'AI will become central to India's economic growth': Cisco president Daisy Chittilapilly
She talks about the opportunities and challenges the technology offers
American Digital Communications giant Cisco offers many solutions driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Cisco India chief Daisy Chittilapilly talks about the opportunities and the challenges the technology offers. Excerpts from an interview.
Artificial Intelligence vital in transforming Africa’s digital economy – Prof. Dickson
Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) says it is imperative that Africa takes the investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its responsible use seriously.
“AI holds much promise and is seen as a game changer in transforming the digital economy.
VN: Digital transformation – a catalyst for green and sustainable models
Digital transformation is considered a catalyst for many businesses to transform and adapt to green and sustainable models. Recently, dual transformation (green and digital) has been mentioned by the European Union and is an important future trend.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong made the statement at a conference on digital transformation – Faster, Smarter, and Greener held in Hanoi on March 21.
IN: Smart City cycle track project is in doldrums
Cyclists in the coastal city are disappointed that the much-awaited cycle track project of the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has not been taken up even after two years.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyasa Kamath had laid the foundation for the proposed cycle track in April 2021. However, even after nearly two years, the project could not be taken up due to technical reasons. The cycle track was proposed at an estimated cost of Rs 4.75 crore through MSCL.
IN: Smart City works to end before monsoon onset: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that the Smart City work will be completed before monsoon. He said that the target is to complete ongoing work by March 31 in view of the G20 summit.
Sawant said that the government wants to replace the entire sewerage line in Panaji. “Till date we have replaced 60 per cent and the remaining 40 per cent will be completed soon. There will be a new utility duct,” he said.