Hybrids, Salt, Redefine the EV Market – Part I
As the EV sector grapples with an unanticipated downturn, cost-effective and efficient emerging technologies can potentially reshape the future of electric mobility In recent weeks, the global electric vehicle (EV) market, long dominated by the allure of lithium-ion batteries, has been jolted by a series of unexpected developments. Toyota, a steadfast proponent of hybrid technology, […]
AI a Big Shift in Human – Machine Interaction
The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2023 gave a clarion call for IT leaders to embrace and lead the AI revolution within their organisations The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2023 began with some startling forecasts: By 2025, generative AI will be a workforce partner for 90% of companies globally. By 2030, 80% of humans will engage with smart […]
Companies dying young but centurions thriving – Part III
Comparison amongst three global centurion organisations reveals that corporate longevity is not a product of chance but of deliberate strategy and adaptability. Certain qualities are common to all such resilient companies. Three Centenarians of the Corporate World Let’s do a summary case study of the transformation of three centurion organisations– PricewaterhouseCoopers (almost 200 years old), […]
Fintech and the funding revolution for small and medium enterprises
With the right approach, fintech lending has the potential to empower SMEs and drive economic growth for years to come Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have often faced significant challenges when trying to secure bank loans. Traditional lenders tend to be cautious about providing credit to SMEs due to a lack of collateral, perceived higher […]
Exploring the Consciousness of Generative AI – Part I
The integration of generative AI into our lives has the potential to significantly impact the debate on machine consciousness. Here’s the first part. The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in recent years, particularly in the realm of generative AI models. Generative AI refers to AI systems that have the ability to […]
The Plot Thickens: Sam Altman Edition
The ousting, the return, and the first-mover advantage. What may be the mystery behind? OpenAI’s announcement of Sam Altman’s ousting sent shockwaves through the tech and AI communities. Altman, a prominent figure in the industry, had been leading OpenAI since 2019, spearheading its mission to develop AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) for the benefit of humanity. […]
Is Quality Review becoming redundant in the service delivery sector? Part II
Organisations must strike a balance between technology-driven quality assurance and human judgment to leverage the benefits of automation as well as human insight. Here’s the concluding part. Striking a balance in the QR process For optimum efficiency, organisations must strike a balance between technology-driven quality assurance and human judgment in the Quality Review (QR)process. Such […]
The CAPTCHA Arms Race
From distorted text to complex visual challenges, the advent of smarter AI has much impact on CAPTCHA effectiveness. Finding balance is the key If you had to take a step back and think about the number of times you have had to pick out traffic lights or crosswalks from a series of images before gaining […]
SackGPT: Sam Altman
One of AI’s most influential faces, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, was recently asked to step down from the board amidst much opaque speculation. Read on to know more. In a dramatic twist in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, member of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in AI list for […]
Asia’s Pivotal Role in 2024
Understanding the nuances of international relations is critical in navigating a business landscape increasingly intertwined with national security and diplomatic strategies The year 2024 will be a pivotal moment, marked by the intersection of economic growth, technological evolution, and geopolitical shifts. For business leaders, the ability to navigate this landscape with agility and foresight will […]