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What do deep learning and AI’s crowning jewels, advanced image recognition, gaming champion AlphaGo and language models such as GPT-3 all have in common? Energy, of course. Over their life cycle, large AI models such as these carry out processes which can emit over 626,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, equivalent to over five times theRead More

Precision agriculture promises to increase yields and reduce costs by maximising efficiency – ensuring food for an expanding population despite harsh climate changes Imagine you’re standing at the edge of a wheat field in Punjab. In the distance, a combined harvester guided by GPS rolls across a field that has been levelled with the aidRead More

AI that can detect human emotions helps unearth a host of data from sales calls which can be ploughed back to reap rich benefits in terms of sales enablement The sales rep might not be the only one watching you on your next virtual meeting. Some companies are employing “emotion AI” – a subset ofRead More

Part III: The sectors of business-case quantum The pharmaceutical, chemicals, automotive and finance sectors are set to gain the most in the short-term from the business cases of quantum computing. Here are some things to know: As the possible applications of quantum technology push total stakeholder value into the billions, one of the first sectorsRead More

Tech giants find new ways of enhancing digital fan experiences to keep tennis lovers better connected through innovative AI New IBM Cloud and AI feature enhancements debuted at the Wimbledon 2022 tennis championships in mid-June, bolstering digital fan experiences around the world and keeping tennis lovers better connected to the players, matches, and the overallRead More

NITI Aayog’s first-of-its-kind report is a good starting point for the government to address longstanding issues in unorganized sectors On 25 June this year, NITI Aayog– the apex public policy think-tank of the Government of India that had replaced the Planning Commission in 2015 – published a first-of-its-kind report on India’s gig and platform economy.Read More

Opportunities in applying Industry 4.0 technologies to agriculture have opened up unforeseen possibilities in agri-tech, agri-finance and e-commerce segments Russia’s unexpected invasion of Ukraine continues to send shockwaves through global markets and put increasing inflationary pressure on the entire agricultural industry. On the one hand, food prices are directly affected by disrupted supply from UkraineRead More

New-age fintech start-ups are using AI and machine learning on swathes of alternate data in a market where adequate transaction data or banking records aren’t available Embracing the rise of alternative credit scoring models has become an integral aspect of finance for lenders – especially in sections of the market considered too impenetrable or difficultRead More

Part II: The unfolding ecosystem of business-case quantum The incredible potential of quantum technology could push the total stakeholder value of the industry into the billions very soon. Here are some things to know: [Part I discussed the rise of the business use-case] Consulting giants McKinsey & Co. recently conducted a study which found thatRead More

Part I: The rise of the business use-case A forward push in the R&D timeline of quantum technology could potentially save lives. But it’s prudent to remember that not all research translates into appropriate business use-cases. “Accelerating advances in quantum computing are serving as powerful reminders that the technology is rapidly advancing toward commercial viability.Read More