Jio Institute Unveils AI Program, Farmers to Receive AI Assistance, and More: 5 Highlights from Today’s AI News
In our daily roundup, we have some interesting news to share. Firstly, a CEO cleverly posed as an AI chatbot to seek ‘Revenge’ on ChatGPT, causing a huge stir on social media. Additionally, an AI-Powered app designed for farmers is about to make its debut. The Governor of Maharashtra is urging young people to become proficient in both the global language and AI literacy. Lastly, an individual from Odisha found inspiration in the AI news anchor Lisa, leading to an innovative AI rakhi creation. Let’s delve into these stories further.
1. The CEO takes “revenge” on ChatGPT
CEO’s “revenge” on ChatGPT went viral! Bindu Reddy, founder of Abacus.AI posed as an AI chatbot and participated in ChatGPT for a short, humorous conversation, which was amazing. The post has garnered 800,000 views and 12,000 likes on social media, earning admiration for her witty comebacks.
2. An AI powered app for farmers that is about to debut
Karnataka is planning an AI-powered app for farmers that will provide weather forecasts, soil data, seed data and crop patterns. According to a Deccan Herald report, state agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy launched a joint call center for farmers to replace confusing helplines. The goal of the future application is to provide comprehensive agricultural support.
3. Maharashtra Governor encourages youth to master global language skills and AI literacy
Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais encourages the youth to understand the global language and cultivate artificial intelligence literacy. In a meeting held in Pune, he stressed on focusing on broader visions and advocated that they look for AI skills to harness future job opportunities. Citing the potential of 40-80 million AI-driven jobs by 2030, the governor urged universities to integrate AI and machine learning, recognizing their transformative role in education, the Indian Express reported.
4. Odisha man gets inspiration from AI news anchor Lisa for AI Rakhi innovation
In Odisha, the demand for rakhis has increased with the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan. Amidst the traditional options, the new trend of AI Rakhis has gained popularity. Its pioneer is Ishwar Sahoo of Cuttack. Inspired by OTV’s AI news anchor Lisa, these rakhis feature QR codes with messages or videos that bridge the distances between siblings, according to an OTV report. The concept caters to separated siblings and addresses the timing issues of sending Rakhis.
5. Jio is partnering with an educational institution to publicize an AI program
AICTE is partnering with Jio Institute for a 5-day AI and Information Science Faculty Development Program. It will be inaugurated by AICTE Chairman TG Sitharam on August 21, 2023. The initiative will impart AI understanding, ethics and immersive learning AI tools to academic leaders and senior staff, NDTV reported. Topics include NLP, data visualization, sector-specific effects such as healthcare, and mapping new technical opportunities.
