IT was on 25 January 2023, exactly a year ago, when news arrived at breakfast that a short-seller in New York had put up an online compilation of allegations against the Adani Group. Fatuously self-styled as a ‘research report’, it contained the same stale allegations that my detractors had been trying to resurrect by peddling them through their allies in ...

In the hallowed halls of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the discourse surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken center stage. As the profound impact of AI on global employment becomes increasingly evident, a crucial question echoes through the corridors: Should world leaders exercise direct control over the future of AI? With AI poised to disrupt the global ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where development often takes precedence, the Odisha Government’s “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha (AONO)” (AONO) initiative spearheaded by the Chief Minister of Odisha and implemented by the 5T and AONO Chairman, Karthikeyan Pandian emerges as a holistic approach to change. It is built on the principles of a welfare state combining the improvement of rural infrastructure with ...

AS we stand on the precipice of 2024, it’s undeniable that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely a buzzword but a pulsating force shaping the very fabric of our existence. The past year, 2023, was akin to a roller coaster ride for AI – a thrilling ascent of accomplishments coupled with the chilling descent of apprehensions. Now, as we peer ...

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22, 2023 Today, the world is debating the perils of Generative AI technology as much as its promises and possibilities. Despite the flip side, this world-tilting technology has opened up a profusion of applications. But what pulsates me more than any other possibility is the harnessing of Generative AI for public good. If I make it explicit, I ...

JAYAJIT DASH BHUBANESWAR, NOV 19, 2023 In the tech world, Sam Altman’s sudden exit from OpenAI has sparked a lot of debate about the future of the organization and AI in general. Altman, a prominent figure in the AI field and co-founder of OpenAI, played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s trajectory. Several questions have been raised about the ...

  NOVEMBER 17, 2023  Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged concerns on the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create deep fakes. The problem of deep fakes has been around for some years now and it is disquieting even the advocates of AI. We all are acutely aware of how actress Rashmika Mandanna turned a guileless victim to deep fakes ...

As technology evolves, Generative AI emerges as the white-collar worker’s frenemy, says  Jayajit Dash   The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of epochal in the past few years. From ChatGPT to the sophisticated GPT-4, these AI models have disrupted the landscape of knowledge work, creating a paradigm shift that goes beyond efficiency gains. A closer ...

PRIYABRAT BISWAL BHUBANESWAR, NOV 12, 2023 As the practice goes, this festive season – from Dussehra to Diwali – newspapers were flooded with attractive advertisements of various companies, all trying to allure customers to buy their products. And the gullible customers fall prey to such advertisements and end up buying things that they really don’t need. Like, jewellery shops – ...

In a world where job security is often elusive and the future uncertain, start-ups have emerged as champions of fresher hiring. They are not just creating jobs but shaping careers and inspiring young people to take control of their lives, writes noted columnist Jayajit Dash   THE balance of power is shifting in India’s IT sector. In recent years, the ...