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Name of the Magazine :  Electrical India
Vol. No. 64 / Issue No. 11 / November 2024
 

Title: Greening the Power Hub of India

Author: Payal Saxena    

Article Page No.: 28-30

Abstract: Chhattisgarh can pioneer the transition of coal-dependent economies by utilizing national and international climate finance to retrain its workforce and attract new renewable energy industries, supported by programs like the Green Climate Fund and India's Coal Transition Fund, fair use of policy and ensuring community benefits...

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Title: Solar Assisted Bicycles Part 3

Author: Vithal Kamat

Article Page No.: 48-53

Abstract: This article is about solar assisted bicycles - a disruptive innovation in electric mobility to better the quality of our living, particularly in cities. It is a hybrid vehicle that combines solar energy with metabolic energy. These amazingly energy frugal vehicles with no travel distance limits are also important from the angle of climate change, health and environment. From the academic point of view, solar assisted bicycles offer an interesting platform that unifies different energy worlds with their varied forms and measurement units, namely, the physical science world with the nutritional world, kinanthropology world, electrical world and the solar world, together...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name of the Magazine :  DATAQUEST
Vol. No. XL / Issue No. 11 / November 2024

 

Title: Drones for Defence

Author:  Aanchal Ghatak

Article Page No.: 22-24

Abstract: The Indian government's policy reforms and regulatory framework have played a crucial role in fostering growth in the defence manufacturing sector. The "Make in India" initiative, coupled with the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016, has encouraged domestic manufacturing and indigenization. The government's decision to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap to 74% under the automatic route has further facilitated foreign collaborations.

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Title: Can Al Truly Predict Crime? Insights from George Kailas

Author:  Aanchal Ghatak

Article Page No.: 38 – 41

Abstract: Argentina has announced its ambitious plan to emerge as a leader crime prevention through the launch of an innovative artificial intellige program. This initiative aims to leverage AI to predict future crimes, utilizing advanced technologies for surveillance, social media monitoring and facial recognition. George Kailas, CEO at Prospero.ai, points out, that the effectiveness of AI in this realm is a double-edged sword, fraught with ethical implications m and the risk of reinforcing existing biases. By analysing historical crime data, algorithms can identify patterns and trends, offering a proactive approach to policing.

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Name of the Magazine :  Digit
Vol. No. 24/ Issue No. 11 / November 2024

 

Title: Unseen Complexities of Responsible Al : An eye-opening conversation with Intel's Lama Nachman

Author: Jayesh Shinde

Article Page No.: 60-61


Abstract: When we talk about artificial intelligence, the conversation often gravitates toward its tangible impacts. Yet, lurking beneath these visible advancements are intangible unknowns that most people don't fully grasp. To shed light on these hidden challenges, I interviewed Lama Nachman, Intel Fellow and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab at Intel. Nachman is at the forefront of Al research and development, steering projects that push the boundaries of what's possible while grappling with the ethical implications of these technologies.

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Title: Balancing Al innovation with responsibility : Infosys' approach to Ethical Al explained by Balakrishna D. R. (Bali)

Author: Jayesh Shinde

Article Page No.: 62-63

Abstract: As AI systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the ethical considerations surrounding their development and deployment have never been more critical. To delve deeper into this pressing issue, I interviewed Balakrishna D. R. (Bali), Executive Vice President and Global Services Head of Al and Industry Verticals at Infosys.

Bali's insights shed light on how a global leader like Infosys navigates the complex terrain of Al ethics, balancing the relentless pursuit of technological advancement with a steadfast commitment to responsible practices.

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Name of the Magazine :  Voice and Data
Vol. No. 31 / Issue No. 11 / November 2024


Title: Digital infrastructure: not the Achilles' heel but the jugular

Author: Pratima Harigunani  

Article Page No.: 38-42

Abstract: As cyber threats intensify, digital infrastructure faces rising risks, demanding vigilant, multi-layered defenses to ensure resilience for the future

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