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Siddharth Pai

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ARTICLES BY SIDDHARTH PAI

Eventually, it’s possible that the most valuable AI companies won’t be those with the biggest data centres, but those with the smartest algorithms. (Pixabay)

GenAI frenzy: Are tech giants overbuilding data centres?

4 min read . 31 Mar 2025

Excessive digital engagement has been linked to increased stress, anxiety and depression. (Pixabay)

Online paradox: In need of a digital detox? AI assistants could be of help

4 min read . 17 Mar 2025

Startups are betting that they do not need an army of programmers and can instead accomplish most of the task of building their product by using GenAI.

How AI is transforming the role of venture capital for startups

4 min read . 03 Mar 2025

The role of developers may shift from writing code themselves to supervising and refining AI-generated output.

Redundancy alert: AI assistants have put our software code factories on notice

4 min read . 25 Feb 2025

The timing of R1’s arrival was especially noteworthy. (AFP)

DeepSeek’s R1 may be the first of many AI super-apps to come

4 min read . 17 Feb 2025

Data brokers operate as intermediaries, aggregating information from sources like online browsing histories, credit applications, social media interactions and public records.

The hidden dangers posed by data brokers need to be addressed

4 min read . 09 Dec 2024

Kurtz’s enduring contributions reshaped how the world interacts with computers

Thomas E. Kurtz (1928-2024) gave us Basic lessons in computer software

4 min read . 24 Nov 2024

Should Trump impose tariffs on IT services ‘imported’ from Indian firms, it could dramatically alter the cost dynamics between Indian and US firms. (Mint)

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model

4 min read . 11 Nov 2024

Few companies are willing to bet big on Generative AI without clarity. (Mint)

India’s IT sector is staring at a bleak winter: How long will it last?

4 min read . 28 Oct 2024

TikTok and X videos can maximize emotional reactions, from humour to outrage.

The ethical quicksand of filming people without their consent

4 min read . 14 Oct 2024

Discussions around why GenAI is not working at a particular enterprise may soon result in mutual finger-pointing between clients and their IT service providers

Brace for GenAI letting the early adopters of this technology down

4 min read . 16 Sep 2024

Telegram’s policy of allowing large unmoderated channels has made it a haven for groups engaged in activities that some governments deem illegal or dangerous.

Data privacy is Signal’s edge over Telegram and Whatsapp

4 min read . 02 Sep 2024

China pursues quantum supremacy with significant state backing.

Quantum cryptography: Digital security will get a shot in the arm

4 min read . 19 Aug 2024

US government research indicates that facial recognition systems are 10-100 times more likely to misidentify individuals with darker skin tones.

How the East got ahead of the West on facial recognition technology

4 min read . 05 Aug 2024

Microsoft’s Azure outage left large numbers of computer users staring at blue screens that did not budge, preventing work. (x.com/troyhunt)

Cybersecurity: Microsoft’s Azure woes and Google’s acquisition moves

4 min read . 21 Jul 2024

Microsoft has seen an increase in carbon emissions by 30% since 2020, as this company has steadily increased its investments in AI. (AFP)

Energy-guzzling AI has knocked Google and Microsoft off their net-zero paths

4 min read . 08 Jul 2024

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