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India.com
19-07-2025
- Science
- India.com
Who is Tanvi Kamble? Meet girl hired by Google for record breaking package, not from IIM, IIT, NIT, VIT, BIT, her annual salary is Rs…
Getting placed at a big IT company is a dream for numerous aspirants. Accordingly, Tanvi Kamble achieved her dream through her skill sets, dedication, and hardwork. She got placed at Google. The interesting part is, Tanvi did not study at either IIT or IIM. Nevertheless, she broke the milestone that millions of students only wish for. Tanvi Kamble is a skilled software engineer working at Google in Pune, Maharashtra. Speaking about her educational journey, Tanvi completed her schooling in Bhopal. She finished her schooling at Delhi Public School, Bhopal. After completing her schooling, she went to Hyderabad for higher education. Where did Tanvi Kamble study before joining Google? She pursued her Bachelor of Technology – BTech in Computer Science and MS in Computational Linguistics, Computational Linguistics at IIIT Hyderabad. After completing her she reportedly did an MS in Computational Linguistics. In 2020, she worked as an Artificial Intelligence Freelancer at BeSingular Academy and, Web developer at JustKapture Innovations. Additionally, she even interned at Google. According to the Prabhat Khabar report, Tanvi Kamble completed a Dual degree in Computational Linguistics – the science of understanding and processing human language with computers. She conducted research to understand event causality, meaning she established the cause-and-effect relationships between two events in a sentence or text. Tanvi employed a more advanced method, which is called Graph Attention Networks (GAT). In this research focus, GAT is used to give computers better means of analyzing and interpreting events within text, thereby giving machines a more nuanced understanding of human language. The report further mentioned that Tanvi stated that she has also constructed a new dataset, Hindi Causal TimeBank, that consists of approximately 1,000 Hindi news articles. This dataset can be used to train computers to identify cause-effect relationships in events that are expressed in Hindi. Her work is an important step in developing natural language processing, (NLP), for Indian languages in general, but more importantly, understanding complex sets of events that are expressed in Hindi documents. Prior to joining Google, she put forward a diverse range of experiences: She worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at IIIT Hyderabad, worked as a Developer at Fiskkit, took on a role as a Web Developer at JustKapture Innovations,
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Yash Kumar, the project lead of OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent that can control your computer and do tasks for you
Yash Kumar ChatGPT Agent TL;DR OpenAI is developing an AI tool called ChatGPT Agents, designed to act as a virtual computer for automating various digital tasks. The project is headed by Yash Kumar , a Member of Technical Staff and Product Lead at OpenAI, an alumnus of IIIT Hyderabad. He has worked at Google for 8 years The tool can manage calendars, summarise meetings, plan meals, and perform other digital tasks, even running them in the background. ChatGPT Agents will seek user confirmation for critical actions. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has announced an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, ChatGPT Agents, designed to function as a virtual computer capable of automating a wide array of digital tasks. ChatGPT Agents aim to extend beyond traditional browser interactions, allowing the AI to interact with an entire virtual operating system. However, apart from the automation of tasks, there's another interesting part of this announcement – the person who is leading the project. The project is said to be spearheaded by Yash Kumar, a Member of Technical Staff and Product Lead at OpenAI who recently demonstrated the tool's capabilities during a briefing with The Verge. Indian-origin engineer is heading ChatGPT Agents project at OpenAI Yash Kumar, an alumnus of IIIT Hyderabad – one of India's leading engineering institutions – joined OpenAI in November 2023. Based at the company's San Francisco headquarters, Kumar is now at the forefront of developing this ambitious new AI tool. His LinkedIn profile doesn't reveal much about him except that he worked in Google as software engineer for 8 years, and has also worked at DoorDash before joining the Sam Altman-led company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Speaking to The Verge, Kumar explained that the development team is currently 'optimising for hard tasks' to ensure a smoother user experience. The system is designed to execute digital tasks autonomously while still maintaining a crucial layer of user oversight. This means that the system will ask the user for confirmation before undertaking critical actions such as sending emails or booking appointments. Isa Fulford, who leads research on the ChatGPT Agent project, highlighted the system's ability to run tasks in the background. 'Even if it takes 15 minutes, half an hour, it's quite a big speed-up compared to how long it would take you to do it,' Fulford said, noting the convenience of 'kick[ing] something off in the background and then come back to it.' OpenAI says ChatGPT Agent system is fast and 'safe' OpenAI has incorporated security safeguards into the ChatGPT Agent system that were initially developed for models with 'high biological and chemical capabilities.' OpenAI stated that there is currently no "direct evidence that the model could meaningfully help a novice create severe biological or chemical harm." Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What are ChatGPT Agents? ChatGPT Agents are OpenAI's new AI tool designed to act as a 'virtual computer.' They can perform a wide range of digital tasks automatically, interacting with a virtual operating system beyond just a web browser. 2. What kinds of tasks/ actions can ChatGPT Agents perform? ChatGPT Agents can manage calendars, summarise meetings, plan meals and handle various other digital tasks. 3. Who is leading the development of ChatGPT Agents? Yash Kumar, a Member of Technical Staff and Product Lead at OpenAI, is leading the development of ChatGPT Agents from OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters. 4. What safety measures are built into ChatGPT Agents? Yes, OpenAI has built strong security safeguards into the system. These protections were initially developed for handling models with 'high biological and chemical capabilities' to prevent misuse. 5. How do ChatGPT Agents interact with users for critical actions? While the system can automate tasks, it is designed to check with the user before performing critical actions, such as sending emails or booking appointments, ensuring user control. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIIT Hyderabad launches online minor program in Modern Machine Learning
The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH), through its Flexible Learning and Outreach Division, announced the launch of a fully online Minor Program in Modern Machine Learning. The program is open to students in their third year of undergraduate studies or beyond, in fields related to Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Technology. Designed to run alongside the regular academic calendar, this one-year program follows a flexible, modular format featuring live interactive sessions, hands-on labs, real-world projects, and mentorship from IIIT-H faculty. Colleges may choose to recognise the Minor Certificate as a Minor Degree, based on their academic policies and interest in offering it to their students. Also Read: IIIT Hyderabad 24th convocation 2025: 529 graduates, gold medal, awards and new director announced Prof. Venkatesh Choppella, Associate Dean of the Division of Flexible Learning at IIIT Hyderabad, emphasized the growing impact of Machine Learning across industries, stating, 'Machine Learning is rapidly transforming every sector, and our aim is to equip students with a strong foundation and hands-on experience in this high-demand field'. The program starts on August 25, 2025. The applications open on July 26, 2025, and close on August 15, 2025. The program is structured into five terms: Foundations of ML, Modern ML, Applied AI: Computer Vision, Applied AI: NLP, and Capstone Project. It has a flexible credit structure leading to individual course certificates or a Minor certificate in Modern Machine Learning.
The Wire
24-06-2025
- Science
- The Wire
Hyderabad, Reimagining Urban Safety: Drones Take Over Civil Inspections
In a major leap towards modernizing infrastructure management, a pioneering drone-based inspection system is being introduced as a transformative solution for urban and structural assessments. This UAV-powered framework, developed under the Civil Inspection Project led by Prof. Harikumar Kandath, Assistant Professor at the Robotics Research Center, IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with IHub-Data, offers a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to conventional manual surveys. Prof. Kandath, who joined IIIT Hyderabad in 2020 after completing his Ph.D. at IISc Bangalore and postdoctoral research at NTU Singapore, specializes in aerial robotics, multi-robot systems, and control theory. His expertise in UAV autonomy, robust estimation, and fault detection forms the foundation of this inspection framework—aligning research depth with real-world applications in infrastructure monitoring. The project also benefits from key contributions by: • Prof. Ravi Kiran S, who developed the computer vision algorithms that drive several of the system's core modules. • Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar, who provided expert insights into structural parameters, ensuring that the system's evaluations align with real-world civil engineering principles. While traditional building inspections often involve physical risk, extensive manpower, and significant time investments, this new drone-integrated system streamlines the entire process—from aerial data capture to intelligent analysis. By leveraging high-resolution UAV imagery combined with automated computer vision algorithms, the project aims to redefine how cities monitor structural health, spatial compliance, and architectural features. At the heart of this innovation lies a suite of seven intelligent modules, each engineered to address a specific aspect of structural evaluation. One of the most critical among them, the Distance Module, accurately measures the gap between adjacent buildings, ensuring adherence to urban planning norms and building safety regulations. This is especially useful in densely populated areas where unauthorized constructions can pose serious risks. Further enhancing structural assessment is the Plan Shape and Roof Area Estimation module, which calculates the geometry of a building's footprint and roof surface. This data becomes invaluable for load-bearing evaluations and assessing solar panel installation feasibility. Complementing this, the Roof Layout Estimation module provides insights into roof slopes, ridgelines, and segments, important for gauging water drainage patterns and structural soundness. Structural safety is also prioritized through the Crack Detection and Building Tilt Estimation modules. Using advanced image processing, the system can detect surface-level cracks at an early stage, enabling preemptive maintenance before major failures occur. The tilt module, meanwhile, assesses the angular deviation or lean of a structure, vital for identifying foundational instability or seismic vulnerability. Understanding a building's capacity and urban relevance is made easier with the Window Detection and Storey Count module. By analyzing visual data to identify windows and floor lines, it estimates the total number of floors, aiding occupancy estimates, fire safety planning, and façade analysis. In parallel, the Storey Height Estimation module calculates the average vertical height per floor, which is crucial for evacuation planning and digital urban modeling. This integrated system isn't just a toolkit of algorithms, it's a complete UAV-based pipeline, beginning with drone-assisted image capture and culminating in automated structural insights. This end-to-end approach allows for large-scale deployments with minimal manual intervention. A user-friendly graphical interface (GUI) is currently under development, which will soon enable engineers, architects, and city planners to interact with visual analytics and reports in real-time. The project has already begun demonstrating its practical benefits in urban pilot studies, particularly in areas requiring periodic compliance checks and pre-construction validations. With India's cities expanding rapidly, such smart surveillance tools could play a pivotal role in creating more resilient, efficient, and data-driven urban ecosystems. For detailed technical documentation and module breakdowns, visit: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
First Of Its Kind Initiative: ‘AI-Powered Telangana' in works to propel edu, health & agri sectors
Hyderabad: In a first of its kind initiative in the country, the state government rolled out 'AI-Powered Telangana' aimed at transforming education, health, urban development and agriculture sectors through extensive use of artificial intelligence. Top officials said that under the banner 'AI-Powered Telangana', the roadmap will bring together government bodies, global technology firms, academic institutions, and financial partners in what the authorities describe as 'the most ambitious AI rollout by any Indian state to date'. Under this initiative, India's inaugural Google 4 Startup Centre will mentor AI ventures, backed by a Google MoU for agri-mobility and workforce skilling pilots. A 250-acre 'AI City' at Future City will test smart-city solutions and Hyderabad will pilot Google's real-time Road Management Solution to ease traffic. The Agriculture Data Exchange (ADEX) platform will aggregate crop, soil, and weather data for AI-driven yield forecasts and faster bank loans. In healthcare sector, leading institutes likes IIIT Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad), BITS, NALSAR, ISB will join hands with AIG Hospitals and pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca to co-develop an indigenous AI diagnostic model for public hospitals. To provide AI solutions in education, VISWAM, a centre of excellence on AI for the global south set up by Swecha and IIIT Hyderabad, will facilitate 100,000 AI internships and Microsoft-backed AI tools will reach 500 schools. To provide safety, the MITRA-TG app will use AI to flag early signs of student substance abuse and connect families to counselors. Officials estimate that the combined efforts will generate huge job opportunities in AI research, development, and deployment, while boosting agricultural productivity, improving urban livability, and enhancing public health outcomes. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary and CEO, Industry and Investment Cell in Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that Telangana will be a leader in AI deployment in India by unveiling AI-Powered Telangana soon. He further said that Telangana will also be a major hub for AI jobs in the country.
