5 things about AI you may have missed today: NITI Aayog VC advocates AI; AI predicting COVID-19 variants, and more
AI Roundup: NITI Aayog VC advocates AI solutions for marine fisheries challenges; Government and industry collaborate on AI for public grievance resolution; AI model predicts COVID-19 fresh variant waves with 80% accuracy; Railways to utilise AI for crowd control during Prayagraj's Magh Mela- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can address challenges in marine fisheries, according to NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery. Speaking at a workshop on the fisheries' potential, Bery emphasized the crucial role of technology as a growth driver. The VC highlighted the need for innovative strategies to meet rising fish demand, emphasizing that understanding demand dynamics is essential for prioritising production strategies in the sector. The workshop aimed to discuss marine fisheries issues, develop tailored strategies, and foster partnerships among coastal states to tackle challenges and explore prospects, PTI reported.
Government officials and industry experts convened to explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for public grievance resolution and the streamlining of service delivery through universal face authentication. Organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the session aimed to foster knowledge exchange in e-governance and innovative technology implementation. Key representatives from organisations such as Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY participated, discussing the evolving landscape of e-service delivery in India, PTI reported.
An AI model, analysing 9 million SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences from 30 countries, can predict COVID-19 variants likely to trigger fresh infection waves. Developed by MIT and the Hebrew University-Hadassah
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