its main initiative is two-tiered integrated strategy to boost research in AI.
AIPolicyTechnology has become a major boon for offline retailersedit
By Prasid Banerjee
Sharma explained that the company uses big data models and artificial intelligence algorithms for this. It asks users to click a selfie whenever theyre at a store and click a photo of their bills. With these, MagicPin understands user behaviour, like what a person is buying regularly, how much they spend and also, which retailers are popular in a particular locality.
Artificial IntelligenceBig DataRetail TechnologySmart cities risk curtailing potential by prioritising technology over peopleedit
Cities are unleashing technologies such as the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence to solve some of the pressing problems of urbanisation whether its traffic or waste disposal or public safety. This has the potential to change the way we live and work, as well as how we interact with the buildings and infrastructure in our cities.
AIIoTSmart CitiesSecurity challenges posed by AI and 5Gedit
Also, AI can direct a computer to take evasive action, in case of an attack; it can direct shutting of a nuclear power plant in case of a computer perceived threat. At this rate, in the near future, the internet of things (IOT) is bound to take charge of our lives at some stage.
AIIoTSecurityPoor security infrastructure is the Achilles heel for enterprise IoT devicesedit
With 50 billion devices expected to be connected with each other by the end of next year, the Internet of Things (IoT) trend will only accelerate. The advent of 5G will only provide another boost to the IoT ecosystem. Its hardly surprise, then, that the global enterprise IoT market is predicted to touch $58 billion by 2023, growing at 26% compounded annual growth rate between 2017 and 2023, according to a January Market Research Future report.
IoTSecurityOpinion | We need to audit our bots to avoid loss of integrityedit
While an organization audits its bots, emphasis should be given to coverage of business process controls in robotics environment (SoX / ICoFR controls), compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. data privacy standards, PCI DSS), cybersecurity controls, incident/failover controls and multiple other areas.
ChatbotsCyberSecurityrobotsKPMG says 88% CEOs in India personally lead tech strategy of their companiesedit
About 92% expect significant return on investment (ROI) from their firms overall digital transformation programme within the next three years. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies and new digital capabilities (such as advanced data visualisation and ability to code) are some of the areas which interest CEOs in India.
AIIndia Mulls Facial Recognition; 5 Nations Already Using The Technologyedit
Over 170 million CCTV cameras guard the streets of China and most of them are powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition. The Chinese have time and again used the technology for the identification and conviction of criminals. However, this is not where it ends. Schools in China are using the technology to evaluate student behaviour and measure their stress levels.
AIHow Technology Helps SMEs to Grow Faster and Efficientlyedit
Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to gadgets that collect and send data to users everything from connected thermostats to soupedup security systems. For small businesses, IoT means that owners can keep one eye on their businesses even when theyre away. You can use your smartphone to adjust temperatures via your WiFi connected thermostat.
connected devicesIoTSME SectorHeres what is holding back the application, adoption of 3D printing in Indiaedit
Sansare believes emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) can make it very userfriendly for end customers and ensure widespread use. Artificial intelligence can help orient the components, estimate material shrinkage and add correction factors to the print code ensuring higher success rate of the printing process, he explains.
3D printingAIGlobal AI in healthcare market to reach over $8 billion by 2026edit
Growing at 49.7 per cent during 20192026, the global Artificial Intelligence in healthcare market is expected to reach over $8 billion by 2026, according to a new forecast. The Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market owing to the huge untapped opportunity in this region, said the report by market research firm Acumen Research and Consulting.
AIHealthcareEdge computing is changing the way tech is consumededit
If Internet of Things is to be useful, IoT devices need to have the ability to communicate with each other over long distances. Many connected things in remote areas are at long distances from the nearest telecommunications station, or deep within buildings, which shield them from a wireless signal.
Edge ComputingIoTIoT in TelecommunicationsAI is at a point where it can oversee things better than human beings: Mike Agostiniedit
AI is specifically being used by more device companies as they are bringing machine learning and artificial intelligence to the type of interpretation of data can do. The medical devices will have to make decisions themselves.
AIHealthcare1.5 crore Android devices in India quietly infected by this virusedit
The malware exploits known Android vulnerabilities and automatically replaces installed apps with malicious versions on its own. In a major cyber security scare, at least 1.5 crore Android devices in India have been infected by malware without the knowledge of the users.
CyberSecurityIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Public road trials for EVs with solar batteries set to begin this monthedit
The solar battery cell used on the demo car, a Prius PHV (plugin hybrid vehicle), for this trial is a thin film measuring a mere 0.03 mm in thickness. This, in turn, facilitates the efficient installation of the film so as to adhere to the curves of components with restricted space on offer. This includes the cars roof, hood, and boot lid. Toyota noted demo cars rated power generation output is roughly 860 W.
Electric VehiclesLittle headway on EV rollout deadline as govt, auto makers stick to gunsedit
Participants said that the closed-door meeting, called to find a way out to meet the 2022 deadline for conversion of three-wheelers into electric vehicles and the 2025 deadline for two-wheelers was stormy, to put it mildly. Even after the discussions got over, a top official from NITI Aayog who had been putting forward the government line on the subject was closeted with a senior auto industry player for almost 40 minutes just to drive.
Electric VehiclesGovernment Targets 67 Million Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Sales by 2020edit
The government has a target to achieve 67 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020 under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), Parliament was informed on Monday. The NEMMP 2020 is a national mission document providing the vision and the road map for faster adoption of electric vehicles and their manufacturing in the country.
Electric VehiclesEmobility: Why the Indian auto sector is reluctant to take the great leapedit
The government’s electric mobility mission, which proposes to replace the internal-combustion engine (ICE)-powered three-wheelers and two-wheelers (up to 150cc) by 2023 and 2025, respectively, has sent shock waves across the industry. Environmentalists hail the move but point out that the approach has to be holistic and must also focus on taking old polluting vehicles off the road.
Auto Industry Trendse-mobilityIndustry News: Future of Work
New design thinking and reskilling for a future ready manufacturing sectoredit
The 4th Industrial Revolution has arrived, ushering in unprecedented change and significant opportunities. The digital technologies on which it is based are increasingly faster, cheaper and more affordable, driving tangible results. AI, machine learning (ML), generative design and Big Data are accelerating sector growth, while 3D printing is upending the manufacturing sector. (reskilling)
3D printingAIDesign ThinkingMachine LearningReskillingIndia Set To Become Analytics Talent Hubedit
Increasing thrust on digitalisation and high proliferation of connected devices, is going to create huge volumes of data in the coming years. This is the single largest factor that is going to make the role of big data and analytics crucial and the demand for professionals trained in such skills will only keep growing.
AnalyticsBig DataSkill and talent developmentIndustry News: Education
Gross Enrollment Ratio Should Improve For Better Higher Education In India: NITI Aayog Memberedit
He was addressing a National Workshop on Accreditation, Quality Improvement and Ranking in Higher Education Roadmap Ahead, organised jointly by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education and others.
Higher EducationNITI AayogGovernments Farreaching Reforms to Improve Quality and Access to Educationedit
In a bid to provide quality education to all, the Government of India has launched several initiatives in last few years. These initiatives are related to technological advancements, improved curriculum, better infrastructure, teachers training and others.
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