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Book Review Competition on 24th January 2025
SFIT LIRC invites all the students to participate in an exciting Book Review Competition on 24th January 2025.
Venue: SFIT Library, B Wing, 2nd floor
Timings: 9.45 am onward
Languages: English, Hindi and Marathi
Time for Presentation: 5 to 6 minutes
Last Date of Registration: 20th January 2025
Registration form: http://bit.ly/3DNG5B5
No Registration Fees
Timings: 9.45 am onward
Languages: English, Hindi and Marathi
Time for Presentation: 5 to 6 minutes
Last Date of Registration: 20th January 2025
Registration form: http://bit.ly/3DNG5B5
No Registration Fees
Congratulations on Achieving the Highest Footfalls of the Academic Year 2023-2024!
Dear Library Users,
We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone with all of you — the highest number of footfalls in the library for the academic year 2023-2024! This achievement is a testament to your unwavering commitment to learning, growth, and curiosity.
Your engagement with the library not only reflects your dedication to academic excellence but also reinforces the library as a vibrant hub of knowledge, inspiration, and community. Whether you’ve explored new resources, participated in events, or simply enjoyed the quiet space for study, your presence has made this achievement possible.
As we continue to evolve with the times, we are excited to offer even more innovative tools and services to meet your needs. Together, we are shaping the future of learning, one visit at a time.
Thank you for being a part of this success. Let’s keep the momentum going and make the coming year even more inspiring!
Congratulations once again to all the students, and we look forward to seeing you in the library!
Government panel suggests AI incident database, invites comments till January 27
The report recommends that the governance group should bring together all authorities and institutions that deal with AI governance at the national level.
A panel set up by the government in 2023 to look at AI governance has recommended an AI incident database to better understand the actual risks of artificial intelligence, stressing that an inter-ministerial, or a holistic government approach is required to govern AI, an effort that could be spearheaded by the IT ministry and the office of the principal scientific advisor (PSA).
A panel set up by the government in 2023 to look at AI governance has recommended an AI incident database to better understand the actual risks of artificial intelligence, stressing that an inter-ministerial, or a holistic government approach is required to govern AI, an effort that could be spearheaded by the IT ministry and the office of the principal scientific advisor (PSA).
For representational purposes only. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
These recommendations were made in the IT ministry’s ‘Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development’, released for public consultation on Tuesday, and comments are welcome until January 27. HT had reported on the contents of this report in October 2024.
The report recommends that the governance group should bring together all authorities and institutions that deal with AI governance at the national level.
MeitY had formed the subcommittee on November 9, 2023, and it is headed by Dr Balaraman Ravindran, chief of the department of data science and AI and the Centre for Responsible AI at IIT Madras.
The report wants MeitY to house a technical advisory body and act as the coordination focal point for this governance group, which should build an AI incident database to understand the “actual incidence of AI-related risks in India”, echoing a similar recommendation by the NITI Aayog in 2021.
These AI incidents could include “cyber incidents” and “cyber security incidents” and extend to “adverse or dangerous” outcomes from the use of AI that can disadvantage or harm individuals, businesses, and societies”. They could include “malfunctions, unauthorised outcomes, discriminatory outcomes, unforeseeable outcomes and unexpected emergent behaviour, system failures, privacy violations, physical safety problems, etc.”
It said that initially, only public sector organisations using AI systems should mandatorily report to this database while private entities were “encouraged to voluntarily report AI incidents”. “The focus should be on defining reporting protocols to ensure confidentiality and to focus on harm mitigation, not fault finding,” the report said.
The technical secretariat, as per the report, should try to get “voluntary commitments on transparency across the overall AI ecosystem and on baseline commitments for high capability/widely deployed systems” from the industry. These could include regular transparency reports by AI developers and deployers, internal and external red-teaming of models or systems, peer review by third-party qualified experts, and others. The commitments could vary across sectors.
The sub-committee also recommended that the technical secretariat could examine the suitability of technology measures to address AI-related risks, such as use of watermarking, labelling and fact-checking to deal with deepfakes.
It said that the governance group should have a mix of government and non-government members to bring in “external expertise from industry and academia” and could be headed by the PSA. On the other hand, the technical secretariat located in MeitY could be staffed by MeitY officials and “lateral hires, young professionals, and consultants.
This subcommittee also noted that providers and deployers of AI systems cannot claim “safe harbour” by default as in many scenarios, they “select or modify the content”, something that intermediaries such as Google, Facebook, Cloudflare and Airtel cannot do to claim protection from liability for third party content. This, however, is not a recommendation of the subcommittee.
These recommendations were made in the IT ministry’s ‘Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development’, released for public consultation on Tuesday, and comments are welcome until January 27. HT had reported on the contents of this report in October 2024.
The report recommends that the governance group should bring together all authorities and institutions that deal with AI governance at the national level.
MeitY had formed the subcommittee on November 9, 2023, and it is headed by Dr Balaraman Ravindran, chief of the department of data science and AI and the Centre for Responsible AI at IIT Madras.
The report wants MeitY to house a technical advisory body and act as the coordination focal point for this governance group, which should build an AI incident database to understand the “actual incidence of AI-related risks in India”, echoing a similar recommendation by the NITI Aayog in 2021.
These AI incidents could include “cyber incidents” and “cyber security incidents” and extend to “adverse or dangerous” outcomes from the use of AI that can disadvantage or harm individuals, businesses, and societies”. They could include “malfunctions, unauthorised outcomes, discriminatory outcomes, unforeseeable outcomes and unexpected emergent behaviour, system failures, privacy violations, physical safety problems, etc.”
It said that initially, only public sector organisations using AI systems should mandatorily report to this database while private entities were “encouraged to voluntarily report AI incidents”. “The focus should be on defining reporting protocols to ensure confidentiality and to focus on harm mitigation, not fault finding,” the report said.
The technical secretariat, as per the report, should try to get “voluntary commitments on transparency across the overall AI ecosystem and on baseline commitments for high capability/widely deployed systems” from the industry. These could include regular transparency reports by AI developers and deployers, internal and external red-teaming of models or systems, peer review by third-party qualified experts, and others. The commitments could vary across sectors.
The sub-committee also recommended that the technical secretariat could examine the suitability of technology measures to address AI-related risks, such as use of watermarking, labelling and fact-checking to deal with deepfakes.
It said that the governance group should have a mix of government and non-government members to bring in “external expertise from industry and academia” and could be headed by the PSA. On the other hand, the technical secretariat located in MeitY could be staffed by MeitY officials and “lateral hires, young professionals, and consultants.
This subcommittee also noted that providers and deployers of AI systems cannot claim “safe harbour” by default as in many scenarios, they “select or modify the content”, something that intermediaries such as Google, Facebook, Cloudflare and Airtel cannot do to claim protection from liability for third party content. This, however, is not a recommendation of the subcommittee.
Bengaluru traffic police to introduce 5-second countdown timer to address unpredictability of AI-powered signals
AI-powered VAC signals adjust the length of the red/green lights based on traffic density in each area and can often catch commuters off guard.
The Bengaluru traffic police are working to address a key issue with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle actuated control (VAC) traffic signals by introducing a 5-second countdown timer before the light turns green. Currently, this feature is unavailable at these dynamic signals, leaving commuters unprepared for the change.
VAC signals, which adjust the length of the red/green lights based on traffic density in each area and often catch motorists off guard when they suddenly turn from one to another. This unpredictability has led to concerns among commuters.
With VAV signals, unlike the traditional countdown signals, commuters are caught off guard and stopped abruptly by a red light, with no indication of when it will turn red. This is because the AI-powered traffic signals are designed to address the unpredictable nature of Bengaluru’s traffic and adjust signalling based on different traffic scenarios.
Recognising the problem, Joint Commissioner of Police (traffic) M N Anucheth confirmed that steps were being taken to implement the countdown timer. “The timer will help commuters prepare to move, reducing confusion and improving traffic flow,” he said.
However, commuters have also raised concerns about the rapid signal changes at VAC-equipped junctions. The AI system switches from red to green and vice versa swiftly, with the amber light barely visible, making it challenging to cross signals in time.
Currently, AI-powered VAC systems are operational at 100 junctions in Bengaluru. By the end of March, 65 more junctions will adopt this technology in the first phase, with an additional 300 signals set to be converted in the next phase.
The Bengaluru traffic police are working to address a key issue with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle actuated control (VAC) traffic signals by introducing a 5-second countdown timer before the light turns green. Currently, this feature is unavailable at these dynamic signals, leaving commuters unprepared for the change.
VAC signals, which adjust the length of the red/green lights based on traffic density in each area and often catch motorists off guard when they suddenly turn from one to another. This unpredictability has led to concerns among commuters.
With VAV signals, unlike the traditional countdown signals, commuters are caught off guard and stopped abruptly by a red light, with no indication of when it will turn red. This is because the AI-powered traffic signals are designed to address the unpredictable nature of Bengaluru’s traffic and adjust signalling based on different traffic scenarios.
Recognising the problem, Joint Commissioner of Police (traffic) M N Anucheth confirmed that steps were being taken to implement the countdown timer. “The timer will help commuters prepare to move, reducing confusion and improving traffic flow,” he said.
However, commuters have also raised concerns about the rapid signal changes at VAC-equipped junctions. The AI system switches from red to green and vice versa swiftly, with the amber light barely visible, making it challenging to cross signals in time.
Currently, AI-powered VAC systems are operational at 100 junctions in Bengaluru. By the end of March, 65 more junctions will adopt this technology in the first phase, with an additional 300 signals set to be converted in the next phase.
Mahakumbh to showcase power of technology, AI-powered vehicle parking system to streamline experience
Mahakumbh 2025 devotees attending the mela will benefit from an AI-based parking solution for their vehicles. This is the first time a technology-driven parking system has been introduced for the Kumbh Mela.
Image Source : FILEParking at Kumbh Mela 2025
Kumbh Mela 2025, which is starting on January 13 this year, is set to showcase the power of technology in the world’s largest religious gathering. An innovative AI-driven parking system will be introduced to facilitate the parking of vehicles for devotees traveling to the Kumbh Mela in the Sangam city of Prayagraj. Thanks to the technology-equipped services from Park+, an auto tech super app company, parking near the event will become a breeze.
AI-Powered Parking Management
This will be a historic first, as an AI-based parking management system will be implemented at such a grand scale for the Maha Kumbh. Devotees will be able to easily and efficiently manage their parking through the Park+ app, which has been appointed the official parking partner for the event. The company has publicly shared this exciting development.
In addition to this, vehicle owners attending the fair will benefit from the ability to pay for parking via FASTag through the Park+ app, drastically reducing the time spent parking. Moreover, the app will guide devotees to designated parking areas approved by the local administration, allowing them to book parking slots effortlessly.
Expected Influx of Vehicles
Amit Lakhotia, CEO of Park+ Super App, has stated that the Maha Kumbh is anticipated to attract over 40 crore devotees to the Prayagraj area. Given this massive turnout, the smart parking solution aims to eliminate the usual parking woes. More than 25 lakh cars and other vehicles are forecasted to arrive in Prayagraj during this 45-day span, ensuring that devotees have a reliable parking option through the Park+ app.
Devotees can park their vehicles at over 30 government-approved locations, with the capacity to accommodate more than 5 lakh vehicles across these sites. The parking facilities will also be equipped with 24/7 security cameras, EV charging stations, and medical support teams, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for everyone attending the event.
Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/mahakumbh-to-showcase-power-of-technology-ai-powered-vehicle-parking-system-to-streamline-experience-2025-01-08-970160
Kumbh Mela 2025, which is starting on January 13 this year, is set to showcase the power of technology in the world’s largest religious gathering. An innovative AI-driven parking system will be introduced to facilitate the parking of vehicles for devotees traveling to the Kumbh Mela in the Sangam city of Prayagraj. Thanks to the technology-equipped services from Park+, an auto tech super app company, parking near the event will become a breeze.
AI-Powered Parking Management
This will be a historic first, as an AI-based parking management system will be implemented at such a grand scale for the Maha Kumbh. Devotees will be able to easily and efficiently manage their parking through the Park+ app, which has been appointed the official parking partner for the event. The company has publicly shared this exciting development.
In addition to this, vehicle owners attending the fair will benefit from the ability to pay for parking via FASTag through the Park+ app, drastically reducing the time spent parking. Moreover, the app will guide devotees to designated parking areas approved by the local administration, allowing them to book parking slots effortlessly.
Expected Influx of Vehicles
Amit Lakhotia, CEO of Park+ Super App, has stated that the Maha Kumbh is anticipated to attract over 40 crore devotees to the Prayagraj area. Given this massive turnout, the smart parking solution aims to eliminate the usual parking woes. More than 25 lakh cars and other vehicles are forecasted to arrive in Prayagraj during this 45-day span, ensuring that devotees have a reliable parking option through the Park+ app.
Devotees can park their vehicles at over 30 government-approved locations, with the capacity to accommodate more than 5 lakh vehicles across these sites. The parking facilities will also be equipped with 24/7 security cameras, EV charging stations, and medical support teams, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for everyone attending the event.
Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/mahakumbh-to-showcase-power-of-technology-ai-powered-vehicle-parking-system-to-streamline-experience-2025-01-08-970160
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