Sam Altman has some reassuring words for those who fear that artificial intelligence (AI) could trigger a global “job apocalypse.” According to a Reuters report, the chief executive of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said he was wrong to expect AI to have already eliminated more entry-level white-collar jobs, adding that the employment impact has been less severe...
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‘Only speculation, no reality’: On CM post tussle, Cong maintains status-quo in Karnataka
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday refuted speculation over an alleged tussle between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.Addressing reporters after series of back to back meetings, Congress leader KC Venugopal said party leaders had discussed the Rajya Sabha and Karnataka Legislative Council polls.(This is a developing story)
Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in Mumbai
Suryakumar Yadav NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in a T20 match against the Uganda’s touring side on May 30 in Mumbai.Uganda are currently touring Mumbai for four one-day matches and four T20 games. Uganda swept the four-match One Day series against MCA Colts XI 4-0.The T20...
The new middle-class dilemma: You earn well, so why does life still feel expensive?
AI image used for representative purposes A Rs 25 lakh annual package once symbolised stability, success and the promise of a comfortable life. Today, for many young professionals in India’s cities, it often feels like survival with better branding. The country’s new middle class is earning more than previous generations could have imagined, boosted by...
Too hot to think: How heatwaves are affecting children’s health and learning
How heatwaves are affecting children’s health and learning (AI representational) Summer vacations once felt endless. Afternoons moved lazily under the whirring sound of ceiling fans, Doordarshan cartoons played somewhere in the background, and mothers called out from balconies asking children to return home before the streetlights came on. Mangoes cooled inside steel buckets filled with...
Jensen Huang’s message to students worrying what to study to stay relevant in AI age
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said parents should not worry too much about choosing “AI-proof” subjects for their children, arguing that traditional human skills such as storytelling, creativity and communication will continue to matter even as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries. Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, the Nvidia chief said the key for students and professionals will...
Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flying
NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday at Karnataka’s air force station, Bidar, the Indian Air Force congratulated the country’s “daredevils of the skies” for their “precision, passion and pride”.Celebrating the three decades of the SKAT, IAF in a post on X...
‘Unjust and unfounded’: Mango founder’s son denies killing father, steps down as vice president
(Photo credit: AP) Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic has denied allegations that he was involved in his father’s death, calling the accusations “serious, unjust and unfounded” as he stepped down as vice president of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defence.In an open letter to employees published on...
‘Came in Rs 2.5cr car to steal Rs 45 flowerpot’: CM Yogi mocks misuse of public property
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted an unusual case of theft, claiming that a person travelling in a luxury car worth around Rs 2.5 crore was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a flower pot worth just Rs 45.Speaking about the misuse of public property, the chief minister said the government would not allow...
PepsiCo CPO says in AI age there is more pressure to explain technology’s role to employees
Becky Schmitt, chief people officer, PepsiCo As artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces, Pepsico chief people officer Becky Schmitt says that there is growing pressure to explain technology’s role to employees while keeping the core values of the company intact. According to a report by Fortune, speaking at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Schmitt emphasised that PepsiCo...
