Vishwadeep Khatri

Meta has reportedly hired three more AI researchers from Google DeepMind, according to The Information. Microsoft, too, has added several former DeepMind staff in recent months. The growing competition among tech giants highlights the race to secure top AI talent and strengthen their artificial intelligence capabilities. View the full article

ThatWare, an Indian SEO company, pioneers the future of digital visibility with Quantum SEO, moving beyond traditional algorithm chasing. They integrate AI and human empathy, creating 'Hyper-intelligent SEO' for emotionally resonant content. Quantum SEO uses concepts like keyword superposition and topic entanglement to build comprehensive digital strategies. View the full article

As technology evolves, a growing number of teenagers are finding solace in chatbots, viewing them as reliable companions. While these AI entities offer continuous support, specialists warn about the potential risks stemming from an unregulated AI landscape. View the full article

Taiwan is gearing up to launch ten groundbreaking AI initiatives, with the goal of generating $510 billion by 2040. Key focus areas will include cutting-edge technologies such as silicon photonics, quantum computing, and advanced AI robotics. View the full article

The company's tie-ups with academia are aimed at bridging the skill gap by imparting the right training, fueling the digital economy while tapping the country's AI advantage, its VP (sales) Kamal Kanth said. View the full article

OpenAI announced that Oracle will provide 2 million chips to help scale its AI data center infrastructure. This partnership aims to boost computing power for OpenAI’s advanced models like ChatGPT, reflecting growing demand for AI capabilities and the need for massive processing resources to support training and deployment. View the full article

Multinational firms like McDonald's and Bupa are establishing global capability centers in India to tap into the nation's AI talent pool as demand drives salaries elsewhere. These centres handle tasks from monitoring equipment to customer recommendations. View the full article

Indonesia's AI roadmap will be the first comprehensive AI document in the country, the fourth largest in the world by population, since a smaller ethics guideline in 2023, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Nezar Patria told Reuters in an interview at his office on Monday. View the full article

Humans beat generative AI models made by Google and OpenAI at a top international mathematics competition, despite the programmes reaching gold-level scores for the first time. US ChatGPT maker OpenAI said that its experimental reasoning model had scored a gold-level 35 points on the test. View the full article

Most people treat AI like a search engine, looking for quick answers. But large language models work best when you guide them through problems step by step, like following a thought process. This is called Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting.. View the full article

Google and OpenAI’s AI models won gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad, marking a breakthrough in AI math reasoning. Using general-purpose models processing natural language, they solved five of six problems. This signals the near use of AI in advanced research, with collaboration between AI and mathematicians on the horizon. View the full article

Companies such as IBM and Automation Anywhere are also doubling up on the India market by setting up innovation centres and hiring more people respectively as they see demand increase in the region. Globally this is a $11-18 trillion market opportunity, according to a McKinsey report. View the full article

​​Total in-app purchases grew 51% reaching $3.3 billion. India led the world in downloads, accounting for 21% of the global total, whereas North America dominated revenues, contributing 47% of global earnings. View the full article

Driven by AI's soaring energy needs, data centre firms like CtrlS, Sify, and RackBank are shifting focus from metro cities to India’s tier 2 and 3 hubs. States are offering incentives, and edge data centres are gaining traction for AI workloads. Challenges remain around power, connectivity, and skilled talent availability. View the full article

Q 790. How Should an AI-Infused Process Be Audited? Traditional audit methods focus on inputs, outputs, compliance, and human decision points. But in AI-infused processes - where decisions may be driven by prompts, flows, or machine learning models - the old audit checklist may fall short. What new questions, checkpoints, or risk indicators should be included when auditing a process that includes AI components? How would you ensure transparency, fairness, and alignment with business goals? The best answer will be selected on the basis of: Relevance and clarity of audit criteria for AI-infused processes Practicality of implementation in real-world settings Insight into the unique risks introduced by AI Note for website visitors - This platform hosts two weekly questions, one on Monday and the other on Thursday. All previous questions can be found here: https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/forum/lean-six-sigma-business-excellence-questions/. To participate in the current question, please visit the forum homepage at https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/forum/. The question will be open until Monday or Thursday at 5 PM Indian Standard Time, depending on the launch day. Responses will not be visible until they are reviewed, and only non-plagiarised answers with less than 5-10% plagiarism will be considered for winner selection. If you are unsure about plagiarism, please check your answer using a plagiarism checker tool such as https://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/ before submitting. All correct answers shall be published, and the top-rated answer will be displayed first. The author will receive an honourable mention in our Business Excellence dictionary at https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/forum/business-excellence-dictionary-glossary/ along with the related term. Some people seem to be using AI platforms to find forum answers. This is a risky approach as AI responses are error-prone because our questions are application-oriented (they are never straightforward). Have a look at this funny example - https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/forum/topic/39458-using-ai-to-respond-to-forum-questions/ We also use an AI content detector at https://quillbot.com/ai-content-detector. Only answers with less than 45-50% AI-generated content will be considered for winner selection.

This initiative is poised to revolutionise their in-house capabilities, backed by the launch of the VAssist tool to build efficiencies in contact centre processes, a statement said. View the full article

The report, based on a survey of over 200 companies from 15 cities, highlighted that 86% of respondents agree or strongly agree that India needs proactive government support in AI for national security. View the full article

US tech behemoth Microsoft is investing millions of dollars to funnel more European-Monday. Away from Microsoft, some European initiatives such as TildeLM are pushing to develop local-language AI models. View the full article

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos sees generative AI as a tool to enhance creativity, not just cut costs. In El Eternauta, AI enabled faster, cheaper visual effects. Netflix also uses AI for personalisation, search, and ads. View the full article

The Union government plans to install AI-based facial recognition at seven major railway stations to combat crimes against women. It informed the Supreme Court that over 20 lakh sex offenders are listed in a national database. However, lawyers argue more action is needed, citing low conviction rates and rising cases. View the full article

Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world as head of chip giant Nvidia. Chips designed by Nvidia, known as graphics cards or GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), are essential in developing the generative artificial intelligence powering technology like ChatGPT. Big tech's insatiable appetite for Nvidia's GPUs, which sell for tens of thousands of dollars each, has catapulted the California chipmaker beyond $4 trillion in market valuation, the first company ever to surpass that mark. View the full article

An internal email stated that employees are also required to attach or cite specific AI projects they have worked on, along with measurable outcomes. Managers must also report how AI tools were leveraged at work to boost productivity at scale, which could potentially reduce the company’s headcount. View the full article

The Indian Chamber of Commerce plans to launch an AI-powered compliance platform to help microbreweries navigate state excise laws. At Brewery Conclave 2025 in Bengaluru, experts highlighted AI’s role in sustainable brewing, cost efficiency, and quality control. India’s beer market is projected to hit $456 billion, driven by rising craft beer demand. View the full article

The High Court has come out with the 'Policy Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in District Judiciary' for a responsible and restricted use of AI in judicial functions of the district judiciary of the state in view of the increasing availability of and access to such software tools. View the full article

Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI is set to launch "Baby Grok," a separate, kid-friendly chatbot app. Announced via Musk’s X post, the move follows efforts to enhance Grok’s features and public image. It comes amid xAI’s rapid AI expansion, including Grok 4’s debut and government-focused product offerings. View the full article