Technology

India is a country known for its linguistic diversity, with numerous languages spoken across its vast expanse. However, this diversity has also posed challenges in terms of efficient governance. To overcome these hurdles, the Government of India has turned to various AI tools and technologies. In this article, we will explore six different ways in which the Indian government is leveraging AI to streamline governance and overcome language barriers. Bhashini: The National Language Technology Mission (NLTM) launched Bhashini to provide language technology solutions as digital public goods through the BHASHINI…

Odisha TV, an Odia-based news station, has made history by unveiling “Lisa,” India’s first regional AI news anchor. This remarkable development marks a groundbreaking moment in TV broadcasting and journalism, with the potential to revolutionize the industry. In a video shared on Twitter by OTV, Lisa confidently introduces herself, expressing excitement for this historic occasion. The news station revealed that she would soon be hosting news updates, showcasing her capabilities as an AI news anchor. What sets Lisa apart is her ability to speak multiple languages, including Odia, English, and…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) embarked on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, aiming to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The launch took place on Thursday, July 14, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2.35 PM IST. If successful, India will join an exclusive group of countries that have accomplished this feat, including the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has now entered orbit around the Earth, beginning its journey towards the Moon. Here are the live updates on the mission’s progress. Launch…

Google Bard, the AI chatbot from Google, has received a major update that adds the ability to process image inputs. This means that users can now upload photos and ask Bard to analyze them for a variety of purposes, such as generating captions for social media, getting recipe ideas, or even identifying objects in the image. To use the image input feature, users simply need to click on the “plus” icon next to the search bar in Bard and select the photo they want to upload. Once the photo is…