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As technology continues to accelerate and machines begin learning more and more, good jobs are feared to be doomed by many. Computer programmers, journalists, receptionist, even priests are now poised to be replaced by robots at their jobs. They are no longer addressed as robots, instead they are being called humanoids, a robot with characteristics of a human. Four such robots have already been put as employees in certain jobs.

UN panel agrees to move ahead with debate on killer robots

Advocacy groups warned about the threats posed by such killer robots and aired a chilling video illustrating their...

18 Nov 2017 12:13 PM

Supply chain is perhaps the most data-rich environment in the businesses of today.

AI and Data Science: Accelerating supply chain industry

With the help of AI, a variety of tasks can be escalated with limited scope for human error.

18 Nov 2017 4:28 AM

Manufacturing and services are moving closer in the digital world, providing India another opportunity to leapfrog. Their competitiveness and survival are key to national employment and economic growth.

Digital world: AI creates jobs, more products

Current day manufacturing covers a wide spectrum of industries crafts, processed food, textiles, pharma, medical...

12 Nov 2017 8:11 PM

Scientists are using the concept of deep learning in Artificial Intelligence to help treat patients based on previous data. (Photo: AFP)

New AI system can identify emotions in human voice

This smart system surpasses traditional algorithms in that the interaction between a person and computer becomes more...

12 Nov 2017 2:40 PM

The official website of the Navi Mumbai police was hacked for second time in a month.

Privacy fears over artificial intelligence as crimestopper

The program is part of a growing trend to use vision-based AI to thwart crime and improve public safety.

12 Nov 2017 2:34 PM

$Sophia told the audience, \I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction.\ (Photo: AFP)$ Newsmakers

AI robot that once said 'I will destroy humans' granted Saudi...

Sophia told the audience, "I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction."

11 Nov 2017 8:42 AM

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Philippines' BPO industry in worry: AI threatens future growth

AI-powered translators could dilute the biggest advantage the Philippines has, the wide use of English.

10 Nov 2017 4:47 AM

More than 25 call centre employees were arrested by the Thane police.

Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI

The outsourcing industry in the Philippines is worried that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will eat into the...

9 Nov 2017 6:06 AM

Ola had launched the shuttle service on Monday.

Ola teams up with Microsoft for connected vehicle platform

Partnership will allow smarter navigation and predict breakdowns, in process enhancing safety and security.

7 Nov 2017 7:17 AM

He can reply to messages and make light-hearted alterations to selfies he is sent. (Photo: AFP)

AI 'boy' granted residency in central Tokyo

Shibuya said the project aimed to make the district's government more familiar to residents and allow officials to hear...

4 Nov 2017 8:35 AM

The trio spent months studying the art of astrology and then trained an AI program they developed. Later in October, they launched the resulting app, CoStar.

Astrology in trouble? Horoscopes now written by AI

The app creators say the app's algorithm, takes into account of factors such as position of Moon, the other planets in...

2 Nov 2017 6:55 AM

AI and machine learning refer to technology that is replacing traditional methods to assess the creditworthiness of customers, to crunch data, price insurance contracts and spot profitable trades across markets. (Photo credit: Reuters)

Rise of the machines must be monitored, say global finance regulators

The FSB says in its first report on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning that the risks they pose need...

2 Nov 2017 3:54 AM