al Amazon offers free computing power to AI researchers, aiming to challenge Nvidia By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:54:08 +0530 AWS said researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, are taking part in the program. The company plans to make 40,000 of the first-generation Trainium chips available for the program. Full Article
al India at forefront of digital revolution, says RBI Deputy Governor Patra By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:18 +0530 India's digital economy is booming, with fintech driving digital payments and e-markets expanding rapidly. Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Michael Debabrata Patra, stated that the digital economy currently makes up a tenth of India's GDP and is projected to reach a fifth by 2026. Full Article
al Mobile app helps adolescents access health services in B'desh By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:10:00 +0530 Millions of adolescents in Bangladesh will be able to access health information and services through two online portals launched at the National Adolescent Health Conference. Full Article
al Apple expands Advanced Data Protection option globally By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:33:00 +0530 Beginning with iOS 16.3, the security feature will allow users to enable end-to-end encryption for a variety of additional iCloud data categories, including Photos, Notes, Voice Memos, Messages backups, device backups, and more, reports MacRumors. Full Article
al Spotify and 8 other companies call Apple a 'harmful' company By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:59:00 +0530 The companies called EU to take “urgent” action to end “Apple's abusive behaviours.” A new Digital Markets Act has been passed by the EU and the companies said that the “EU has the opportunity to take the lead, but it must act fast, as every day that passes is a loss for innovation and for the welfare of European consumers.” Full Article
al As ChatGPT takes the internet by storm, here’s what its rivals are up to By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:43:05 +0530 OpenAI took the internet by storm as its AI chatbot ChatGPT wowed people with its ability to formulate detailed and human-like answers on a wide range of subjects in a few seconds. Full Article
al OpenAI to enable more customizations for enterprise and individual users By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:37:00 +0530 Speaking to investors at a Morgan Stanley conference, Altman said the AI company will focus on building a platform that sells APIs to others and creates killer apps like ChatGPT. Full Article
al Experts renew calls to save vestiges of ancient metal tech, artefacts of Zawar By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:34:00 +0530 India supplied zinc for the industrial revolution of Europe, and the ancient metallurgical remains at Zawar, a geo-heritage site nearly 45 km off Udaipur, lie as a living testimony. Lack of progress in work to preserve this spectacular geological heritage and promote geo-tourism has left experts wondering. Full Article
al Demand for design professionals in semiconductor GCCs dips in July-Sep: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:40:04 +0530 Semiconductor design global capability centres (GCC) account for approximately 4 per cent of India's total GCCs, with a growth rate of about 7 per cent in the last two decades. Full Article
al Industry urges TRAI to adopt single technology for digital radio roll-out By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:37:19 +0530 The association suggested that All India Radio separately assess DRM and HD Radio for MW and SW bands, which fall under its exclusive remit. It also recommended that analogue transmission should not be interrupted until digital receivers are adopted by more than 80% of the population to ensure accessibility. Full Article
al Qualcomm chip sales to Chinese smartphone makers fuel strong results By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:28:28 +0530 Qualcomm's derived 46% of its revenue in its most recent fiscal year from customers with headquarters in China. Trump has floated second-term plans for blanket tariffs of 10% to 20% on virtually all imports as well as tariffs of 60% or more on goods from China, in a bid to boost US manufacturing. Full Article
al Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:51:37 +0530 In the business world, AI advocates tell companies and workers that they will fall behind if they fail to integrate generative AI into their operations. In the sciences, AI advocates promise that AI will aid in curing hitherto intractable diseases. Full Article
al Critical information needed in fight to save wildlife By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:38:15 +0000 With global temperatures rising, an international group of 22 top biologists is calling for a coordinated effort to gather important species information that is urgently needed to improve predictions for the impact of climate change on future biodiversity. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Yellow or black, large or small? Ant color and body size respond strongly to environment By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:39:05 +0000 A University of Liverpool study of ants across three continents has revealed that their colour and size is strongly influenced by their environment, and that the dominant colour and average body size can change from year to year as temperatures vary. This finding has implications for how ant communities will cope with rising global temperatures. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Bacteria supply their allies with munitions By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:56:17 +0000 Many bacteria possess molecular spear guns, which they fire at enemies and rivals, thus putting them out of action. The tips of these nano-spear guns, known as Type VI secretion system (T6SS), are loaded with toxic molecules that lead to death of their adversaries. However, sometimes close related bacteria come under fire. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Genetic analysis uncovers 4 species of giraffe, not just 1 By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:06:30 +0000 Up until now, scientists had only recognized a single species of giraffe made up of several subspecies. But, according to the most inclusive genetic analysis of giraffe relationships to date, giraffes actually aren't one species, but four. For comparison, the genetic differences among giraffe species are at least as great as those between polar and brown bears. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Male chemistry primes females for reproduction -- but at a cost By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 10:06:03 +0000 A research team led by a Northwestern University scientist has discovered that male animals, through their invisible chemical "essence," prime female animals for reproduction but with the unfortunate side effect of also hastening females' aging process. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Hippo teeth reveal environmental change By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:35:15 +0000 Loss of megaherbivores such as elephants and hippos can allow woody plants and non-grassy herbs and flowering plants to encroach on grasslands in African national parks, according to a new University of Utah study, published Sept. 12 in Scientific Reports. The study used isotopes in hippopotamus teeth to find a shift in the diet of hippos over the course of a decade in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park following widespread elephant poaching in the 1970s. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Seek and you shall find -- bees remain excellent searchers even when ill By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:35:05 +0000 Honeybees are hardwired to efficiently search the landscape enabling them to continue working for the greater good of their hives even when they are sick, according to new research co-authored by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Study reveals how ionising radiation damages DNA and causes cancer By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:32:59 +0000 For the first time, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have been able to identify in human cancers two characteristic patterns of DNA damage caused by ionising radiation. These fingerprint patterns may now enable doctors to identify which tumours have been caused by radiation, and investigate if they should be treated differently. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Trees recognize roe deer by saliva By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:15:54 +0000 In spring, the young, delicate shoots in the forest light up, bright and May green. The buds and shoots are the future of the forests as they allow young trees to grow. The problem for the trees is: Roe deer like to eat them, and especially their buds. With a bit of luck, the young, gnawed saplings will only take a few more years to grow than their non-bitten conspecifics. In the worst case, they will become stunted trees, or they will have to give up their fight for survival after a number of years. In this respect, roe deer can cause a great deal of damage and hinder the regeneration of many deciduous tree species. read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Study links altered brain chemistry, behavioral impairments in fish exposed to elevated CO2 By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:02:25 +0000 Study Links Altered Brain Chemistry, Behavioral Impairments in Fish Exposed to Elevated CO2 Research team studied damselfish behavior and physiology under ocean acidification conditions predicted for year 2300 read more Full Article Biology & Nature
al Microsoft says new computing service for chemicals can slash R&D time By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:13:31 +0530 The new offering uses a combination of existing quantum computers, artificial intelligence and conventional high-performance computing systems. Full Article
al New AI-enabled Outlook app to replace Mail, Calendar apps on Windows 11 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:44:50 +0530 On existing devices, users can switch to the new Outlook for Windows from a toggle in the Mail and Calendar applications. Full Article
al Apple in talks with NPCI, plans to launch UPI based Apple Pay service in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:49:08 +0530 According to RBI’s Bulletin for June, UPI transactions in May reached a record Rs 14.3 trillion in terms of value and 9.41 billion in volume. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is expected to account for 90% of retail digital transactions volume in the next five years. Full Article
al Meta plans to challenge Apple and Google's dominance over apps By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:23:34 +0530 Social media giant Meta is looking to challenge Apple and Google's dominance in the app marketplace by considering the creation of its own app store. The move is motivated by the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which calls for tech giants to open their platforms and allow alternative methods of app downloading. Meta aims to allow users to download apps directly from Facebook ads, resulting in higher conversion rates for developers. Failure to comply with the DMA can result in fines and possible acquisition bans. Full Article
al Global IT hardware companies bat for lifting of import restrictions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:15:45 +0530 In a meeting with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, held earlier this week, the companies said the import licensing requirement puts "unnecessary pressure" since there is no ecosystem in place in India at present to manufacture these products such as laptops, tablets and servers, executives present at the meeting told ET. Full Article
al IT hardware makers push for faster BIS certification to boost local production under PLI scheme By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:05:59 +0530 Industry executives have informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) about the extended timelines for acquiring BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. This is due to the mandatory separate tests for battery packs installed on laptops, after running viability tests for making the products with local contract manufacturers. Full Article
al Digital payments show strong uptick buoyed by wider adoption of credit during festive season By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:14:54 +0530 During this year’s festive season sales, credit cards and credit-based payment instruments like pay-later products saw a significant increase, according to industry reports. Transactions rose by 35-50% compared to last year, with a large share being made through credit cards, EMIs, and pay-later options. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remained the dominant payment method, with a 34% rise in transactions and over 500 million daily payments recorded. Full Article
al Echo templates aid mental mapping in bats By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:04:57 +0000 A study published in eLife provides new insights on how bats recognise their surroundings to help them build mental maps. read more Full Article Mathematics & Economics
al In right balance, environmental regulations increased firms' profits, new study finds By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:11:43 +0000 CEOs and corporate lobbyists often spend plenty of time decrying how potential government regulations will affect their bottom line, but a new University of Kansas study finds that the U.S. Clean Water Act, when implemented in the right balance, improves firms' profitability. read more Full Article Mathematics & Economics
al Paper-based device spots falsified or degraded medications (video) By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:14:53 +0000 The developing world is awash in substandard, degraded or falsified medications, which can either directly harm users or deprive them of needed treatment. And with internet sales of medications on the rise, people everywhere are increasingly at risk. So, a team of researchers has developed a simple, inexpensive paper-based device to screen suspicious medications. read more Full Article Mathematics & Economics
al New device could help improve taste of foods low in fat, sugar and salt By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:09:07 +0000 Scientists may be closing in on a way to let consumers savor the sweet taste of cake, cookies and other culinary delights without the sugar rush. In preliminary tests using a new device developed in-house that allows them to screen for odor compounds in real foods, they have isolated several natural aromatic molecules that could be used to trick our brains into believing that desserts and other foods contain more fat, sugar or salt than they actually do. read more Full Article Mathematics & Economics
al Norwegian prisons rehabilitate criminal offenders By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:07:22 +0000 The research project "The Social Costs of incarceration" is the largest study of imprisonment and return to a normal life that has ever been conducted in Europe. read more Full Article Mathematics & Economics
al China drafts rules for using facial recognition technology By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:21:43 +0530 The use of the technology will also require individual's consent, the CAC said in a statement. It added that non-biometric identification solutions should be favored over facial recognition in cases where such methods are equally effective. Full Article
al New data bill’s mandate could pose security risk, say social media platforms By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:39:02 +0530 For users in India between 13 and 18 years of age, apps may now have to get parental consent by verifying the identity of the children and their parents.. The Digital Personal Data Protection bill defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 years of age, for example, are typically allowed on many social media platforms. Full Article
al Building the government-to-citizen (G2C) value chain with cloud-first-security-first approach By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:37:51 +0530 The government will need to start by assessing and uplifting the digital posture of each concerned department, further enabling an interconnected ecosystem of government, private, and peering parties, and offering seamless and secure last mile for government-to- citizen services and support. All this while keeping the citizen’s data and identity safe. Full Article
al Encourage ethical data management amid rising concerns: Confluent’s Jay Kreps By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:55:29 +0530 Confluent chief Jay Kreps says compliance can be challenging and lead to scrutiny of data movements. “Streaming technology enables the real-time synchronization of data, connecting all these disparate sources. An apt analogy is that of a central nervous system. The capability to unify data streams from different organizational segments empowers better decision making and the creation of personalized customer experiences,” he said. Full Article
al Tech Data, Allied Telesis to revolutionize tech solutions for CIOs By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:25:25 +0530 These solutions provide granular network control, resulting in minimized downtime and streamlined operations. Allied Telesis offers seamlessly integration with more than 30 recognized cybersecurity vendors to provide True Zero Trust Network Security, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity remediation. Full Article
al What Google's antitrust trial means for your search habits By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:14:52 +0530 If Mehta rules that Google has been running an illegal monopoly in search, the punishment could open up new online avenues for consumers and businesses to explore in pursuit of information, entertainment and commerce. Full Article
al IT hardware companies may require global certification By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:28:00 +0530 The Indian government is considering asking importers of IT hardware to provide an international certification, attesting that their products are from trusted sources. This move is in response to concerns raised by countries such as China, the US, South Korea, and Taiwan about India's restrictions on the import of these products. Full Article
al Tech Mahindra and Cisco to deliver AI-powered firewall solution By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:10:37 +0530 Tech Mahindra expands partnership to deliver NGFW modernization solution with Cisco. The solution includes unified policy management, Talos threat intelligence integration, and comprehensive malware defense for network and endpoints. Full Article
al OpenAI's internal AI details stolen in 2023 breach: Reports By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:43:19 +0530 OpenAI executives informed both employees at an all-hands meeting in April last year and the company's board about the breach, according to the report, but executives decided not to share the news publicly as no information about customers or partners had been stolen. Full Article
al First in UP, Agra police launches advanced digital court monitoring system By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:06:51 +0530 The Agra Police Commissionerate launched the Commissionerate Courts Monitoring System (CCMS) to enhance transparency and efficiency in judicial processes. The digital portal, developed under Commissioner J Ravinder Goud's supervision, provides real-time access to case information for citizens and police officers, aiming to streamline and digitize court case management. Full Article
al California lawmakers pass AI safety bill By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:16:55 +0530 At least 40 states have introduced bills this year to regulate AI, and a half dozen have adopted resolutions or enacted legislation aimed at the technology, according to The National Conference of State Legislatures. Full Article
al Global IT spending on banking, investment services to reach $652 billion in 2023: Gartner By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:05:00 +0530 Driven by the increased use of consulting services and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), IT services will be the largest spending category, forecast to reach almost $270 billion in 2023. Full Article
al War of billionaires: Musk, Tata, Mittal & Amazon on one side, Ambani on other for satellite spectrum By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:23:02 +0530 Starlink wants India to just assign a license for the service and not insist on auctioning the signal-carrying spectrum or airwaves. This stand finds Musk on the side of Tatas, Sunil Bharti Mittal's firm, and Amazon, who too prefer the same route. But Ambani's Reliance says there must be an auction of spectrum for foreign satellite service providers to offer voice and data services to provide a level playing field to traditional telecom players who offer the same services using airwaves bought in government auctions. Full Article
al Databricks rolls out AI assistant to help analyse business data By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:48:39 +0530 Databricks, a San Francisco-based startup most recently valued at $38 billion, is among several tech companies, including Adobe Inc and Intel Corp, racing to use chatbots that can hold human-like conversations to sift through business data like sales transactions or written reports for answers. Full Article
al Our data strategy is the fallout of our business strategy: V Ganapathy, Holcim By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:27:07 +0530 V Ganapathy, VP, & Head- Global Advanced Analytics CoE, Holcim lays bare the building blocks of his data strategy, the AI-capabilities he is building across the group, and data-led vision for operational efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Full Article
al Data and analytics can be instrumental in shaping FMCG’s future: Nithya Subramanian, Kellogg Company By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:48:17 +0530 One of the primary ways data and analytics are influencing the FMCG industry is through demand forecasting and inventory management. By analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and external factors like seasonality and economic indicators, FMCG companies can optimize their production and supply chain processes. Full Article