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The 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn solidifies the prevailing notion: Artificial Intelligence is not a fad, but a technology that is changing the way people work.

Three major trends emerge out of the report, born out of a survey involving 31,000 'knowledge workers' —&nbsp;employees working at a desk, either in an office or remotely —&nbsp;across 31 countries. &nbsp;

1) Employees are increasingly using AI at their workplace, with at least 75 per cent of the respondents claiming to use AI for work. In fact, AI usage has nearly doubled between September 2023 and March 2024. An overwhelming percentage of employees, especially in small and medium-sized businesses, are using their own AI tools to work. Nearly 80 per cent of employees believe that AI skills will broaden their job opportunities.

2) AI is increasingly becoming the top professional skill to possess. Sixty-six per cent of corporate leaders say they won't hire someone without AI skills. In fact, companies are more likely to hire a less experienced but AI-skilled candidate, than a more experienced candidate with no AI skills. In an indication of its rising stock in the corporate world, there was a 142-fold increase in AI skills like Copilot and ChatGPT being added to LinkedIn profiles last year.

3) AI is increasingly aiding employees' creativity and productivity. The report dubs frequent AI users as 'power users', who utilise the power of prompts to save more than 30 minutes in a day. They are the ones who experiment with the power of AI to enhance their user experience. At least 92 per cent of 'power users' say that AI boosts their creativity. Over 90 per cent of them also add that the technology helps them focus on the most important work and enjoy their job.

While AI use is proliferating at a personal level, corporate leaders are still figuring out a way to scale up. A big factor hindering AI's growth in workplaces is inertia. At least 60 per cent believe that&nbsp;their organisation lacks a plan and vision to implement AI for&nbsp;revenue generation.

"The pressure to show immediate Return of Investment (ROI) is making leaders inert, even in the face of AI inevitability," notes the report. Many employers are also worried about quantifying the productivity gains of AI, which is further delaying mass adoption.

The report urges the corporate world to shun its inhibitions and embrace AI. "As we reach the hard part of this tech disruption — turning experimentation into tangible business impact — companies that face the challenge head-on will surge ahead," concludes the report.

The 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn solidifies the prevailing notion: Artificial Intelligence is not a fad, but a technology that is changing the way people work.

The 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn solidifies the prevailing notion: Artificial Intelligence is not a fad, but a technology that is changing the way people work. Three major trends emerge out of the report, born out of a survey involving 31,000 'knowledge workers' — employees working at a desk, either in an office or remotely — across 31 countries. 1) Employees are increasingly using AI at their workplace, with at least 75 per cent of the respondents claiming to use AI for work. In fact, AI usage has nearly doubled between September 2023 and March 2024. An overwhelming percentage of employees, especially in small and medium-sized businesses, are using their own AI tools to work. Nearly 80 per cent of employees believe that AI skills will broaden their job opportunities. 2) AI is increasingly becoming the top professional skill to possess. Sixty-six per cent of corporate leaders say they won't hire someone without AI skills. In fact, companies are more likely to hire a less experienced but AI-skilled candidate, than a more experienced candidate with no AI skills. In an indication of its rising stock in the corporate world, there was a 142-fold increase in AI skills like Copilot and ChatGPT being added to LinkedIn profiles last year. 3) AI is increasingly aiding employees' creativity and productivity. The report dubs frequent AI users as 'power users', who utilise the power of prompts to save more than 30 minutes in a day. They are the ones who experiment with the power of AI to enhance their user experience. At least 92 per cent of 'power users' say that AI boosts their creativity. Over 90 per cent of them also add that the technology helps them focus on the most important work and enjoy their job. While AI use is proliferating at a personal level, corporate leaders are still figuring out a way to scale up. A big factor hindering AI's growth in workplaces is inertia. At least 60 per cent believe that their organisation lacks a plan and vision to implement AI for revenue generation. "The pressure to show immediate Return of Investment (ROI) is making leaders inert, even in the face of AI inevitability," notes the report. Many employers are also worried about quantifying the productivity gains of AI, which is further delaying mass adoption. The report urges the corporate world to shun its inhibitions and embrace AI. "As we reach the hard part of this tech disruption — turning experimentation into tangible business impact — companies that face the challenge head-on will surge ahead," concludes the report.

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'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users.

<h2>What are 'deadbots'?</h2>

Deadbots or 'griefbots' are AI chatbots trained to simulate the personality and speech patterns of a dead loved one using the digital footprints&nbsp;— messages, etc&nbsp;— they've left behind.&nbsp;

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<h2>The ethical dilemma</h2>

As per the University of Cambridge researchers, "Artificial intelligence that allows users to hold text and voice conversations with lost loved ones runs the risk of causing psychological harm and even digitally 'haunting' those left behind, without design safety standards."

Researchers from Cambridge University's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence in a paper published in the journal Philosophy and Technology have highlighted how these deadbots can cause psychological harm or be misused.

<h2>'Overwhelming emotional weight'</h2>

As per the researchers, such deadbots can distress users, especially children, by insisting their dead parent is still "with you". They contend that while initially, these digital recreations may offer some semblance of comfort, in the losing term, they can cause psychological distress.&nbsp;

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Users may feel drained by daily interactions that become an "overwhelming emotional weight", argue researchers. They also say that the emotional crutch can impede mourning, which is a natural process of dealing with grief.

<h2>An ethical minefield</h2>

As per study co-author Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, "Rapid advancements in generative AI mean that nearly anyone with Internet access and some basic know-how can revive a deceased loved one", it is an "ethical minefield".

"It's important to prioritise the dignity of the deceased, and ensure that this isn't encroached on by financial motives of digital afterlife services, for example."

One potential scenario the researchers propose is the misuse of the "data donor" or the digitally recreated dead loved one, to push products and advertising.

"People might develop strong emotional bonds with such simulations, which will make them particularly vulnerable to manipulation," said co-author Dr Tomasz Hollanek.

They suggest that deadbots should be retired in a "dignified way".

"Methods and even rituals for retiring deadbots in a dignified way should be considered. This may mean a form of digital funeral, for example, or other types of ceremony depending on the social context."

"We recommend design protocols that prevent deadbots being utilised in disrespectful ways, such as for advertising or having an active presence on social media," added Hollanek.

They also call for age restrictions for users and "meaningful transparency" to ensure users are consistently aware that they are interacting with an AI.

"These services run the risk of causing huge distress to people if they are subjected to unwanted digital hauntings from alarmingly accurate AI recreations of those they have lost. The potential psychological effect, particularly at an already difficult time, could be devastating," they reason.

(With inputs from agencies)

'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users.

'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users. What are 'deadbots'? Deadbots or 'griefbots' are AI chatbots trained to simulate the personality and speech patterns of a dead loved one using the digital footprints — messages, etc — they've left behind. Also read | AI attempts to bring dead back to life, give people closure The ethical dilemma As per the University of Cambridge researchers, "Artificial intelligence that allows users to hold text and voice conversations with lost loved ones runs the risk of causing psychological harm and even digitally 'haunting' those left behind, without design safety standards." Researchers from Cambridge University's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence in a paper published in the journal Philosophy and Technology have highlighted how these deadbots can cause psychological harm or be misused. 'Overwhelming emotional weight' As per the researchers, such deadbots can distress users, especially children, by insisting their dead parent is still "with you". They contend that while initially, these digital recreations may offer some semblance of comfort, in the losing term, they can cause psychological distress. Also read | AI chatbot therapists can change the future of psychotherapy, but how reliable are they? Users may feel drained by daily interactions that become an "overwhelming emotional weight", argue researchers. They also say that the emotional crutch can impede mourning, which is a natural process of dealing with grief. An ethical minefield As per study co-author Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, "Rapid advancements in generative AI mean that nearly anyone with Internet access and some basic know-how can revive a deceased loved one", it is an "ethical minefield". "It's important to prioritise the dignity of the deceased, and ensure that this isn't encroached on by financial motives of digital afterlife services, for example." One potential scenario the researchers propose is the misuse of the "data donor" or the digitally recreated dead loved one, to push products and advertising. "People might develop strong emotional bonds with such simulations, which will make them particularly vulnerable to manipulation," said co-author Dr Tomasz Hollanek. They suggest that deadbots should be retired in a "dignified way". "Methods and even rituals for retiring deadbots in a dignified way should be considered. This may mean a form of digital funeral, for example, or other types of ceremony depending on the social context." "We recommend design protocols that prevent deadbots being utilised in disrespectful ways, such as for advertising or having an active presence on social media," added Hollanek. They also call for age restrictions for users and "meaningful transparency" to ensure users are consistently aware that they are interacting with an AI. "These services run the risk of causing huge distress to people if they are subjected to unwanted digital hauntings from alarmingly accurate AI recreations of those they have lost. The potential psychological effect, particularly at an already difficult time, could be devastating," they reason. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has undertaken an ambitious programme that seeks to use artificial intelligence (AI) to train officers in charge of reviewing applicants for refugee status in the country.&nbsp;

Talking to reporters on Tuesday (May 7), Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has undertaken the AI programme to undertake work he described as "labour-intensive".

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<h2>Trauma, empathy and more</h2>

As per Reuters, Mayorkas said that the AI would address the "labour-intensive" instructions that typically involved senior personnel.&nbsp;

For its pilot, the DHS is training machines to simulate refugees so that the department's officers can practice interviewing the vulnerable people applying for refuge in America.

Speaking on the sidelines of the security-focused RSA Conference in San Francisco, Mayorkas said, "Refugee applicants, given the trauma that they have endured, are reticent to be forthcoming in describing that trauma."&nbsp;

"So we're teaching the machine to be reticent as well," adopt other "characteristics"&nbsp;of applicants, he added.

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<h2>How will the AI trainer work?</h2>

Elaborating on the AI initiatives it announced earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security said it planned to develop an interactive app to supplement its training of immigration officers.&nbsp;

The application will draw on the so-called generative AI that creates novel content based on past data to build training materials tailored to the needs of the officers. As per the DHS, it will prepare immigration officers to make more accurate decisions.

It will be built by DHS' United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

However, it must be noted that the AI will not make immigration decisions themselves. Speaking to Reuters,&nbsp;Mayorkas said that the AI will know country-specific conditions and provide&nbsp;other information to help officers.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has undertaken an ambitious programme that seeks to use artificial intelligence (AI) to train officers in charge of reviewing applicants for refugee status in the country.

The United States has undertaken an ambitious programme that seeks to use artificial intelligence (AI) to train officers in charge of reviewing applicants for refugee status in the country. Talking to reporters on Tuesday (May 7), Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has undertaken the AI programme to undertake work he described as "labour-intensive". Also read | Warren Buffett likens AI to nuclear weapons, warns 'genie part way out of the bottle' Trauma, empathy and more As per Reuters, Mayorkas said that the AI would address the "labour-intensive" instructions that typically involved senior personnel. For its pilot, the DHS is training machines to simulate refugees so that the department's officers can practice interviewing the vulnerable people applying for refuge in America. Speaking on the sidelines of the security-focused RSA Conference in San Francisco, Mayorkas said, "Refugee applicants, given the trauma that they have endured, are reticent to be forthcoming in describing that trauma." "So we're teaching the machine to be reticent as well," adopt other "characteristics" of applicants, he added. Also read | Researchers use AI to identify hundreds of thousands of 'missing' holocaust victims How will the AI trainer work? Elaborating on the AI initiatives it announced earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security said it planned to develop an interactive app to supplement its training of immigration officers. The application will draw on the so-called generative AI that creates novel content based on past data to build training materials tailored to the needs of the officers. As per the DHS, it will prepare immigration officers to make more accurate decisions. It will be built by DHS' United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. However, it must be noted that the AI will not make immigration decisions themselves. Speaking to Reuters, Mayorkas said that the AI will know country-specific conditions and provide other information to help officers. (With inputs from agencies)

What a turn of events! Apparently, AI will teach US immigration officers a basic human emotion

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Katrina Kaif's manipulated video of speaking fluent French surfaces

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has paved the way for various groundbreaking applications across industries, and the video game industry is no exception. One of the most intriguing developments within AI is Generative AI, a technique that enables machines to generate content autonomously. Watch in for more details!

Rapid development of generative AI could reshape video games

Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots."&nbsp;

During a conference in Vienna, which gathered representatives from 143 countries, and various non-governmental and international organisations, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stressed that "We cannot let this moment pass without taking action. Now is the time to agree on international rules and norms to ensure human control."

<h2>'Humanity at crossroads'</h2>

The conference titled 'Humanity at the Crossroads: Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Challenge of Regulation,' as per AFP, focused on the ethical and legal dilemmas posed by AI weapons capable of operating without human oversight.

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Giving the opening remarks at the conference, Schallenberg said, "At least let us make sure that the most profound and far-reaching decision, who lives and who dies, remains in the hands of humans and not of machines."

Despite years of discussions at the United Nations, little progress has been made in regulating these technologies. Participants at the Vienna conference expressed concern that the window to address these challenges was closing rapidly.

Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, echoed the need for swift action.

"It is so important to act and to act very fast," said Spoljaric, adding, "What we see today in the different contexts of violence are moral failures in the face of the international community."

"We do not want to see such failures accelerating by giving the responsibility for violence, for the control over violence, over to machines and algorithms," she warned during a panel discussion.

<h2>AI in battlefield</h2>

Diplomats at the conference cited examples of AI already being used on the battlefield. This includes drones in Ukraine, which can autonomously navigate to targets when cut off from operator signals, and reports of AI being used by the Israeli military to identify bombing targets in Gaza.

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Highlighting the potential for error in AI systems, Jaan Tallinn, a software programmer and tech investor in a keynote speech, warned, "We must be extremely cautious about relying on the accuracy of these systems, whether in the military or civilian sectors."

Cited incidents of AI misidentification in both civilian and military contexts, he said, "We have already seen AI making selection errors in ways both large and small, from misrecognising a referee's bald head as a football, to pedestrian deaths caused by self-driving cars unable to recognise jaywalking."

(With inputs from agencies)

Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots.

Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots." During a conference in Vienna, which gathered representatives from 143 countries, and various non-governmental and international organisations, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stressed that "We cannot let this moment pass without taking action. Now is the time to agree on international rules and norms to ensure human control." 'Humanity at crossroads' The conference titled 'Humanity at the Crossroads: Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Challenge of Regulation,' as per AFP, focused on the ethical and legal dilemmas posed by AI weapons capable of operating without human oversight. Also read | AI's Achilles' heel: Pentagon developing tech to avoid rogue machines, slaughterbots in battle Giving the opening remarks at the conference, Schallenberg said, "At least let us make sure that the most profound and far-reaching decision, who lives and who dies, remains in the hands of humans and not of machines." Despite years of discussions at the United Nations, little progress has been made in regulating these technologies. Participants at the Vienna conference expressed concern that the window to address these challenges was closing rapidly. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, echoed the need for swift action. "It is so important to act and to act very fast," said Spoljaric, adding, "What we see today in the different contexts of violence are moral failures in the face of the international community." "We do not want to see such failures accelerating by giving the responsibility for violence, for the control over violence, over to machines and algorithms," she warned during a panel discussion. AI in battlefield Diplomats at the conference cited examples of AI already being used on the battlefield. This includes drones in Ukraine, which can autonomously navigate to targets when cut off from operator signals, and reports of AI being used by the Israeli military to identify bombing targets in Gaza. Also read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists Highlighting the potential for error in AI systems, Jaan Tallinn, a software programmer and tech investor in a keynote speech, warned, "We must be extremely cautious about relying on the accuracy of these systems, whether in the military or civilian sectors." Cited incidents of AI misidentification in both civilian and military contexts, he said, "We have already seen AI making selection errors in ways both large and small, from misrecognising a referee's bald head as a football, to pedestrian deaths caused by self-driving cars unable to recognise jaywalking." (With inputs from agencies)

Experts call for rapid regulation of killer robots, say humans should decide 'who lives and who dies'

The fans of Plato may heave a sigh while reading 'The Republic' next time. Well, the place where he was buried has finally been found. Italian researchers suggest that after deciphering an ancient scroll, they have figured out where exactly the foundational thinker of Western philosophy was buried.

Graziano Ranocchia, a philosopher at the University of Pisa, and colleagues used artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher text preserved on charred pieces of papyrus recovered in Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town located near Pompeii, located about 200 km south of Rome according to a translated statement from Italy's National Research Council.

Herculaneum&nbsp;was annihilated in 79 AD after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius volcano.&nbsp;

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One of the scrolls carbonised by the eruption includes the writings of Philodemus of Gadara (lived circa 110 to 30 B.C.), an Epicurean philosopher who studied in Athens.. This text, known as the "History of the Academy," details the academy that Plato founded in the fourth century B.C. and gives details about Plato's life, including his burial place.&nbsp;

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While it was known that Plato, the famous student of Socrates, was buried at the Academy destroyed in 86 BC by a Roman general.

But it wasn't known where exactly was he buried.&nbsp;

With advancements in technology, researchers were able to employ a variety of cutting-edge techniques including infrared and ultraviolet optical imaging, thermal imaging and tomography to read the ancient papyrus. That papyrus is now part of the collection at the National Library of Naples.

So far, researchers have identified 1,000 words, or roughly 30 per cent of the text written by Philodemus.

"Among the most important news, we read that Plato was buried in the garden reserved for him (a private area intended for the Platonic school) of the Academy in Athens, near the so-called Museion or sacellum sacred to the Muses," researchers wrote in the statement. "Until now it was only known that he was buried generically in the Academy."

(With inputs from agencies)

The fans of Plato may heave a sigh while reading 'The Republic' next time. Well, the place where he was buried has finally been found. Italian researchers suggest that after deciphering an ancient scroll, they have figured out where exactly the foundational thinker of Western philosophy was buried.

The fans of Plato may heave a sigh while reading 'The Republic' next time. Well, the place where he was buried has finally been found. Italian researchers suggest that after deciphering an ancient scroll, they have figured out where exactly the foundational thinker of Western philosophy was buried. Graziano Ranocchia, a philosopher at the University of Pisa, and colleagues used artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher text preserved on charred pieces of papyrus recovered in Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town located near Pompeii, located about 200 km south of Rome according to a translated statement from Italy's National Research Council. Herculaneum was annihilated in 79 AD after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius volcano. Also watch | South African company offers cuddling services × One of the scrolls carbonised by the eruption includes the writings of Philodemus of Gadara (lived circa 110 to 30 B.C.), an Epicurean philosopher who studied in Athens.. This text, known as the "History of the Academy," details the academy that Plato founded in the fourth century B.C. and gives details about Plato's life, including his burial place. Also read | The Capitals: Athens renews campaign to get back stolen pieces of Greek history While it was known that Plato, the famous student of Socrates, was buried at the Academy destroyed in 86 BC by a Roman general. But it wasn't known where exactly was he buried. With advancements in technology, researchers were able to employ a variety of cutting-edge techniques including infrared and ultraviolet optical imaging, thermal imaging and tomography to read the ancient papyrus. That papyrus is now part of the collection at the National Library of Naples. So far, researchers have identified 1,000 words, or roughly 30 per cent of the text written by Philodemus. "Among the most important news, we read that Plato was buried in the garden reserved for him (a private area intended for the Platonic school) of the Academy in Athens, near the so-called Museion or sacellum sacred to the Muses," researchers wrote in the statement. "Until now it was only known that he was buried generically in the Academy." (With inputs from agencies)

Charred piece of scroll holds answers to Plato's burial site

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Do not believe what this deepfake video of WION's Molly Gambhir is showing you

Big tech companies are pouring billions into artificial intelligence with NVidia set to be the biggest winner. Ai is expected to boost revenue across the tech sector, and these companies need massive computing power to develop AI. This creates a surge in demand for cloud services from companies like google and Microsoft, who rely heavily on Nvidia's graphics processing units (Gpus) for AI tasks.

Nvidia leads AI charge as tech spends surge

While certain artists are expressing anger over the utilisation of AI in art creation, others are embracing state-of-the-art AI tools to elevate their artistic endeavours. An exhibition in London celebrates and showcases the evolution of AI art in 2024. Watch this report for further insights into the emerging trend.

Artistic side of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence holds immense potential, transforming industries and economies globally. However, it's essential to note that this exciting technology also poses environmental challenges. Have a look at the story to know why.

AI consumes huge amounts of electricity

Better-than-expected earnings posted by alphabet and Microsoft helped trigger a tech rally on Friday. And the one common tech binding both firms is artificial intelligence. Latest earnings show that ai is turning out to be a growth-driver for tech firms.

Big tech's earnings show AI driving revenue growth

The US is going all in on AI with the Pentagon reportedly spending billions on Big Tech and Silicon Valley startups. This as the U.S. military and intelligence agencies look to deploy AI-enabled military technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city.

The system has&nbsp;been developed&nbsp;in collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and Karnataka Groundwater Authority.&nbsp;The&nbsp;objective of the new system&nbsp;is to better monitor and manage the groundwater levels in the city.

In a statement, the chairman of the BWSSB highlighted how the new system could prove to be a game-changer.

“Low groundwater levels are a major contributor to water scarcity in Bengaluru. Traditional monitoring systems have limitations in providing real-time, accurate data. The AI-based system will address these challenges effectively,” said V Ram Prasath Manohar&nbsp;as quoted by the Times of India.

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He added that a dedicated ‘groundwater task force’ would be formed within the&nbsp;board,&nbsp;that will use&nbsp;advanced technology to monitor groundwater levels. The team will&nbsp;be made up&nbsp;of&nbsp;experts from IISc, CGWB, and Karnataka Groundwater Authority.

Thanks to the AI-driven system, the team&nbsp;would be able to&nbsp;monitor real-time data, making it easier for them to do required analyses. The system will also report and provide comprehensive insights into groundwater availability and trends.

“The involvement of IISc scientists ensures we have access to state-of-the-art technology for accurate groundwater monitoring,” added Manohar.

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“We’ll be able to identify areas with rising groundwater levels and implement appropriate measures to mitigate water scarcity,” he added.

Bengaluru has been&nbsp;reeling&nbsp;under an intense water crisis for weeks, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying the tech city was facing a shortage of 500 million litres of water every day.

Last year’s monsoon season, responsible for most of the annual rainfall&nbsp;that the&nbsp;state receives, turned out to be weaker, 18 per cent below&nbsp;normal. Most of the reservoirs in the state are recharged during this period only, but the weaker monsoon season made the water stress inevitable.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city.

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city. The system has been developed in collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and Karnataka Groundwater Authority. The objective of the new system is to better monitor and manage the groundwater levels in the city. In a statement, the chairman of the BWSSB highlighted how the new system could prove to be a game-changer. “Low groundwater levels are a major contributor to water scarcity in Bengaluru. Traditional monitoring systems have limitations in providing real-time, accurate data. The AI-based system will address these challenges effectively,” said V Ram Prasath Manohar as quoted by the Times of India. Also read: Bengaluru cafe blast: Accused used 35 SIM cards, fake Aadhaar, driving licences to evade arrest He added that a dedicated ‘groundwater task force’ would be formed within the board, that will use advanced technology to monitor groundwater levels. The team will be made up of experts from IISc, CGWB, and Karnataka Groundwater Authority. Thanks to the AI-driven system, the team would be able to monitor real-time data, making it easier for them to do required analyses. The system will also report and provide comprehensive insights into groundwater availability and trends. “The involvement of IISc scientists ensures we have access to state-of-the-art technology for accurate groundwater monitoring,” added Manohar. Also read: Battle of the Bastions: `People of Bengaluru South are nationalists. They will back Narendra Modi` “We’ll be able to identify areas with rising groundwater levels and implement appropriate measures to mitigate water scarcity,” he added. Bengaluru has been reeling under an intense water crisis for weeks, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying the tech city was facing a shortage of 500 million litres of water every day. Last year’s monsoon season, responsible for most of the annual rainfall that the state receives, turned out to be weaker, 18 per cent below normal. Most of the reservoirs in the state are recharged during this period only, but the weaker monsoon season made the water stress inevitable. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru water crisis: City turns to AI for managing groundwater levels

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The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16).&nbsp;

The United Kingdom government said that according to the law, this offence will apply to images of adults because the law already covers this behaviour where the image is of a child (under the age of 18).&nbsp;

It said people will criminal record and an unlimited fine if they are guilty of creating "horrific images" without consent.&nbsp;

If the image is then shared more widely offenders could be sent to jail. Meanwhile, is someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake without any intention of sharing it, but purely wants to cause alarm, humiliation or distress to the victim, they will be committing a criminal offence.&nbsp;

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The government said that if a person both creates deepfakes and then shares it, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) could charge them with two offences, potentially leading to their sentence being increased.&nbsp;

In an official statement, Laura Farris, the Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, said: "The creation of deepfake sexual images is despicable and completely unacceptable irrespective of whether the image is shared."&nbsp;

"It is another example of ways in which certain people seek to degrade and dehumanise others - especially women. And it has the capacity to cause catastrophic consequences if the material is shared more widely. This government will not tolerate it," Farris added.&nbsp;

"This new offence sends a crystal clear message that making this material is immoral, often misogynistic and a crime," she said.&nbsp;

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Yvette Cooper, who is the shadow interior minister with the opposition Labour Party, welcomed the announcement.

"Superimposing somebody's image onto sexually explicit photos and videos is a gross violation of their autonomy and privacy, which can cause enormous harm, and it must not be tolerated," she said.

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<h2>UK on AI and elections&nbsp;</h2>

Last month, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said that democratic countries around the world should band together to confront the threat of AI used by malign states to threaten free elections and spread misinformation.&nbsp;

Dowden said during the Summit for Democracy in Seoul that what he hopes will be a "groundbreaking" new global government compact on countering deceptive use of artificial intelligence by foreign states in elections.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16).

The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16). The United Kingdom government said that according to the law, this offence will apply to images of adults because the law already covers this behaviour where the image is of a child (under the age of 18). It said people will criminal record and an unlimited fine if they are guilty of creating "horrific images" without consent. If the image is then shared more widely offenders could be sent to jail. Meanwhile, is someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake without any intention of sharing it, but purely wants to cause alarm, humiliation or distress to the victim, they will be committing a criminal offence. Also read: Giorgia Meloni sues historian for calling her 'neo-Nazi at heart' The government said that if a person both creates deepfakes and then shares it, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) could charge them with two offences, potentially leading to their sentence being increased. In an official statement, Laura Farris, the Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, said: "The creation of deepfake sexual images is despicable and completely unacceptable irrespective of whether the image is shared." "It is another example of ways in which certain people seek to degrade and dehumanise others - especially women. And it has the capacity to cause catastrophic consequences if the material is shared more widely. This government will not tolerate it," Farris added. "This new offence sends a crystal clear message that making this material is immoral, often misogynistic and a crime," she said. Also read: Elon Musk's X backtracks, will comply with Brazil court order to ban certain accounts Yvette Cooper, who is the shadow interior minister with the opposition Labour Party, welcomed the announcement. "Superimposing somebody's image onto sexually explicit photos and videos is a gross violation of their autonomy and privacy, which can cause enormous harm, and it must not be tolerated," she said. Watch: Election-eve at Solomon Islands × UK on AI and elections Last month, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said that democratic countries around the world should band together to confront the threat of AI used by malign states to threaten free elections and spread misinformation. Dowden said during the Summit for Democracy in Seoul that what he hopes will be a "groundbreaking" new global government compact on countering deceptive use of artificial intelligence by foreign states in elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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