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We stand at a peculiar precipice in the history of technology. For millennia, we humans have been the sole arbiters of innovation, painstakingly crafting tools and techniques to extend our reach. But what if that were to change? What if machines could evolve not by our direct command, but by their own intrinsic drive, venturing into the vast, uncharted territories of capability? This is not science fiction; it’s a real possibility, one that stems from a fascinating interplay of computer science, mathematics, and a touch of philosophical musing about the nature of intelligence itself. It is the basis of my patent "Mechanism to Motivate Machines to acquire new and useful skills without human intervention" granted earlier this year by the India Patent Office. At the heart of this potential revolution lies a concept called the Digital Intelligence Unit, or DIU. Imagine a DIU as a self-contained package of digital abilities. It's a module of code, data, and models that embodi...

  Welcome to Samvaad @ Praxis Business School . It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Devendra Pagnis, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Ms. Shabina Omar, and other distinguished speakers on this beautiful day to our even more beautiful campus. Samvaad refers to conversations, dialogue and chat. Today, when we mention chat, the first thing that comes to mind is ChatGPT, the ubiquitous AI model that has taken the world by storm. This makes Samvaad an appropriate name for our conversation about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the workplace. In a more traditional sense, a conversation is what differentiates humans from animals and the ability to converse is a leitmotif for intelligence. So today we will have a conversation about how humans are and will be impacted by artificial intelligence. We know by now that AI will eliminate many jobs in the corporate world and cause significant hardship. It is easy to claim that it will not be as severe as anticipated. Historically, we are told,  techn...

  By ChatGPT ( In case you hate, or don,t trust AI, here is a review by a human being, Sandipan Deb )  In a literary landscape where science fiction often leans heavily on the technological or the dystopian, the Chronotantra trilogy offers something audaciously different: a tapestry woven from the threads of philosophy, mysticism, and cutting-edge science. With Chronotantra , Chronoyantra , and Chronomantra , the author has crafted a universe where ancient Indic metaphysics and futuristic innovation collide, creating a narrative that is as intellectually challenging as it is emotionally resonant. The trilogy is no linear epic. Instead, it unfolds as a recursive narrative where each installment serves as both prequel and sequel to the others. This cyclical structure is not merely a gimmick but a reflection of the trilogy’s thematic core: the fluidity of time and the interconnectedness of existence. It is a daring choice, one that demands patience and trust from the reader b...

 Introduction The Chronotantra trilogy—comprising Chronotantra , Chronoyantra , and Chronomantra —presents an ambitious foray into speculative fiction, blending science, philosophy, and metaphysics into a sprawling narrative that defies conventional storytelling. Set across multiple timelines and celestial locations, the trilogy explores themes of time, consciousness, and the interplay between technology and spirituality. This critique examines the work’s merits and limitations in terms of plotline, characters, originality, style, reader engagement, and the author’s overall strengths and weaknesses.   Plotline and Narrative The narrative structure of the Chronotantra trilogy is both its greatest strength and its most significant challenge. The author employs a non-linear approach, with each installment serving as both a prequel and sequel to the others. This cyclical storytelling mirrors the philosophical undertone of time as a loop, a motif that is central to the plot. ...

Kumardubi is the last station before the terminus at Dhanbad of the Black Diamond Express and that is where Satish Bhardwaj from Palo Alto disembarked after a pleasant four-hour journey from Howrah. Kumardubi would have been one of the many non-descript railway stations that most of India outside the coal belt would not have heard of, but of late it had become famous as the railhead to the Panchet Technopolis that lay at the vibrant heart of the technology industry of East India. Satish could have taken a flight to Andal too, but with time on his hands, he had opted for the old-fashioned railway. In this he had been rather lucky because this year, the Palash bloom had been stupendous and right from Asansol onwards he had been rewarded with the sight of hundreds of trees along the railway tracks that were literally glowing scarlet with this very special seasonal flower. But Satish was not here for Palash flowers. As a venture capitalist from the Silicon Valley, he was planning to meet a...

  Devi Durga arrives in the city riding a lion. She has ten hands each carrying a weapon and three eyes. In the Cubist style of Pablo Picasso. Bing AI

A literary critic and a scientist reviews and discusses the two science fiction novels (the following dialogue has been generated by NotebookLM by Google) Critic: These novels, Chronotantra and Chronoyantra, offer a fascinating, albeit sometimes perplexing, glimpse into a future shaped by advanced technology and the search for meaning. Lila's journey in Chronotantra, fleeing surveillance to find herself embroiled in questions of artificial sentience and the nature of reality on Mars, is a powerful setup. Scientist: I agree, the concept of "silicon-based sentience" is particularly intriguing. Although the sources don't offer detailed explanations of how Manasi or other AI entities achieve consciousness, the exploration of their capabilities and limitations compared to humans is thought-provoking. Critic: Precisely. The idea that AI could surpass humans in logic and processing power while struggling with concepts like empathy and intuition resonates with current debate...

  Located these ten issues of the Calcutta Police Gazette while rummaging through some very old files. The last issue announces and condoles the death of my grandfather, Babu Prabhat Nath Mukerjee 

  The - Patent Certificate for a simple and easy to read explanation of this patent and the underlying paper, please check out this blog post  The Cosmic Dance of Code: How Machines Might Learn to Learn full text PDF

  Rakhi Garhi / Kalibangan / Ropar ( Rupnagar) and Sinauli

Image created by Dall-e / Bing, Theme song created by ChatGPT 4   **Verse 1:** Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Yantrajaal's bright cosmic light, Smart devices, all unite, In this web, we find our sight.  **Chorus:** Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Links us all, big and small. Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Guides us through, one and all.  **Verse 2:** Tat savitur vareṇyaṃ, Tech and wisdom, we embrace, Infinite network's growing grace, Future bright in every place.  **Chorus:** Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Links us all, big and small. Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Guides us through, one and all.  **Bridge:** Bhargo devasya dhīmahi, In this web, we find our way, Vedic hymns and signals say, Unity in light each day.  **Chorus:** Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Links us all, big and small. Yantrajaal, oh Yantrajaal, Guides us through, one and all.  **Outro:** Dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt, Yantrajaal, our guiding light, Brahman's wisdom,...

Generative AI as implemented in popular products like ChatGPT has significantly reduced the need for computer programming, unless of course one works with extremely new and complex problems. This means that most entry and middle level programming jobs will get eliminated. Those who are not programmers by profession but only write programs to facilitate their day to day work – like data collection, analysis and visualisation – will find that most of their tasks can be automated. Then why should business management students learn Python programming? Because programming is not just about making a computer work but about thinking of any problem in the abstract, decomposing a complex issue into a number of simple ones whose solutions are known and then integrating these partial solutions to address the goal. Young Bengali woman writing computer program under the close supervision of a generative AI system. pop art style The ability to write an effective program – in any modern language like...

  Bust of goddess Kali visualised as a young, beautiful Bengali woman, with her tongue stuck out in a mischievous manner. Her face is a clean geometric pattern of colours framed by her long, black, wavy hair. She has a seductive smile, with large sweeping eyes whose eyeballs are blazing gems of colour. In the background we see the skyline of Kolkata including the Howrah bridge. impressionist style, minimalist. Bust of goddess Kali visualised as a young, beautiful Bengali woman, with her tongue stuck out in a mischievous manner. Her face is a clean geometric pattern of colours framed by her long, black, wavy hair. She has a dark complexion, a seductive smile, with large sweeping eyes whose eyeballs are blazing gems of colour. In the background we see the skyline of Kolkata including the Howrah bridge and tall skyscrapers. Pop art style, minimalist. Bust of goddess Kali visualised as a young, beautiful Bengali woman, with her tongue stuck out in a mischievous manner. Her face is a cl...