Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a national AI task force to accelerate Russia’s generative AI development. The task force is aimed at advancing cutting-edge AI technologies, strengthening Russia’s technological capabilities, and positioning the country competitively in the global AI race.

Putin Orders National AI Task Force to Boost Russia’s Generative AI

Citing data security and other concerns, the US Space Force has temporarily prohibited the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence technologies and the so-called big language models that drive them.

US space force to form AI task force

While presenting the Budget 2022-2023, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) offers immense potential to employ youth. "An AVGC promotion task force, with all stakeholders, will be setup to recommend ways to realise this and build domestic capacity for serving out markets and the global demand," Sitharam said.&nbsp;

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, February 1, unveiled the budget for fiscal 2022-23.&nbsp;

This year's budget aims to boost growth amid continued disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic.&nbsp;

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The nation is battling the Omicron wave but the speed of the vaccination campaign has helped. "I am confident that 'Sabka Prayaas' we'll continue with strong growth," said Sitharaman.

In her opening remarks, Sitharaman said that India's growth is estimated to be at 9.2 per cent, which happens to be the highest among all large economies.

This year, the budget will be available on an application named "Union Budget Mobile App". The app was launched last year for easy access to Budget documents by Members of Parliament (MPs) and the general public.&nbsp;

While presenting the Budget 2022-2023, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) offers immense potential to employ youth.

While presenting the Budget 2022-2023, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) offers immense potential to employ youth. "An AVGC promotion task force, with all stakeholders, will be setup to recommend ways to realise this and build domestic capacity for serving out markets and the global demand," Sitharam said. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, February 1, unveiled the budget for fiscal 2022-23. This year's budget aims to boost growth amid continued disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic. Also read | India Union Budget 2022: Sitharaman unveils India @ 100 - Key points The nation is battling the Omicron wave but the speed of the vaccination campaign has helped. "I am confident that 'Sabka Prayaas' we'll continue with strong growth," said Sitharaman. In her opening remarks, Sitharaman said that India's growth is estimated to be at 9.2 per cent, which happens to be the highest among all large economies. This year, the budget will be available on an application named "Union Budget Mobile App". The app was launched last year for easy access to Budget documents by Members of Parliament (MPs) and the general public.

Indian Union Budget 2022: To promote animation, gaming and comic, an AVGC promotion task force will be setup

The head of EMP Task Force has warned that the United States’ electric grid and other key infrastructure are vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks from countries like China and Russia and called for renewed efforts to upgrade the country’s defences to avoid a doomsday scenario.

During a virtual forum hosted by the Universal Peace Federation, the security expert warned of a potential threat from an EMP attack that could hit America's&nbsp;communications, water and sewer services, transportation systems&nbsp;and other key infrastructures.

“That poses a real threat of possibly being able to win a war with a single blow by means of an EMP attack," said Peter Vincent Pry, the executive director of Task Force on National and Homeland Security, a congressional advisory board.

“Moreover … they don’t envision employing an EMP by itself. It would be used in conjunction with cyberattacks and physical sabotage, and non-nuclear EMP.,” he added.

Combining EMP attacks with other modern unconventional military tactics could be even more devastating, he said.

The EMP Task Force had earlier sent out a report to the Congress, informing that China possesses so-called “super EMPs,” or weapons designed to create bursts of energy much stronger than past&nbsp;versions,

“This is regarded by&nbsp;Russia,&nbsp;China,&nbsp;North Korea&nbsp;and Iran as potentially the most decisive military revolution in history,” Pry&nbsp;said.

“By attacking the technological Achilles heel of a nation like the United States, you could bring us to our knees and not even have to do battle with the Marines or the Navy or the Air Force, and win a war in 24 hours with a single blow — a combined&nbsp;EMP&nbsp;cyberattack,” he added.

The Pentagon had warned that electronic warfare is an increasingly important piece of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arsenal and its preparations for a potential clash with the US.

(With inputs from agencies)

The head of EMP Task Force has warned that the United States’ electric grid and other key infrastructure are vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks from countries like China and Russia and called for renewed efforts to upgrade the country’s defences to avoid a doomsday scenario.

The head of EMP Task Force has warned that the United States’ electric grid and other key infrastructure are vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks from countries like China and Russia and called for renewed efforts to upgrade the country’s defences to avoid a doomsday scenario. During a virtual forum hosted by the Universal Peace Federation, the security expert warned of a potential threat from an EMP attack that could hit America's communications, water and sewer services, transportation systems and other key infrastructures. “That poses a real threat of possibly being able to win a war with a single blow by means of an EMP attack," said Peter Vincent Pry, the executive director of Task Force on National and Homeland Security, a congressional advisory board. “Moreover … they don’t envision employing an EMP by itself. It would be used in conjunction with cyberattacks and physical sabotage, and non-nuclear EMP.,” he added. Combining EMP attacks with other modern unconventional military tactics could be even more devastating, he said. The EMP Task Force had earlier sent out a report to the Congress, informing that China possesses so-called “super EMPs,” or weapons designed to create bursts of energy much stronger than past versions, “This is regarded by Russia, China, North Korea and Iran as potentially the most decisive military revolution in history,” Pry said. “By attacking the technological Achilles heel of a nation like the United States, you could bring us to our knees and not even have to do battle with the Marines or the Navy or the Air Force, and win a war in 24 hours with a single blow — a combined EMP cyberattack,” he added. The Pentagon had warned that electronic warfare is an increasingly important piece of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arsenal and its preparations for a potential clash with the US. (With inputs from agencies)

Expert warns of impending ‘doomsday’, says US vulnerable to China’s electromagnetic pulse attack

The mayor of a Taiwanese city launched a task force on Friday to look into whether negligence played a part in a fire at a residential building that killed 46 people.

The fire in the 40-year-old housing block in Kaohsiung on Thursday was the island's deadliest blaze in more than two decades and has reignited concerns about fire safety in older buildings across Taiwan.

"We will ask the task force to investigate whether there's negligence in administrative management (practices)," Mayor Chen Chi-mai told reporters. "I deeply reflect on myself, and I will not evade my responsibility."

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The 13-storey building, which previously hosted restaurants, karaoke lounges, shops and a cinema, was called a "ghost town" by local residents as it was partly abandoned.

However, the high-density building was still home to scores of people, including older adults with mobility issues and low-income families. Some 41 people were injured in the blaze.

"The government should have already taken the building down. They kept saying they were going to demolish it, but in the end they didn't do it," 70-year-old Lin Chieh-ying, who lives opposite the building, told Reuters.

Authorities have been offering incentives for urban renewal projects across Taiwan, aiming to replace older buildings that have raised concerns about safety from fires and earthquakes.

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"It was unbelievable. The whole ground floor was burning, and upstairs as well," Lin said of Thursday's fire.

"However they tried, the water just couldn't reach upstairs."

The government is investigating the cause, including whether arson was to blame.

The blaze was the most deadly on the island since sixty-four people were killed in a restaurant fire in the central city of Taichung in 1995.

The mayor of a Taiwanese city launched a task force on Friday to look into whether negligence played a part in a fire at a residential building that killed 46 people.

The mayor of a Taiwanese city launched a task force on Friday to look into whether negligence played a part in a fire at a residential building that killed 46 people. The fire in the 40-year-old housing block in Kaohsiung on Thursday was the island's deadliest blaze in more than two decades and has reignited concerns about fire safety in older buildings across Taiwan. "We will ask the task force to investigate whether there's negligence in administrative management (practices)," Mayor Chen Chi-mai told reporters. "I deeply reflect on myself, and I will not evade my responsibility." Also Read | Fire in southern Taiwan leaves 46 people dead, dozens injured The 13-storey building, which previously hosted restaurants, karaoke lounges, shops and a cinema, was called a "ghost town" by local residents as it was partly abandoned. However, the high-density building was still home to scores of people, including older adults with mobility issues and low-income families. Some 41 people were injured in the blaze. "The government should have already taken the building down. They kept saying they were going to demolish it, but in the end they didn't do it," 70-year-old Lin Chieh-ying, who lives opposite the building, told Reuters. Authorities have been offering incentives for urban renewal projects across Taiwan, aiming to replace older buildings that have raised concerns about safety from fires and earthquakes. Also Read | 'Rock solid': White House says US committed to support Taiwan "It was unbelievable. The whole ground floor was burning, and upstairs as well," Lin said of Thursday's fire. "However they tried, the water just couldn't reach upstairs." The government is investigating the cause, including whether arson was to blame. The blaze was the most deadly on the island since sixty-four people were killed in a restaurant fire in the central city of Taichung in 1995.

Mayor sets up task force to probe Taiwan's deadliest fire for decades

MC Mary Kom communicated her scepticism at the result of her quarter-final bout against Colombian Ingrit Valencia at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mary Kom's dream for a second Olympic medal ended on Thursday after she was proclaimed the loser in a 3-2 decision in the quarter-final bout.&nbsp;

"I don't know and understand this decision, what's wrong with the Task Force? What's wrong with the IOC?" she asked in a telephonic interview to PTI after the 2-3 loss to Colombian Ingrit Valencia in the pre-quarters in Tokyo.

"I was also a member of the Task Force. I was even giving them suggestions and supporting them in ensuring a clean competition. But what have they done with me?" she said.

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"I thought I was winning the fight. Then I saw Kiren Rijiju's tweet on social media about my defeat, I was shocked and upset after that. I don't know what to say, I can't believe a decision like this was made," she said.

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"I was happy inside the ring, when I came out, I was happy because in my mind I knew I had won. When they took me for doping, I was still happy. Only when I saw the social media and my coach (Chhote Lal Yadav repeated it to me), it sunk in that I have lost," she said. 
 
"I had beaten this girl twice in the past. I couldn't believe that her hand was raised by the referee. I swear, it hadn't struck me that I lost, I was so sure," she added.

"The worst part is that there is no review or protest," she said.

"Honestly I am sure the world must have seen, this is too much what they have done," she said. "I should have got the second round unanimously, how was it 3-2? What happened was totally unpredictable," she reasoned. 
 
Mary didn't have the best of starts to the match on Thursday as Ingrit went in all-out attack mode from the start. The defending bronze-medalist pushed Mary Kom on the back foot early, taking the first round 4-1.&nbsp;

Although, Mary raged back by playing it brilliantly in the second round, handling the scoring punches freely and influencing away from moves from her rival. She took the second cycle 3-2.&nbsp;

However, in the third round of what was an excellent boxing session, Mary looked noticeably drained. She went for the kill however it was insufficient for the Indian veteran.

MC Mary Kom communicated her scepticism at the result of her quarter-final bout against Colombian Ingrit Valencia at the Tokyo Olympics. Mary Kom's dream for a second Olympic medal ended on Thursday after she was proclaimed the loser in a 3-2 decision in the quarter-final bout.

MC Mary Kom communicated her scepticism at the result of her quarter-final bout against Colombian Ingrit Valencia at the Tokyo Olympics. Mary Kom's dream for a second Olympic medal ended on Thursday after she was proclaimed the loser in a 3-2 decision in the quarter-final bout. "I don't know and understand this decision, what's wrong with the Task Force? What's wrong with the IOC?" she asked in a telephonic interview to PTI after the 2-3 loss to Colombian Ingrit Valencia in the pre-quarters in Tokyo. "I was also a member of the Task Force. I was even giving them suggestions and supporting them in ensuring a clean competition. But what have they done with me?" she said. ALSO READ: Japan PM, organisers deny spike in Tokyo virus cases linked to Olympics "I thought I was winning the fight. Then I saw Kiren Rijiju's tweet on social media about my defeat, I was shocked and upset after that. I don't know what to say, I can't believe a decision like this was made," she said. Dear Mary Kom, you lost in Tokyo Olympics by just one point but for me you are always a champion! You have achieved what no other female boxer in the world has ever achieved. You are a legend. India is proud of you🇮🇳 BOXING & OLYMPICS will miss you @MangteC 🙏 pic.twitter.com/caBe555e87 — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 29, 2021 × "I was happy inside the ring, when I came out, I was happy because in my mind I knew I had won. When they took me for doping, I was still happy. Only when I saw the social media and my coach (Chhote Lal Yadav repeated it to me), it sunk in that I have lost," she said. "I had beaten this girl twice in the past. I couldn't believe that her hand was raised by the referee. I swear, it hadn't struck me that I lost, I was so sure," she added. "The worst part is that there is no review or protest," she said. "Honestly I am sure the world must have seen, this is too much what they have done," she said. "I should have got the second round unanimously, how was it 3-2? What happened was totally unpredictable," she reasoned. Mary didn't have the best of starts to the match on Thursday as Ingrit went in all-out attack mode from the start. The defending bronze-medalist pushed Mary Kom on the back foot early, taking the first round 4-1. Although, Mary raged back by playing it brilliantly in the second round, handling the scoring punches freely and influencing away from moves from her rival. She took the second cycle 3-2. However, in the third round of what was an excellent boxing session, Mary looked noticeably drained. She went for the kill however it was insufficient for the Indian veteran.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Thought I had won the bout, couldn't believe that I lost', says MC Mary Kom

US President-elect Joe Biden has elected a new task force in order to fight COVID-19. During an address he said that, fighting COVID-19 is his top priority. He also appealed to Americans to wear a mask.

Joe Biden forms new COVID-19 task force, urges Americans to wear a mask

Russia announced new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus on Monday, including closing its border with Belarus, but hopes to avoid taking "tougher measures".

Moscow has already shut its border with China and limited flights with Iran and South Korea. Russia announced last week it was limiting flights to the European Union.

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"Proactive preventative measures we already took in February have reduced the spread of the new coronavirus in Russia," Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.

Russia has recorded 63 cases of COVID-19 but no deaths, according to official figures.

"We should do all we can so that the situation does not develop like in other countries," Mishustin said.

The prime minister announced a task force was being created to lead Russia's response to the pandemic.

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A new 24-hour online alert system will alert Russians with updates via social media and a dedicated hotline will be active soon, the prime minister said.

"We are deliberately introducing all the current restrictions in order to avoid tougher measures in the future," he added.

Russians have been advised to avoid public transport during rush hour and shaking hands.

Last week Moscow said it was building a special medical centre inspired by a rapidly built Chinese facility to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Russia announced new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus on Monday, including closing its border with Belarus, but hopes to avoid taking "tougher measures".

Russia announced new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus on Monday, including closing its border with Belarus, but hopes to avoid taking "tougher measures". Moscow has already shut its border with China and limited flights with Iran and South Korea. Russia announced last week it was limiting flights to the European Union. Also Read: Russia-linked disinformation campaign fueling coronavirus alarm: US "Proactive preventative measures we already took in February have reduced the spread of the new coronavirus in Russia," Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said. Russia has recorded 63 cases of COVID-19 but no deaths, according to official figures. "We should do all we can so that the situation does not develop like in other countries," Mishustin said. The prime minister announced a task force was being created to lead Russia's response to the pandemic. Also Read: Coronavirus Outbreak: Russia temporarily bans entry of Chinese nationals A new 24-hour online alert system will alert Russians with updates via social media and a dedicated hotline will be active soon, the prime minister said. "We are deliberately introducing all the current restrictions in order to avoid tougher measures in the future," he added. Russians have been advised to avoid public transport during rush hour and shaking hands. Last week Moscow said it was building a special medical centre inspired by a rapidly built Chinese facility to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Russia to launch task force to contain covid-19 pandemic

Australia on Monday launched a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-police-to-probe-chinese-spy-claims-264524">high-level intelligence task force</a> to combat what officials say is rampant foreign interference in the country and after claims of bold Chinese spying operations Down Under.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new force would involve all the country's top intelligence agencies "to disrupt and deter anyone attempting to undermine our national interests".

One novelty of the force would see intelligence agencies, normally tasked with overseas threats, coordinate with federal police to identify and prosecute or expel foreign agents.

"We will be&nbsp;developing new specialist&nbsp;capabilities both from an&nbsp;investigatory capacity as well as&nbsp;being able to pursue investigations&nbsp;and bring them to either disrupt the activity or, indeed, follow through&nbsp;and prosecute," Morrison said during a press conference in Canberra.

"This task force to&nbsp;counter foreign interference is&nbsp;about identifying it, disrupting and&nbsp;prosecuting."

Morrison did not explicitly mention China, saying <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-investigates-chinese-plot-to-create-spy-mp-264396">"foreign interference comes from&nbsp;many, many different sources"</a> and is "an evolving threat".

But Monday's announcement followed revelations that authorities were investigating a raft of explosive claims by Wang Liqiang, a would-be Chinese defector, about Chinese espionage and covert influence operations in Australia.

It also came after the recently retired head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Duncan Lewis, said China wanted to "take over" Australia's political system with an "insidious" and systematic campaign of espionage and influence peddling".

Australian authorities are also looking into a claim that China tried to recruit a Melbourne businessman and get him elected to parliament.

Bo "Nick" Zhao, a 32-year-old luxury car dealer who was a member of Morrison's Liberal Party,&nbsp;apparently rebuffed the offer and was found dead in a motel room in March.

Morrison described the allegations as "deeply disturbing and troubling".

China branded the claims "lies", accusing "some politicians, organisations and media in Australia" of "cooking up so-called China spy cases".

Morrison's government passed foreign interference legislation last year following revelations that wealthy Chinese businessmen with links to Beijing had been bankrolling local parties and candidates across the political spectrum.&nbsp;

The law notably required the registration of any person or organisation acting on behalf of a foreign government.

As part of that crackdown, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-wants-to-take-over-australian-politics-ex-spy-chief-263762">government barred a high-profile Chinese businessman</a> who held permanent Australian residency from returning to the country.

China is also widely suspected of being behind major intrusions into the computer systems of Australia's parliament and a university with close ties to the government and security services.

Australia on Monday launched a high-level intelligence task force to combat what officials say is rampant foreign interference in the country and after claims of bold Chinese spying operations Down Under.

Australia on Monday launched a high-level intelligence task force to combat what officials say is rampant foreign interference in the country and after claims of bold Chinese spying operations Down Under. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new force would involve all the country's top intelligence agencies "to disrupt and deter anyone attempting to undermine our national interests". One novelty of the force would see intelligence agencies, normally tasked with overseas threats, coordinate with federal police to identify and prosecute or expel foreign agents. "We will be developing new specialist capabilities both from an investigatory capacity as well as being able to pursue investigations and bring them to either disrupt the activity or, indeed, follow through and prosecute," Morrison said during a press conference in Canberra. "This task force to counter foreign interference is about identifying it, disrupting and prosecuting." Morrison did not explicitly mention China, saying "foreign interference comes from many, many different sources" and is "an evolving threat". But Monday's announcement followed revelations that authorities were investigating a raft of explosive claims by Wang Liqiang, a would-be Chinese defector, about Chinese espionage and covert influence operations in Australia. It also came after the recently retired head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Duncan Lewis, said China wanted to "take over" Australia's political system with an "insidious" and systematic campaign of espionage and influence peddling". Australian authorities are also looking into a claim that China tried to recruit a Melbourne businessman and get him elected to parliament. Bo "Nick" Zhao, a 32-year-old luxury car dealer who was a member of Morrison's Liberal Party, apparently rebuffed the offer and was found dead in a motel room in March. Morrison described the allegations as "deeply disturbing and troubling". China branded the claims "lies", accusing "some politicians, organisations and media in Australia" of "cooking up so-called China spy cases". Morrison's government passed foreign interference legislation last year following revelations that wealthy Chinese businessmen with links to Beijing had been bankrolling local parties and candidates across the political spectrum. The law notably required the registration of any person or organisation acting on behalf of a foreign government. As part of that crackdown, the government barred a high-profile Chinese businessman who held permanent Australian residency from returning to the country. China is also widely suspected of being behind major intrusions into the computer systems of Australia's parliament and a university with close ties to the government and security services.

Amid China spy concerns, Australia launches anti-espionage task force

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Israel does not wwant to lose out on what seems to be a unique chance to sign a peace deal with its middle-east neighbours. In a rare public appearance by the Mossad chief, he said that a task foce has been formed to identify peace making opportunities. Watch full video to know more.

Mossad Chief forms task force to establish peace with Arab countries

A central task force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has suggested creating a National Artificial Intelligence Mission (N-AIM) that will serve as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in the country.

The report of the task force, set up by the Union Commerce Ministry in August last, has also said: "AI should be seen as a scalable problem solver in India rather than only as a booster of economic growth."

Professor V Kamakoti, Chairman of the task force and a Professor of IIT, Madras, said the report was a "practical" one and that "all our recommendations have been very pointed and it has been seen to it that they are very much implementable in a short time."

According to the report, Artificial Intelligence "is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programmes."

The task force, whose members include those from government and the private sector, besides the academia, has identified 10 domains in India, including Manufacturing, FinTech, Agriculture/Food Processing and Education for implementation of AI.

Kamakoti told that the implementation of AI in labour intensive sectors such as agriculture will not take away jobs, but enhance productivity.

The report has made a set of recommendations to the Government of India, which include the setting up of N-AIM with a budgetary allocation of Rs 1,200 crore over five years.

The task force has recommended that the government fund under the "Union budget an inter-ministerial National Artificial Intelligence Mission (N-AIM), that will act as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in India."

The mission shall involve itself in "core activities, coordination of AI related projects of national importance and establishing Centers of Excellence."

The core activities include funding establishment of a network among Academia, services industry, product industry, startups and Government ministries, besides helping studies to identify concrete projects in each domain of focus.

Enabling policies and forging bilateral cooperation with countries like Canada, Germany, Israel, UK and US to develop AI solutions for social and economic problems and sharing the best practices were also recommended.

Asked about fears of AI possibly affecting jobs, Kamakoti said implementation of technology would actually enhance productivity and referred to agriculture to drive home his point.

"Humans cannot be replaced but the skill sets change- He (farmer) may have to now drive an intelligent tractor...People are already using harvester, smart devices in farming," he said.

"We believe this (AI) will create more opportunities and jobs and make the process of agriculture more reliable. For instance, AI can predict an infection in crops. Therefore it will make agriculture more sophisticated," he said.

The manpower would remain the same but it would be "more tech-savvy," he added.&nbsp

The report of the task force, set up by the Union Commerce Ministry in August last, has said: "AI should be seen as a scalable problem solver in India rather than only as a booster of economic growth."

A central task force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has suggested creating a National Artificial Intelligence Mission (N-AIM) that will serve as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in the country. The report of the task force, set up by the Union Commerce Ministry in August last, has also said: "AI should be seen as a scalable problem solver in India rather than only as a booster of economic growth." Professor V Kamakoti, Chairman of the task force and a Professor of IIT, Madras, said the report was a "practical" one and that "all our recommendations have been very pointed and it has been seen to it that they are very much implementable in a short time." According to the report, Artificial Intelligence "is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programmes." The task force, whose members include those from government and the private sector, besides the academia, has identified 10 domains in India, including Manufacturing, FinTech, Agriculture/Food Processing and Education for implementation of AI. Kamakoti told that the implementation of AI in labour intensive sectors such as agriculture will not take away jobs, but enhance productivity. The report has made a set of recommendations to the Government of India, which include the setting up of N-AIM with a budgetary allocation of Rs 1,200 crore over five years. The task force has recommended that the government fund under the "Union budget an inter-ministerial National Artificial Intelligence Mission (N-AIM), that will act as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in India." The mission shall involve itself in "core activities, coordination of AI related projects of national importance and establishing Centers of Excellence." The core activities include funding establishment of a network among Academia, services industry, product industry, startups and Government ministries, besides helping studies to identify concrete projects in each domain of focus. Enabling policies and forging bilateral cooperation with countries like Canada, Germany, Israel, UK and US to develop AI solutions for social and economic problems and sharing the best practices were also recommended. Asked about fears of AI possibly affecting jobs, Kamakoti said implementation of technology would actually enhance productivity and referred to agriculture to drive home his point. "Humans cannot be replaced but the skill sets change- He (farmer) may have to now drive an intelligent tractor...People are already using harvester, smart devices in farming," he said. "We believe this (AI) will create more opportunities and jobs and make the process of agriculture more reliable. For instance, AI can predict an infection in crops. Therefore it will make agriculture more sophisticated," he said. The manpower would remain the same but it would be "more tech-savvy," he added.

Central task force on AI recommends setting up of National Artificial Intelligence Mission

The Commissioner&#39;s Task Force South zone team busted two cricket betting rackets and arrested five people in this connection in Hyderabad on Thursday. The Task Force also recovered Rs 2,87,150 from their possession.&nbsp;

The accused allegedly collected huge betting amounts during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police S Chaitanya Kumar. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The teams formed two separate teams and conducted simultaneous raids and arrested the five accused.

The arrested persons have been identified as Deepesh Jain, Shaik Faran, Neeraj Malani, Sanjay Gujarathi and Neelesh Kumar.

One LED TV, two laptops, in which the betting software was installed, and 12 cell phones were recovered from their possession.

The police have launched manhunt for two others who are at large.

The teams formed two separate teams and conducted simultaneous raids and arrested the five accused

The Commissioner's Task Force South zone team busted two cricket betting rackets and arrested five people in this connection in Hyderabad on Thursday. The Task Force also recovered Rs 2,87,150 from their possession. The accused allegedly collected huge betting amounts during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police S Chaitanya Kumar. The teams formed two separate teams and conducted simultaneous raids and arrested the five accused. The arrested persons have been identified as Deepesh Jain, Shaik Faran, Neeraj Malani, Sanjay Gujarathi and Neelesh Kumar. One LED TV, two laptops, in which the betting software was installed, and 12 cell phones were recovered from their possession. The police have launched manhunt for two others who are at large.

Two cricket betting rackets busted in Hyderabad, five arrested

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