Physics Wallah Introduces the Institute of Innovation, Featuring a Four-Year CS and AI Program

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August 25, 2023

Physics Wallah introduces the Institute of Innovation with CS and AI courses — Image Credits: AD

The Bangalore campus of Physic Wallh (PW) Institute of Innovation (IOI) is set to offer a complete four-year residential program specializing in Computer Science (CS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The first batch, comprising 200 seats, is scheduled to commence on September 25 with a total program fee of 15 lakhs for the 4-year duration.

This initiative was undertaken to introduce a fresh curriculum, as several institutes in India have been using outdated curricula for years. In this program, participants will get an opportunity to receive guidance from industry leaders, compulsory paid internships, attend networking events, and solve real-world practical assignments.

The four-year curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as data science, ML frameworks, data mining & warehousing, advanced data structures, NLP, Big Data, statistical inference, and more.

PW IOI aims to prepare students for jobs and doesn’t provide a degree. However, on successful completion of this course, PW also guarantees placements, provided that the student successfully completes all internship and project requirements.

To select genuine students, PW IOI has specified certain standards for admission. Aspiring candidates need to have a score of 60% or higher in both Class 10th and 12th, with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as their subjects. In addition, they must clear the PW IOI entrance exam. Students who are eligible for JEE Advanced 2023 will be granted directly without the need for the entrance exam.

Students also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships, which will be based on their JEE Mains/Advanced ranks and their performance in the entrance exam.

Interested candidates can enroll for this course from the PW IOI official website by submitting a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2500/-. The last date for registration for this course is August 30.

Vishwa Mohan, president of PW IOI, expressed his views on the importance of software development and AI in a digitally expanding world. He also addressed the rising concerns related to the gap between learner demand and supply, along with the gap in employability. He further shared the launch of PW IOI and the aim behind this program.

What makes the New York Times Initiate Legal Proceedings Against OpenAI?

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Tejaswini Kasture

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August 25, 2023

New York Times to take legal actions against Open AI — Image Credits: Politico

According to a report by npr.org, OpenAI is potentially facing a lawsuit from the New York Times (NYT), the daily newspaper in New York City, due to an intellectual property dispute concerning copyright infringement. The news outlets further claim that OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, is utilizing newspaper content to train its Artificial Intelligence models.

Following months of discussions with OpenAI to establish a licensing agreement, the NYT discovered itself in a scenario where the company was concerned about integrating the newspaper’s stories into AI tools. The nature of these conversations took a turn when the news organization raised concerns that ChatGPT could potentially replace journalists, thus evolving into a direct competitor.

This has led to concerns that OpenAI could be used as a favored engine for readers, offering content generated from original reporting. As a result, it will divert audiences away from traditional news sources. In response to this possibility, it’s been reported that NYT is contemplating taking legal action.

The NYT has modified its terms of service and expressed concerns over the possibility that users might receive concise AI-generated answers from online searchers, and these answers could be restructured from the content within the Times’ reporting.

In such scenarios, users might find their queries fulfilled without the need to visit the Times’ website. The outcomes of these cases will reduce potential traffic from their website.

With reference to this, Times’ stated if OpenAI is found to have breached any copyrights during the process or unethically trained its AI models with Times’ content, the court could mandate deletion of the ChatGPTs’ datasets.

YouTube introduces AI Music Incubator with Universal Music Group

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Sahil Pawar

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August 24, 2023

YouTube introduces AI Music Incubator — Image Credits: YouTube

With the support of musicians from the Universal Music Group, YouTube has established a set of AI music principles and begun a new AI Music Incubator. Artists including Anitta, Max Richter, Rosanne Cash, Ryan Tedder, Björn Ulvaeus, Juanes, Yo Gotti, and the Estate of Frank Sinatra have been enlisted to provide feedback for the AI Music Incubator.

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, revealed the platform’s AI music principles in a blog post. He detailed the company’s objectives to develop an AI framework to help work towards their common goals. The three core AI principles will serve to enhance music’s unique creative expression while also protecting music artists and the integrity of their work.

Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, in a blog post said that creating a safe, responsible, and profitable ecosystem of music and video is central to their collective vision. In this ecosystem, artists and songwriters will be able to maintain their creative integrity, their freedom of choice, and fair compensation, he added.

The UMG musicians who were chosen will explore, experiment, and provide feedback on the AI-related musical tools and products YouTube is researching, according to Grainge. The hope is that additional artists who want to participate would profit from and enjoy this creative suite once these tools are released.

Generative AI is a useful technology that is able to produce text, images, sounds, and other types of content. However, the cases of its abuse are also on the rise. In order to safeguard users and creators, YouTube said that it will increase its investment in AI-powered technology and upgrade the Content ID tool for managing copyright issues in the future.

AI Played Key Role in Historic Moon Landing of Chandrayaan-3, says ISRO

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Sahil Pawar

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August 24, 2023

AI role in moon landing Chandrayaan-3 ISRO — Image Credits: ET

Indians around the nation are celebrating the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. In addition to making India the first nation to reach the lunar south pole, this accomplishment attracts the interest of numerous space organizations that are curious about the water ice potential. According to ISRO, artificial intelligence significantly aided the moon landing project.

In order to ensure a safe touchdown on the lunar surface, the AI-driven sensors were crucial. By anticipating lunar topography, spotting potential dangers, and expertly navigating its descent, the technology assisted the lander in reducing risks and boosting safety.

A sensor array made up of velocimeters and altimeters was highlighted by ISRO Chairman S. Somnath as a technological achievement. A series of cameras, including a hazard avoidance camera and inertia-based cameras, gather essential views while these instruments offer crucial data on the lander’s speed and altitude. A detailed image identifying the exact location of the lander is created by smoothly integrating these data streams using cutting-edge computer algorithms.

AI will also be useful when the rover is exploring the moon. AI algorithms will offer direction in terms of detecting and mapping fascinating lunar features and determining the rover’s most effective path for exploration. In the analysis phase, AI will take front stage as the spaceship gathers crucial data. AI also will assist in revealing insights that conventional methods were unable to gather.

In a wide range of industries, AI is quickly becoming a vital tool and space exploration is no exception. Speedy data analysis, predictive insights, autonomous navigation, mission operation optimization, anomaly detection, and other benefits are made possible by the AI technology in space exploration.

India has become the fourth country to accomplish this after the US, Russia, and China with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. According to ISRO, the mission’s three main objectives are to demonstrate a safe and gentle lunar surface landing, illustrate how a rover can move across the lunar surface, and conduct in-situ scientific investigations.

Two Brothers Arrested for Using AI to Create Obscene Videos of Women

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Sahil Pawar

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August 24, 2023

Two brothers Arrested AI Create Obscene Videos Women — Image Credits: Stock Images

Two brothers have been detained by police in Maharashtra’s Palghar district for allegedly utilizing artificial intelligence tools to create obscene videos of women and posting them on social media. According to investigators, this was likely the first instance in the state when AI was used to produce offensive videos.

The suspects, who are aged 19 and 21, are the sons of a police officer stationed in Mumbai, according to senior inspector Kalyan Karpe of the Arnala maritime police station. The pair is accused of using artificial intelligence-based techniques to create pornographic videos with images of women and girls, he claimed.

According to senior inspector Sujit Gunjkar of the Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar police commissionerate’s cyber unit, this was the first instance of an AI-based cybercrime in the state.

The two are suspected of assaulting two females who approached the accused on Monday because of the tapes. According to the police, an investigation is ongoing. The accused were detained on Tuesday in accordance with section 354 of the Indian Penal Code and the portions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

The rate of crimes perpetrated using the artificial intelligence technology is gradually on rise in India, just as it is in the other parts of the world. Recently, a man from Kerala was defrauded with ₹40,000 in a newly reported incident of a scam using artificial intelligence-based deepfaking.

A similar incident took place in Arizona. In April, reports surfaced about a mom from Arizona claiming that in a $1 million kidnapping scam, con artists cloned her daughter’s voice using AI. The mom, Jennifer DeStefano, received a call from an unknown number while her 15-year-old daughter Briana was safe on vacation skiing.

Kerala Announces its First AI school in Thiruvananthapuram

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Sahil Pawar

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August 24, 2023

Kerala announces its first AI school in Thiruvananthapuram — Image Credits: INEWS

With the opening of its first Artificial Intelligence School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has made a significant advancement in the integration of AI technology into education. An important turning point for education in the state was highlighted by the inaugural ceremony, which former President Ram Nath Kovind presided over.

The ground-breaking AI School, situated at Santhigiri Vidyabhavan, was created in association with Vedhik eSchool and iLearning Engines (ILE) USA, two well-known educational platforms. A prominent group of professionals, including former Chief Secretaries, DGPs, and Vice Chancellors, oversees the Vedhik eSchool.

Authorities from Vedhik eSchool claim that AI school presents a cutting-edge pedagogy that makes use of artificial intelligence to give pupils access to a high-quality education. Through the school’s online portal, this innovative method promises high-quality learning experiences both during and outside of school hours.

The New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s National School Accreditation Standards correspond precisely with the AI School, according to Vedhik eSchool officials. It offers an extensive collection of learning tools and resources and initially will cater to students in classes 8 through 12.

The school’s AI-powered features include career mapping, ability enhancement, memory techniques, multi-teacher revision support, multilevel assessment, aptitude testing, psychometric counseling, mathematical skills, behavioral etiquette, English proficiency, communication and writing skills, interview and group discussion skills, and training in the development of emotional-mental abilities.

Additionally, the AI School provides thorough preparation for entrance tests and competitive exams including JEE, NEET, MAT, CLAT, G-MAT, GRE, IELTS, and more. It also offers assistance with finding scholarships for studying abroad at prestigious overseas universities.

Notably, the AI School strives to offer these excellent educational services for affordable prices. Through the school’s website, the artificial intelligence-powered digital curriculum is easily available, relieving parents and students of unnecessary financial burdens.

Salesforce Announces World’s Biggest AI Event Dreamforce 2023

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Sahil Pawar

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August 23, 2023

During the Salesforce AI Day today, the company announced the world’s largest AI event, Dreamforce. The first batch of Dreamforce 2023 speakers were introduced by Salesforce. Dreamforce 2023 will bring together customers, partners, leaders, and visionaries to discuss the future of trustworthy AI for organizations around the world, delving deeply into AI and how it is changing the world around us. Registration for the same is open.

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Dreamforce 2023, the biggest AI conference in the world, will be held at Moscone Centre in San Francisco from September 12–14. For three full days, tens of thousands of guests in person and millions online on Salesforce+ will join forces to learn, interact, and give back.

At the Salesforce AI Day, the majority of senior business leaders said they will prioritize AI for their company over the next 18 months because it will enable them to use data more effectively, provide better customer service, and run more smoothly. However, in order for enterprise AI to be implemented in a trustworthy, responsible manner, a number of significant problems like ethics, security, and bias need to be resolved.

At the largest AI event, which will feature more than 70 AI researchers, innovators, ethical experts, and thought leaders, the best minds influencing the future of AI will be present. Some of the the top speakers include Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Dario Amodei, Co-Founder and CEO of Anthropic, Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere, and, Dr. Margaret Mitchell, Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face, and many more.

Along with other visionaries and futurists, including Dr. Jane Goodall, Matthew McConaughey, Rainn Wilson, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and others, the speakers will discuss how they can consider business as the best platform for change in the era of artificial intelligence. A series of TIME100 Talks highlighting the fundamental part that female leadership plays in AI innovation will also be presented at Dreamforce. At the largest AI event in the world, TIME will honor leaders and innovators in the field.

The entire community will be able to connect to Dreamforce event at any time, from anywhere, thanks to Salesforce+. Exclusive to Salesforce+, more than 72 hours of live broadcast footage and 120+ new on-demand episodes showcasing the most significant developments and highlights from Dreamforce will be available.

Microsoft to Integrate Python Programming Language in Excel

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Sahil Pawar

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August 23, 2023

Microsoft has announced that it is integrating Python, a well-known programming language, into Excel. Users of Excel now have the ability to manage and analyze data using Python, thanks to a feature that is now in public preview.

Stefan Kinnestrand, general manager of contemporary work at Microsoft, explains that users can manipulate and explore data in Excel using Python plots and libraries, and then use Excel’s formulas, charts, and pivot tables to further refine their insights. Now that Python is readily accessible from the Excel ribbon, complex data analysis may be done in the comfortable Excel environment.

Python integration in Excel will be a part of Excel’s built-in connectors and Power Query, so one won’t need to install any additional software or set up an add-on to use the features. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing a new PY function that makes it possible to display Python data inside the grid of an Excel spreadsheet.

Popular Python libraries like pandas, statsmodels, Matplotlib, and others are available in Excel through a collaboration with Anaconda, an enterprise Python repository.

Python calculations run in the Microsoft Cloud will show the results returned into an Excel worksheet. With the potential to incorporate charting libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn for visualizations like heatmaps, violin plots, and swarm plots, Excel users will be able to generate formulas, PivotTables, and charts based entirely on Python data.

Today, a public preview of Python in Excel is being made available to Microsoft 365 Insiders in the Beta Channel. It will initially only be compatible with Windows before being available on other platforms at a later date. During the preview, Python in Excel will be a part of a Microsoft 365 subscription, but some features will be restricted without a paid licence when the preview expires, according to Microsoft.

OpenAI Announces Fine-Tuning Features for GPT-3.5 Turbo Model

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Sahil Pawar

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August 23, 2023

The developer of the well-known AI chatbot ChatGPT, OpenAI, has announced the availability of fine-tuning features for its GPT-3.5 Turbo model. Developers will be able to run the current model at scale and modify it according to their use cases, thanks to the new feature.

According to OpenAI, the fine tuned GPT-3.5 Turbo can even surpass the performance of GPT-4. In preliminary tests, a refined version of the model was able to match, or even outperform, base GPT-4-level capabilities on certain narrow tasks, according to OpenAI.

In order to increase a language model’s performance on a certain job, it can be fine-tuned by training it on a particular dataset. With OpenAI’s most recent development, companies can now fine-tune GPT 3.5 Turbo using their own datasets.

Businesses using the GPT-3.5 Turbo through the OpenAI API can fine-tune the model to make it more compliant, for example, by programming it to always reply in a specific language. Alternatively, they can enhance the model’s capacity to format responses consistently, for example, when completing snippets of code, and fine-tune the demeanor of the model’s output, such as its tone, to make it better fit a brand or voice.

Additionally, fine-tuning allows OpenAI users to reduce the length of their text prompts, accelerating API calls and lowering costs. According to OpenAI’s blog post, early testers have reduced prompt size by up to 90% by fine-tuning instructions into the model itself.

In order to fine-tune, one must currently prepare the data, upload the required files, and create a fine-tuning job using OpenAI’s API. The company claims that all fine-tuning data must go through a “moderation” API and a moderation system that is driven by GPT-4 to determine whether it violates OpenAI’s safety parameters.

But in the future, OpenAI intends to release a fine-tuning UI with a dashboard for monitoring the progress of ongoing fine-tuning workloads. OpenAI stated that fine-tuning support for GPT-4, which, in contrast to GPT-3.5, can recognise visuals in addition to text, will be available later this autumn.

Amazon India Opens Applications for Free Machine Learning Summer School

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Sahil Pawar

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August 23, 2023

The third edition of the Machine Learning (ML) Summer School has been announced by Amazon India. It is an immersive programme designed to give students the chance to study crucial ML technologies from Scientists at Amazon and prepare them for a career in machine learning. The registration for the program is open till September 6 and the program commences on September 16.

Eight modules will be covered over four weekends in September as part of the free educational programme, giving participants the chance to learn about machine learning challenges. The emphasis is on building a solid foundation in both theoretical ideas and real-world applications using supervised learning, deep neural networks, probabilistic graphical models, dimensionality reduction, and unsupervised learning.

A novel application-focused learning strategy is provided by Amazon’s ML Summer School, which departs from traditional approaches that place an emphasis on theory. Additionally, Amazon’s ML Summer School distinguishes out because it combines modern science courses at universities with contemporary business practices, emphasizes hands-on learning, and accepts students from a variety of ML backgrounds.

All engineering students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programmes from any accredited institution in India who expect to graduate in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to attend the ML Summer School. All qualified students will be asked to complete an online test covering principles of arithmetic and machine learning in areas including probability, statistics, and linear algebra. The top 3000 students will then be accepted for the ML Summer School, where they will study eight modules live over the course of four weekends, with live Q&A sessions with Amazon scientists following each session.

The Amazon ML Summer School has advanced quickly and shown extraordinary progress since its pilot in 2021. Over 3500 students participated in the first programme, with the top 300+ students receiving invitations to attend. In 2022, the programme was enlarged based on its prior success, and over 17,500 engineering students from all around India registered. Out of these, 2880 pupils were chosen to participate in the programme. The class size will increase this year as it is being expanded to include engineering students registered in any accredited institute in India.