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What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT?

In News OpenAI has announced GPT4, the latest version of its large language model that powers key applications like ChatGPT and the new Bing. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an artificial-intelligence chatbot developed by San Francisco-based AI research company OpenAI in 2022. It is a trained model which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue […]

IndiaAI Roadmap

In News Government sets up task force for promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India About The Ministry of Electronics and IT has recently established a task force to draft a roadmap for the artificial intelligence ecosystem. The task force will focus on boosting research and facilitating tools for startups and IT companies. Government has […]

Fluorescence Microscopy

In News Researchers at Winona State University, Minnesota, have created a design for a rudimentary Fluorescence Microscope. What is Fluorescence Microscopy? An optical microscope views an object by studying how it absorbs, reflects or scatters visible light.  A fluorescence microscope views an object by studying how it reemits light that it has absorbed, i.e. how […]

Gender Gap in STEM Field

In Context The United Nations has highlighted the need for inclusive technology and digital education to narrow the Gender gap in the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – collectively termed the STEM fields. About Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – collectively termed the STEM fields – continue to be dominated by men.  Given […]

Bio-Computers

In News Recently scientists have taken initial steps to create an ‘organoid intelligence’ which aims to create “biocomputers”. About “Organoid intelligence” like Artificial intelligence is an area of study to create independent decision-making units using organoids. Brain organoids are 3D cultures of brain tissue prepared in the lab using human stem cells. These capture many […]

Organ-on-a-chip (OoC)

In Context The FDA Modernization Act 2.0, signed by President Biden, allows clinical trial leaders to use animal trial alternatives instead of traditional animal modelling for drug and biological development. The move is expected to boost the research and development of organ chips. What are Organ-on-a-Chips? Organ-on-a-Chips refers to a micro-engineered biomimetic system that reflects […]

Mad Cow Disease

In News Brazil has halted its beef exports after the confirmation of a case of mad cow disease in its northern state. Brazil is the largest exporter of Beef in the world while the USA is the largest producer. What is mad cow disease? Mad cow disease is also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  […]

Survey of India

In News The Government of India has announced that the Survey of India will remain the final authority on maps with State and national boundaries. About: With the guidelines released by the Department of Science and Technology in 2021, Survey of India (SoI) had lost the monopoly on making high-resolution maps. The Government in December […]

Artificial Intelligence in Judiciary

In News The Supreme Court recently started a first-of-its-kind project to transcribe its proceedings live using Artificial Intelligence (AI). More about the news Suggested by Indira Jaising: The suggestion to transcribe hearings was made by senior advocate Indira Jaising in the plea she had filed seeking a live telecast of court proceedings. Trial in process: […]

Gut Microbes & Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

In News New Research suggests that the gut microbiome plays an important role in relieving symptoms of  autism spectrum disorders. What are Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ‘Autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is the term for a group of neurodevelopmental disorders where children exhibit  impaired social interactions, lack verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and display restricted and […]