Krishna Srinivas

Jul 16, 2024 | thehindu.com | Krishna Srinivas

Neurotechnologies have come a long way since the development of electroencephalography (EEG). Invented a hundred years ago, the EEG has had a significant impact on our knowledge of the human brain and various treatments of brain disorders. Many researchers expect that soon there will be wearable EEGs that could directly assist human cognitive functions. Elon Musk’s Neuralink has also kindled hope about using brain-computer links to help physically impaired people restore some lost function.

Jul 7, 2024 | thehindu.com | Krishna Srinivas

The United Nations recently said 2025 will be observed as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). There are to be many events focusing on quantum science and technology (S&T), including to create awareness of its concepts and explore its benefits for humankind. The applications of quantum mechanics constitute an emerging technology yet quantum S&T haven’t captured the public attention the way artificial intelligence (AI) or genome editing have.

May 26, 2024 | thehindu.com | Krishna Srinivas

The story so far: The global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more complex even as countries try to govern AI within their borders in various ways, ranging from acts of law to executive orders. Many experts (as well as the Pope) have articulated a global treaty to this effect, but the obstacles in its path are daunting. What is Europe’s AI convention?

Oct 4, 2023 | or-f.org | Krishna Srinivas |P. K. Anand |suresh babu

Task Force 6: Accelerating SDGs: Exploring New Pathways to the 2030 Agenda1. The ChallengeAccording to researcher Harold Alderman, the social and economic costs of malnutrition are substantial while “the economic returns to preventing malnutrition are on a par with those investments generally considered at the heart of economic development strategies.”[1] The G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration identified malnutrition as a major issue, especially in the post-Covid-19 situation.

Jun 12, 2023 | thehindu.com | Krishna Srinivas

The annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit, hosted by Japan, took place in Hiroshima on May 19-21, 2023. Among other matters, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué initiated the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) – an effort by this bloc to determine a way forward to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).