Nifty 50 crosses 22000 for first time📊
Upgrad Eyes Udacity, Agri AI Revolution Begins - Dhenu 1.0 Launch, Open AI CEO Sam Altman on scary part of AI, Funding Deals and more.
Hello, Guardians of Integrity!
“If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Imagine a world where every action aligns with what is right, and every word spoken resonates with truth.
Join us as we explore the profound wisdom that integrity is not just a choice; it is the foundation upon which a meaningful life is built.
Prepare to infuse your week with the power of the right action and truthful words.
Tech Updates
Nifty 50 advances for 5th straight session, crosses 22,000 mark for first time
The robust momentum observed in the Indian benchmark indices on Friday (January 12) continues into Monday's trading session, with Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex reaching new record highs. In the early trade today, Nifty 50 surged to a fresh peak of 22,081 points, surpassing the 22,000 mark for the first time.
Upgrad in talks for $100 million to close US edtech Udacity buy
Upgrad is in advanced talks to buy US edtech firm Udacity and is looking to raise $100 million to finance the deal. Around 80% of the fundraise will be used for the planned buyout. Screwvala is likely to put in significant capital in the round as well.
Agri LLM Dhenu 1.0 on pilot to seed a new AI revolution
Agricultural AI startup Kissan AI’s founder Pratik Desai last month unveiled Dhenu 1.0, a seven-billion parameter LLM. Named after Kamadhenu, a divine bovine-goddess described in Hinduism as the mother of all cows, the model is trained on high-quality conversational datasets, specially focused on Indian agriculture practices. Dhenu is an agricultural LLM specifically designed to help Indian farmers with agriculture-related questions.
‘Scary part of artificial intelligence is…’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Bill Gates
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is concerned about one thing related to artificial intelligence- it is the rapid penetration of the technology in the society and the speed of adapting it. In an interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in a podcast Altman said that unlike other past technological revolutions, the AI revolution will be 'fastest by far'. Calling it a scary thing, Altman said it will force society to adapt faster than ever.
Funding Deals
Electric mobility startup Yulu has secured Rs 25 crore in debt from Chennai-based non-bank financial company Northern Arc Capital.
Short Story: The Tapestry of Integrity
In a serene village, a weaver named Elena lived by Marcus Aurelius' wisdom, "If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it."
Elena, known for her intricate tapestries, wove threads of integrity into every pattern.
Inspired by Elena's commitment, the community began to see that true beauty emerged from the colors of the threads and the integrity woven into every stitch.
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As we conclude this edition, anticipate tomorrow's exploration into the philosophy of dedicating the rest of your life to progress.
Stay tuned for a fresh perspective that promises to inspire continuous growth and forward momentum.
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