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Google on Thursday said it has joined hands with the Maharashtra government to collaborate and drive innovative and scalable solutions in key sectors including agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, education, and startups.The company said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the same which will allow the government to leverage Google’s AI leadership and technology expertise to unlock new possibilities in land record management, disease detection, urban environment resilience and AI upskilling amongst…

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform Zendesk on Tuesday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI-powered quality management platform Klaus.The acquisition of Klaus is likely to close in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 upon receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking…

Today is Christmas and, as expected, most businesses and governments have shut down for the day and people are enjoying a holiday. Yet artificial intelligence developments have found a way to emerge even today. In a shocking development, the parent company of Paytm, One97 Communication, has fired more than 1000 employees. The underlying reason behind the Paytm layoff is reported to be the AI advancement of the company that has caused a few positions to be surplus to requirements. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let…

Image Source : FILE MediaTek, Nvidia collaborate to bring AI-led next-gen vehicles MediaTek, a Chip-making giant said that it has partnered with Nvidia- chip makers to provide a global one-stop shop for the automotive industry. In collaboration, the companies will design the next-gen of intelligence, with always-connected vehicles featuring the most advanced computing…

Using AI technology, researchers have identified a promising treatment for cystinosis, a rare kidney disorder, by repurposing the existing drug rapamycin. The study revealed a link between the disease and the mTORC1 protein, which rapamycin has shown to effectively regulate in cell and organism models, thereby restoring lysosomal activity and cellular functions. Further clinical studies are needed to validate these results.Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of…

Research suggests students want to be prepared for the future of work. Nearly half (47%) of students reported selecting their institution for career prospects, but only 11% felt very prepared for work. Students who feel well-prepared are four times more likely to have a great university experience. In addition, nearly half of students (49%) plan to continue learning through a higher education institution after graduating. Given the fast-changing work environment, and growing expectations on recruiting and retaining the…

Image: Nicol Ritchie/DataProphet More must-read AI coverage Implementing AI on the road to Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)-readiness offers unprecedented opportunities for manufacturers. Manufacturing lighthouses are the trailblazing businesses adopting 4IR technologies at scale in their plants. These industries are already sustainably capitalizing on AI’s ability to enable manufacturing lighthouses to make predictions and decisions, realizing many competitive, financial and operational…