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Siddharth Pai

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ARTICLES BY SIDDHARTH PAI

Simple predictive AI models have been in use for quite a while and do simple tasks. (AFP)

All Generative AI output is essentially a hallucination

4 min read . 24 Jun 2024

The primary advantage of LLMs lies in their ability to generate coherent and contextually relevant text.

The rise of local AI should democratize this technology

4 min read . 10 Jun 2024

The iPhone’s role as a gateway is intricately linked to Apple’s broader ecosystem. (Bloomberg)

Think again: Apple will likely recover from its slump in iPhone sales

4 min read . 27 May 2024

AI-generated pieces are frequently optimized for engagement rather than accuracy or depth.

Clickbait clutter: AI is generating too much digital junk

4 min read . 13 May 2024

The pioneers of AI operate in a milieu where the latest breakthroughs, be they in natural language processing or robotics, are part of their internal discourse well before they reach the broader market.

AI asymmetry: Can our IT service firms close their gap with GenAI rivals?

4 min read . 29 Apr 2024

Beyond the immediate financial market implications, a more substantive concern for Indian IT firms would be understanding the underpinnings of Accenture’s weak forecast. (Photo: Mint)

IT firms mustn’t miss warning signals from Accenture

4 min read . 22 Apr 2024

Like Kamban’s re-creation in Tamil of the original Sanskrit epic by Valmiki, the Ramcharitmanas was written by the saint poet Goswami Tulsidas in a local language for a broader audience. (AFP)

Recovering a masterpiece: The Ramcharitmanas is luminous in new light

4 min read . 16 Apr 2024

Rampant urbanization has obliterated natural water absorption and drainage pathways, exacerbating monsoon floods and leading to severe water scarcity in dry seasons. (Twitter)

Bengaluru should transform itself into Kongjian Yu's sponge city

4 min read . 18 Mar 2024

Social media platforms are engineered to maximize user engagement and data extraction, often at the cost of user privacy and societal cohesion.

The impact of technology artefacts on politics must be studied

4 min read . 05 Mar 2024

To me, the camera, whether film or digital, was an impartial observer that simply recorded the truth.

A skin-tone bias lingers from the early days of photographic technology

4 min read . 05 Feb 2024

William Meckling and Michael Jensen gave the world a seminal paper which showed that there were agency costs involved in the running of a firm and that managers, being agents, were unlikely to run enterprises in the best interest of its principals.

Solve the horizon problem: Don’t let Big Tech escape regulation

4 min read . 23 Jan 2024

IT firms, historically known for their cost-effective services and large talent pool, have been conservative in their approach towards digital and AI adoption. (Mint)

Indian IT service providers won’t have a breezy 2024

4 min read . 09 Jan 2024

In extreme cases, drivers have been found in the back-seat of their vehicles while Autopilot was in charge.

Self-driving cars still have a long road ahead of them

4 min read . 25 Dec 2023

Generative AI models are trained on massive data-sets of text and code, which can inadvertently include personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, addresses and financial logs.

Generative AI generates real worries of identity privacy and data accuracy

4 min read . 11 Dec 2023

Now that the old boss is back, most of the old board gone and directors who will probably be more pliant have taken over, OpenAI is in a free-for-all situation, which could impact the entire sector. (Getty Images via AFP)

Is Altman's return to OpenAI a loss for humanity?

4 min read . 27 Nov 2023

A Reuters report claims that Wipro may skip giving hikes to its “top performers with higher compensation” and at its new “Enterprise Futuring” unit.

The 'paisa vasool' model of Indian IT firms must adapt to change

4 min read . 13 Nov 2023

It seems as if in this world of 5-second attention grabbing blurbs, no one sticks by their original words or reports anymore. People take refuge at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza on 17 October 2023 after it was bombed by Israeli forces, (Photo by Dawood NEMER / AFP)

Social media and Big Tech have helped make truth a casualty of war

4 min read . 31 Oct 2023

Traditional therapy can be costly and sometimes inaccessible for many individuals.

Technology wants to be your mental health manager

4 min read . 09 Oct 2023

Marketers in India need to realize that the world for ad viewership is changing, and in real time.

Digital advertising has grown even more algorithmic

4 min read . 18 Sep 2023

The US has witnessed growing political polarization in recent years.

Tech platforms played a role in widening US divisions

4 min read . 04 Sep 2023