In India, the issue of missing children is becoming increasingly serious. By the end of 2023, the number of missing children had risen to 47,000. To address this challenge, the police have started using artificial intelligence technology to help solve cases. In January 2024, the Delhi Police successfully cracked a 'blind case' thanks to the assistance of AI. The police formed a 30-member team to reconstruct the facial features of an unidentified man using AI technology. Since the man's face was damaged beyond recognition, the AI-generated image became crucial.

The discussion surrounding programming skills among university professors in India has garnered widespread attention. A study reveals that only 2.5% of Indian engineers possess AI skills, and just 5.5% have basic programming knowledge, raising concerns about the quality of education. Many engineers point out that professors lack adequate programming skills, relying on YouTube videos and online courses for teaching materials, which lack originality and depth. This issue is particularly evident in Tier-3 colleges, where professors often duplicate video content when teaching courses like computer networks. Income disparity is also a significant issue, as university professors' annual salaries...

Dell Technologies accelerates AI skills training in India by launching a Generative AI foundation course and professional certification aimed at helping professionals master AI and machine learning knowledge to drive enterprise transformation. The first 250 registrants for the technology forum will receive Dell certification. The course covers AI governance and security, and collaborates with multiple organizations to apply AI in sectors such as healthcare and transportation. An end-to-end AI solution has been launched in partnership with NVIDIA, projected to unlock an economic impact of $4.4 trillion.

Indian fintech giant Paytm has announced layoffs of 1,000 employees, affecting its operations, sales, and engineering teams. The primary reason for this decision is the integration of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance operational efficiency by using AI-driven automation to eliminate repetitive tasks, thus reducing costs and improving efficiency. This is not the first time layoffs have occurred; back in 2021, Paytm had previously laid off some employees due to performance issues. The layoffs mainly affect the lending team, which, despite the strong performance of the loan business, accounts for more than 30% of the total workforce. In response to cost pressures, the company has decided to downsize.

Amazon has launched its AI assistant Rufus in India, aiming to enhance users' shopping experience through generative AI technology. Rufus can provide customized information, product comparisons, and personalized recommendations, although it is currently available to only a limited number of users. This service originates from the U.S. market, where it has already amassed millions of user inquiries with positive feedback. The launch of Rufus marks Amazon's further expansion in the Indian e-commerce market and demonstrates its ongoing efforts to leverage AI technology to improve customer service. Amazon is committed to continuously optimizing Rufus, with plans to roll it out to more users in the coming weeks.

Zomato, a major food delivery platform in India, announced a ban on the use of AI-generated food images on restaurant menus to safeguard customer trust and reduce complaints, refunds, and declines in ratings. CEO Deepinder Goyal emphasized that starting this month, the platform will remove AI-generated images and encourage restaurants to use professional photography services with cost price support. Zomato plans to utilize automation technology to detect and reject the upload of AI images. At the same time, the marketing team has also prohibited the use of such images in promotional materials. Despite taking a strong stance,

India's technology outsourcing sector is facing challenges brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), as the rise of AI could lead to significant job losses, affecting an industry that contributes 8% to the Indian economy. In the past year, the industry added only 60,000 jobs, marking a ten-year low, while the total number of employees in three major tech companies decreased by over 60,000 during the same period. The labor intensity of the industry is decreasing, with the number of employees required to generate $1 million in annual revenue dropping from 27 to 21, indicating that AI may exacerbate this trend. Indian outsourcing companies are actively responding by training employees to adapt to the future demand for advanced skills.

The AI startup sector in India is experiencing unprecedented enthusiasm, with 43 startups securing $864 million in funding over the past six months, showcasing strong investment interest. Investment firm Antler has pledged to invest $10 million in AI startups, emphasizing that this is the best time to establish startups. Google plans to train 10,000 startups in collaboration with the MeitY Startup Hub and will select 20 AI First accelerator companies from 1,030 applications, spanning multiple industries. The Indian government is collaborating with chip giant NV.

Meta AI has become the most used platform in India, receiving billions of queries just months after its launch, particularly excelling on WhatsApp. After overcoming cultural challenges and making algorithm adjustments, the AI now supports multiple languages and is available in 22 countries. The training computational requirements for the new model Llama4 are ten times that of its predecessor. Meanwhile, the user base for the Threads social app is nearing 200 million, and Facebook's usage among young adults in the U.S. is showing positive trends.

Meta's success with AI products in the Indian market is largely due to the widespread use of WhatsApp, which boasts 500 million users in India. Since their launch, AI products have processed billions of queries, demonstrating exceptional user retention and engagement. Despite challenges in adapting to local cultures, addressing sensitive religious topics, and mitigating image generation biases, Meta has adjusted algorithms to ensure fairness and supports multiple languages, including Hindi. Furthermore, Meta has announced it is developing the next generation of computing capabilities that are 10 times more powerful than Llama3.

In the realm of contemporary music creation, the application of AI technology is garnering increasing attention. However, the complexities of copyright issues and fair compensation for artists pose significant challenges for many startups in this field. Yet, Indian startup Beatoven.ai appears to have found a morally and responsibly sound approach to address these challenges.Mansoor Rahimat Khan, the co-founder and CEO of Beatoven.ai, is a professional sitar player hailing from a family with a se

After months of testing during the Indian elections, Meta has decided to promote its Llama-3 technology-driven AI chatbot to all users in India. However, Meta AI currently supports only English and does not support other local languages.

Indian SaaS startups are actively betting on generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance their products and services. According to Aakrit Vaish, founder of Haptik AI, India is expected to see the emergence of multiple software companies valued at one billion dollars within the next decade, adopting business models that are entirely different from those of American SaaS startups. He noted that the entire industry is poised for disruption.

Google announced on Tuesday that its AI-based Gemini mobile app has officially entered the Indian market, supporting nine major local Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and others in addition to English.

As global tech giants increasingly turn their attention to India, this South Asian country is rapidly emerging as a new leader in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The Indian government is actively attracting tech companies to invest in areas such as electronic manufacturing and data storage by providing incentives, aiming to leverage the rapidly growing domestic tech market and rich pool of technical talent to establish India as a major consumer and exporter of artificial intelligence.

India's new policy requires technology companies to obtain government approval before releasing AI models. Companies must ensure that their products do not produce bias, discrimination, or threaten the integrity of the electoral process. The industry is concerned about this shift in India's policy and its potential impact on global competitiveness.

The Indian language model BharatGPT is set to launch in April, supporting 11 local Indian languages. This model is jointly developed by a company owned by Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, in collaboration with eight Indian universities. BharatGPT aims to address the complex language system in India, covering fields such as healthcare and finance. Industry experts believe its release will mark a significant milestone in India's autonomous AI technology capabilities. Ambani has previously collaborated with companies like NVIDIA to co-develop India's language AI models.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company will provide AI skills training for 2 million people. Nadella emphasized the importance of equipping the workforce with necessary skills in the new era and stated that AI tasks would create job opportunities for rural India. The CEO praised the efforts of India's data cooperatives in the field of artificial intelligence. Nadella noted that India has the second-largest community of AI engineers in the world and will continue to support the development of AI.

Microsoft has launched the 'AI Odyssey' project aimed at training 100,000 developers in India to master the latest AI technologies and tools. There is an urgent need for skilled labor in India that can address AI challenges and create value, as artificial intelligence transforms work and life. Participants will learn to create and deploy AI solutions suitable for different scenarios using Azure AI services. The project is divided into two levels, and those who complete it will receive Microsoft Application Skills Certification, demonstrating their AI capabilities in solving real-world problems. Participants who successfully complete both levels will also have the opportunity to win.

Among Indian employees, 59% are confident in adapting and utilizing AI tools. Only 19% of employers have implemented or are implementing next-generation technologies like Generative AI. Ethical AI principles are key to effective AI adoption, with 42% of respondents agreeing. Employer strategies include enhancing collaboration between AI and humans (37%) and retraining employees (25%).