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Hotmail cofounder Sabeer Bhatia’s Showreel to become AI-based learning platform
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Hotmail cofounder Sabeer Bhatia is pivoting his video resume platform, Showreel, into an AI-based learning platform. Showreel has launched an AI-based entrepreneurship course in partnership with Jamia Millia Islamia, an Indian university. The course consists of short-form videos and evaluations based on verbal interviews, with AI used to evaluate student responses. Showreel will charge a fee of Rs 6,000 for the certification, and students will earn credit from the university. Bhatia is actively seeking venture capital funding and plans to raise a massive fund to support startups.
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"Stop singing the same song": Indians rip into Sabeer Bhatia’s GDP shame post
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia faced backlash after criticizing India’s economic progress, highlighting that 415 million people survive on $3.10/day despite being the fourth-largest economy. His comments on social media sparked widespread criticism from Indian users for being outdated and overly negative. Although some supported his focus on income inequality, most reacted negatively, viewing his stance as disconnected and provocative. Bhatia’s engagement only fueled the debate about expatriate public figures’ roles in domestic discussions.
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Easy to move to another country, give gyaan: Namita on Sabeer's Indian engineers remark
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4m ago
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Emcure Pharma Executive Director Namita Thapar reacted to Hotmail Co-founder Sabeer Bhatia's '99% Indian engineers give gyaan' comment, saying, "I lived in US for eight years and met many Indians...who loved bashing India." Addressing Bhatia, she said, "It's easy to move to another country and give gyaan...Real impact and challenge lies in staying in your own country and facilitating change!"
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'We could’ve built WhatsApp’: Sabeer Bhatia says India’s babus killed bigger ideas
Business Today
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3m ago
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Sabeer Bhatia, Hotmail co-founder, criticized India's startup ecosystem for stifling innovation due to bureaucratic inflexibility and a risk-averse culture. He noted that these issues prevent groundbreaking ideas, like something bigger than WhatsApp, from emerging. Bhatia condemned the education system for lacking critical thinking focus, criticized the startup playbook for hindering real innovation, and highlighted cultural problems that prioritize rule enforcement over creativity. He emphasized India's need for new thinking and genuine purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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I want to fix Bengaluru’s traffic, says EaseMyTrip’s Prashant Pitti; commits Rs 1 crore to map choke points - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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27d ago
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EaseMyTrip cofounder Prashant Pitti pledged Rs 1 crore to create an AI-based system to identify Bengaluru’s traffic choke points, motivated by his experience of being stuck in traffic for over two hours. By employing Google Maps, satellite data, and machine learning, the goal is to map congestion areas. Pitti seeks government collaboration and public support to implement the solution. The initiative includes hiring AI professionals, using advanced technology, and conducting field pilots.
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Infosys cofounder Narayana Murthy cautions entrepreneurs against AI hype
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Infosys cofounder N R Narayana Murthy addressed the exaggerated hype around AI in India, noting many systems touted as AI are merely old programming. Speaking at TiECon Mumbai, he emphasized true AI involves machine learning and deep learning. While acknowledging AI can eliminate jobs, Murthy sees potential for economic growth if used appropriately. He urged entrepreneurs to focus on job creation to tackle poverty, arguing that economic growth, not freebies, solves poverty issues.
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AI, machine learning systems, drones show new-age face of Kerala's plantation sector
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Kerala Plantation Expo showcased technological advancements in the plantation sector, such as AI and machine learning-based irrigation, targeted spraying of pesticides using drones, and automation. With the influx of startups, the sector has become highly mechanized and cost-effective. The expo also exhibited equipment for drip irrigation based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as fully-automated administrative operations. The use of technology has led to increased efficiency and productivity in the plantation industry.
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‘Degrees open doors...’: Sabeer Bhatia praises Stanford’s real-time learning, reignites IIT curriculum debate
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5m ago
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Sabeer Bhatia's praise for Stanford's real-time learning has reignited debates about whether IITs need a curriculum overhaul to remain relevant in the evolving tech landscape. He highlights that while Stanford focuses on current happenings, IITs may be stuck in the past. This issue is underscored by the fact that 36% of IIT Bombay’s latest batch failed to secure placements, indicating potential gaps in aligning education with industry demands.
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YouTube Learning | Quality learning & incentivising creators vital for growth: Jonathan Katzman
Economic Times
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8m ago
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YouTube has become a popular platform for learning, providing educational content for students in India. With a focus on innovative teaching methods, YouTube is recommended for various learning needs. Jonathan Katzman, Director of Product, shares the vision for the future of YouTube as an educational platform.
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Flower lands $3.6M to grow its platform for federated learning
TechCrunch
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2y ago
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Reliance on limited public web data hinders AI progress, says Daniel Beutel from the University of Cambridge. He co-founded Flower, a startup aiming to decentralize AI training using federated learning. Flower's platform enables developers to train models on diverse distributed data sources, such as phones, wearables, and IoT devices, while maintaining privacy. This approach, according to Beutel, could become the standard for AI training, as it utilizes local data samples without exchanging them to generate a global model.
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Zostel appoints Aviral Gupta as CEO, cofounder Chouhan becomes Chairman - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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5d ago
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Zostel has appointed Aviral Gupta as its new CEO, with cofounder Dharamveer Singh Chouhan transitioning to Chairman. This leadership change marks a new phase for parent company Zo World, focusing on creating an AI-driven, community-based ecosystem. The shift aims to unite travel, hospitality, and digital experiences under a single, expansive brand, reflecting Zo World's move towards an innovative and integrated platform.
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