Chatbots, Robots, and AI Current Affairs 2024
Explore all the latest happenings related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), chatbots, and robots. This topic is very important for Science and Technology Current Affairs in 2024. Knowing about the latest developments in chatbots, robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) can help you in various exams like SSC, WBCS, RRB, CDS, RAILWAY, UPSC, and other state-level exams. In this blog, we will share the latest news and advancements in these exciting fields, making it easy for you to stay updated and prepared for your exams.
Month-wise Science and Tech Current Affairs on Chatbots, Robots, and AI in News 2024
May 2024
- Google has unveiled a new product called ‘Gemini Flash 1.5,’ designed for chat and complex tasks requiring a fast response.
- China has introduced a new chatbot named ‘Chat Xi PT,’ a large language model (LLM) trained on the political philosophy of the country’s president.
- The AI-powered news anchor, Sana, developed by India Today Group, was honored with the ‘Best in South Asia for AI-Led Newsroom Transformation’ award.
- Google has developed TacticAI, an AI system providing tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks in football, through predictive and generative Artificial Intelligence.
- Ukraine has unveiled an AI-generated spokesperson named Victoria, who will make official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry.
- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar has collaborated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for AI-driven surveillance.
- An AI-controlled aircraft, the F-16 Falcon, has completed a test flight with United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard.
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- OpenAI is set to release a new AI model called ‘GPT-4o,’ capable of realistic voice conversation and able to interact across text and image.
- Google has introduced a new multimodal AI agent called ‘Project Astra,’ capable of answering users’ queries in real-time via text, audio, or video inputs.
- Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. has announced plans to establish a unique ‘human-centric’ AI Centre of Excellence in Paris, France.
- Soket AI Labs, in collaboration with Google Cloud services, has launched an open-source multilingual foundation model, ‘Pragna-1B’.
- David Salvagnini has been appointed as the first-ever chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- The second global AI summit has been co-hosted by South Korea and the United Kingdom.
- DD Kisan is set to launch two AI anchors, AI Krish and AI Bhoomi.
- The Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE) has launched a multi-network AI agent called ‘BecknGPT’ that can carry out commercial transactions on the user’s behalf.
- Wipro has partnered with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) to develop a personal care engine aimed at reducing and managing the risk of cardiovascular disease by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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April 2024
- India’s first AI-based film, “IRAHA,” is set to release on April 4th, 2024.
- Hume developed the world’s first emotionally intelligent voice AI.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health), its first digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response.
- The United States and the United Kingdom announced a joint effort to establish AI safety testing standards and protocols.
- Canada announced a $1.8 billion investment package to bolster its AI sector.
- Researchers at the University of Leicester developed ‘VA-ResNet-50,‘ an AI tool predicting a person’s risk of lethal heart rhythm with 80% accuracy.
- The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, offering a $5,000 cash prize to the winner.
- Meta Platforms launched its new AI assistant, Meta AI, powered by Llama 3.
- Microsoft introduced the VASA-1 AI model capable of producing hyper-realistic talking faces from a single portrait photo.
- Intel Corporation will release two AI chips, HL-328 and HL-388, with reduced capabilities in the Chinese market.
- Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, signed an agreement for “Automated Service Management in 5G and Beyond Networks Using AI.”
January and March 2024
- India’s first AI teacher humanoid robot, named Iris, was unveiled at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Trivandrum, Kerala.
- Anthropic launched AI models “Claude 3 Haiku”, “Claude 3 Sonnet”, and “Claude 3 Opus”.
- National Payments Corporation of India partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, for blockchain and AI research.
- “Haiper” gained attention as an AI-powered video generation tool.
- Accenture introduced the AI-native learning platform “LearnVantage”.
- World Consumer Rights Day observed on March 15, focused on fair and responsible AI for consumers.
- Google Deepmind introduced its AI gaming agent “SIMA”.
- Nvidia unveiled the B200 ‘Blackwell’ AI chip.
- Tennessee became the first US state to pass the AI music legislation “Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act”.
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- The USA launched the X-37B robot spaceplane, while China launched “The Shenlong” robot spaceplane.
- Google DeepMind and Stanford University unveiled the humanoid robot “Mobile ALOHA.”
- A woman robot astronaut named Vyommitra will fly into space ahead of ISRO’s “Gaganyaan” mission.
- “Homosep Atom” in the news is a type of septic tank/manhole cleaning robot.
- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the AI-supported Telemedicine Mobile Clinic “Aarogya-Doctors on Wheels” in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Krutrim AI became India’s first AI startup to reach unicorn status.
- Google announced the launch of its AI video model “Lumiere.”
- Digital University Kerala introduced the silicon-proven AI chip “Kairali AI Chip.”
- AIIMS, Delhi, in collaboration with CDAC Pune, launched the AI platform “iOncology.ai.”
- Microsoft initiated the “ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA” program to equip 2 million Indians with AI skills by 2025.
- Google declared the establishment of an “AI Centre of Excellence” at IIIT Nagpur.
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- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ “iRASTE” initiative won the 9th GovTech award in Dubai for AI-Powered Government Services.
- OpenAI launched the text-to-video AI model “Sora.”
- iCreate signed an MoU with Microsoft to launch the iMPEL-AI program in India.
- Assert AI unveiled “Pratham,” the world’s first No-code computer vision platform.
- Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) received the first prize in “Innovation in AI” at the Aegis Graham Bell Awards for its ASTR project.
- Google DeepMind launched the generative AI model “Genie.”
Chatbots and Robots in News 2023 [January to December]
▪ Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a groundbreaking humanoid robot named ‘Pibot’ that can operate aircraft without the need for cockpit modifications. Pibot is the first humanoid pilot in the world, utilizing artificial intelligence and robotics to precisely control flight instruments even in turbulent conditions.
▪ The Meghalaya state government has recently adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled robotic technology for cleaning Umiam Lake.
▪ India’s first AI-driven anti-drone system, “Indrajaal,” was recently launched and developed by Grene Robotics.
▪ India’s largest robotic manufacturing unit, “Bot-Verse,” was inaugurated in Greater Noida.
▪ NASA is developing the snake-like robot Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) for exploring Saturn’s moon’s surface.
▪ Telangana launches State Robotics Framework to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem. The framework was launched by IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad.
▪ Kerala became the first state to use the robotic scavenger “Bandicoot” for cleaning manholes.
Saw 'Bandicoot' in action in Trivandrum today. This is a kind of work workers used to do manually. Workers frequently die in India due to inhalation of toxic gases in manholes. The Municipal Corporation of Trivandrum has been using this robot for the past 3 yrs, workers said. pic.twitter.com/OWh5SlROpC
— Subin Dennis (@subindennis) May 27, 2023
▪ Emirates unveiled the world’s first robotic check-in assistant, named “Sara.”
▪ Researchers from Switzerland developed an autonomous fish robot called “Belle.” It enables conservationists to gain valuable insights into underwater ecosystems without disrupting marine life.
▪ A sniffing robot using locust antennae for disease diagnosis and security checks was developed in Israel.
▪ The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) launched “Kisan e-Mitra,” an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Chatbot, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme.
▪ Italy has recently banned the use of ChatGPT.
▪ Jammu and Kashmir launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot for mental health services.
▪ Madhya Pradesh introduced the AI chatbot “Just Ask/Khulke Poochho” in partnership with UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund ) to address the critical need for accurate and accessible information on social issues and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among adolescents and young adults.
▪ Delhi’s Child Rights Commission launched a WhatsApp chatbot called “Bal Mitra” to make governance more effective for children by enabling two-way communication. The chatbot can be accessed by sending a WhatsApp message to the DCPCR Helpline number 9311551393. It can be used to register complaints, seek information on child rights, and track the status of complaints. The chatbot is also available in Hindi and English.
▪ Google introduced the AI chatbot “Bard” globally, including in India.
▪ Baidu (a Chinese multinational technology company)announced the launch of the AI chatbot “Ernie Bot” (Enhanced Representation through Knowledge Integration).
▪ The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) initiated the Bhashini WhatsApp chatbot. Bhashini is a translation system that will connect Indians, who use local languages, with the internet.
▪ The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the chatbot “Aadhaar Mitra.” It has enhanced features like checking Aadhaar enrollment/update status & information on enrollment center location.
▪ India’s first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot is named “Lexi.” The chatbot has been invented by the financial technology firm Velocity.
At Velocity, we’re super excited to introduce you to Lexi – India's first AI-powered D2C #chatbot integrated with OpenAI's #ChatGPT.🤖
— Velocity⚡️ (@velocity_in) February 14, 2023
With its intelligent responses & user-friendly interface, Lexi has already ruffled some feathers in the eCommerce industry. Check it out! 👇 pic.twitter.com/QsyAo2R2SO
▪ Meta launched the new chatbot “LLaMA.”
▪ “Artifact,” an AI-powered personalized news feed app, was launched by Instagram co-founders.
▪ Anthropic introduced its AI chatbot “Claude.”
▪ Punjab and Haryana High Court became the first in India to use Chat GPT for deciding bail plea.
▪ Sberbank unveiled its chatbot “GigaChat.”
▪ Microsoft introduced “Jugalbandi,” an AI chatbot for rural India.
