5 things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi on AI tools, AI in brain ultrasounds, more
31.12.2023 - 17:03
/ tech.hindustantimes.com
/ Narendra Modi
/ Ai
Today is the last day of 2023, and while the world is immersed in bidding adieu to the year, the artificial intelligence space is still brimming with intriguing developments. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the youth of the nation to explore AI tools, especially those that pertain to real-time language translation as a way to preserve and promote India's native languages. In other news, a research team in South Korea has developed a generative AI-powered acoustic simulation technology that can help in lowering the technical barriers in brain ultrasounds. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.
In the last 'Mann Ki Baat' episode of the year, PM Modi highlighted the impact of innovative technology, specifically AI, on various sectors, as per a report by ANI. He mentioned the successful use of an indigenous AI-powered Bhashini app during the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam event in Uttar Pradesh, which facilitated seamless translation from Hindi to Tamil. The Prime Minister expressed optimism about the widespread implementation of such technology in areas like judiciary and education, anticipating significant improvements in functionality. He encouraged the younger generation to explore and enhance AI tools for real-time translation, emphasizing the potential for transformative changes in schools, hospitals, and courts.
"That day is not far when a speech would be delivered in any language, but the audience would be able to listen to the same speech in their language in real-time. The same feature will also be available in movies in the future. In which the audience in a theatre hall would get to listen to real-time translations with the help of AI,” PM Modi added.
A research team led by Dr. Kim Hyungmin at the Bionics Research Centre, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, has developed an acoustic simulation technology based on generative AI, reported ANI. This technology aims to predict and correct distortions in the ultrasound focus position caused by the skull during focused ultrasound therapy in real-time. Despite the lack of validation for the clinical utility of AI simulation models in non-invasive focused ultrasound therapy technologies, the application has been limited due to challenges in real-time reflection of ultrasound wave distortions caused by diverse skull shapes in patients.
According to a report by ANI, the Israeli government has unveiled a 100 million shekel (USD 27.6 million) initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the country's peripheral regions. This initiative will establish nine innovation centers nationwide, focusing on developing high-tech solutions for various challenges, including food technology, renewable energy, green building techniques,