In the latest episode of AI Rising, our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla, debunk the news of a ‘robot suicide’ in South Korea and discuss what exactly went down. Recently, a case was reported from Gumi City Council in South Korea where a civil servant robot allegedly 'committed suicide', which was termed as the country’s first 'robot suicide'. The Daily Mail had reported the incident and stated that the 'Robot Supervisor' allegedly committed suicide on 26 June as its parts were found scattered under the stairs between the first and second floors of the council building. The robot used to work as an employee of Gumi City Council every day from 9 am to 6 pm. While the news brings attention to the question of a robot’s rights, it also exaggerates the event. ‘Robot suicide’ would imply that the robot had become sentient. Leslie points out that there was no such thing. Moreover, he adds, the manufacturing company of the robot had released a statement highlighting that the robot was malfunctioning. Attributing the exaggeration of the news to Korean’s love for robots, our hosts discuss whether a robot has rights. Tune in for an insightful episode!

In the latest episode of AI Rising podcast, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla delve into the latest developments in the Gen AI space, the intersection between Data Science and AI, the pros and cons of rapid AI development, and cyborgs. To discuss all this and more, we were joined by Ashwin Swarup, the VP of Data Science and Data Engineering at Nimblework Inc. Ashwin is also the lead of KAIron - a Gen AI platform for Digital Transformation. He points out the similarities between how humans and AI learn - through minimizing the error between an attempt and the objective. He adds that since AI is developing rapidly and learning through its mistakes, coders or writers, who were to have gained expertise through such mistakes will now miss out on the same. Our hosts, amicably agree to the point, "A fool with a tool remains a fool." Tune in for the latest developments in the world of AI and expert insights!

In the latest episode of AI Rising podcast, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla delve into the latest AI developments. They discuss Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's former chief scientist, who is venturing out to establish his own AI company, Safe Superintelligence. This move follows the attempt to unseat CEO Sam Altman in November last year. The hosts also discuss Anthropic's latest marvel, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which has rapidly outpaced rivals like OpenAI's GPT-4o, Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Meta's LlaMA-400b in both speed and performance, showcasing the relentless competition among tech giants to dominate AI innovation. Jayanth points out how the leaderboard will keep shifting as better and better LLM models are launched. The hosts also discuss how businessman Steve Endacott is campaigning in Britain's national election with an AI-generated avatar, “AI Steve,” as the face of his independent candidacy. His initiative to introduce more AI candidates sets a new precedent in the intersection of technology and politics. We also delve into the latest insights from IBM's 2024 CEO study, revealing that 59% of CEOs believe competitive advantage hinges on advanced generative AI, with 72% viewing industry disruption as a risk rather than an opportunity. The survey underscores the necessity for companies to adapt their business strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Tune in as we explore cutting-edge developments and their implications for the future of AI and beyond.

In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla discuss the seismic shifts in the tech world, starting with Nvidia's monumental achievement on June 18th. Nvidia has overtaken Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company, boasting a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion—more than 20 times its value in January 2020. Investors are clamoring for its shares just as tech giants are eagerly snapping up its advanced AI chips. In the quarter ending in April, Nvidia's revenue soared by 262% year-on-year, while its net income skyrocketed by an astounding 628%. "Nvidia has its fingers in all AI pies," Jayanth remarks. The hosts also tackle the pressing issue of LLM hallucination, a significant challenge in generating accurate and reliable AI responses. They explore how source-reference divergence, biased training data, and privacy concerns can contribute to the spread of misinformation, discriminatory content, and privacy violations. Additionally, they delve into catastrophic interference, also known as catastrophic forgetting, explaining how artificial neural networks can abruptly and drastically forget previously learned information when new information is introduced. Tune in to this insightful episode for a deep dive into Nvidia's meteoric rise and the complexities of maintaining accuracy and reliability in AI systems.

In the latest episode of AI Rising, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla, discuss the major developments in the world of AI, starting with Apple's announcements of its AI features, world's first AI beauty pageant, and the rise of AI-led startups. During last week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), an information technology conference held annually by Apple Inc, Apple announced major AI features coming to its iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems later this year. While the announcements were underwhelming for many, Jayanth points out that Apple is consumer-scaling AI. He adds how Apple fans know well to skip the 1st gen launch and compares the announcements to the launch of Apple iPhone in 2007. What has Aerosmith's "Hole in my Soul" got to with the world's first AI beauty pageant? Discussing "Miss AI" - models created using generative AI, our hosts also talk about AI companions, and what this means for our future interactions. Tune in to listen to this insightful episode.

In the latest episode of AI Rising, we delve into the transformative impact of AI on education and the urgency of skilling for the future in a tech-dominated world. Join our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as they speak with Mr. Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman & Co-Founder of NIIT Group. Mr. Pawar is a pioneering leader in the field of IT and education. Under his leadership, NIIT has become a global leader in skills and talent development, significantly impacting the tech industry. He has been a part of Prime Minister Vajpayee's National Taskforce (1998) and was a member of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's National Council on Skill Development (2009-2014). Additionally, he chaired the NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force, contributing extensively to the nation's tech landscape. In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Pawar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011. In this episode, we explore how AI, particularly Generative AI, is revolutionizing education and shaping the future of learning. Mr. Pawar shares his insights on the critical need for future-focused skilling to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. How is AI transforming the way we learn and teach? How is NIIT supporting this growth? Does the responsibility for skilling lie with individuals or organizations? Tune in to AI Rising for an enlightening discussion on the intersection of AI and education with one of the leading minds in the industry.

Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th June to encourage protection and action to protect the Earth’s drastically deteriorating climate. With AI revolutionizing every industry, how is it helping climate activists fight? What is its impact on environment conservation? Join Vamsi Krishna M, Founder and Managing Director, Kosher Climate, as he speaks to our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla on the latest episode of AI Rising, where they discuss carbon credits, how AI can be used to map deforestation, predict the weather, track pollution, among other applications. AI can also be used to improve agriculture and reduce its environmental impact, as per the World Economic Forum. Does responsibility to protect the climate lie with individuals or organizations? What are the latest tech developments in the area? Tune in to listen to expert insights.

Join Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla on the latest episode of AI Rising, where they discuss potential game-changer announcements such as the launch of Microsoft's Copilot+PCs, AI agents, neural processing units (NPUs), and more.Our hosts delve into the world of AI PCs, now equipped with NPUs that will accelerate AI models directly on the device. Jayanth points out how this can drastically reduce latency and enhance efficiency. They discuss how these capabilities are seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, potentially revolutionizing enterprise productivity.The conversation moves to the impressive growth projections for AI PCs and generative AI phones, expected to reach 295 million units by the end of 2024. Leslie and Jayanth also explore the future of AI agents, examining how these technologies differ from large language model chatbots and the potential they hold for becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives.Tune in to the AI Rising Podcast for an insightful discussion on the future of AI, the innovations driving Microsoft's evolution, and the exciting developments shaping our digital world.

The European Council on 21 May approved a first-of-its-kind law aiming to harmonise rules on artificial intelligence - the AI Act. This sets a global benchmark for the regulation of a technology drastically gaining use in business and daily life. The new legislation follows a ‘risk-based’ approach, which means the higher the risk to cause harm to society, the stricter the rules. Join Josianne Cutajar, Member of the European Parliament, as she speaks to our hosts Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla on the latest episode of AI Rising, where they discuss the AI Act, its implications, its extent, and other big developments in the world of AI. Recently, Open AI launched Chat GPT-4o; where O stands for Omni. The next day, Google I/O took place where Google unveiled the new version of Gemini 1.5 Flash and announced integration of AI into Google Search. As our hosts discuss the tech giant bouts, Jayanth points out how Google aims to integrate AI and use several of its products as a distribution channel. Tune in to the listen to the full episode.

In the latest episode of AI Rising Podcast, Mint Sr. Associate Editor Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla delve into the evolving landscape of AI, touching upon intriguing developments and debates. Leslie and Jayanth dissect OpenAI's recent blog post, which hints at the impending release of ChatGPT 4.5 Turbo and potentially ChatGPT 5.0 in June. They scrutinize Sam Altman's candid critique of GPT-4's performance, juxtaposed against the hefty $520 million investment, as incremental steps towards achieving AGI. Financial insights into OpenAI's daily expenditure of $700,000 to maintain ChatGPT spark discussions on Microsoft's countermove with the development of Athena chips. Meanwhile, the revelation of a mysterious GPT-2 Chatbot outperforming GPT-4 ignites curiosity, raising questions about Microsoft's partnership alignment with OpenAI. Rumors swirl around the potential release of GPT-5 and its implications on ownership, while Microsoft diversifies its AI portfolio with projects like Mistral-Large and MAI-1. Leslie and Jayanth caution against taking CXOs' rumors at face value, prompting reflections on AI leadership within organizations. Tune in to the listen to the full episode.

Mint Sr. Associate Editor & Tech expert Leslie D'Monte and Convergence Catalyst co-founder and principal analyst Jayanth N Kolla are back with the second season of AI Rising Podcast. Hold on to your hats as they discuss “dogfighting” and AI, the use of AI in F1 racing via Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), the drastically advancing AI apps, and deepfakes circulating in the charged atmosphere of India’s general elections. Join in as Leslie and Jayant discuss how the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme flew an F-16 against a human-piloted F-16 in close combat scenarios that are sometimes also referred to as “dogfighting”. They also noted the advancing text-to-video generator Vidu, and highlighted its pros and cons - while it blends shots smoothly for coherent storytelling and simulates real-world physics effectively, it sometimes overlooks small but important details, and may struggle with complex dynamic scenes. The duo also discussed Meta’s new releases - two pretrained and instruction-fine-tuned LLaMA-3 text-based language models. Tune in to learn the difference between Single Language Models and Large Language Models, and listen to the insightful discussion about AI chatbots and more.

In the last episode of AI Rising's season 1, hosts Leslie D'Monte and Jayanth N Kolla embark on a captivating journey into the future of work being redefined by AI with Carin Isabel Knoop, Executive Director, Harvard Business School. Carin identifies as a pragmatic optimist devoted to helping those who care for others. Her pragmatism shines through as she discusses regulations and policies, and draws parallels between online dating behavior - like catfishing, breadcrumbing, and ghosting - and work relationships from recruitment to resignations. Together this dynamic trio discusses the advantages, the disadvantages, and the long-term effects of how HR and potential candidates use AI algorithms to create picture-perfect bios that lead to employee-employer mistrust. Hear them contemplate how the answers to such issues may lie in understanding human behaviors, sociology and anthropology and not in technology. They question how humans define work today and cite intriguing examples like that of Infosys and its internal marketplace as a possible solution to moonlighting. Eventually, they ask HR to Bumble Up! How? Tune in to find out.

Will Sam Altman be able to raise $7 Trillion to reshape the semiconductor ecosystem? What is the AI roadmap? How can enterprises adopt Gen AI as part of their digital transformation strategy? What are the 5 problem areas that any enterprise needs to resolve today? How can companies keep up with the competition while strategizing and solving time-consuming yet relevant problems? Why are enterprises finding it difficult to scale their AI pilots? How are the non-core-tech companies adopting AI more quickly and efficiently than the core-tech companies? What is the thought process behind Fractal's exponential growth? How is Fractal's portfolio strategy similar to Google's? What's the future of getting to a $15 Billion revenue company? Hear Srikanth Velamakanni - Fractal Co-founder, Group CEO and Vice Chairman - spill the beans on this episode with hosts Jayanth and Leslie.

Join Jayant and Leslie as they explore the shifting landscape of AI education, taking a closer look at the importance of continuous learning and reskilling. From the relevance of certification courses in AI to the contrasting motivations driving AI education in Eastern and Western cultures, this conversation offers a panoramic view, revealing the multifaceted nature of AI education and the significance of certifications from the eyes of employers. Alongside this, the integration of AI tools in HR practices is discussed, highlighting how AI certifications impact hiring decisions. In a recent conversation with the Cornell University graduation students, Jayant shared anecdotes from engaging with Gen Z students, uncovering their aspirations and concerns about AI. Gain a glimpse into China's advancements in AI innovation and the ethical considerations that come with it. Experience a fresh take on AI education, melded with personal anecdotes and expert recommendations, designed to empower you in the era of technological transformation. This episode resonates with individuals seeking to grasp the depth and breadth of AI education.

Step beyond the screen and into the forefront of smartphone evolution with our latest episode! where we will talk about the secrets behind the next wave of handheld technology and explore the world of Gen AI-enabled smartphones. From AI processing units to advanced LLM capabilities, discover how these devices are transforming into intuitive companions, seamlessly integrating into our daily lives. Experience firsthand how these devices blur the lines between innovation and necessity, offering enhanced imaging capabilities and seamless integration with daily tasks. Get ready to rethink what you know about your pocket-sized companion.

India has the talent and the capital when it comes it AI. However, she doesn't have an AI ecosystem. What can an AI ecosystem do for the country? What does it take to build one? Why does the government need to become an early adopter and how will that affect India's standing in the international market? What are some of the challenges India faces when it comes to building such an ecosystem? What are some of the advantages India has over other countries? If we can build this ecosystem what would be its salient features? What are some of the surprising innovations in the field of AI? And lastly, India is sitting at a cusp of opportunity. If India misses to catch the AI wave what could be the repercussions? Join hosts Leslie and Jayanth in conversation with Mr Umakant Soni, Chairman of AI foundry and co-founder of ARTPARK as they tackle these questions head-on. Apart from tech enthusiasts and curious investors, this episode is especially recommended for people working in the government, healthcare, fintech and edtech sectors!

Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as we explore the latest trends shaping our world in 2024. From the buzz around new gadgets at CES to the growing trend of open-source tech, we're covering it all. Ever wondered how robots are learning to move like us or what's new with those companion robots you've been hearing about? We've got the scoop right here. Plus, we're exploring how big companies are shaking up their strategies to keep up with these tech shifts. Think it's all about fancy algorithms and complex systems? Wait until you hear about the challenges finance departments face with these changes, and how our kids are already ahead of the game, swapping Google searches for something even cooler. Tune in for an engaging chat that brings the future of technology right to your doorstep, in a language we all understand. No jargon, just exciting insights and a peek into what's next!

Is the business world prepared for the AI wave? Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla as they analyze current AI trends heading into 2024. The discussion explores how AI is reshaping the business landscape and questions if organizations are ready for the innovation and challenges it brings. They highlight the contrast between tech sectors and non-tech industries in justifying AI's value. They emphasize the need for strategic change management, cover AI's role in government initiatives and space exploration, and discuss the evolving understanding of its return on investment. The discussion also focuses on dispelling the myth of big tech dominance, emphasizing the rise of open-source AI and the necessity for increased regulation and transparency. Get ready for an engaging exploration of challenges faced by CIOs and CTOs in justifying AI investments. Don't miss this insightful conversation bringing the AI trends of 2024 into focus, providing strategies to make AI work for your business.

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world, whether we are stepping into an AI-driven future, or if it's already upon us? Today's podcast merges the marvels and mysteries of AI, taking you on a journey from the evolution of classical AI to the innovative realms of generative AI. Our conversation, led by Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla, features insights from Amitabh Nag on Large Language Models (LLMs) and explores the pioneering BharatGPT initiative by Bhavesh Aggarwal. We delve into Tech Mahindra's Indus Project and Tata's partnership with media, showcasing how these collaborations are reshaping content creation and emphasizing the need for originality in the digital age. Discover how Altman's strategies are merging AI with human intelligence, redefining technological boundaries. This episode not only uncovers the unnoticed pervasiveness of AI in everyday technologies like online banking and search recommendations but also highlights the global potential of AI innovations like 'Bhashini'. Join us as we discuss the profound implications of AI on a global scale and understand why learning, unlearning, and relearning are vital in the 21st century."

Ever wondered how technology is transforming the traditional real estate landscape? Join Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N Kolla in this riveting episode o 'Real Estate Innovators', where they delve into the disruptive world of NoBroker with its co-founder and CTO, Akhil Gupta. Discover how this innovative platform is shaking up the property market by eliminating middlemen and leveraging AI to streamline property dealings. The conversation doesn't just stop at NoBroker's pioneering model. It dives into the broader implications of AI in revolutionizing business practices, emphasizing the balance between technological investment and profitability. Gain insights into the critical role of regulatory frameworks like RERA in shaping India's real estate sector and protecting consumer interests. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship. It's not just about a platform; it's a story of innovation and the vision to redefine an industry. Tune in to uncover how NoBroker and AI are rewriting the rules of real estate transactions.