Tag: business

  • The Changing Face of AI

    The Changing Face of AI

    For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence has been discussed primarily as a tool. We spoke about models, accuracy, deployment pipelines, and proofs of concept. The implicit assumption was simple: AI supports human decisions, and humans remain firmly in control. That assumption is now starting to break. The most important shift in AI today…

  • When Decisions Are Driven by Models

    When Decisions Are Driven by Models

    AI was built to help us understand the world. Somewhere along the way, many organizations have started letting it replace the world instead. This shift is subtle. It arrives as convenience rather than as a visible failure. Dashboards look complete, models sound confident, and simulations feel safer than messy reality. Over time, leaders stop asking…

  • When Scale Is No Longer Enough

    When Scale Is No Longer Enough

    Over the past few years, I have found myself thinking less about how large our AI models have become and more about how they behave once they are deployed in the real world. Scale has delivered substantial progress. Larger models, more data, and more compute have unlocked capabilities that were previously out of reach. But…

  • India’s AI Agriculture Outlook for 2026

    India’s AI Agriculture Outlook for 2026

    Recently I got published in The Hindu BusinessLine where I discussed about the India AI outlook for Agriculture in 2026. Below is India’s use of artificial intelligence in agriculture is entering an important phase of maturity. In 2026, the focus is expected to move beyond pilots and isolated experimentation toward questions of integration, reliability, and…

  • AI in 2025 | From Experimentation to Execution and Impact

    AI in 2025 | From Experimentation to Execution and Impact

    In 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to transition from being a transformative technology to a fundamental enabler of progress. The year promises advancements in generative AI, domain-specific applications, collaborative ecosystems, and strategic national initiatives, collectively shaping a more practical and impactful AI-driven future Emerging areas like Agentic AI and Quantum AI will also continue…

  • Transforming Labour and Welfare Through Digital Innovation

    Transforming Labour and Welfare Through Digital Innovation

    India is a complex dynamics country, and there is an urgent need to digitize the labour and employment department. I have identified few quick problem/opportunities area where we can apply emerging technologies. From transforming governance to enhancing social equity, technologies like AI offers solutions to long-standing inefficiencies and gaps. Based on my observations about this…

  • Graph DB vs Vector DB for AI

    Graph DB vs Vector DB for AI

    The discussion regarding graph and vector databases is increasing due to organizations putting their weight behind AI. In fact, each has unique strengths, and choosing the right one depends on various factors, like how application processes data, handles queries, scales, and what specific objectives you aim to achieve. Graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, ArangoDB,…

  • Generative AI: Powerful, But Not the Solution for Every Problem

    Generative AI: Powerful, But Not the Solution for Every Problem

    I may be one of the few in the AI space who discusses Generative AI in a more limited and measured way. Why? While Generative AI is potentially powerful and grabbed everyone’s attention, it’s not something you should apply everywhere. In my articles, posts, interviews, and conversations, I often avoid focusing solely on it, preferring…

  • Invited to Speak at OECD, but…

    Invited to Speak at OECD, but…

    Honored to be invited to speak at the OECD Global Forum on Technology, “The Human Future: What’s on the Horizon?”, scheduled for September 19th and 20th at the OECD headquarters in Paris. The Global Forum on Technology (GFTech) by OECD unites top tech experts and policymakers to address the risks of emerging technologies. It champions…

  • From shelves to checkouts: computer vision’s role in retail

    From shelves to checkouts: computer vision’s role in retail

    I have written a piece for PeopleFirst HR Magazine based on their request. You can read the magazine format here . Alternatively, I have put the content here. The retail industry is changing with technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Computer vision, a subset of AI that enables machines to interpret and make decisions based…

  • AI Trends Shaping Business Strategies and Sustainability in 2024

    AI Trends Shaping Business Strategies and Sustainability in 2024

    In an interview with TimesTech, I discussed transformative AI trends for 2024, their impact on business strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity and promoting sustainability. You can read some portion of the interview. TimesTech: Can you elaborate on the AI trends you foresee shaping business strategies in 2024? How can organizations leverage these…