Current Affairs - Technology

The AI-powered news anchor named Sana was developed by India Today Group. This innovative AI technology earned recognition and awards at the International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards, showcasing India Today Group's expertise in AI-driven journalism.

Iran recently unveiled a new kamikaze drone similar to Russia's Lancet, designed for targeted attacks. This drone, introduced by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), showcases Iran's advancements in drone technology and military capabilities.

Scientists from South Korea developed next-generation sodium batteries with fast charging capabilities, offering potential applications in electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

Microsoft's Phi-3-mini represents a breakthrough in AI innovation for small language models (SLMs), showcasing superior performance and reasoning abilities. This achievement underscores Microsoft's dedication to advancing AI technologies and providing cutting-edge solutions for various domains, including language processing and reasoning tasks.

C-DOT and IIT Jodhpur collaborated under the Department of Technology's Telecom Technology Development Fund for "Automated Service Management in 5G and Beyond Networks Using AI." This partnership aims to develop AI frameworks for fault detection, diagnostic techniques, and real-time network management in compliance with enhancing service delivery for smart metering and remotely operated vehicles.