Pankaj Mishra – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion | Why India Needs A 'Ministry Of AI'

Pankaj Mishra | Friday April 12, 2024

Unlike the Industrial Revolution, which unfolded over centuries, or the digital revolution, where we had a few decades to adapt, the AI revolution is racing at an unprecedented pace, deeply impacting every aspect of society and economy.

Opinion: Gemini Row- AI Can't Serve India's Needs Without Understanding It First

Pankaj Mishra | Tuesday March 05, 2024

When it comes to handling the slip-ups of AI, governments often react like the very algorithms they seek to regulate: quickly and without the depth required.

Opinion: How This Mysuru Family Has Kept A Sanskrit Newspaper Alive For Decades

Pankaj Mishra | Friday February 23, 2024

What does it take for the world's only Sanskrit newspaper to stay relevant in the age of AI? Sheer grit and unflinching resolve, above all.

Opinion: A Death, An Arrest-Why Manya's Story Is A Wake-Up Call For Bengaluru

Pankaj Mishra | Friday February 16, 2024

Bengaluru's rapid urban growth has come at the cost of shoddy civic planning and citizens' safety. The death of nine-year-old Manya in December is yet another reminder that the city needs immediate fixes.

Opinion: Revolution In A Cup - A Lot Is Finally Happening For Indian Coffee

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday February 08, 2024

Not anymore the quick could shoulder for Indian coffee. Thanks to a burgeoning middle class and a new wave of coffee entrepreneurs, India's unique brew varieties are finally getting the attention they deserve.

Opinion: AI To Solve A Murder - Future Of Crime Fighting?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday January 25, 2024

In the race between cops and criminals, it often seems like the bad guys have the upper hand, especially with tech like AI creating deepfakes, policing algorithms going rogue with their biases, and so on.

Opinion: From Heroes To Villains - The Changing Face Of Startup Founders

Pankaj Mishra | Monday December 18, 2023

India's startup ecosystem exposes the harsh reality of the vast wealth gap between founders and their employees, revealing the dark side of entrepreneurial success and shattering dreams.

Opinion: India's AI Ethos - Leading The World Differently

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday December 14, 2023

India's role in the global AI arms race is complex. Amidst the ethical dilemmas in OpenAI's boardroom, the rivalry between Google and Microsoft, and China's aggressive push, India stands at a crossroads.

Opinion: The Unravelling of OpenAI - A Human-Authored Drama

Pankaj Mishra | Sunday November 19, 2023

Amid the whirlwind of ambition, controversy, and human drama, OpenAI's story underscores that the path to artificial intelligence's (AI) future is not just written in code but also in the very human narratives of those who wield it.

Opinion: 70-Hour Work Week - A Lesson From Rajesh Khanna's <I>'Anand'</I>

Opinion: 70-Hour Work Week - A Lesson From Rajesh Khanna's 'Anand'

Pankaj Mishra | Monday November 06, 2023

Let's redefine success to mean more than career highs - let's include the health of our hearts and the joy in our journey. After all, it's the richness of our experiences, not the length of our workdays, that truly defines us.

Opinion: Beyond The Boundary - The Pakistani YouTubers Winning India's Heart

Pankaj Mishra | Tuesday October 31, 2023

While Pakistan may often lose against India on the cricket field, its YouTube creators are winning Indian hearts and minds.

Opinion: The Unseen Cost of Meta's Influence On India's Young Minds

Pankaj Mishra | Wednesday October 25, 2023

It's time to reclaim our humanity from the algorithms that have stolen it.

Opinion: Addressing AI Anxiety - A Lesson from Zerodha's Playbook

Pankaj Mishra | Tuesday June 20, 2023

I've been talking to people from diverse corners of the IT industry in Bengaluru. An eerie undertone is emerging from these conversations, painting a disconcerting picture of how AI & automation are disrupting lives in very personal ways.

Opinion: As India Preps For 2024, Why Sam Altman's Warning Is Relevant

Pankaj Mishra | Monday May 22, 2023

Drawing from OpenAI's Sam Altman's testimony to the US Senate on Tuesday, India must improve its regulatory efforts to shape a safe and responsible AI ecosystem.

Opinion: India Is About To Miss A Gold Rush. Here's What It Can Do

Pankaj Mishra | Friday May 05, 2023

Will India import AI Brain as a service, like it buys oil? Should India continue to overlook that it contributes to the training of global AI models without developing its own?

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