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India.com
4 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Sundar Pichai's Google's BIG collaboration with IIT, BharatGen to build indigenous…
Google will partner with BharatGen at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop indigenous automatic speech recognition and text-to-speech models for Indic languages, Manish Gupta, Senior Director for India and APAC at Google DeepMind, announced on Wednesday. Gupta was addressing a gathering at Google I/O Connect India 2025 held in Bengaluru where the IT giant announced new initiatives and AI capabilities to support the Indian developer and startup ecosystem. 'India's success story using AI capabilities to build real world applications that are reaching millions of businesses and people across India and the world,' he said. Google Partners With Local Communities According to him, Google has also partnered with local communities to apply the research done at Google DeepMind to build impactful solutions for India across energy, medicine and material science. 'For instance, 1.5 lakh researchers across India are using AlphaFold to help solve some of humanity's most complex challenges, from autoimmune diseases to cancer,' he added. He also reiterated the recent announcement of Google, that the subscription for Google AI Pro Plan will be offered to students across India for free for a year. Google's Gemma Models Gupta said the company's Gemma models are also contributing to India's AI ambition. 'Sarvam, Soket AI and Gnani, which have been selected by the India AI Mission, are building the next generation of Make in India AI models based on Gemma,' he added. According to him, Google has been closely collaborating with Sarvam, which built the recently-released Sarvam-Translate model for long-form text translation using Gemma. During the event, Google also announced that it is expanding the availability of fresh and accurate information in Google Maps comprising over 250 million places worldwide, enabling developers to build better generative AI features. Indians, according to Google, are the second largest number of active developers on Google Play across the world, contributing over 10 lakh developer jobs in 2024. Targeting them, Google launched 'Google Play x Unity Game Developer Training', a free, immersive, and globally-recognised training and certification program for aspiring and professional game developers in India. (With Inputs From PTI)
Metro
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Wedding guests can sniff an AI speech a mile off — here's how not to get caught
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of best days of your life. But for anyone giving a speech, it can also be absolutely terrifying. Most people want theirs to be the perfect combination of funny and heartfelt. But in the age of ChatGPT, more and more people are turning to AI to help them get it right. Searches for 'how to write a wedding speech' peak every July, and according to greeting card marketplace thortful, AI-written speeches are becoming more common and more obvious. The biggest giveaway? They're just not personal. And don't get us started on ChatGPT's annoying 'rule of three' function that uses a list in every other sentence. On Reddit's 'Toastmaster' forum, people have started calling these bot-written speeches out – saying that they can tell when a speech isn't authentic. One person wrote: 'Wedding speeches are personal and usually contain anecdotes relevant to the newlyweds. I don't think AI would understand the relationship between you and the married to write you an emotion-laden speech.' Another added: 'You were asked to give this speech for a reason, because of who you are to the couple. It's okay to use whatever tools work for you… but make it your speech rather than someone else's.' And wedding professionals agree. Humanist celebrant Rachael Meyer says AI can be a good starting point if you're stuck, but it won't capture the emotion or minute details that make every relationship unique. So, if you want to light up the room (and avoid being accused of letting a robot do all the work), how can you get a wedding speech right? Wedding planner Gemma Logan has shared five of the most common wedding speech mistakes – and how to avoid them. Striking the perfect balance between fun and formality can be tricky, but Gemma says speeches that are too formal won't land. 'One of the biggest mistakes I see is people trying to sound far more formal than they actually are,' Gemma says. According to Gemma, wedding speeches are a chance to connect with guests, not recite a royal decree. So you don't need to rely on a thesaurus or ChatGPT. 'When people use overly flowery language or complicated words, it often comes across as stiff or insincere. Your guests are your friends and family, so speak to them as you would in a relaxed conversation, just with a bit of polish,' she adds. Everyone loves a good laugh, but if your speech is packed with inside jokes only a handful of people will understand, you risk losing the majority of your audience. 'Wedding speeches are for everyone at the table, so sprinkle in humour that all guests can enjoy. You can always save the really personal jokes for later on in private chats,' Gemma explains. Similarly, you might lose the room if you make your speech too personal, so they can't resonate with anything your saying. Gemma adds: 'While it's tempting to share every funny or memorable moment you have with your partner, a speech is not the place for your entire life story. 'Pick two or three standout stories that highlight your journey or the qualities you love most about your partner. Too many stories can make the speech drag and lose impact. Quality over quantity is the way to go.' 'Before writing your speech, think about your relationship with the couple. Whether you're a sibling, best friend or proud parent, your connection will shape the tone of your words,' Gemma says. More Trending 'And don't forget the audience. Weddings bring together people of all ages, so aim to make your speech inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone in the room,' she adds. AI can be great for formatting and organising your thoughts, but thortful stresses that stories should come from the heart. 'This is where your personal memories come to life,' Gemma adds. 'Think about moments that show the couple's character or your bond with them, whether it's touching, funny or revealing. I'd recommend using a structure with a beginning, middle and end so your story flows naturally.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: The ultimate wedding planning timeline: Every single thing you need to do and when MORE: Londoners are trying to explain Hackney to Americans after Charli XCX's wedding MORE: I've been rejected as a bridesmaid four times — it's heartbreaking Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Risotto will be 'tastier' and made quicker with one key ingredient swap
Risotto is a classic dish, but this unique twist can make it even 'tastier' Risotto is a straightforward dish that demands little effort and focus, yet it can also serve as an incredibly handy recipe when your fridge supplies are running thin. It pairs beautifully with numerous ingredients, from meat, fish and seafood to vegetables and an array of cheeses, reports the Express. Nevertheless, one company has revealed their interpretation of the classic Italian meal that involves one significant substitution. In a recent TikTok clip, the Bold Bean Co chose to abandon the essential component of rice for something more aligned with their expertise: beans. They even gave it a completely fresh moniker. Bold Bean Co Said: "This is not a risotto, this is a bean-otto. If you haven't guessed, we're using beans instead of rice. "Just like a risotto, the starchiness and the stock you use are fundamental to its deliciousness." They wrote alongside the video: "BETTER THAN A RISOTTO. It's healthier, quicker and most importantly - TASTIER." For this bean-otto creation, the Bold Bean Co employs white beans or cannellini alongside fresh courgettes, garlic, "generous amounts" of Parmesan, crispy pine nuts, and a substantial drizzle of olive oil. The company remarked: "It is such a winner in this weather." Food enthusiasts expressed their opinions in the responses. Genevieve said: "Can't wait to try!" Gemma agreed, "Looks delicious," while Suzyd commented, "Since I tried your butter beans I can't eat any others! They are next level." If you fancy adding a twist to your conventional risotto, here's what you'll need. Creamy Courgette Beanotto Ingredients 1 jar of Organic White Beans/Queen Cannellini Beans with their bean stock 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve 2 courgettes, one coarsely grated, one sliced into 0.5cm rounds 2 garlic cloves, finely grated Zest and juice of ½ lemon 1 heaped tbsp creme fraiche, or plant-based alternative 45g Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative), plus extra to serve 15g parsley, leaves finely chopped A good handful of fresh basil leaves A handful of pine nuts or sunflower seeds (optional) Method Ensure you squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated courgettes. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for two to three minutes until they turn golden, then set them aside. Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced courgettes with a pinch of salt and cook for seven to eight minutes until they start to brown, stirring occasionally. Next, add the grated courgette and garlic and continue cooking for an additional two to three minutes until the courgettes soften. Grate in the zest of half the lemon. Pour in the beans along with their bean stock, rinse the jar quarter with water and pour that in as well - this serves as a stock. Stir everything together. Season generously with cracked black pepper. As the white beans are already well seasoned, we suggest tasting before adding any extra salt. Lower the heat and stir in the creme fraîche and parmesan. This process should be fairly quick as you don't want the creme fraîche to separate. Stir in the chopped parsley and tear in most of the basil leaves, reserving some for garnish. Check for seasoning and add the juice of half a lemon. Serve the beans into bowls, grate over some more lemon zest and additional parmesan. Sprinkle over the toasted pine nuts, the remaining basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Google I/O Connect India 2025: Tech giant deepens commitment to make India global leader in AI
Google, at its Google I/O Connect India 2025 event, announced a slew of new initiatives and AI capabilities to assist the Indian developer and startup ecosystems. The event held in Bengaluru, on Thursday, July 23, extended Google's lasting commitment toward empowering Indian developers. Along with localising data processing of its high-performance thinking model Gemini 2.5 Flash, the tech giant announced new Agentic AI tools in Firebase Studio and a new training programme with leading gaming engine platform Unity. 'Indian developers are writing the next chapter of India's success story, using AI capabilities to build real-world applications that are reaching millions of businesses and people across India and the world. We have been inspired by their solutions and proud that many have chosen our AI, including Gemini, Gemma and GenMedia models like Veo and Imagen, to build their innovations,' said Dr Manish Gupta, senior director for India and APAC at Google DeepMind, who opened the event. Gupta added that Google remains steadfast in bringing its industry-leading, cutting-edge capabilities to accelerate the journeys of startups and India's leadership in a global AI-led future. The company also announced collaborations with 3 India AI Mission Startups to create innovative solutions to facilitate the development of India's Make in India AI models. Based on third-party evaluations, Google Play and the Android ecosystem raked in Rs 4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the wider economy in India in 2024. The search giant also backed the creation of 35 lakh direct, indirect, and spillover jobs in India. With the rollout of Gemini 2.5 Flash processing, along with localised and low-latency AI for healthcare, finance, and public services, Google is deepening its AI commitment in India. At present, Google's open models like Gemma are powering innovation in India through its partners like Soket AI, Sarvam, and Gnani. Besides, Google's collaboration with IIT Bombay's Bharat Gen looks at boosting Indic language tools for underserved communities. When it comes to mobile commerce, Google is expanding its Maps features with more accurate global data. Additionally, AI-powered summaries and India-specific pricing are assisting developers in building smarter, cost-effective and locally relevant generative AI applications across the country. In addition to the recently announced cloud-based agentic AI workspace, Firebase Studio, which helps create full-stack AI applications with single prompts, Google is also working to introduce new agentic tools and capabilities. Firebase Studio features optimised AI templates along with Agent Mode to assist developers to generate powerful apps on a wide range of development frameworks. On Google Play, India has the second-largest group of active developers, and it supports over one million jobs in 2024. With Android being integral to India's digital growth, its open-source nature has helped device makers save over Rs 25,000 crore in development costs. In order to further boost growth, the tech giant has also launched the free 'Google Play x Unity Game Developer Training' for Indian developers in collaboration with state governments and GDAI.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Google I/O Connect India Highlights: Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemma 3n and more
'Indian developers are literally writing the next chapter of India's success story, using AI capabilities to build real-world applications that are reaching millions of businesses and people across India and the world. We have been inspired by their solutions, and proud that many have chosen our AI, including Gemini, Gemma and GenMedia models like Veo and Imagen, to build their innovations. As we have done today, we remain steadfast in bringing them our industry-leading, cuing-edge capabilities to accelerate their journeys, and India's leadership in a global AI-led future.'
