Author: Art Ryan

Sean Paul feels “apprehensive” about the potential impact of AI.The 52-year-old star admits that AI represents a possible “pandora’s box” for the entire music business.The ‘Get Busy’ hitmaker – who has worked with the likes of Beyonce and Sia during his career – told Sky News: “It’s a pandora’s box – when you open it, it’s going to change all the parameters. It’s down to you to get used to the game.”Sean fears that AI could make songwriters “lazy” and that music could become “more dispensable”.He said: “I am apprehensive about certain parts of [it] in terms of making people…

In this exclusive interview for the Aye, AI column Gopichand Katragadda talks about a diverse set of possibilities in front of India as far as AI is concerned.  Gopichand Katragadda is regarded one of India’s foremost thought leaders in the technology arena. Until January 2019, he was the Group Chief Technology Officer and Innovation Head of Tata Sons. Prior to joining the Tata Group, he was the Chairman and MD of the GE India Technology Centre in Bengaluru. He was also the Chairman of the CII National Technology Committee. He presently is the founder and CEO of Myelin Foundry and…

The prototype of Iran’s national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled in Tehran Saturday with the participation of Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Hossein Afshin. Establishing a national platform as the main infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence is one of the most fundamental and essential actions for advancing this technology in the country, he said. This initiative has been supported by the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, with the help of distinguished university professors and a group of specialists since October 2023. Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly working to make sure the chip maker has a secure foundation in case the demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) systems slows down. The AI boom has made Nvidia a multitrillion-dollar company and Huang the world’s 15th-wealthiest person, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 14). At the same time, Huang is aware that tech infrastructure companies’ products can become commodities and that there is a history of the industry experiencing booms and busts, according to the report. Nvidia is already seeing competitors try to undercut its price, customers try to build their own chips, tariffs cause complications and national security concerns…

Digital news organizations that rely on search engine traffic are facing significant challenges due to the rise of AI-driven search tools from companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google. According to a study by content licensing platform TollBit, news sites and blogs are receiving 96% less referral traffic from AI-powered search engines compared to traditional Google Search. This shift is reshaping how users find and consume information online, and it highlights the impact of AI’s growing role in content discovery. AI Bots Scraping Websites: TollBit Study Reveals Rising Traffic and Transparency Concerns TollBit’s study, which analyzed over 160 websites across various…

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) are revolutionising the way companies operate. When these technologies work together, they transform raw data into meaningful insights, enhancing decision-making processes and driving competitive advantage. A study by McKinsey reveals that AI has the potential to automate up to 70% of routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on more strategic activities. Integrating AI into BI simplifies complex analytics, making data-driven insights accessible to all, regardless of technical expertise. This article explores the benefits of generative AI in BI and how businesses can leverage it for superior performance. Understanding AI and…

Google is dumping its legacy Google Assistant feature and shifting toward its newer “Gemini” AI-powered assistant app. In a blog post Friday, the Mountain View-headquartered company said it was upgrading users on mobile devices from Google Assistant to Gemini. Later this year, the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for download in app stores, the company added. “To continue our work of building the world’s most helpful assistant, we’ve reimagined the experience with AI at its core to make Gemini your personal, AI-powered assistant,” read the post from Senior Director of Product…

Samsung Electronics is preparing to launch its newest line of Bespoke AI home appliances, designed to bring artificial intelligence into everyday home management. The company’s latest AI-enhanced side-by-side refrigerators and top-load washing machines aim to simplify household tasks while improving energy efficiency and safety. Samsung emphasizes that these appliances integrate with its SmartThings platform, allowing users to manage their homes more conveniently. The company highlights its focus on sustainability and ease of use, ensuring that AI technology remains accessible and practical for consumers. Those interested in the new appliances can register from March 12 to 25, 2025, at Samsung’s website to access…

Lighthouse, a leader in technology-enabled eDiscovery, compliance, and information governance services, today announced Lighthouse AI for Review, a suite of review offerings targeting high-impact use cases commonly seen in large-volume, complex, time-sensitive matters. Lighthouse AI for Review is powered by a proprietary combination of AI and linguistic modeling—predictive AI for classification, generative AI to improve quality and accelerate downstream review, and linguistics to improve accuracy above what the AI is capable of alone. An early pioneer in deploying AI, since its inception in 2019 Lighthouse AI has been used to help legal teams review and analyze 3 billion documents across…

Saga Origins, the publishing arm of the Saga Protocol dedicated to empowering game-makers, is partnering with web3 video games startup GFAL (Games for a Living) to integrate AI-driven agents into Diamond Dreams, an upcoming 3D match-3 puzzle game. Through this collaboration, GFAL will exclusively utilize Saga’s chainlets and services to enhance gameplay operations and bring intelligent, dynamic characters to life, creating a new era of interactive gaming. “Saga Origins is focused on elevating projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in games,” said Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder & CEO of Saga. “GFAL is building a uniquely layered gameplay experience with Diamond Dreams, and…

Celestial AI™, creator of the Photonic Fabric™ optical interconnect technology platform, recently announced that it has raised an additional $250 million in venture capital, bringing its total raised to date to $515 million. The AI startup is working hard to crack a key speed constraint in artificial intelligence. Recently, it has tapped photonics, a technology that uses light in order to create speedy links between AI computing chips and memory chips. The Series C1 funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with new investors including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Maverick Silicon, Tiger Global Management and…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market in ways not seen or heard before. Right from creating new roles in AI development, data analysis, and related fields, it’s also accelerating the automation of routine tasks and leading to job displacement in certain sectors, necessitating workforce adaptation and reskilling. According to McKinsey Research, corporate use cases of AI could result in an additional $4.4 trillion in productivity gains over the long run. While AI has enormous long-term potential, its immediate benefits are uncertain. Nevertheless, 92% of businesses intend to boost their investments in AI over the next three years. A good…

Artificial intelligence is set to transform how health officials track illness outbreaks. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced it is exploring groundbreaking ways to use AI to detect and investigate outbreaks of foodborne illnesses – using data from online restaurant reviews. The technology could transform how the agency spots illness outbreaks and prevent them from spreading. Foodborne gastrointestinal illness – typically marked by vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps – is a major public health threat in the UK, with millions affected each year. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), norovirus is one of the most common causes of foodborne…

SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its participation in the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC), from March 17-21 in San Jose, Calif. At Booth #1842, the company will showcase cutting-edge voice AI innovations that are transforming the automotive industry and redefining in-car experiences. What Attendees Can Expect at Booth #1842: “NVIDIA GTC is the perfect stage for SoundHound to showcase the future of voice AI,” said Keyvan Mohajer, CEO and Co-Founder of SoundHound AI. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA, and our voice commerce technology are set to redefine the in-vehicle experience. We look forward to…

Leading measurement and analytics company Adjust today released its annual Gaming App Insights 2025 report, showing a resilient gaming industry on the other side of a challenging 2023. Global gaming app installs increased by 4% YoY in 2024, but sessions dipped slightly (-0.6%) – making 2025 a moment to maintain momentum while improving core metrics like retention and user stickiness. “After a period of market volatility, mobile gaming is back on a growth trajectory,” noted Tiahn Wetzler, Director of Content and Insights at Adjust. “As mobile-first adoption accelerates in regions like LATAM and MENA, game developers and marketers that prioritize long-term player relationships…

Primech AI Pte. Ltd. (“Primech AI”) or (the “Company”), a subsidiary of Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC), today announced its participation at RoboSG 2025, where it will showcase HYTRON, its groundbreaking AI-powered autonomous bathroom cleaning robot. HYTRON represents Primech AI’s continued efforts to transform facility services. HYTRON will be demonstrated live at Booth T18 in The Nexus, Punggol Digital District’s Discovery Hub section, during the two-day RoboSG 2025 event on March 14-15, 2025. The robot combines cutting-edge AI technology with advanced smart sensors to deliver precision cleaning solutions specifically designed for high-traffic bathroom facilities. RoboSG 2025 is Singapore’s premier robotics…

The next web 3 unicorn isn’t another DeFi protocol or NFT marketplace, it’s Functionland, a decentralized powerhouse set to disrupt the $650 billion cloud computing and AI infrastructure industry. The web 3 ecosystem has witnessed the rise of unicorns like Filecoin, which decentralized storage, and Chainlink, which secured smart contracts. However, the next significant disruption lies in AI and cloud computing, where the demand for computational and storage power is escalating rapidly. Functionland is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging DePIN and DePAI to revolutionize the $650 billion cloud computing and AI infrastructure industry. DePAI, the multi-billion dollar opportunity: AI meets DePIN The demand for compute and…

Manus AI agent is China’s latest artificial intelligence breakthrough that’s turning heads in Silicon Valley and beyond. Manus was launched last week via an invitation-only preview, and represents China’s most ambitious entry into the emerging AI agent market. Unlike anything seen to date, the Manus AI agent doesn’t just chat with users – it is allegedly capable of independently tackling complex multi-step tasks with minimal human guidance. Developed by Chinese startup Butterfly Effect with financial backing from tech giant Tencent Holdings, Manus AI agent has captured global attention for its ability to bridge the gap between theoretical AI capabilities and…

The fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology is expected to spearhead an industrial revolution and expedite the development of China’s autonomous and intelligent connected vehicles, as AI is emerging as a critical strategic opportunity for the automotive industry, said national lawmakers, political advisers and experts. As China is accelerating steps to advance the mass production and commercialization of self-driving vehicles, more efforts should be made to improve the regulations and standards for autonomous driving, speed up the construction of intelligent transportation infrastructure, and expand the testing and application for autonomous vehicles in a wider range of scenarios, they added. Their comments follow…

Stevens Institute of Technology and Nebius Academy have launched the Laboratory for AI in Mathematics Education at Stevens’ Hoboken, New Jersey campus. The new facility will examine how artificial intelligence can enhance math research, improve instruction, and support hypothesis testing using large language models (LLMs). AI’s expanding role in math research The lab will investigate AI’s potential in mathematical reasoning, testing whether LLMs and other AI tools can assist with theorem proving, generating hypotheses, and verifying solutions. Researchers will also explore ways to integrate AI into math education, aiming to modernize teaching methods and improve student performance. Elena Bunina, head…