Category: How it Works

Generative AI poised to impact labour markets significantly: World Economic Forum

While ML, Python and SQL continue to dominate current skills requirements in AI; GitHub, PyTorch and Databricks are also beginning to emerge as important skills. (Representative image by Andrea De Santis via Unsplash)

As per World Economic Foum, 19,000 distinct tasks across 867 different occupations likely to be impacted by LLMs. The industries with the highest estimates of overall potential exposure – both in automation and augmentation – are financial services and capital markets, along with insurance and pension management.

Bajaj Auto’s biggest Pulsar will come in FY24, Chetak will get upgrades and a new CNG bike is likely too

On the biggest Pulsar from the stable, Rajiv Bajaj said: "We think we have a fantastic product to offer. We want to do it within this financial year so that you know the full benefit of that in terms of growth and profitability is available to us next year". (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Bajaj Auto will launch seven new Pulsar products, including the biggest one yet, this financial year, its MD Rajiv Bajaj said in an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18. He also shared plans for new Chetaks after the festive season and hinted at a CNG bike. Here’s what he shared.

Tinder partners with Center for Social Research for safety guide on platform

Users in the age bracket of 18-25 make up 50 percent of the platform’s community. Moreover, even LGBTQIA+ community have found their voice on the platform, which accounts to 54 percent, added Aahana Dhar in the report. (Representative Image: Mika Baumeister via Unsplash)

The online dating app will use the NGO CSR India’s insights amid the intersection of technology and violence against women.

Jeep finalising electric vehicle strategy for India, looks to increase localisation

Jeep India currently has four products in its portfolio -- Compass, Meridian, Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Of these four, it exports Jeep Compass and Jeep Meridian to markets such as Japan and Australia, among others. (Representative Image: Kenny Eliason via Unsplash)

Jeep India, which is a part of automobile group Stellantis, also said the company is aiming for over 90 percent localisation in its compact SUV Jeep Compass over the next three years.

CTV empowers creation of hyper-targeted campaigns: Arjit Sachdeva of VDO.AI

Estimates suggest that each brand's ad spend during the World Cup could range from approximately INR 2.4 million to 3 million, reflecting their substantial commitment to connect with the cricket-loving audience.

Brands are poised to make significant investments in leveraging CTV and OTT platforms during the 2023 World Cup, with ad spend for this highly anticipated event expected to reach remarkable heights. Notably, key sectors like B2C, including FMCG and automobiles, are likely to lead the charge in terms of ad spend.

Koo needs fresh funding or strategic partnership to continue its growth: Mayank Bidawatka

While Koo is yet to file its FY23 financials, its revenues totalled to just Rs 14 lakh in FY22, as per the latest available data, up from Rs 8 lakh in FY21. (Image sourced from CNBC)

Koo, once a high-flying startup, had also roped in Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan as investors. It had even positioned itself to take on X (formerly Twitter) but now cannot scale without an M&A or fresh capital.

Tata Motors expects strong sales this festive season, sets high hopes for new Nexon

Tata Motors' commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q4 FY24 were at 1,11,591 units, down 6 per cent over Q4 FY23. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Shailesh Chandra, MD (PV & EV Business), Tata Motors exclusively speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of Nexon Launch said that the company feels that with factors like strong supply, continued demand and new launches, festive season demand will continue to remain strong.

Is WhatsApp going to start showing ads in chat screens?

The focus of the program is to implement a four-pillar approach – detection, prevention, reporting and driving awareness around the escalating spread of deepfakes along with building a critical instrument that allows citizens to access reliable information to fight the spread of such misinformation. (Representative Image: Mika Baumeister via Unsplash)

Reports have suggested that WhatsApp is going to show ads in chat screens. The Meta-owned messaging app however has denied it.

Weekly Shorts: Instagram influencers for this holiday season

The next few months will be tricky for many brands and marketers. The holiday sale season will kick off next month with Halloween, followed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. The challenge be to create buzz leading up to the event with the help of the right influencers. (Representative Image: Maddi Bazzocco via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.