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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Engineering Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science of using a computer (program) to help think of solutions to solve a particular problem. This is especially very useful in the field of Engineering; due to the need of constantly trying to automate every process for improved efficiency. Every engineering field has benefitted from the use of AI, some more than others. Computer Engineering Computer Engineering is the primary field in which AI is used. Many companies are preferring AI programming over traditional programming as it allows their programs to be long lasting and avoids the constant need to update. Personal Assistant applications like Google Now, Siri and cortana heavily rely on the use of AI for predicting user behavior and voice recognition. Other application include video games, Purchase prediction, Smart cars, Fraud detection, Security services etc. Instrumentation Engineering Instrumentation Engineering primar...

THE AADHAAR MAN (Nandan Nilekani)

An INDIAN entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician, Nandan Nilekani was the chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). H had a fairly successful career at Infosys, as the company's topline grew six-fold under his stewardship when he was CEO between 2002 to 2007. After leaving Infosys, Nilekani accepted former Prime Minister Manmohan singh's invitation to steer the implementation of UID card project across the country. This was aimed at providing a unique identification number for every Indian, and will be used primarily for efficient delivery of welfare services. Nandan Nilekani is known as the brain behind aadhar more than his contribution to the Indian IT industry. The biggest misunderstanding of aadhar most Indian have had is the fact it is an ID Proof (like PAN, License, etc.). Nilekani has been quite articulate and clear in busting that myth, clarifying that purpose for aadhar is just for authentication and that it will not serve for any purpos...