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India needs to build AI for common man's daily use: Ola CEO
Hindustan Times Tech
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1y ago
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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said India should build artificial intelligence for the common man's daily use. Speaking at an event organised by Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, he added that AI will be a very strong force for cultural assimilation. In a tweet on Friday, he stated, "The AI revolution is happening fast and it will propel human productivity."
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'Not just Aai, Indian kids also saying 'AI' as their first word': PM tells Gates
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a discussion with Bill Gates, focusing on India's growth and development, including the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Modi mentioned that AI has become prevalent in India and even common people can use it smoothly. He also stated that women in India are more open to adopting new technology. Modi showcased the use of AI on his Namo app to Gates and emphasized the importance of embracing innovation to enhance daily life. Additionally, Modi discussed the potential misuse of AI and suggested implementing clear watermarks on AI-generated content to prevent misinformation.
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Bhavish Aggarwal pokes fun at Elon Musk, says ‘Tesla for West, Ola for Rest’ | Mint
Livemint
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10m ago
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Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric and Ola Cabs, mocked Tesla founder Elon Musk, stating that "Tesla is for the West and Ola is for the rest". Aggarwal emphasized that companies like Tesla cater to the rich, while Ola Electric aims to build for the global south, starting with India. He also questioned Musk's ventures, suggesting he should try something new. Aggarwal highlighted Ola's achievements, including launching India's first gigafactory and the focus on AI text technology with his new venture, Krutrim. He expressed Ola's vision for India and the role of Indian youth in shaping the future.
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Google Play announces best apps and games of 2024 in India: All you need to know
Business Insider
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7m ago
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Google Play has announced its Best of 2024 awards for India, highlighting the country's growing influence in the tech industry. Five of the top seven apps were developed by Indian creators, showcasing India's innovative spirit and use of AI to meet user needs. Mobile gaming is also booming in India, with the country becoming the second-largest market for gaming downloads globally. The winning apps include Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist, Headlyne: Daily News with AI, and Sony LIV: Sports & Entertainment. The top games include Squad Busters, Indus Battle Royale Mobile, and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India).
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India's Approach to AI Regulation is Pro-Innovation: IndiaAI CEO
OutlookIndia
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1m ago
Medial
India's approach to AI regulation is described as pro-innovation, aiming to build responsible, safe, and impactful applications. IndiaAI CEO Abhishek Singh emphasizes a light-touch regulatory framework to prevent user harm. The strategy focuses on developing AI in India, ensuring solutions are inclusive, ethical, and meet real needs, especially in healthcare and agriculture. Singh highlights the shift from discussions to actions for responsible AI deployment, with efforts underway to detect biases and watermark AI-generated content.
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Empty vessels make more noise: Bhavish on MapMyIndia notice to Ola
Inshorts
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11m ago
Medial
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal commented on MapMyIndia's legal notice to Ola Electric for allegedly copying its data to build Ola Maps and said, "Empty vessels make more noise." "We have sent them a response. They haven't responded to that," he stated. "There is absolute opportunistic randomness in what they have done," he added.
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Uber Partners With ONDC To Expand Its Mobility Offerings
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Ride-hailing platform Uber has signed an agreement with the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India to explore integration with the network, aiming to expand its range of mobility offerings. The partnership supports Uber's goal of providing safe, affordable, and reliable rides to all Indians. Uber's president for India and South Asia, Prabhjeet Singh, stated that the company is committed to accelerating India's digital transformation and becoming a platform for the daily mobility needs of every Indian. Last year, Uber's competitors Ola and Namma Yatri also joined ONDC.
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Rida-hailing platform Ola introduces Ola Maps
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Indian ride-hailing platform Ola has launched Ola Maps, an alternative to Western mapping services, to cater to the unique needs of Indian geography. Ola Maps uses AI-powered India-specific algorithms, real-time data from millions of vehicles, and leverages Open Street Maps to provide accurate and relevant mapping solutions. The platform combines multiple data sources, advanced AI algorithms, and software development kits. Ola aims to offer a seamless and enhanced customer experience with its contextually relevant mapping service, designed specifically for the Indian market. The move comes after Ola completely exited Google Maps and switched to its own mapping service to save costs.
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WalkMe has a history of resorting to legal action against competitors, Whatfix CEO tells employees
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Whatfix's CEO, Khadim Batti, addressed employees, stating that litigation is a common competitive tactic internationally. This comes after WalkMe, an Israeli-origin rival, filed a lawsuit against the Bengaluru-based SaaS firm, alleging unauthorized access, interference with customer relationships, misleading advertising, and unauthorized use of design marks. Batti reassured employees that the legal matter does not impact daily operations. WalkMe had previously lost a 2019 patent infringement case. Whatfix is currently in the news for potential funding after reaching $70 million in annual recurring revenue.
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A Long Road For Ola Maps: Can Bhavish Aggarwal Dethrone Google Maps, MapmyIndia?
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal is keen on spinning off Ola Maps as a separate entity, with hopes of creating another unicorn. Ola had announced the launch of Ola Maps for developers, signaling a move away from Google Maps. Sources suggest that Ola is aiming to build a mapping platform that can compete with Google, Apple, and MapmyIndia. However, building a comprehensive mapping platform is a complex task, requiring significant resources and maintenance. Ola Maps aims to become a super app, incorporating various verticals and services.
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Top tech executives, VCs push govt to build infra to realise AI dreams
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
India aims to extend its outsourcing success to artificial intelligence (AI) innovation by investing in a common AI compute infrastructure. Currently, India has a significant gap in AI infrastructure compared to the US. For instance, India's largest cluster of graphics processing units (GPUs) is around 2,000-2,500, whereas the US has 20,000 or more. NVIDIA, a key player in AI technology, emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure to support AI growth, and experts suggest that the government should build a large-scale GPU cluster to facilitate AI development. This investment could leverage India's strengths in population-scale projects at a low cost.
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