Simply Put: Big Brother is watching

Simply put: Robots grabbing jobs

STI council leverages science & tech through 9 missions

Projects to be in areas ranging from biodiversity to artificial intelligence 

Projected increase in AI’s electricity use comparable to annual consumption of Netherlands, Argentina: Report

If generative AI is used in every Google search, the daily electricity consumption would amount to 80 GWh  

Simply Put: ChatGPT

New approach to assess fracture healing

This technique can also help the surgeon choose the right implant or procedure

AI-led robotic lab develops enzyme to withstand higher temperatures without human intervention. How it works

Model does not replace human researchers but rather enhances their capabilities, say authors

Simply Put: New year, old madness

How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly

Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people  

UN introduces 51 robots at AI summit to advance SDG goals

Several robots appeared as panelists at the UN-driven AI for Good summit in Switzerland

Is the development of green intellectual property paving the way to environmental sustainability in India?

About 13% of India’s high-value patents are related to green tech

How AI may help diagnose mental illnesses

Race to a new drive

Autonomous vehicles hold exciting yet ominous signs for transportation in the future

4 ways that artificial intelligence can help students

These tools can help create fully customised lessons for each individual

How to get more off your e-car’s battery cell? Ask this algorithm

Suggestions of better routes, driving patterns to improve vehicle’s performance

As told to Parliament (July 24, 2019): Survey reveals 54,130 manual scavengers in 18 states

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Thirsty AIs: ChatGPT ‘drinks’ half a litre of fresh water to answer 20-50 questions, says study

Massive amounts of water go into maintaining the data centres of such AI tools

Where should we be looking for the next SARS-like virus? AI offers clues

Machine learning can help shortlist animal hosts that need further monitoring

Has ISRO found its humanoid for space travel?

If India's space agency has a bot ready, why are its scientists scouting for another

As told to Parliament (July 26, 2023): Trend of decreasing monsoon rainfall observed in five states in 1989-2018 period

All that was discussed in the House through the day

5G: A dangerous generation

Radiation fears mount as the world gets ready to embrace the network-intensive 5G

2022 too short, too far: 10 stunning galleries by DTE this year

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

Deepfakes: can the AI be harnessed for something good?

While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts  

Digitally immortalising departed loved ones comes with ethical concerns: Study calls for cautious design of AI ‘deadbots’

Can be used as a puppet for advertising, cause psychological distress; paper calls for adoption of safety standards

AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here’s why it’s time to be concerned

MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests