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U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work
Companies in both the U.S. and Japan are struggling to deploy AI, but often in very different ways. In the U.S., deployment is wide but shallow, meaning companies struggle to create real value with AI. In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but where it has happened, it’s often deep and fruitful. Understanding what’s happening in both contexts offers important lessons for companies trying to develop an AI strategy and demonstrate ROI on their AI investments.
Hospital balance sheet: How AI could cut costs and improve efficiency
As hospitals grapple with soaring costs in drugs, supplies, and labor, the integration of AI emerges as a vital necessity.
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantage
The Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning farming, railway safety, tax compliance, public grievances, customs and healthcare. While some tools are already in use, others remain in pilot or development stages.
Conservationists are trying to save this endangered bird. But their efforts may be producing too many males
Conservation programs aim to protect the critically endangered maleo bird in Indonesia by moving eggs to hatcheries. While this intervention has succeeded in improving breeding success, researchers are concerned about an imbalance in the sex ratio of chicks. Specifically, studies indicate that hatchery conditions may favor male hatchlings over females. This potentially complicates the species’ long-term recovery and survival in the wild.
Psychology says people who ask AI everything may be unknowingly training their brains to think less
AI can be an extraordinarily useful tool. But psychology suggests that the human mind still benefits from occasionally doing the difficult part itself.
AI twins were supposed to think like real people, but scientists found they were more rational, more trusting and surprisingly different
New research suggests AI digital twins may not accurately represent individuals. These artificial versions appear to systematically alter opinions and behavior, distorting recognizable traits. Digital twins also made people seem more rational and prone to stereotypes than actual participants. Wealthier and more educated individuals' digital twins were found to be more accurate. For now, AI twins serve as research assistants, not replacements for human participants.
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India’s AI edge lies in human judgement, leadership alignment: Microsoft Work Trend Index
The findings suggest that India’s AI advantage is not limited to adoption. Workers are using AI to create new capacity, rethink processes and undertake work that was previously difficult or impossible, while placing greater emphasis on human judgement and quality control.
AI skills beyond coding: How non-tech professionals are joining the AI race
AI is becoming a mainstream workplace skill beyond coding and technical roles. Professionals in marketing, finance, HR, sales and operations are using AI for research, writing, analysis and repetitive tasks. Experts say effective AI adoption requires domain knowledge, responsible use, human judgement and continuous learning, rather than simply mastering prompts or tools.
AI's Bar Mitzvah moment: Aswath Damodaran explains what AI means for businesses
Aswath Damodaran says AI’s investment debate should shift from hype and skepticism toward evaluating it as a business. He argues revolutionary technologies follow four stages: hype, investment, business building and recalibration. AI is entering the business-building phase, with revenues emerging but profitability uncertain. Significant disruption and market corrections remain possible.
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
The result drew gasps of disbelief and laughter. Projected on a large screen was a map riddled with bizarre errors. Mali was spelled "Mail." Egypt was identified as "Sopth." In place of Libya was something simply called "Africa." Dozens of other countries' names were misspelled or written in pure gibberish.
Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decision
Searching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be trying to find out whether the product is good; they may be looking for reassurance that they made the right choice.
Xebia launches Xebia Axis: Agentic data foundation for faster AI readiness
Xebia has launched Xebia Axis, an agentic data foundation solution. This new platform accelerates enterprise data migrations for AI readiness. It combines AI agents and human engineering for faster, more efficient data operations.
The Difference Between Looking Productive and Actually Being Productive
Appearing busy doesn't always mean being productive. Research reveals task-switching and focusing on urgent, not important, matters can hinder progress. Constant digital interruptions fragment attention, leading to activity over depth. While hard work is visible, true productivity requires focus and clear priorities for meaningful long-term results, often overlooked in favor of immediate perception.
AR Rahman breaks silence after ‘communal’ row: ‘My message got corrupted’
A.R. Rahman addressed recent criticism regarding his comments on communal bias in Bollywood, explaining his words were misconstrued. Appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show, he used the show's whisper game to illustrate how messages can be distorted. Rahman also discussed his work on the silent film Gandhi Talks and his struggles with industry comparisons and self-doubt.
How mentorship shapes better AI products in hackathons
In high-pressure AI hackathons, mentorship often becomes the defining factor between promising ideas and production-ready products. Using the lens of the ET AI Hackathon and GenAI hackathons, this article explores how expert guidance sharpens problem framing, accelerates technical decisions, and pushes builders toward real-world impact. It concludes with a call to action for builders seeking real mentorship while they build.
Govt tells IndiaAI developers to fix bias checks in AI models
Centre cautions against indigenous foundational AI models spewing out historical stereotypes on caste, gender or regional differences.
Biased output, privacy violation, unauthorised data sharing due to AI can have serious ramifications for India Inc
Internal auditors in India are raising concerns about the rapid adoption of AI without adequate controls and ethical safeguards. Companies face risks like biased outputs, privacy violations, and legal liabilities due to insufficient board-level engagement and oversight. Auditors emphasize the need for robust governance frameworks, adherence to global standards, and thorough security measures to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
AI can have medical care biases too, a study reveals
Despite identical clinical details, the AI models occasionally altered decisions based on patients' personal characteristics, affecting priority for care, diagnostic testing, treatment approach, and mental health evaluation, the researchers reported in Nature Medicine.
Why GenAI might pose a risk to itself
In 2017, Facebook's AI bots Alice and Bob developed their own language, leading to the experiment's halt and sparking global AI concerns. A 2023 study highlights that large language models (LLMs) trained on synthetic data can suffer from Model Autophagy Disorder (MAD), degrading over time due to amplified biases and reduced novelty. Research also indicates that reliance on synthetic data may lower content quality and SEO performance, affecting digital content and AI model effectiveness.
View: How to future-proof AI regulation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a revised AI advisory on March 15, overturning a provision from the March 1 version that required intermediaries to obtain government approval before launching generative AI or other AI deployments. The original advisory raised concerns about its legality and stifling AI innovation due to its unclear scope and broad control assigned to the government.
Daniel Kahneman, Nobel-winning psychologist who upended economics, dies at 90
Working with psychologist Amos Tversky, Kahneman isolated biases that distort decision-making. These include aversion to loss and how the way a question is framed can affect the answer. For example, if a health program will save 200 lives and result in 400 deaths, whether it's accepted may depend on whether its proponents highlight the lives saved or the lives lost.
Europe to double spending on generative AI in 2024: Infosys Research
The pace of investment is slower than in North America where spend is expected to reach close to $6 billion next year, according to the Generative AI Radar 2023 – Europe report.
BCG vaccine not recommended for virus: WHO
The statement gains significance for countries including India, where some states are considering using the BCG vaccine for clinical trials on Covid-19 patients.
Want boost productivity of employees? Let them play video games together for 45 mins
Teams that play video games together reportedly show good performance at work.
High male hormone levels may cause stock market instability
A new study shows that testosterone changes the way the brain calculates value and returns in the stock market.
Transgender artist mops up money via crowdfunding
Subramaniam, whose Sahodari Foundation has been working for the transgender community since 2008, is now turning to online crowdfunding for impact.
Fear of rejection causes stress in over-weight women
A mere anticipation of rejection for a date can lead to lower self-esteem among the heavier people, especially women.
Third eye: HRD minister Smriti Irani’s social media connect
Recently, Irani took the twitterati by surprise when she fixed a meeting with a Twitter user, who had been tagging her in most of his tweets, to find out his views on education.
Some great discoveries really need speedy acknowledgement
The Nobel committee cannot be the burdened with the sole task of giving due recognition to all life-altering findings and inventions.
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