Forget Hollywood. AI could trigger a new Renaissance in cinema Co-founder of the Cine International Film Festival, Ben Charles Edwards, on why AI provides exciting opportunities for indie filmmakers Evening Standard · Sep 9
Indian-origin couple donates $20 million to US university to set up AI, advanced analytics college; institute to be named after them Indian-origin couple Anuradha and Vikas Sinha have donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to expand education and research in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, according to the university’s press release. The Times of India · Sep 9
UPI still has 'lot of scope' to grow, rural and offline access key challenges: NPCI CTO UPI has significant room for growth, especially in rural areas. Developing offline payment solutions remains a key challenge for the platform. NPCI expects UPI's international footprint to expand further into new markets. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used across NPCI's operations for various functions. The next decade will focus on user… The Economic Times · Sep 9
‘Unfounded accusations’: China rejects US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation by its firms China on Wednesday rejected US allegations that its artificial intelligence companies are engaged in “aggressive, malicious” efforts to extract capabilities from advanced American AI models, calling on Washington to stop making what it described as unfounded accusations. The Times of India · Sep 9
China hits back at US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation ahead of planned Trump-Xi talks China has dismissed U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence developers extract capabilities from frontier American AI systems The Independent UK · Sep 9
Paytm bets on workplace AI agents in pivot beyond payments In an exciting new venture, Paytm is venturing beyond its established digital payments realm to launch Pi, an innovative service offering artificial intelligence agents specifically tailored for enterprise clients. This strategic move will focus on financial institutions in India and the UAE. After dedicating two years to perfecting a financial… The Economic Times · Sep 9
OpenAI says its models solved one of math's hardest problems as researchers cry foul US tech giant OpenAI on Tuesday said it had solved one of the hardest problems in mathematics with an unreleased artificial intelligence model after just 88 hours – and millions of dollars' worth of computing power. But a US mathematician and a researcher at rival Anthropic allege that OpenAI only… France 24 · Sep 9
Senior leadership sees rising career mobility; 94 pc open to new opportunities: Report Most Indian executives actively seek new career opportunities for faster progression. Many senior leaders anticipate leaving their current roles within one year. Organisations now focus on embedding artificial intelligence into their operating models. Executives report higher productivity and improved work quality using artificial intelligence. Compensation satisfaction exists, but career progression… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Industrial stocks lose momentum as Iran war, AI reversal take toll Industrial shares have seen a sudden reversal, falling significantly after reaching record highs recently. Rising oil prices and a reversal in the artificial intelligence trade are impacting this sector. Technical indicators signal potential further declines as the index drops below key moving averages. Higher production costs and borrowing expenses threaten… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse aims to help you with day-to-day tasks For Meta, the agent fits into CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of AI superintelligence that's available to ‘everyone’ The Independent UK · Sep 8
Can dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening. Euronews · Sep 8
AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence' Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns. AAP · Sep 8
King to host 'exclusive' gathering of AI chiefs in Scottish summit The King is set to host an 'exclusive' gathering of artificial intelligence bosses at a summit in Scotland later this month The National (Scotland) · Sep 8
AI is becoming more common in uni courses. What can students gain and what might they lose? Universities are increasingly introducing artificial intelligence (AI) teaching tools into classrooms. The Conversation · Sep 8
The Conversation · Sep 7 New research shows students experience extreme anxiety when accused of academic misconduct. Unis can do more to help them Since the launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI), many university students have claimed their teachers have falsely accused them of using AI to cheat. While allegations of cheating and plagiarism should be taken seriously, sometimes such accusations have rested on unreliable AI-detection programs.
The Conversation · Sep 7 Do tech billionaires dream of shared abundance? We should probably just tax them On July 24, Elon Musk was interviewed by The Economist’s editor Zanny Minton Beddoes. The 85-minute discussion ranged from Musk’s business ventures to the war in Ukraine, China’s technological power and the immense capabilities of artificial intelligence.
AAP · Sep 7 Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans Despite flexible work and artificial intelligence shaking up how companies run, a staggering number of Aussie businesses run networks on home internet plans.
Bored Panda · Sep 7 61 Restaurants Promote Their Food With AI Images That Leave Customers Seriously Confused Restaurants have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence to create eye-catching images of their food, hoping to make their menus and ads more appealing. When people began spotting bizarre AI-generated dishes that looked nothing like real meals, the images quickly raised questions about misleading advertising and whether they actually made anyone…
France 24 · Sep 7 Macron hosts summit to urge support for cinema amid impact of AI, streaming French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for stronger international efforts to protect cinema from the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms while hosting more than 200 industry figures at the Lumière Summit in southern France.
inkl · Sep 7 Beyond Passive Reading: How AI and Cognitive Science Are Redefining Digital Learning Systems For decades, traditional education and professional training have relied heavily on passive study techniques, such as re-reading notes, highlighting textbooks, and cramming before examinations. Modern cognitive science, however, consistently demonstrates that these methods yield low long-term information retention. Today, the convergence of artificial intelligence and established memory models is giving…
MarketBeat · Sep 7 Powering the AI Boom: Uranium’s $95 Spark AI-driven power demand and expiring utility contracts are tightening uranium supply, lifting long-term price targets to $95 per pound and boosting Cameco, NexGen Energy, and BWX Technologies.
Euronews · Sep 7 UN rights chief warns how AI could pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ Volker Türk has called for urgent global safeguards, independent checks and agreed limits on advanced artificial intelligence.
Euronews · Sep 7 Digital agriculture: The 5 ways AI is transforming how we farm Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping farmers in things like precision irrigation, yield forecasting and monitoring.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 7 Global film industry gathers in France to tackle 'unprecedented challenges' Some 200 cinema and entertainment professionals from around the world are gathering in the south of France on Monday to discuss the future of creative sectors threatened by artificial intelligence, streaming and competition from online platforms.
The Economic Times · Sep 6 "When knowledge is shared, innovation grows": MEA highlights India's BRICS Chairship focus on innovation, resilience India's BRICS Chairship 2026 will prioritise innovation and knowledge sharing among member nations. Digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence will be key tools for strengthening capabilities. Initiatives like a startup fund and incubator network will support young entrepreneurs. A research repository aims to create a unified science library for member countries.…