Arattai: India’s Homegrown Messaging App Taking On WhatsApp
In the ever-expanding digital communication landscape, a new player is making waves in India’s tech scene. Arattai, a messaging app developed by Zoho Corporation, has rapidly risen to prominence as a proudly “Made-in-India” alternative to WhatsApp. With user sign-ups skyrocketing by 100x in just three days, endorsements from government officials, and a groundswell of public […]
AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton Warns: AI Could Trigger Mass Unemployment, Widen Rich–Poor Divide
Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as the “Godfather of AI” and a Nobel Prize laureate, has issued yet another stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence. Speaking in a recent interview with the Financial Times, Hinton said that AI is on track to unleash massive unemployment and intensify the divide between the rich and poor. […]
India’s First Drone-AI Artificial Rain Project Hits GPS Snag in Jaipur
Historic Ramgarh Dam revival plan stalls as technology falters; next attempt pending India’s much-anticipated first drone and AI-powered artificial rain experiment faced an unexpected setback on Tuesday, as a GPS malfunction halted operations at the historic but dried-up Ramgarh Dam in Jaipur. The project, jointly undertaken by GenX AI (operating from India and the US) […]
AI at the Core: Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma Outlines Path to Sustainable Growth
In his annual letter to shareholders, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma laid out a sharp vision for the company’s future — one that is decisively AI-first, product-focused, and aimed at long-term profitability. “We are proud that our AI-led full-stack payment solution continues to redefine how millions of merchants accept payments, run their business, […]
A Breakthrough in Clean Energy: The Artificial Leaf for Efficient Solar Hydrogen Production
Imagine a device that works like a real leaf, using sunlight to split water and produce clean hydrogen fuel. Scientists have been working on this idea, called an “artificial leaf,” for years. Now, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in Korea has made a major breakthrough, creating an […]
IHMCL Hosts FinTech Workshop to Expand FASTag Ecosystem Beyond Tolling
New Delhi | The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), organized a workshop in New Delhi. The workshop was with leading FinTech companies to explore innovative applications of the FASTag system. The event aimed to expand FASTag’s role beyond toll collection and support its next phase […]
Are AI Engines Telling the Truth? Unmasking Hidden Bias in Language Models
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4o have become powerful tools, capable of answering questions and providing explanations for their answers. But how trustworthy are these explanations? Recent research reveals that while LLMs can sound convincing, their explanations may not always reflect the real reasons behind their decisions—and this can be dangerous in critical […]
India Needs Region-Specific AI Ethics to Tackle Digital Risks: UNESCO’s Eunsong Kim
New Delhi l As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes economies and societies, global experts are urging India to adopt region-specific, inclusive, and ethical AI policies to address emerging digital threats. Speaking exclusively, Eunsong Kim (Chief of Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO) emphasized that, “India’s sheer diversity demands localised frameworks, not one-size-fits-all solutions.” UNESCO, in partnership […]
Digital Dreams Begin in Chhattisgarh: The Rise of India’s AI Nerve Centre
While some states are still drafting AI roadmaps, Chhattisgarh has already powered up. Earlier this month, the state quietly etched its name into India’s digital future with the inauguration of the country’s first AI-dedicated Datacentre Park—an ambitious project by RackBank, now live in Raipur. What sets this apart? It’s not just a server farm. It’s […]
India’s Gold Revolution: Hyderabad’s Gold ATM Now Melts, Sells, Leases and Digitizes Gold — No Human Needed
In a city where innovation meets tradition, Hyderabad has just added another first to its name — not just India’s, but the world’s first AI-powered gold melting ATM. Goldsikka Limited, the Hyderabad-based gold tech company, unveiled its futuristic machine this month. And no, it doesn’t just dispense gold like its much-talked-about 2022 ATM — this […]