According to the IBM report, Indian enterprises lead in AI adoption, with 59% actively implementing AI solutions. This AI implementation rate has surpassed the average globally. This report also highlighted that India is increasing its investment in various AI solutions, focusing on areas like workforce reskilling and R&D (research and development).

However, this report also pointed out significant challenges, such as a lack of expertise, data complexity, and inadequate tools, in the AI adoption journey. Lack of skills and expertise in AI-related fields are the biggest hurdles.

Many enterprises and organisations struggle to find and retain individuals with the necessary skills and experience to implement and manage AI solutions effectively. While some companies lack access to high-quality data which is vital for training and validating AI models, others fall short in defining AI strategy which leads to inefficient AI implementation.

The Indian government is taking necessary steps to address these challenges and promote AI adoption. The government is introducing new rules for artificial intelligence and establishing AI academies to build a skilled workforce.

While India is leading the global AI adoption, it is crucial to address emerging challenges to accelerate innovation.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/digital-transformation-lack-of-expertise-complex-data-hindering-ai-adoption-in-india-3693275/

Suchir Balaji, 26, a former OpenAI researcher was found dead in an apartment on November 26, 2024. His death was determined as a suicide by a medical examiner in San Francisco as the police didn’t find evidence of any misdeed. This remarkably sharp kid made several allegations against OpenAI including unethical business practices and copyright violations.

OpenAI is one of the world’s most authoritative artificial intelligence companies. Balaji joined OpenAI in 2020 as a researcher and contributed to the development of GPT-4. He worked with this company for four years and left it in October 2023.

In an interview with the New York Times and on his personal website, he discussed the potential negative impact of such a model on internet sustainability and ethics. He urged those who agreed with him to leave the company.

Balaji said, “I thought that AI was a thing that could be used to solve unsolvable problems, like curing diseases and stopping ageing. I thought we could invent some kind of scientist that could help solve them”.

He showed his concerns about OpenAI’s practices after the release of a model in 2022. He believed that such AI technology could harm society and the internet. He claimed that the company is prioritising profit over safety and not being transparent about the associated risks of AI technologies.

He also raised his concern about the company using copyrighted data to train its models. Balaji also warned potential of using AI for creating deepfakes or spreading false information.

These shocking accusations have sparked the urgent need for ethical AI development and regulation in the industry.

Source: 

https://in.mashable.com/tech/86772/what-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji-exposed-about-ais-dark-side-before-he-was-found-dead

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/what-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji-revealed-about-the-dark-side-of-ai-7254038

On Friday (13, Dec 2024), the AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) New Delhi announced an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Wipro GE Healthcare to create an AI Healthcare Innovations Hub.

This hub’s main focus will be developing products and solutions to improve medical care and clinical outcomes through innovative treatment protocols, accurate diagnosis, and real-time patient data tracking.

Wipro GE Healthcare will invest $1 million to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for neurology, cardiology, and oncology for the next five years.

A joint statement by AIIMS and Wipro GE Healthcare said “A joint working committee from both organisations will oversee the collaboration, which will include clinical research and academic engagement,”.

According to INDIAai, AI technology is expected to significantly impact India’s healthcare system by 2025, potentially contributing $25-30 million to the country’s GDP.

Parminder Bhatia, chief AI officer of GE Healthcare said ‘“Our collaboration with AIIMS to establish the ‘AI Health Innovations Hub’ represents a significant advancement in this journey. We are excited to embark on this path and work towards accelerating the development and validation of cutting-edge healthcare solutions and enhance patient outcomes’’.

By leveraging AI technology, this collaboration aims to enhance patient outcomes by providing accurate diagnoses, personalised treatment plans, and efficient healthcare delivery.

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/health/aiims-wipro-ge-healthcare-sign-mou-to-establish-ai-health-innovation-hub-124121300848_1.html

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/aiims-partners-with-wipro-ge-healthcare-for-ai-innovation-hub/articleshow/116298550.cms

The Indian government is preparing to implement a new law to regulate AI (artificial intelligence). The main objectives of this law would be to address growing ethical concerns, potential misuse, and the distribution of false information.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has publicly acknowledged the government’s openness to regulating AI. This regulation aims to balance innovation promotion and freedom of speech with the need for ethical considerations and accountability.

Vaishnaw said “Ethical issues in AI are a global concern, and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation. The tools developed under projects will ensure that India stays at the forefront of ethical AI development,’’.

“Fake narratives are a major challenge” faced by societies across the world. Establishing societal and legal accountability requires a significant consensus. “These are issues where freedom of speech comes on one hand, and accountability and having a proper real news network getting created, on other hand. These are things which need to be debated, and if the house agrees and if there is a consensus in the entire society, we can come up with the new law” he added.

India is actively developing AI tools and technologies to ensure that innovation is done responsibly.

While some specific details of this proposed AI regulation are still under discussion stage, this initiative indicates the government commitment to ethical and responsible AI development in the country.

Source: https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/indian-government-ready-to-implement-new-laws-for-ai/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-open-to-new-law-to-regulate-ai-minister-tells-ls/articleshow/116265688.cms

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has become the first airport in India to have an AI-powered digital twin platform with an advanced Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC). This system leverages AI (artificial intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), and real-time analytics to enhance passenger experience and carry out airport operations seamlessly.

On Wed 11, Dec, 24 Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Airport Predictive Operation Centre. He called this centre a ‘game changer’ in India’s aviation sector. He said ‘The APOC facility will revolutionise civil aviation by ensuring seamless operations and saving costs’.

GMR Airports’ executive director-South and chief innovation officer, SGK Kishore said ‘By integrating real-time data and advanced analytics, we ensure reduced wait times, smooth passenger flow, and personalised services. This is the future of air travel’.

This AI-powered digital twin platform, combined with the APOC represents a significant leap in airport management and passenger experience. This innovative approach will encourage other airports to adopt similar technologies and enhance their operations and services.

This centre has set a new standard for airport operations nationally as well as globally.

Sources: https://www.timesnownews.com/hyderabad/hyderabad-airport-becomes-indias-first-one-to-have-ai-powered-digital-twin-for-smarter-operations-details-article-116223390

On 10, December 2024, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted AI (artificial intelligence) misuse, cybercrimes, and climate change as emerging threats to human rights. She expressed this concern at the Human Rights Day event by NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) on Tuesday.

Expressing concern about AI misuse, the president said ‘’The human rights discourse so far has been centred on the human agency, that is, the violator is assumed to be a human being. With AI, however, the culprit could be a non-human, but intelligent agent’’.

Murmu said ‘’as we progress into the future, we are confronted with emerging challenges. Cybercrimes and climate change are new threats to human rights. The digital era, while transformative, has brought with it complex issues such as cyberbullying, deepfake, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation,”

The president said that climate change necessitates a re-evaluation of human rights at a global level.

Polluters of a different place and a different era are affecting the lives of people in another place. India, as the voice of Global South, has rightly taken up the leadership in climate action,” she added.

As the gig economy is growing, Murmu also urged businesses to prioritise the mental well-being of gig workers. She said ‘’As we embrace new economic models, we must ensure that the well-being of all individuals especially those in vulnerable sectors, remains a priority,”

Overall, Murmu speech highlighted the importance of addressing emerging challenges like cybercrimes, artificial intelligence misuse, and climate change to ensure the protection of human rights.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ai-can-be-misused-climate-change-a-new-threat-to-rights-president-murmu/articleshow/116187238.cms

On Monday, 09, December 2024, the union minister of state for education Jayant Chaudhary revealed that more than 8 lakh CBSE students have enrolled in AI (artificial intelligence) courses for the session 2024-25 at the secondary level (classes 9 and 10). Plus, more than 50,000 students opted for AI education at the senior secondary level (classes 11 and 12). 

This number indicates the growing importance of AI education in the country and its potential to shape the future.

Chaudhary mentioned “National Education Policy, 2020 stresses upon creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with the key 21st-century skills. NEP 2020 recognises the role and importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence’’.

Since the introduction of AI in CBSE schools, this technology has immensely gained popularity among students. The CBSE-affiliated schools are empowering young learners with AI knowledge, offering a 15-hour introduction in Class VIII and specialised courses for Classes IX and XII. 

“The objective of the AI curriculum is to develop a readiness for understanding and appreciating artificial intelligence and its applications in our lives’’–Chaudhary added.

Most CBSE-affiliated schools have the IT infrastructure to support AI education. With a generation of AI-savvy students contributing to innovation and development, this trend indicates a promising future for the country’s tech industry.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/over-8-lakh-cbse-students-enrolled-in-ai-courses-for-2024-25-session/articleshow/116143802.cms

The IndiaAI Mission under the Meity (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is all set to co-host the TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Global Summit 2024 (TGS 2024) in Bengaluru. Scheduled for December 10-11, this event highlights the country’s commitment to becoming a leader in AI (artificial intelligence) globally.

This collaborative event aims to:

• Showcase India’s AI Landscape: This tie-up will highlight India’s diverse and robust AI landscape including research institutions, established companies, and startups.
• Promote Collaboration: It will bring together researchers, global AI leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to share insights and expert ideas.
• Ensure Responsible AI Development: It will ensure responsible AI development that benefits the whole society.
• Lure Investors and Skilled Professionals: This partnership will attract investment opportunities in the AI sector and lure top talent to India.

By co-hosting the TiE Global Summit 2024, the IndiaAI Mission highlights that the country is contributing actively to becoming a global AI leader. This event will strengthen India’s position in the AI landscape worldwide, drive economic growth, and showcase its potential to become an AI innovation hub globally.

Source: https://indiaai.gov.in/news/indiaai-mission-co-hosts-tie-global-summit-2024

Google has collaborated with the Andhra Pradesh government to accelerate AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across the state. This strategic partnership formalised, through a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) aims to utilise AI and ML (machine learning) solutions to drive innovation and tackle critical challenges across key sectors.

This collaboration will bridge the digital divide by providing access and training to marginalised communities. Google will support digital infrastructure development to enable smooth AI technology adoption.

Core components of this collaboration:

• AI Integration in Key Sectors: AI-powered solutions will be leveraged in healthcare to enhance diagnostics, improve patient outcomes, and facilitate remote services. AI will be used to address environmental challenges, disaster management, and sustainable agriculture.
• Workforce Skill Development: Google will train students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to equip them with the necessary AI and ML skills.
• Mentorship, Networking, and Tech Support: Google will provide mentorship, networking, cloud credits, and technical support to boost AI startup growth in Andhra Pradesh.
• Major Projects: AI will optimise agriculture, manage traffic, streamline government services and improve citizen engagement in Andhra Pradesh.

By combining Google’s tech expertise with Andhra Pradesh resources, the state will be positioned as an AI leader which will boost the economy and enhance numerous people’s lives.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2024/Dec/05/google-partners-with-andhra-to-advance-ai-adoption-across-key-sectors

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-andhra-govt-join-hands-to-fuel-ai-innovation-adoption-develop-ai-ready-workforce/articleshow/116011185.cms