Are you scratching your head trying to understand what Embodied AI really means in the simplest terms possible? Look no further! Our hosts Leslie, Shouvik, and Deepti, along with o ... Read more
Are you scratching your head trying to understand what Embodied AI really means in the simplest terms possible? Look no further! Our hosts Leslie, Shouvik, and Deepti, along with our special guest and co-producer, Shruti Pal, are here to lighten the load and brighten your day with our conversation on this topic. Step away from your daily grind and join us as we dive into the world of Embodied AI, all without the jargon. Imagine machines that can see, listen, and help out just like a friend – that's what we're chatting about. Leslie, with her knowledge of Embodied AI, Shouvik with his innovative ideas, Deepti, who's always curious, and Shruti, who's looking for the simplest explanations, explore everything from robots that mix your favorite drinks to ones that might save lives in the future. But it's not all science and future talk; there’s also a hearty mix of curious pondering on how these machines fit into our world, the ethical questions they pose, and the funny possibilities of having robots perform everyday tasks. And here’s a twist: What if these technologies get a bit too smart? Shouvik has an interesting idea called 'Closed AI' – a way to keep things safe and ethical. But what do you think? Are you up for Shouvik's new approach and keen to see him coin more terms in this ever-evolving conversation? Tune in to find out more. Read more
Join us as our host Shouvik heads to the United States to explore the latest in tech and cover NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC). As our conversation unfolds, we dive into k ... Read more
Join us as our host Shouvik heads to the United States to explore the latest in tech and cover NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC). As our conversation unfolds, we dive into key topics like Yotta's groundbreaking advancements in infrastructure, especially in cloud services powered by NVIDIA GPUs. This partnership not only boosts AI capabilities but also supports initiatives like the Indian LMS, showcasing Yotta's rise in the tech world. In the midst of the GTC excitement, Shauvik delves into NVIDIA's groundbreaking innovations, set to revolutionize industries from AI to gaming. Meanwhile, our discussion shifts to Google's latest advancements in personalized search experiences, often referred to as GEO. Will GEO Replace SEO? With AI leading the way, search results are becoming more tailored to individual users, similar to chatting on messaging platforms. Think of it as an evolution, not a revolution. This change has implications for content creators and marketers, emphasizing the need for original, engaging content to stay ahead. And amid these tech talks, India's proactive approach to reining in big tech takes centre stage with the draft digital competition bill. This initiative aims to address concerns about monopolistic practices and service bundling by tech giants, ensuring a level playing field for innovation while protecting consumer interests. From tech breakthroughs at GTC to India's actions against big tech, join us for an in-depth look into the latest developments shaping the digital world. Read more
Diabetes is a chronic and complex lifestyle condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to a recent ICMR study, there has been a 44% rise in the number of people ... Read more
Diabetes is a chronic and complex lifestyle condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to a recent ICMR study, there has been a 44% rise in the number of people living with diabetes in the last four years in India. In this episode, Prof. Shashank Joshi, an endocrinologist, diabetologist, and also the President of the Indian Academy of Diabetes will uncover India’s diabetes status, the risk factors that have contributed to this trend, and steps people can take to keep diabetes at bay.Tune in to discover how diabetes can be effectively managed through a combination of advanced technologies and lifestyle adjustments. Read more
In this new episode of Mint Techcetra, hosts - Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti - discuss the increasing use of AI tools in cyber scams in India. They delve into how fraudsters exploit t ... Read more
In this new episode of Mint Techcetra, hosts - Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti - discuss the increasing use of AI tools in cyber scams in India. They delve into how fraudsters exploit the psyche of their victims by using publicly available data. The hosts also spoke about the various kinds of scams and how they are becoming more sophisticated with the use of deepfake videos, voice cloning, and AI, among other technologies. Read more
How have tech conversations changed in the past 2 decades? Why are there reservations against reservations? What does it mean for opportunities to be merit-based? How can women fig ... Read more
How have tech conversations changed in the past 2 decades? Why are there reservations against reservations? What does it mean for opportunities to be merit-based? How can women fight cybercrime? Why are modesty & invisibility no longer considered virtues if one wants to establish leadership in tech? How can women nurture and maintain their sense of agency over their digital narratives? This International Women's Day, hosts Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti turn to N.S. Nappinai, a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India & the Founder of Cyber Saathi for lessons in gender parity when it comes to tech. Her answer - Gender obsolescence! In other words, she suggests us to do away with the idea of gender completely. Hear this episode till the end to enjoy bonus bloopers because believe us when we say this episode was carved out of bloopers, not the other way around. We hope you enjoy the solicited and unsolicited advice from this bunch of enthusiastic individuals! Read more
2023 was undoubtedly a breakthrough year for generative artificial intelligence technology, marking the official integration of AI into households. To delve deeper into the discuss ... Read more
2023 was undoubtedly a breakthrough year for generative artificial intelligence technology, marking the official integration of AI into households. To delve deeper into the discussion on cyber threats and multiple theft cases, we are joined by Mr. Dhananjay Ganjoo, Managing Director for India & SAARC at F5. Tune in to learn more about how AI is impacting cybersecurity and the emerging risks in this domain. Read more
OpenAI's latest launch that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text prompts - has taken the world by storm! But will film industry professionals lose their jobs to th ... Read more
OpenAI's latest launch that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text prompts - has taken the world by storm! But will film industry professionals lose their jobs to this technology? Is this the end of the road for filmmakers like Christopher Nolan who still prefer to use physical tools during their shoots to create visual effects? What do Indian film experts and educators like Chaitanya Chinchlikar from the renowned Whistling Woods International have to say about Sora? And will big brands be able to use this AI model freely without worrying about copyright laws? Speaking of which, hosts Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti also discuss the court case where Air Canada lost to Jake Moffat after its chatbot hallucinated fake policies to the customers. From there they segue into the topic of Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright and the mysteries of Bitcoin. Tune in for the juiciest scoop on all things tech this week! And stay ahead of your peers. Read more
In this episode of Mint Techcetra, hosts Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti discuss OTP scams, and the reasons why RBI instructed banks to stop relying on OTPs sent via SMS for authenticat ... Read more
In this episode of Mint Techcetra, hosts Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti discuss OTP scams, and the reasons why RBI instructed banks to stop relying on OTPs sent via SMS for authentication. They list out the various alternatives - suggested by cyber security experts - that the banks can adopt instead. Simultaneously, they list out what individual users like us can do to secure our money. On a lighter note, they compare the Meta Quest 3 and the Apple Pro Vision Headsets, their professional applications, and whether or not an amateur tech enthusiast like Deepti would like to buy it. Additionally, they share their mutual ridicule of Mark Zuckerberg for touting himself as a tech reviewer. But, to balance it out, they then discuss how such technologies mature, sighting an example of Rayban's Meta Smart Glasses. Tune in to be a step ahead of your peers when it comes to safeguarding your money during online transactions and to become a bit more tech-smart! Read more
On this quirky episode of Mint Techcetra hosts - Shouvik, Leslie, and Deepti - invite an innocent Gen Z, Shruti Pal to discuss with us her thoughts on romantic AI companions. Take ... Read more
On this quirky episode of Mint Techcetra hosts - Shouvik, Leslie, and Deepti - invite an innocent Gen Z, Shruti Pal to discuss with us her thoughts on romantic AI companions. Take a break from whatever you're doing and hop onto this rollercoaster of a conversation where they discuss every possible aspect of what it would be like to have an AI Boyfriend or Girlfriend. Whether or not, these guys would like a romantic relationship with a chatbot or a robot? How movies like Her, Prometheus, and AI Love You, have inspired the reality of such situations? What is driving people towards AI companionships? What would be the defining characteristics of human-AI relationships? How will such bots be developed or - in human lingo - mature? Will marriage and relationship counselors lose their jobs? How can users who come from the vulnerable segments of the society be protected? For such kind of relationships to work, what kind of accountability app developers, AI company owners, and users might have to take? Would we lose the art of conversation as we know it? And what kind of Tech-driven gifts would each of these speakers recommend this Valentine's Day? Tune in to find out! Note: We have used introversion and social anxiety interchangeably in this conversation as we weren't using them strictly in the context of psychological terms. The former is a personality style characterized by a preference for the inner world of the mind over the outer world of interacting with others. The latter is the fear or concern of being judged, evaluated, or rejected by others in social situations. Read more
In this freewheeling episode of Techcetra, hosts - Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti - discuss recent research from the University of Milano on how smartphone usage adversely affects youn ... Read more
In this freewheeling episode of Techcetra, hosts - Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti - discuss recent research from the University of Milano on how smartphone usage adversely affects young children when it comes to linguistic abilities. To correct such issues developed over a while, they then speak of Elon Musk-owned Neuralink and its 1st human trial. Amongst the pros, the hosts state how this invasive brain-computer interface might go a step ahead and be able to help people like Stephen Hawking. Finally, having discussed how Gen Z perceives information differently and having agreed upon how new technologies have always had the power to rewire our brains, they shift our attention to the newly released economic review by the Indian Finance Ministry. They marvel at how the Indian government is unique in stating the advantages and disadvantages of AI on employment. While Shouvik underlines how AI will contribute to 30% of India's 5 trillion economy goal, he also quotes the IMF study which suggests that 40% of the global economy is exposed to AI. At the same time, Leslie reminds us that about 90% of India works in the unorganized sector which might remain unaffected for the time being when it comes to job losses. Here, Deepti quotes Mr. Umakant Soni, Chairman of AI Foundry from a recent AI Rising episode. She highlights how data and desperation will be the 2 deciding factors for India's economic standing in the years to come. Tune in to gain an insight into your present so you can have agency over your future. And if you enjoyed listening to this episode then tune in to the recent AI Rising episode here: https://ai-rising-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/india-is-the-supermarket-of-problems-building-ai-ecosystem-on-data-desperation Read more
