Smruthi Nadig

Bangalore

Deputy Editor at Mine Australia

Covering AI and technology. Views here are my own. Developing opinions, constantly.

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Articles

As Elections Approach, AI Reshapes Electoral Analysis in India

3 days ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

With the Bihar, Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu state elections approaching, discussions about using AI to collect and analyse election data have intensified. The innovative use of AI in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections proved to be a dominating force, although not always for the right reasons.
India Leads in AI Influencer Engagement, YouGov Survey Shows

4 days ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

A new survey by UK-based YouGov has revealed that people across 17 markets are more cautious than optimistic globally about AI’s expanding role in everyday life over the next decade. More than one-fifth of respondents worldwide, specifically 22%, express feeling cautious about the rise of AI.
Will AI Affect Your Appraisal This Financial Year?

4 days ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

Performance appraisals are the most anticipated time of the year for employees. While performance management is crucial for employee development, it can also be time-consuming and demanding on . Managers, who need to balance performance assessments with their other regular duties, often find it challenging to provide impactful feedback and direction.
As India’s FDI Plunges 96%, Startup Ecosystem Enters Reset Mode

5 days ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

The Indian startup ecosystem is set to face a stark reality as the country’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped by a whopping 96.5% in FY2025. According to the RBI, it fell from $10.1 billion the previous year to just $353 million in May. The FDI has been on a steady sliding track since 2019. The drop was attributed to increased repatriation, with $49 billion withdrawn from India in FY25, compared with $41 billion the previous year.
As India’s FDI Plunges 96%, Startup Ecosystem Enters Reset Mode

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Smruthi Nadig

Now‘Terrorists getting aid...’: Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan rises in revolt, locals block CPEC lifelineThe unprecedented protest, now in its third day, is being described as the most significant show of public anger against the Shehbaz Sharif-led …NowHistory of US role in India-Pakistan issues: Four wars, the hyphen, and TrumpWhat is India's hyphenation with Pakistan, and why does New Delhi oppose it? Why is New Delhi against third party intervention? And what has the US …
How AI is Becoming the Backbone of ESG Compliance

5 days ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

Since the establishment of the Paris Agreement in 2015, 196 countries have adopted a legally binding treaty addressing climate change. This treaty seeks to limit global temperature increases to well below 2℃ above pre-industrial levels, with efforts focused on capping the rise to 1.5℃. Tracking emissions and making a fair contribution to environmental efforts has become simpler for businesses, thanks to AI technology that facilitates data collection and actionable insights.
Resemble AI Open-Sources Its Voice-Cloning Model, Chatterbox

1 week ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

The US-based Resemble AI, a voice cloning platform, has open-sourced Chatterbox—its model that includes both text-to-speech and voice conversion capabilities—the company announced on X. A recent test conducted through Podonos was designed to assess the use of Resemble AI’s Chatterbox and ElevenLabs in generating natural and high-quality speech.
Resemble AI Open-Sources Its Voice-Cloning Model, Chatterbox

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Smruthi Nadig

3 hours agoChloe Samaha wasn't trained to write software. But she and her partner at their San Francisco-based startup BOND got a working version of a new online productivity manager and website up and running in less than a day. "He was on his way back from a ski trip and built the entire back end … in six …
Telegram Partners With xAI in a $300 Million Deal

1 week ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a significant move with his AI venture, xAI, by securing a $300 million investment from Telegram’s messaging platform. This partnership will allow for the integration of xAI’s chatbot, Grok, into Telegram’s ecosystem, which could strengthen xAI’s position in the rapidly changing AI ecosystem. Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the collaboration on the social media platform X, saying the two companies have agreed on a one-year partnership.
NVIDIA to Launch Cheaper AI Chips for China, Reports Say

1 week ago | analyticsindiamag.com | Smruthi Nadig

NVIDIA is set to launch a new AI chip for China at a much lower price than its restricted H20 model, with mass production starting in June, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sources said the GPUs will be part of NVIDIA’s most recent generation Blackwell architecture AI processors, priced between $6500 and $8000, much below the H20 model, which sold between $10,000 and $12,000.