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  In an era where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we access, consume, and interact with information, the role of libraries is evolving like never before. While technology continues to reshape learning ecosystems, libraries remain at the heart of knowledge creation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. To commemorate National Reading Day 2026 , the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is organizing a thought-provoking webinar titled: Prompting the Mind: Reading in the Age of AI Enhancing Library Visibility in the Digital Era The webinar aims to bring together library professionals and information practitioners to discuss how AI is influencing reading habits, information discovery, digital engagement, and the future of library services. Meet the Speaker The session will be led by Dr. Sonali Karekar , Librarian at MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous College), Malad. With exte...

 

  On July 16, the SFIT Library celebrated AI Appreciation Day with a special display of books covering all aspects of Artificial Intelligence. AI is revolutionizing how we live and work, and understanding it is vital for students preparing to be future-ready. As the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan believed, "An equation means nothing to me unless it expresses a thought of God." Today, AI reflects the beautiful complexity and intelligence of human thought made manifest through technology. Why explore AI books? Stay current with one of the fastest-growing fields in technology. Learn the ethical, social, and technical aspects of AI. Find inspiration for your own research or innovation. As the visionary Ratan Tata wisely put it, "Take the stones people throw at you, and use them to build a monument." Use the knowledge from these AI books as the foundation to build your own monument of success and innovation.

As part of the successful Short-Term Training Program (STTP) on “Revolutionizing Education with AI: Leveraging Next-Gen Tools for Smarter Teaching and Learning,” an official quiz was conducted to reinforce the concepts covered during the session in collaboration with the SFIT NDLI Club. The quiz aimed to evaluate participants’ understanding of core AI principles and their applications in the educational context. Quiz Overview: Duration: Conducted immediately after the STTP on July 4, 2025 Format: Multiple-choice questions focused on AI fundamentals, next-gen educational tools, and practical implementation strategies Accessibility: Open to all participants and SFIT students and faculty Objective: To strengthen learning retention and encourage the application of AI-driven teaching methods Participation & Performance: Total Participants: 8 enthusiastic learners took part in the quiz Top Scorers:  Ms, Dhanashri Lamane and Ms. Priya Chaudhari, both Asst. Prof...

The tool's AI is designed to cater to a wide range of academic needs, covering all subjects, competitive exams, and regional languages. To provide instant academic support and benefit those who may hesitate to seek help in traditional classrooms, IIT Delhi alumni have created PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI software for students, offering innovative and affordable educational support. Read the full article at:  https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737615/iit-delhi-alumni-launches-pify-whatsapp-based-ai-powered-education-tool-for-resolving-academic-doubts

The outgoing US administration’s proposed rule to curb the import of graphics processing units (GPUs) by certain countries may hit India's ambitions. GPUs power heavy artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications. Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/biden-admins-cap-on-gpu-exports-may-hit-indias-ai-ambitions/articleshow/117245296.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

TCS is increasingly integrating the use of AI into various functions and that it is an important skill to have across all levels of the hierarchy Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) plans to hire 40,000 freshers from campuses this year, the IT giant's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Milind Lakkad said.He added that despite the quarterly headcount fluctuations, TCS manages through a combination of “employees on the bench, ongoing productivity enhancements, and other operational adjustments.”(Representational Image/Mint) This however, comes at a time when its headcount had decreased by over 5,000 employees in the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25. “In any given quarter, changes in headcount don't always reflect growth or demand because our hiring plans are structured on an annual basis,” TCS Lakkad said in an interview with Business Standard. He added that despite the quarterly headcount fluctuations, TCS manages through a combination of “employees on the bench, o...

During his visit to India, Nadella announced strategic partnerships with the Government of India and industry leaders to advance cloud and AI transformation. NEW DELHI: India must prioritise frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop foundational models to drive innovation, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday. However, he noted that major investment is required to overcome the entry barrier and a single groundbreaking mathematical discovery can revolutionise the entire AI landscape. “There is no reason why India can’t do frontier work, but you can even define frontier pretty unique. For example, I don’t think the last known big breakthrough in AI frontier has happened. I always say we are one mathematical breakthrough away from that entire edifice being thrown out and being going after something else,” said Nadella During his visit to India, Nadella announced strategic partnerships with the Government of India and industry leaders to advance cl...

BENGALURU: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to invest $3 billion in India in cloud and AI infrastructure, including setting up new data centres over the next two years. He added the company is committed to training 10 million people with AI skills by 2030. The $3-billion additional investment in India, Nadella said, would represent the single-largest expansion into the region. "The diffusion rate of AI in India is exciting. This is the golden age for systems when it comes to innovation," he told a crowd of over 3,000 developers who had gathered to listen to him in a massive exhibition centre in Bengaluru on Tuesday. In his nearly 11 years as CEO, Nadella has transformed Microsoft with his bets on cloud computing and AI, and the infusion of a culture of collaboration, enabling the pioneering computing company to become the second in the world to touch $3 trillion in market capitalisation (the first was Apple). A lot of Microsoft's work is today driven by its vas...

The initiatives will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” to shape India as a global leader in AI. The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide. “With this bold announcement, AICTE aims to embed AI within the fabric of higher education, fostering innovation, ethics, and leadership to position India as a global leader in AI-driven progress,” AICTE said in a statement. AICTE chairman TG Sitharam in a letter has urged all its affiliated institutions to submit their AI implementation plans by December 31, 2024, which will be reviewed by its approval bureau, with top submissions featured as benchmarks for other institutions. He has urged the AICTE-approved institut...

In a groundbreaking move to enhance technical education and skill development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and MyAnatomy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the evolving needs of India’s workforce. This strategic alliance signifies a substantial leap towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a globally competitive talent ecosystem. For nearly Eight Decades, AICTE has been at the forefront of technical education in India, driving innovation, excellence, and employability through visionary initiatives. The council’s internship and job portals have connected over 550 million students with opportunities across 76,000+ companies, while its Global Developer Corps (GDC) program and Post-Doctoral Fellowship scheme have further strengthened India’s position as a leader in AI technologies and cutting-edge research. AICTE has taken a humble yet transformative initiative to incorporate skill assessments into its internship po...

In the 1940s a journalist asked Claude Shannon, one of the founders of information theory, “can machines think?” Shannon said, “I compute so.” Both his distinction, between thinking and computing, and their deliberate conflation in his aphorism help us understand the current spectacle around ‘AI’. Governments worldwide have moved from a position of “we’re catching up” ignorance, to embarking on “regulating AI”, to a self-regulatory Bill of Rights. Read the full article on Page No. 14 in the Print edition of The Times of India dated 8th August 2023.

Since OpenAI launched its ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022, it has been used by people to help them write everything from poems, to work emails, to research papers. Yet, while ChatGPT may masquerade as a human, the inaccuracy of its writing can introduce errors that could be devastating if used for serious tasks like academic writing. A team of researchers from the University of Kansas has developed a tool to weed out AI-generated academic writing from the stuff penned by people, with over 99 percent accuracy. This work was published on 7 June in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science. Heather Desaire , a professor of chemistry at the University of Kansas and lead author of the new paper, says... Read the full text here -  https://spectrum.ieee.org/chatgpt-2661369022

The hidden secret of artificial intelligence is that much of it is actually powered by humans. Well, to be specific, the supervised learning algorithms that have gained much of the attention recently are dependent on humans to provide well-labeled training data that can be used to train machine learning algorithms. Since machines have to first be taught, they can’t teach themselves (yet), so it falls upon the capabilities of humans to do this training. This is the secret  achilles heel of AI : the need for humans to teach machines the things that they are not yet able to do on their own. Source:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2020/02/02/the-human-powered-companies-that-make-ai-work/#4c738345670c

Artificial intelligence is frequently discussed yet it’s too early to show real gains. AI’s major headwind is the cost of the investment, which will skew returns in the short-term. When the turnaround occurs, however, companies who are making the investment can expect to be rewarded disproportionately with a wide performance gap. In a recent report,  McKinsey predicts AI  leaders will see up to double the cash flow. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bethkindig/2020/01/31/5-soon-t0-be-trends-in-artificial-intelligence-and-deep-learning/#3813411b5e56

As per the reports coming in, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved Bachelors of Technology(B. Tech) course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science to fulfill the requirements coming for AI skills from different sectors,as informed by Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe, AICTE chairman Chennai on Saturday. Another report is coming from Bengaluru wherein the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has also announced for the addition of AI as an elective subject for students of classes 9 -12. Why AI And Data Science? Recently a news came from Public Sector Banks like SBI, IDBI hiring for specialized skills . According to analysts, there is a constant requirement of skilled workforce across all sectors and some of these positions remain vacant because of a lack of skilled manpower to fill these positions. India stands among the top 5 countries in the world when it comes to AI-driven startups as the future prediction for 2025 , most products will use this...

BPRD’s futuristic vision for law enforcement , especially in smart cities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious project, is part of a concept note the body has drafted. In a recent interview with The Economist, author Malcolm Gladwell, too discusses the importance of AI in the criminal justice system.(HT image) The use of Artificial Intelligence in police paperwork, including charge sheets could remove flaws and prejudices from creeping into investigations, India’s Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD), a think-tank of the ministry of home affairs (MHA), believes. BPRD’s futuristic vision for law enforcement , especially in smart cities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious project, is part of a concept note the body has drafted. “A machine-learning algorithm can generate chargesheets specific to an incident with complete legal validity without any exclusions or non-conformity. This allows minimal manual intervention; hence the scope for malicious intent is n...

Two trends that are dominating the technology industry are the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). But for industrial automation, these two technologies are much more than the buzzwords or trending topics. The convergence of AI and IoT will redefine the future of industrial automation. It is set to lead the Industry 4.0 revolution. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janakirammsv/2019/08/12/why-aiot-is-emerging-as-the-future-of-industry-40/#56077a09619b  (Accessed on August 16, 2019)

Hailing from Lucknow, Abidi joined the chipmaker as a software engineer and is now responsible for deep learning framework software optimisation for Intel’s top of the line Xeon processors. To read the full article, please visit: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/behind-cutting-edge-artificial-intelligence-work-lucknow-woman-huma-abidi-who-set-out-to-be-a-doctor-5843297/  (Accessed on July 23, 2019)

The study showed that using a reference database with MRI scans of patients, the algorithms automatically recognised and localised brain tumours using artificial neural networks.  Artificial Intelligence can help in treating brain tumours  |  Photo Credit: Thinkstock London:  Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based (AI) method for analysis of brain tumours, paving the way for individualised treatment of tumours. According to the study, published in the The Lancet Oncology, AI machine learning methods, carefully trained on standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are more reliable and precise than established radiological methods in the treatment of gliomas.  Source: