Think of a day when a machine and not a man will take crucial decisions! The meanderings of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) make me believe so. Not a make-believe story, this. Technology is reaching the crest of innovation to make it sound and feel…

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…

After a phase of over-hiring and bloated workforce in 2021–22 and 2022–23, top Indian IT companies are going slow on hiring. Global macroeconomic headwinds have led to clients cutting back on discretionary spending and the project pipeline shrinking. The country’s top IT vendors- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCL…

A few years back, when electric vehicles (EVs) were floated as a disruptive concept or an option for sustainable mobility, they had few buy-ins. Some skeptics even dismissed them as a futurist fantasy. But now, I realize that the wheels of innovation have turned on. EVs have not just taken…

In December 2022, after India took the mantle of the G20 Presidency, I articulated in an opinion piece on how the forum can be a pivot to tech diplomacy. India can leverage the G20 forum to rally around leaders and build a consensus on international AI governance and digital public…

If you are an avid ChatGPT user (I assume many of you are), weren’t you fazed by recent news reports of the incredible chatbot going bankrupt by the end of 2024? OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT is burning $700,000 (or Rs 5.8 crore) each day to keep the large language…

Imagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms not only industries but also empowers every citizen to shape the future of their community. — A recent initiative by Odisha, an eastern Indian state, is a commendable example of how making AI inclusive for all citizens can elevate people-centric governance. On May 30, 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the ‘Odisha for AI’ and ‘AI for Youth’ initiatives, in collaboration with Intel India. These…

“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” — L.R. Knost I have been a techpreneur for over 25 years. And I have realized it, felt it, thought of it, and discussed it. In the hustle of choc-a-bloc business meetings, in the passion for growth and…

In India’s burgeoning digital ecosystem, Aadhaar is more than a 12-digit credential. Beyond a valid proof of identity for every resident Indian, Aadhaar as a digital identifier has redrawn the contours of citizen-centric governance and deepened financial inclusion through last-mile connectivity. The massive push for Aadhaar has seen its usage…