As part of the Fomento Lecture Series, Aruna Chakkirala, Lead AI Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft and Goa University alumna, delivered an engaging talk on "Business Impact of AI and Building Meaningful GenAI Use Cases" at Goa Business School. Drawing from over two decades of experience, she discussed the opportunities and uncertainties of AI's evolution, while stressing the need for responsible innovation and student readiness in the GenAI space.
Tag: Artificial Intelligence
British Fashion Model Agents Association Petitions UK Government to Protect Models from AI Misuse
The British Fashion Model Agents Association and The Milk Collective have launched a petition, signed by over 2,000 supporters, urging the UK government to protect models from the unauthorised use of their likeness in AI-generated content. As AI technologies grow more advanced, concerns are mounting over models being replaced by digital replicas, with little regulation around consent and image rights.
Goa to Launch Centre of Excellence in AI Hospitality with Pacific Link College, Canada
Goa is set to become a global hub for AI in hospitality through a strategic partnership with Pacific Link College, Canada. The upcoming Centre of Excellence will equip Goan youth with future-ready skills, boost smart tourism innovation, and position Goa as a leader in AI-powered travel experiences.
Google to Build Asia’s Largest AI Data Center in Andhra Pradesh with $6 Billion Investment
Google is reportedly investing $6 billion to establish its largest AI data center outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This 1-gigawatt facility includes $2 billion dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure, making it Asia’s biggest data center by capacity and investment. The project is expected to anchor Andhra Pradesh’s ambitious plan to build 6 GW of data center capacity in the next five years.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant’s AI-Generated 3D Image Goes Viral with Google’s ‘Nano Banana’ Tool
In a digital twist to political communication, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s AI-generated 3D image created using Google’s ‘Nano Banana’ tool has gone viral. The hyper-realistic photo has been widely shared by BJP Goa and fan pages, showcasing the CM in a new, futuristic light and highlighting the growing impact of AI in public engagement.
