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 ...

“The leader of the past knew how to tell. The leader of the future would know how to ask” – Peter Drucker   LEADERSHIP and organizational development have long regarded feedback as a vital tool for growth and improvement. Performance evaluations are two-way streets. Leaders provide feedback to their subordinates, and their subordinates give feedback to their leaders. However, as ...

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IN the world of entrepreneurship and corporate leadership, few names command as much respect and attention as Narayana Murthy. The co-founder of Infosys is renowned not only for building an IT empire but also for his candid and sometimes contentious opinions on India’s work culture. His recent call to Indian youth to embrace a grueling 70-hour workweek has ignited a ...