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New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI/PNN): Ideas are what drive innovation, from the supermarket to the factory floor. These ideas need to be digitized in order to be relevant. But many people believe that it is beyond their means, which is where Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai comes in practical. Building easily adaptable, affordable software for your business may increase your confidence in becoming digital or staying non-technical.

But your small firm won't perish because you lack the required abilities. Because of this, not many business owners are educated in computer science or software engineering. The only thing required is the ability to spot any technological flaws and take the appropriate actions to work around them. Alternately, you may use Sachin Duggal's professional network Builder.ai to solve your own technological problems by creating your own software for business in accordance with your requirements.

The creation of apps and websites is made possible by low-code and no-code platforms, which, as their names imply, do not need writing a ton of code. The final stop on the railway to streamlining app development isn't learning to code and becoming your company's technical asset. Since automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have advanced recently, small companies may now construct customized applications without the hassle of learning coding or paying a developer. For instance, Builder.ai, an AI-powered platform made by Sachin Dev Duggal that gathers data on the features, structures, and designs of existing apps, may assemble an app according to your vision and specs, much like an assembly line.

In his account of how he came to develop Builder.ai and where he got the inspiration for this ground-breaking expert network, Sachin Dev Duggal says, "I started a cloud computing company as soon as I graduated from college, quit my job, where I was developing a photo sharing app and got really rogered by a developer. And I remembered that I studied engineering at Imperial. If it's so challenging for me to create software, imagine how challenging it must be for the nearby small bakery. And six years ago, that's actually when we began this. About six years ago."

When working with consultants and development shops and the conventional method, which involves doing something that anybody can do, it doesn't happen since the software development sector of India needs magic that dwell people to finance the concept. We can all speak. Therefore, the perennial issue is: Why can't software listen? And so, Sachin Duggal developed Builder.ai, a program that listens to your needs and requirements, understands them, and then builds software to meet them without causing you a heart attack because you don't know how to code.

Although this technology is currently in its infancy, it is conceivable that as these automated development systems advance, they will eventually be able to equal the talents of human developers. Companies have found a way around this by combining AI with human workers, which provides the best of both worlds. The advantage of this technology is that it frequently involves less time and very less money.

"The only thing stopping you from completely digitizing your company is your ignorance of upcoming technology. Creating applications is now possible for small company owners, frequently without the need to learn how to code or to hire a developer" says Sachin Duggal. You may be an early user of the AI-powered, automated software development platforms that could aid small firms in expanding in the future years, while many are still searching for the ideal answer.

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New Delhi [India], March 21: Day three in the BuilderPlex at Davos was nothing short of extraordinary, with an electrifying panel discussion featuring two visionaries at the forefront of their fields: To name a few, Sachin Dev Duggal and will.i.am. The cacophony of innovation and creativity had faded into the background, to make way for a profound investigation into how AI is dramatically changing the music industry. Their incredible insights are a vivid display of the existence of AI in music creation, distribution, and consumption in the not-so-distant future.

Sachin Dev Duggal, the CEO and Wizard of Builder.ai, and will.i.am the eminent musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, collectively passed their diverse opinions on the possibilities of AI making the music industry take a different direction. The more they went along with the conversation, the more the audience understood that AI is not merely an upgrade of the existing music practices but is responsible for a whole new ecosystem of music.

Sachin Duggal brought up the topic starting with a statement on AI as a power that has democratized the process of creation in music. The CEO emphasized that AI-powered platforms allow all types of musicians to develop, work together and invent even after the traditional studio settings and even when they do not have technical expertise. A process of creating that can be done by an artist through intuitive interfaces and using AI can be brought by their musical vision inside their creativity with greater efficiency and ease.

Building on Duggal's insights, will.i.am shared his firsthand experiences with AI as a musician and entrepreneur. He emphasized the symbiotic relationship between human creativity and AI-driven technology, emphasizing that AI should be viewed not as a replacement for human talent but as a powerful amplifier of artistic expression. From composing melodies to generating complex arrangements, AI tools can augment artists' capabilities and inspire new forms of musical expression that transcend conventional boundaries.

One key topic was AI as a collaborative tool and not as a substitute for human intuition. Both Duggal and will.i.am were talking about the synergy between AI and human creativity and imagining the future with artists who used machines to enhance their creativity. Through AI-driven tools and enhancements of human capabilities, musicians achieve a new level of expression and greater audience engagement.

Moreover, Sachin Dev Duggal and will.i.am contended that AI will decentralize and democratize the production of music and its consumption. By doing away with the obstacles to entry and making it easier for artists not signed to labels to create good-quality music at no extra costs and with no technical skills required, AI has democratized access to the world market for music. Such democratization has widened the pool of talents and made the musical arena vaster with more genres and voices.

The speakers, despite their positive outlook on AI, recognized that there are ethical concerns and responsible innovation that should not be left unattended. Sachin Duggal underscored the ethical principles of AI development like transparency, accountability, and inclusivity to ensure that these systems of technology promote the best interests of artists and listeners. Similarly, will.i.am emphasis on the creation of ethical rules for AI to play its part in music production, distribution, and consumption, protecting against possible biases and dominations.

The panel session consisted of Sachin Dev Duggal and will.i.am provided an exciting insight into the role of AI in the future of music. Their ideas showed that technology is a game changer that can democratize music composition, empower artistic expression, and amplify the ties between artists and their audiences. With the evolution of the music industry in the digital era, the fusion of human ingenuity and technological creativity is not stopping the redrawing of the frontiers of artistic expression.

Sachin Dev Duggal, the Founder and Chief Wizard of Builder.ai, is a Serial entrepreneur who started his first venture when he was 16 years old. He is famous among many for his successful ventures, SachinDuggal is a technology and entrepreneurship enthusiast who set out to build a company, Builder.ai, that aims to empower anyone to develop applications easily. His goal is to remove the obstructions to just-in-time product delivery and make custom application development available to all types of enterprises regardless of their size.

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Sachin Dev Duggal’s Builder.ai’s ’Natasha sounds like a game-changer in the realm of AI-powered product management tools. Its ability to leverage previous customer interactions to predict future queries and offer insights for handling them could significantly enhance the efficiency of sales and support teams. Moreover, the capability to engage in automated conversations with customers, providing tailored solutions and insights, sets it apart from traditional chatbots. This combination of predictive analytics and personalised customer interaction has the potential to revolutionise how businesses engage with their customers, driving better experiences and outcomes.

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Builder.ai has entered into a region-wide partnership with Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, the UAE telecoms pillar of e&.

Based on the partnership, etisalat by e& will offer its existing SMB clients access to Builder.ai's Studio Store, which features a growing catalogue of app starter kits (web and mobile) that are designed to enable SMBs to grow and manage a digital-first experience for their customers and businesses without needing to code or hire a developer.

To begin, Studio Store will be offering a selection of ready-to-go apps, such as local delivery apps that can be delivered to customers in less than 72hrs. This will result in bringing more businesses online faster and at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. Studio Store makes selling to an ever-mobile customer base effortless, and retailers can showcase their goods and services with a scrollable carousel, while offering a wide range of secure payment methods.

The app includes features that will handle most e-commerce experiences, along with full-circle support to keep the app updated and the cloud needed to run the app and scale the business. BuilderStudio Store can also serve as a base to which customers can add features from Builder Studio to further customise their app over time.

"Working with Builder.ai gives us the opportunity to support our customers gain access to ready-to-go app solutions, making it easier for them to grow their digital footprint. Through our partnership, we are helping small and medium businesses become digitally native from driving superior customer experience through to boosting operational efficiencies. Our partnership reinforces our commitment to digitally empowering people and societies so that we can accomplish more together," said Esam Mahmoud, SVP Small and Medium Businesses, etisalat.

Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and chief wizard, Builder.ai, said, "Our partnership with etisalat by e& highlights our commitment to the UAE as we endeavour to grow our presence in digitally unique markets. We believe that every business should be empowered to unlock its true potential, and with our Studio Store offering and etisalat by e&'s vast reach, we look forward to inspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs to find more impactful ways to scale their businesses and engage with customers in an ever-evolving omni-channel world. Our mission is to digitise millions of small medium sized businesses with this strategic initiative and align with UAE's vision of 2030."

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Synopsys- In today's fast-paced technology-driven landscape, app development is going through an AI transformation journey where Sachin Dev Duggal-led Builder.ai taps into the power of AI to make apps future-proofed, providing developers with effective tools for building tailor-made adaptive programs. The Builder.ai platform relies on ML and NLP, enhancing user experiences' intuitiveness within its framework.

Based on real-time feedback provided by users and analysis carried out using a variety of data, it ensures the development of adaptive and competitive software. Under Sachin Dev Duggal's leadership, Builder.ai is blazing the trail for the future of app development.

With technological advances taking place at a fast pace, organisations persistently hunt for new solutions to stay ahead of the competition throughout all this development. One such area which has been the centre of attention is the correlation between AI and the app development process. AI's growth is exponential as developers regard it as a powerful tool to future-proof their apps. Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai, a pioneering platform that harnesses the power of AI to revolutionise the way apps are built and maintained is leading this charge and allowing developers to give a new edge to the app development process.

How Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder AI Revolutionises the App Development Process

The one-size-fits-all applications have become the tales of the past. Personalised experiences tailored to preferences and behaviours are in demand by the users. Artificial Intelligence plays a crucial role in meeting these expectations as it analyses data that further helps it to understand the requirements of the users. Builder.ai's AI-powered platform enables developers to harness this data to create highly customised apps that adapt and evolve alongside their users.

AI's best feature is the automation of repetitive tasks and the improved efficiency when dealing with mobile application development. Platforms like Builder.ai utilise AI in software testing, design, and programming to speed up, ease and enhance the reliability of software creation. One step toward allowing the developers to just focus on creativity and innovations is to automate all the tedious work. Therefore, the lead time is greatly reduced and there is a better position in the marketplace.

In addition to this, AI enables developers to build apps that are intelligent and instinctive to human behaviours. Technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing are among the tools that the Builder.ai platform uses, one can track user interactions and offer them personalised suggestions and help on the go. These intelligence levels increase interaction between users and the app which leads to app success in the end.

AI not only enhances the app's performance and scalability but also enhances the user experience. Builder.ai has AI-powered algorithms that constantly run in the background. They gather real-time user feedback and monitor potential issues or suggestions for improvement. This further helps the developers to address these matters proactively to ensure that the apps remain responsive, dependable, and scalable as the user base expands.

Besides development, AI is also a key factor in the issue of application maintenance and increase. Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai integrates data analytics into developer's toolsets, giving them insights about app performance, user behaviours, and market trends, allowing them to make data-driven decisions for updates and improvements in the app. Developers thus guarantee that their apps are forever up to date and thus relevant and competitive in an ever-changing surrounding thanks to constant improvements and revisions based on real data.

The effects of AI on the Builder.ai app-building process cannot be overstated. Through the utilisation of AI, developers can develop excellent apps that are tailor-made, intelligent, and future-oriented which provide excellent user experiences. From automating tasks and performance to forecasting the technologies and trends coming from AI, app development has enjoyed a complete transformation. Under the leadership of Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is sure to blaze the trail, and this means a bright future for application programming.

About Builder.ai: Builder.ai is an innovative software development platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to expedite and simplify the development of applications. Co-founded by Sachin Dev Duggal, the platform aims to make software development accessible to both companies and individuals without technical know-how in that area through this platform. With Builder.ai, the process is simplified for you, whether you are developing a mobile application, website, or any other digital solution, and hence you can focus on your unique vision.

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Microsoft has invested an undisclosed sum in UK-based startup Builder.ai. Indian-origin serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal-led Builder.ai provides an AI-powered platform that allows individuals and businesses to turn their ideas into software and helps them develop applications. Microsoft plans to integrate Builder.ai's own AI assistant Natasha into its Teams video and chat software.

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LONDON, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builder.ai, the AI powered composable software platform that allows every business and entrepreneur to become digitally powered, announced today that its Founder & Chief Wizard, Sachin Dev Duggal, has been named as the coveted EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2023 UK overall winner. Sachin was recognised for his pioneering work in the tech sector and was described by the independent UK judging panel as the embodiment of entrepreneurial spirit, impact and purpose.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ recognises entrepreneurial achievement among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success, and who work to improve the quality of life in their communities, countries and around the world. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in the UK and the programme has celebrated more than 2,000 business leaders since it was created.

"It's an honour and very humbling to be named as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2023 for the UK, particularly in this pivotal year which marks the program's 25 th anniversary. This award really recognises the hard work, dedication and talent of the entire Builder family, it's their award,'' said Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder, Builder.ai. "Builder was developed to level the playing field for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes who want to build exceptional digitally powered businesses on their own terms but don't necessarily have the tech skills, network, or budget to build their own solutions. We have always been purpose-led and believe the power of our platform allows anyone with an idea to make it a reality - which all-in-more encompasses the spirit of this award."

This year, more than 160 entrepreneurs from across the UK entered the programme, with 24 regional winners shortlisted to compete for the prestigious UK title. Sachin will now go on to represent the UK at EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™.

Lynn Rattigan, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ UK Partner Sponsor, said: "The calibre of entries for Entrepreneur Of The Year™ was exceptionally high this year and Sachin Dev Duggal is a very deserving overall UK winner. Sachin is an inspiring business leader who turned his vision into a reality and has raised over $450M in funding so far. Sachin will now go on to represent the UK at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in 2024 and we will be rooting for his continued success."

Sachin believes that every business and every entrepreneur should be empowered to unlock their true potential. In the world of technology where the only constant is change, Sachin is pushing the boundaries of the perception that creating software or an app is too difficult and only for a select few with coding skills, restricting creativity and preventing digital ideas from ever getting started. He created Builder with the mission to make software development as easy as ordering pizza; powering the dreams of the next 500M digital builders, growing the company almost 9x since beta.

Established in 2016, Builder.ai continues to lead the industry with its AI-powered composable software platform that allows anyone with an idea to build an app (web or mobile) - faster and more affordably. By breaking software down into reusable lego-like features, and coupling with state of the Art Artificial Intelligence and Natasha ( the world's first AI product manager) and its patented software assembly line, Builder.ai has been able to demonstrate success globally in allowing customers of all sizes to become software first.

In May 2023, Builder.ai closed its series D bringing its total raise to over $450M as well as announcing a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, which includes an equity investment from Microsoft. The collaboration will see the two companies collaborate on creating AI powered solutions that empower businesses to develop applications and become digitally native without the need for any technical expertise. Builder.ai has been growing at over 100% year on year and, over the last year alone making it one of the largest producers of custom software in the world.

About Builder.ai
Builder.ai ® is an AI-powered composable software platform for every idea and company on the planet. The AI-powered assembly line fuses together Lego-like reusable features, using Building Blocks™ automation to reduce human effort, leveraging a verified network of experts to vastly extend development capabilities, and producing apps at almost zero failure rate that are multitudes cheaper and faster than traditional software development.

Led by serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is reshaping how software is built and operated with a suite of products and services, including BUILDER STUDIO, BUILDER CLOUD, BUILDER NOW, STUDIO STORE and STUDIO RAPID. In 2020, Builder.ai landed on the 2023 Fast Company list of Most Innovative Companies, was awarded "Hottest AI Startup" and 2022's "Hottest Scale-Up" at the Europas for Europe's successful tech start-ups and Best COVID-19 Innovation-Recovery at CogX and awarded 'Visionary' in the 2021 Gartner ® Magic Quadrant™ for Multi-experience Development Platforms. Builder.ai is headquartered in London, supported by employees and hubs in Delhi NCR, Singapore, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sophia Antipolis, and Dubai. For more information, visit Builder.ai.

BUILDER.AI and BUILDER are trademarks of Engineer.ai Corp. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™
Entrepreneur Of The Year ® is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National Overall Award winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.

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TheCompanyCheck Profile - Sachin Dev Duggal is the founder of Builder.AI, a pioneering company that is revolutionizing software development with artificial intelligence. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Sachin created Builder.AI to make custom software development faster, more affordable, and accessible to businesses of all sizes—without the need for coding expertise. His platform automates much of the process, guiding users from idea to finished product. Under his leadership, Builder.AI has become a key tool for companies seeking to develop tailored software, and Sachin continues to drive innovation in the tech industry with a focus on simplifying software creation and transforming how businesses use AI.

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Sachin Dev Duggal is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Builder.ai, an AI-powered platform that has raised over $450 million to make building custom software as easy as ordering pizza. Starting his career at just 14, Sachin built PCs and later created one of the world’s first automatic currency arbitrage trading systems for Deutsche Bank at 17. a cloud computing company. Named a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer in 2009 and awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, Sachin is also an avid tennis player and serves on the board of UTS, a tennis league founded by Patrick Mouratoglou. At LEAP, he’ll speak on the Main Stage about how AI is transforming software development.

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Through a new partnership, Builder.ai, led by Sachin Dev Duggal, will be able to grow faster and reach more small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and larger enterprises. This is possible by tapping into Microsoft’s wide range of products and tools. Microsoft has made a financial investment in Builder.ai and teamed up with the Gurugram-based company to develop AI-powered solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently. This partnership shows Microsoft’s strong focus on creating powerful AI technology for businesses, especially as they face growing competition from companies like Google. With Builder.ai’s expertise and Microsoft’s support, businesses will be able to use advanced AI tools to improve their operations.

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Microsoft has invested an undisclosed sum in UK-based startup Builder.ai. Indian-origin serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal-led Builder.ai provides an AI-powered platform that allows individuals and businesses to turn their ideas into software and helps them develop applications. Microsoft plans to integrate Builder.ai's own AI assistant Natasha into its Teams video and chat software.

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Natasha is an AI assistant that can listen to conversations in different teams within a company and quickly suggest helpful solutions. This makes it easier for teams to solve problems fast. On the other hand, Copilot is more like a tool that helps with productivity tasks, such as taking notes or organizing information. Builder. ai, the company behind Natasha, creates AI-based solutions that help businesses develop apps with little to no coding needed. This means companies can build their apps faster and at a lower cost. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder and “chief wizard” of Builder. ai, believes that using both Natasha and Copilot together is a smart choice for Microsoft. Each tool serves a different purpose, making them a powerful combination for improving teamwork and productivity.

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In today’s world of digital innovation, it’s important to have a trustworthy partner for software development. That’s where Natasha comes in. She’s the AI companion at Builder.ai, an AI-powered platform that helps create software easily. Sachin Dev Duggal, the Chief Wizard and Founder, created Natasha to be more than just a tool; she’s a key part of your software journey. Natasha has evolved from being a product manager into a smart business analyst and brainstorming buddy, making the development process smoother and more enjoyable.

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Data is pretty much everything when it comes to training AI systems, but accessing enough data to produce quality products that live up to their promise is a major challenge, even for companies with the deepest of pockets.

This is a problem that Advex AI is setting out to address, using generative AI and synthetic data to “solve the data problem,” as the company puts it. More specifically, Advex allows customers to train their computer vision systems using a small sample of imagery, with Advex generating thousands of “fake” pictures from that sample.

Today signals Advex’s formal launch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 on the Startup Battlefield stage, though it has already secured a handful of customers through its stealth phase. This includes what it calls “seven major” enterprise clients, which it says it’s not at liberty to disclose. TechCrunch can also reveal that the San Francisco-based startup has raised $3.6 million in funding, the bulk of which came via a $3.1 million seed tranche last December, with notable backers including Construct Capital, Pear VC, and Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective.

CEO Pedro Pachuca started Advex with his CTO co-founder Qasim Wani a little over a year ago, and the company has a headcount of six. That such a svelte startup has already made it into the industry with real paying customers is notable, with Pachuca putting at least some of this down to his background, as well as good old-fashioned networking and cold reach-outs. Indeed, Pachuca was previously a machine learning researcher at Berkeley, and later joined the research team at Google Brain before it merged into DeepMind.

Know More At: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/how-advex-creates-synthetic-data-to-improve-machine-vision-for-manufacturers/

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Fledging AI startup Advex is using generative AI and synthetic data to “solve the data problem” for manufacturers.

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Discover Builder AI: Insights from Sachin Dev Duggal

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Discover Builder AI: Insights from Sachin Dev Duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal is the Co-founder and Chief Wizard at Builder AI, a company that creates flexible, custom apps quickly and affordably, sitting between low-code and traditional software solutions. At just 17, he started his career by interning at Deutsche Bank, where he spent five years gaining valuable experience. Sachin studied at Imperial College, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. His background and expertise help him lead innovative projects at Builder AI, making app development easier for everyone.

Know More At: https://www.thebaehq.com/profiles/sachin-dev-duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal is the Co-founder & Chief Wizard at Builder AI, a new category between low-code and custom software to provide flexible, bespoke apps at the speed and cost of an off-the-shelf product

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Builder.ai: A Dream Realized by Sachin Dev Duggal

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Builder.ai: A Dream Realized by Sachin Dev Duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Builder .ai, a platform that makes it easy to create software, like ordering pizza. Under his leadership, Builder .ai grew nearly 100% last year and has raised over $450 million since 2018. He has received many awards, including being named a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer and the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the UK.

Know More About Sachin Dev Duggal At : https://investopia.ae/speakers/sachin-dev-duggal/

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Sachin Dev Duggal Profile & Bio - Investopia Agenda Contributor

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A serial entrepreneur whose AI-powered platform, Builder.ai, grew almost 100% last year; and has raised over $450M since 2018 to help make building software as easy as ordering pizza. Sachin started his career at the age of 14, building PCs, and by 17, he built one of the world's first automatic currency arbitrage trading systems for Deutsche Bank.

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How Sachin Dev Duggal Created Builder.ai

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How Sachin Dev Duggal Created Builder.ai

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Sachin Dev Duggal started Builder.ai, a company that helps anyone create software and apps . Sachin Duggal loves technology and new ideas. He wants to make building digital solutions simpler helping businesses turn their thoughts into real products. He dreams of giving people the tools they need to do well in the tech world making software something everyone can use.

Know More About Sachin Dev Duggal At : https://wellfound.com/p/sachinduggal

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The Leadership Style of Sachin Dev Duggal at Builder.ai

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The Leadership Style of Sachin Dev Duggal at Builder.ai

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Org Profile: Sachin Dev Duggal is the CEO of Builder .ai, where he manages everything from day-to-day operations to investor relations, engineering, marketing, and PR. Before this role, he advised Deutsche Bank AG for several years, gaining valuable experience in the finance industry. Sachin Duggal is a startup expert with a strong track record of success across various business areas. He holds a B.Eng in Information Systems from Imperial College London and completed an Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT and the Entrepreneurship Organization, focusing on Executive Entrepreneurship. His diverse background and skills make him a leader in the tech startup world.

Know More Here : https://theorg.com/org/builder-ai/org-chart/sachin-dev-duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal is the current CEO at Builder.ai. Sachin has also co-founded shoto, and served as its Chief Wizard from December 2012 to January 2017. Prior to shoto, Sachin was the founder of Nivio from August 2004 to October 2012. In this role, they oversaw all aspects of the business, from making tea to investor relations to engineering to marketing and PR. Sachin also advised and consulted for Deutsche Bank AG from September 2000 to June 2006. Sachin is a startup expert with a proven track record of success in all areas of business.

Sachin Dev Duggal has a B.Eng in Information Systems (EE) from Imperial College London and an Entrepreneurial Masters Program (joint by MIT and EO) in Executive Entrepreneurship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship Organization.

Some individuals on their team include Rohan Patel - SVP, Engineering, Ananth Ramanathan - VP, EMEA & Studio Store, and Otto Szoke - VP, Growth.

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The Perks of Being a Chief Wizard in Tech - Sachin Dev Duggal

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The Perks of Being a Chief Wizard in Tech - Sachin Dev Duggal

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Many new players are joining the AI startup scene, but one founder with experience is Sachin Dev Duggal from Builder.ai. Based in the UK, his company helps businesses of all sizes create web and mobile apps without needing any technical skills. For example, the Port Authority of Singapore is using Builder.ai to develop software for managing container loads, while a nursery school is creating a parent-teacher app. Duggal notes that their projects typically take just three to four months to complete, compared to 12 to 18 months with traditional software developers.

Know More At: https://sifted.eu/articles/why-ai-founder-calls-himself-chief-wizard

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Why this AI founder calls himself chief wizard instead of CEO

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On the Sifted podcast, Sachin Dev Duggal reveals why he prefers to add a touch of informality to his leadership

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Sharjah Innovation Park Welcomes Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal's Leadership

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Sharjah Innovation Park Welcomes Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal's Leadership

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In Sharjah, UAE, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has teamed up with Builder.ai to help startups easily develop their own custom software and apps. This partnership aims to make digital tools accessible to all startups, regardless of their technical skills. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder.ai, emphasized that the goal is to unlock the potential of every business, encouraging innovation and growth. Together, they are providing the resources that will help startups thrive in today's fast-paced digital world.

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Interface.ai raises $30M to help banks field customer requests

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Interface.ai, a customer automation platform for banks and other financial institutions, today announced that it closed a $30 million funding round led by Avataar Venture Partners.

Twenty million dollars of the round was equity, while the remaining $10 million was in the form of debt. It’s Interface’s first outside capital; the startup had been completely bootstrapped.

“Interface is trusted by more than 100 financial institutions across North America, processing millions of interactions every day,” CEO and co-founder Srinivas Njay told TechCrunch. “We’re generating tens of millions in annual recurring revenue.”

Njay said that the inspiration for Interface came from his father, who owned a credit union in India. Previously, Njay worked at Microsoft as a product manager on the Bing advertising team and at EA as a senior product manager on mobile games.

Njay teamed up with Bruce Kim, the founder of customer management and billing company Inovaware, in 2019 to launch Interface.

“The big national banks are investing heavily in AI to transform their banking operations,” Njay said. “But for many regional and community-based financial institutions, staffing and resourcing this capability is simply out of reach. Interface democratizes access to AI.”

Interface’s core product is a collection of voice- and text-based AI agents designed to handle basic bank customer service requests. Powered by models trained on in-house data, the agents can perform tasks like helping modify mortgage payments and opening new accounts.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/22/interface-ai-raises-30m-to-help-banks-field-customer-requests/

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Interface, a startup building an AI-powered platform to help banks field customer service requests, has raised $30 million in a funding round.

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Sachin Dev Duggal | AI and You: How Technology is Transforming Society

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Sachin Dev Duggal | AI and You: How Technology is Transforming Society

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Join us for an enlightening session at the #DubaiAIWeb3Festival on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, at the Innovation Stage! In this fireside chat, Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder and Chief Wizard of Builder.ai, will engage with Anish Shivdasani, Senior Advisor at Roland Berger, to discuss the evolving landscape of software development and the profound impact of AI on industries like SaaS and media. Discover how critical thinking and engineering principles will play a vital role in shaping the future of technology. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the transformative power of AI and its implications for our society—don’t miss it!

Watch Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V37WaGs_o64

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Navigating the Digital frontiers: AI’s transformation of industries and society

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Easy Steps to Create an App That Grows Your Business | Sachin Dev Duggal

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Easy Steps to Create an App That Grows Your Business | Sachin Dev Duggal

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In today’s world, having an app is essential for growing your business and improving customer experiences, as they make shopping, booking appointments, and customer support much easier. With about 75% of U.S. adults shopping online using their smartphones, not having an app means you could be missing out on sales. Fortunately, building an app doesn’t have to be difficult! Experts like Sachin Dev Duggal from Builder. ai explain that artificial intelligence (AI) can simplify the process, allowing anyone—even those with little tech experience—to create an app quickly and affordably.

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Building an App Can Help You Grow Your Business. Here’s How to Do It - Zapinin

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Building an App - In today’s world, apps are crucial for business growth and customer experience. They enable shopping, appointment setting and customer service interactions. In fact, around three-quarters of U.S. adults say they buy things online using a smartphone, according to Pew Research, which means if you don’t have an app for your business, you’re leaving money on the table. However, if building one sounds daunting, experts say there is good news -- artificial intelligence can help.

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Sachin Dev Duggal  | Why Britain Shouldn’t Be Left Out of AI Talks

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Sachin Dev Duggal  | Why Britain Shouldn’t Be Left Out of AI Talks

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Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder and CEO of Builder. ai, talks about the misunderstandings people often have about AI and why it's important to involve different groups in making rules and laws about this technology. He also shares his own experiences with legal challenges while working abroad. Sachin Duggal Founded Builder. ai, which is supported by Microsoft, makes it easier for businesses to develop apps and software using AI technology. As a leader of one of the UK's top AI companies, Duggal explains that while Britain has a lot of potential to become a leader in AI, there’s still much work to be done. He believes that with the right support and collaboration, the UK can truly excel in the AI field.

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Britain can’t be ignored in the AI conversation – Sachin Dev Duggal, CEO, Builder.ai - UKTN | The Podcast - Podcast on iVoox

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India’s Neysa bags $30M to compete with global AI hyperscalers

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India’s Neysa bags $30M to compete with global AI hyperscalers

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Even though India isn’t at the forefront of the global AI innovation battle, demand for AI in the country is growing as businesses seek efficiencies and tech companies promote AI developments as a cure-all. The South Asian nation is projected to have an AI market touching $17 billion by 2027, according to a joint report by the IT industry body Nasscom and consulting firm BCG.

Neysa, an Indian startup led by seasoned tech entrepreneur Sharad Sanghi, aims to leverage this growth opportunity by offering its AI solutions to local and multinational businesses in the country.

The Mumbai-based startup provides AI and machine learning infrastructure and platform as a service to enterprise customers based on their requirements. It also includes dedicated machine learning operations and infrastructure consulting teams to help customers find the relevant size for their infrastructure, and to fine-tune or customize the models they choose.

Before founding Neysa with his former colleague Anindya Das in 2023, Sanghi spent over 27 years at his previous venture and data center provider, Netmagic, which Japan’s NTT Data acquired in 2016. He told TechCrunch that he intended to focus on cloud infrastructure and AI in 2022 but was unable to do so. He resigned as the managing director and CEO of Netmagic in June 2023 to start fresh with Neysa.

“I started at Neysa with a view of providing infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, inference as a service, the services layer around ML, as well as the platforms that we need for developers,” he said in an interview.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/indias-neysa-bags-30m-to-compete-with-global-ai-hyperscalers/

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India’s Neysa has raised $30 million in a Series A round to bolster its AI infrastructure offering.

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xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup, launches an API

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In August, Elon Musk’s xAI promised to make Grok, the company’s flagship generative AI model powering a number of features on X, available via an API. Now, that API has arrived — albeit a bit bare-bones at the moment.

The xAI API only has a single model, “grok-beta,” priced at $5 per million input tokens (~750,000 words) or $15 per million output tokens. Tokens are subdivided bits of raw data, like the syllables “fan,” “tas,” and “tic” in the word “fantastic.”

It’s unclear which Grok model “grok-beta” might be; Grok 2 is the very latest on X. The documentation for the API refers to Grok 2 and Grok mini, a lightweight and more affordable version of Grok — so it could well be a technical issue.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/xai-elon-musks-ai-startup-launches-an-api/

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In August, Elon Musk's xAI promised to make Grok, the company's flagship generative AI model powering a number of features on X, available via an API. Now, that API has arrived - albeit a bit bare bones at the moment.

The xAI API only has one model available, "grok-beta," priced at $5 per million input tokens (~750,000 words) or $15 per million output tokens. (Tokens are subdivided bits of raw data like the syllables "fan," "tas," and "tic" in the word "fantastic.") It's unclear which Grok model this might be; Grok-2 is the latest available on X.

Kyle Wiggers is a senior reporter at TechCrunch with a special interest in artificial intelligence. His writing has appeared in VentureBeat and Digital Trends, as well as a range of gadget blogs including Android Police, Android Authority, Droid-Life, and XDA-Developers. He lives in Brooklyn with his partner, a piano educator, and dabbles in piano himself. occasionally - if mostly unsuccessfully.

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Sharjah Innovation Park and Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal: A Smart Partnership

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Sharjah Innovation Park and Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal: A Smart Partnership

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The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has teamed up with Builder. ai to help startups create their own custom software and apps easily. Sachin Dev Duggal, the Founder of Builder. ai, explained that their goal is to empower businesses to enhance their digital skills, regardless of their tech experience. This partnership isn't just about providing tools; it aims to spark new ideas and open up possibilities for innovation. Together, they want to enable startups to build software and apps that can help them succeed in today's fast-paced digital world. This collaboration is expected to drive growth and inspire new achievements within the SRTI Park community.

Know More At: https://mystartupworld.com/sharjah-innovation-park-partners-with-builder-ai/

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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is reportedly fundraising for a new AI startup 

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Mira Murati, the OpenAI CTO who announced her departure last month, is raising VC funding for a new AI startup, according to Reuters. This startup will

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Perplexity is reportedly looking to fundraise at an $8B valuation

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AI search engine Perplexity is in fundraising talks and hopes to raise around $500 million at an $8 billion valuation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

If a deal happens with those terms, it would more than double Perplexity’s valuation from its $3 billion valuation when it raised from SoftBank over the summer. The WSJ reports that the company currently receives about 15 million queries a day and brings in around $50 million in annualized revenue.

Perplexity uses AI to help people search the web in a chatbot-style interface. Some news publishers have accused the company of unauthorized web scraping and plagiarism, and The New York Times has even sent Perplexity a cease-and-desist letter, but CEO Aravind Srinivas said he wants to work with publishers and has “no interest in being anyone’s antagonist here.”

These fundraising talks come after OpenAI announced raising a $6.6 billion round at a $157 billion valuation. While products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT have blurred the line between chatbot and search engine, the company is moving more directly into search with SearchGPT.

A Perplexity spokesperson declined to comment on the WSJ report.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/20/perplexity-is-reportedly-looking-to-fundraise-at-an-8b-valuation/

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AI search engine Perplexity is in fundraising talks and hopes to raise around $500 million at an $8 billion valuation, according to the Wall Street

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Etisalat Partners with Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai to Help UAE SMBs Embrace Digital Solutions

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Etisalat Partners with Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai to Help UAE SMBs Embrace Digital Solutions

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etisalat by e&'s customers will have access to Builder.ai's Studio Store and its wide range of pre-packaged apps that enable SMBs to become digitally native without ever having to hire a developer. Sachin Dev Duggal Founded Builder.ai has entered into a region-wide partnership with Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, the UAE telecoms pillar of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), aimed at empowering small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with a digital first future that is accessible, cost-effective and efficient.

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etisalat by e& partners with Builder.ai to unlock the potential of UAE-based SMBs by enabling a digital-first approach

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SRTI Park and Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai: Making Custom Apps a Reality

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SRTI Park and Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai: Making Custom Apps a Reality

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The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has teamed up with Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai to help startups easily create custom software and apps. This partnership will allow startups to use Builder.ai's technology, making it simpler for them to develop the tools they need to grow. Sachin Dev Duggal, the Founder and Chief Wizard at Builder.ai, shared that their goal is to help every business unlock its potential. They want to make it easy for companies to boost their digital capabilities, no matter how much technical knowledge they have. This collaboration with SRTI Park isn’t just about providing tools; it’s about inspiring innovation and creating new opportunities. Together, they aim to empower startups to build the software and apps that will help them succeed in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. This partnership is expected to drive growth, spark change, and inspire greater achievements within the vibrant SRTI Park community.

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Elon Musk’s X is changing its privacy policy to allow third parties to train AI on your posts

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Elon Musk’s X is changing its privacy policy to allow third parties to train AI on your posts

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On Wednesday, social network X (formerly Twitter) updated its Privacy Policy to indicate that it would allow third-party “collaborators” to train their AI models on X data, unless users opt out. While X owner Elon Musk trained xAI’s Grok AI chatbot on X user data, leading to an investigation by the EU’s lead privacy regulator, the company hadn’t yet amended its policy to indicate its data may also be used by third parties.

The addition to the policy implies that X, like Reddit and various media organizations, is looking into licensing data to AI companies as a potential new revenue stream.

In Section 3 of the updated Privacy Policy titled “Sharing Information,” X added a paragraph detailing how X user data can be used and how users could opt out.

It reads:

“Third-party collaborators. Depending on your settings, or if you decide to share your data, we may share or disclose your information with third parties. If you do not opt out, in some instances the recipients of the information may use it for their own independent purposes in addition to those stated in X’s Privacy Policy, including, for example, to train their artificial intelligence models, whether generative or otherwise.”

The policy points to the settings page on X, but does not specifically indicate where users would go within the settings to toggle off data-sharing. Currently, the “Privacy and safety” section in settings lets users turn on or off data-sharing with xAI’s Grok and with other “business partners,” but the latter is described as those companies that X may work with to “run and improve its products,” not other AI providers.

That may be because the updated privacy policy won’t become effective until November 15, at which point the opt-out option could be added. (We hope.)

In addition, the company removed a paragraph that said it keeps user “profile information and content for the duration of your account,” and that it keeps other “personally identifiable data we collect when you use our products and services for a maximum of 18 months.”

Instead, the new section explains that X will keep “different types of information for different periods of time, depending on how long we need to retain it in order to provide you with our products and services, to comply with our legal requirements and for safety and security reasons.” As an example, it notes that usage information like the “content you post” and your interactions with others’ content will be kept for “the duration of your account or until such content is removed.”

The policy also added a note reminding users that public content can exist elsewhere even after it’s removed from X. This could potentially cover the data’s ingestion by AI providers, as X adds, “search engines and other third parties may retain copies of your posts longer, based upon their own privacy policies, even after they are deleted or expire on X.”

Separately, X has added a new “Liquidated Damages” section to its updated Terms of Service that says any organization scraping its content will be liable for damages. Specifically, “for requesting, viewing, or accessing more than 1,000,000 posts (including reply posts, video posts, image posts, and any other posts) in any 24-hour period,” X says the organization will be charged $15,000 USD per 1,000,000 posts.

The move to monetize X data follows advertiser withdrawals and boycotts and a subscription feature that has yet to take off, which have left the company in need of new ways to pay its bills.

X did not respond to a request for comment.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/17/elon-musks-x-is-changing-its-privacy-policy-to-allow-third-parties-to-train-ai-on-your-posts/

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On Wednesday, social network X (formerly Twitter) updated its Privacy Policy to indicate that it would allow third-party "collaborators" to train their AI models on X data, unless users opt out. While X owner Elon Musk trained xAI's Grok AI chatbot on X user data, leading to an investigation by the EU's lead privacy regulator, the company hadn't yet amended its policy to indicate its data may also be used by third parties.

The addition to the policy implies that X, like Reddit and various media organizations, is looking into licensing data to AI companies as a potential new revenue stream.

In Section 3 of the updated Privacy Policy titled "Sharing Information," X added a paragraph detailing how X user data can be used and how users could opt out.

It reads:

"Third-party collaborators. Depending on your settings, or if you decide to share your data, we may share or disclose your information with third parties. If you do not opt out, in some instances the recipients of the information may use it for their own independent purposes in addition to those stated in X's Privacy Policy, including, for example, to train their artificial intelligence models, whether generative or otherwis

The policy points to the settings page on X, but does not specifically indicate where users would go within the settings to toggle off data-sharing. Currently, the "Privacy and safety" section in settings lets users turn on or off data-sharing with xAI's Grok and with other "business partners," but the latter is described as those companies that X may work with to "run and improve its products," not other AI providers.

That may be because the updated privacy policy won't become effective until Nov. 15th, at which point the opt-out option could be added. (We hope.)

In addition, the company removed a paragraph that said it keeps user "profile information and content for the duration of your account," and that it keeps other "personally identifiable data we collect when you use our products and services for a maximum of 18 months."

Instead, the new section explains that X will keep "different types of information for different periods of time, depending on how long we need to retain it in order to provide you with our products and services, to comply with our legal requirements and for safety and security reasons." As an example, it notes that usage information like the "content you post" and your interactions with others' content will be kept for "the duration of your account or until such content is removed."

The policy also added a note reminding users that public content can exist elsewhere even after it's removed from X. This could potentially cover the data's ingestion by AI providers, as X adds, "search engines and other third parties may retain copies of your posts longer, based upon their own privacy policies, even after they are deleted or expire on X."

Separately, X has added a new "Liquidated Damages" section to its updated Terms of Service that says any organization scraping its content will be liable for damages. Specifically, "for requesting, viewing, or accessing more than 1,000,000 posts (including reply posts, video posts, image posts, and any other posts) in any 24-hour period," X says the organization will be charged $15,000 USD per 1,000,000 posts.

The move to monetize X data follows advertiser withdrawals and boycotts and a subscription feature that has yet to take off, which have left the company in need of new ways to pay its bills.

X did not respond to a request for comment.

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Fast Company Highlights Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal as One of the Year’s Top Innovators 

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Builder. ai has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, securing the impressive third spot in the "Artificial Intelligence" category. This annual list showcases businesses leading the way in innovation and shaping the future across various industries. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder. ai, expressed excitement about this recognition, emphasizing the company's mission to empower all entrepreneurs to turn their app ideas into reality without needing coding skills. He believes creating software should be as easy as ordering pizza, and this acknowledgment highlights their commitment to making app development accessible for everyone.

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LONDON (March 2, 2023) - Builder.ai has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023 securing number 3 spot in the "Artificial Intelligence" category.

This year's list highlights the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow. These companies are setting the standard with some of the greatest accomplishments of the modern world. In addition to the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations are recognized across 54 sectors and regions.

"We're thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company as a leading innovator and especially in the AI space!," said Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder and Chief Wizard of Builder.ai. "We believe that every business, every entrepreneur should feel empowered to unlock their true potential. We're always pushing the boundaries of the perception that creating an app is too difficult - that it's only for a select few with coding skills. This perception restricts creativity and prevents good app ideas from ever getting started. We're here to make software development as easy as ordering pizza; and powering the dreams of the next 100m app builders and it feels great to be recognized for this."

Established in 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Builder.ai is a leading AI-powered app development platform that allows anyone with an idea to build an app. The company has been growing at over 300% year on year and, over the last year alone, with over 40,000 features sold to customers.

Breaking software down into its features has been key to Builder.ai's success. Whether it's designed for an entrepreneur or a huge enterprise, most apps contain the same basic features (like login, shopping cart or push notifications). Builder.ai has a library of 500+ of these reusable features, that slot together like Lego. Its customers use some of the world's favorite apps as a base for their idea and then add or remove any features they want. This reduces the time to build their app, as the code stays the same - and it's only the last mile of customisation that changes. The Builder.ai platform also includes Natasha, the world's first software product manager powered by AI, who helps to turn the idea in a customer's head into a delivery plan for their app.

In 2022, Builder.ai closed its Series-C funding round led by Insight Partners, at $100M bringing the company's total funding to $195 million. Late last year, they partnered with Etisalat UAE, giving their customers access to Builder.ai's Studio Store® product, including a range of pre-packaged apps designed to help SMBs take a digital first approach. Their combined forces empower SMBs to scale with software that's accessible, cost-effective and efficient.

Fast Company 's editors and writers sought out the companies making the biggest strides around the globe. They also judged nominations received through their application process.

The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company 's signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides a firsthand look at the inspiring and innovative efforts of companies across all sectors of the economy.

"What a strange and thrilling year it has been to honor this year's Most Innovative Companies.
This year's list compiles some of the most cutting-edge groundbreakers who are changing our world every single day, from legacy organizations like McDonald's to upstarts like MrBeast and institutions such as NASA. Everyone on this list does something completely, uniquely different, yet, they all have one thing in common: innovation," said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.

Fast Company will host its third annual Most Innovative Companies Summit on April 19 and 20. The virtual summit celebrates the Most Innovative Companies in business, and provides an inside look at cutting-edge business trends and what it takes to innovate in 2023. Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here, as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 14. The hashtag is #FCMostInnovative.

About Builder.ai

Builder.ai ® is the next generation app development platform for every idea and company on the planet. The AI-powered assembly line fuses together Lego-like reusable features, using Building Blocks™ automation to reduce human effort, leveraging a verified network of experts to vastly extend development capabilities, and producing apps at an exceptionally high success rate that are multitudes cheaper and faster than traditional software development.

Led by British Indian serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is reshaping how software is built and operated with a suite of products and services, including BUILDER STUDIO, BUILDER CLOUD, BUILDER NOW, STUDIO STORE and STUDIO RAPID. In 2020, Builder.ai was awarded 'Hottest AI Startup' and 2022's "Hottest Scale-Up" at the Europas for Europe's successful tech start-ups and Best COVID-19 Innovation-Recovery at CogX and awarded 'Visionary' in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multi-experience Development Platforms. Builder.ai is headquartered in London, supported by employees and hubs in Delhi NCR, Singapore, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sophia Antipolis and Dubai. For more information, visit Builder.ai.

BUILDER.AI and BUILDER are trademarks of Engineer.ai Corp. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Builder.ai Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Builder.ai has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023 securing number 3 spot in the "Artificial Intelligence" category.

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Today, OpenAI announced that it’s begun previewing a dedicated Windows app for ChatGPT, its AI-powered chatbot platform.

Currently only available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users, the app is an early version, OpenAI says, arriving ahead of a “full experience” later in the year.

“With the official ChatGPT desktop app, you can chat about files and photos,” OpenAI writes. “This app brings you the newest model improvements from OpenAI, including access to OpenAI o1-preview, our newest and smartest model.”

The ChatGPT app for Windows can run on most Windows 10 machines, but currently has certain limitations compared to other ChatGPT clients. It doesn’t support voice yet, including Advanced Voice Mode, and some integrations with OpenAI’s GPT Store aren’t functional.

As with the ChatGPT app for macOS, the ChatGPT app for Windows lets you minimize it to a small “companion” window alongside other apps while you work. You can upload files and photos to it, have it summarize documents, and create images via OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 image generator.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/17/chatgpt-comes-to-windows/

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OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot platform, ChatGPT, is now on Windows, in preview for certain paying customers.

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Together for Change: Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal and Microsoft Make Software Development for All

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Together for Change: Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal and Microsoft Make Software Development for All

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Builder. ai Led By Sachin Dev Duggal and Microsoft are joining forces to create smart AI tools that help businesses easily build their own applications. This partnership means companies can go digital without needing any technical skills. Sachin Duggal Founded BuilderAI is a platform that helps anyone turn their ideas into software, and now with Microsoft’s support, they can make this process even simpler. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft is also investing in Builder. ai, showing their commitment to making software development accessible for everyone. Together, they aim to empower more businesses to thrive in the digital world.

Find Out More At: https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/builderai-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-democratize/451949

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Builder.ai, the AI-powered next generation composable software development platform that allows every individual and business to turn their ideas into software, today announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, which includes an equity investment in Builder.ai. The collaboration will see the two companies collaborate on creating AI powered solutions that empower businesses to develop applications and become digitally native without the need for any technical expertise.

"We are thrilled to be working so closely with Microsoft. This collaboration for Builder.ai is centred around alignment of our core mission. From my first meeting with Microsoft to the moment we agreed to collaborate more strategically, one thing has been really clear-Microsoft's commitment to helping everyone unlock their true potential. We are ecstatic that the world's largest software company chose Builder.ai as a collaborator to lay down deeper roots in helping the next 100m businesses and beyond become digitally native," said Sachin Dev Duggal, chief wizard and founder, Builder.ai.

According to an official release by the company, the collaboration will accelerate go-to-market growth of the Builder.ai platform through deep product connections across the Microsoft product ecosystem. This includes integrations across Azure OpenAI Service and other Azure Cognitive Services with Builder.ai's software assembly line and adoption of the Microsoft Cloud and AI. Native integration of Builder.ai's Natasha, an AI product manager, within the Microsoft Teams store will enable Microsoft customers to build a prototype of their business applications seamlessly, unlocking access and reach to new customers for Builder.ai.

"Our collaboration with Builder.ai is an extension of our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We see Builder.ai creating an entirely new category that empowers everyone to be a developer and our new, deeper collaboration fuelled by Azure AI will bring the combined power of both companies to businesses around the world," said Jon Tinter, corporate vice-president, Business Development, Microsoft.

Led by serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is reshaping how software is built and operated with a suite of products and services, including Builder Studio, Builder Cloud, Builder Now, Studio Store and Studio Rapid.

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Builder.ai Collaborates With Microsoft To Democratize Software Development | Entrepreneur

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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin becomes World and shows new iris-scanning Orb to prove your humanity

Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded “proof of personhood” crypto project that scans people’s eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the “coin” from its name and is now just “World.” The startup behind the World project, Tools for Humanity, also unveiled its next generation of iris-scanning “Orbs” and other tools at a live event in San Francisco.

Co-founder and CEO of Tools for Humanity, Alex Blania, said the project’s old name “just doesn’t work anymore,” potentially signaling the startup is looking to expand its identity beyond its original cryptocurrency mission. (Eye-scanning initially was seen as a way to get access to Worldcoins, though the founders say this never happened.)

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, spends a good chunk of his time working on World, Blania told TechCrunch during a press conference, but said the two startups’ missions are independent from each other. However, Blania didn’t rule out that World’s cryptocurrency could be incorporated into ChatGPT one day.

“Well, he’s a co-founder and he’s been so from the beginning. So, we talk a couple times a week. He’s involved in all the decisions,” Blania told TechCrunch.

“Of course, he’s focused on OpenAI,” Blania continued. “How tied is World’s success to OpenAI? I think actually not at all. I think these are two very separate missions, and I think AI is heading where it’s heading, and we think what we built here is very important infrastructure for the world, and that will not change.”

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/17/sam-altmans-worldcoin-becomes-world-and-shows-new-iris-scanning-orb-to-prove-your-humanity/

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Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded "proof of personhood" crypto startup that scans people's eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the "coin" from its name and is now just "World." The startup also unveiled its next generation of iris-scanning "Orb" and other tools at a live event in San Francisco.

Co-founder and CEO of World, Alex Blania, said the startup's old name "just doesn't work anymore," potentially signaling the startup is looking to expand its identity beyond its original cryptocurrency mission. (Eye-scanning initially was seen as a way to get access to Worldcoins, though the founders say this never happened.)

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, spends a good chunk of his time working at World, Blania told TechCrunch during a press conference, but said the two startups' missions are independent from each other. However, Blania didn't rule out that World's cryptocurrency could be incorporated into ChatGPT one day.

"Well, he's a co founder and he's been so from the beginning. So, we talk a couple times a week. He's involved in all the decisions," Blania told TechCrunch.

"Of course, he's focused on OpenAI," Blania continued. "How tied is World's success to OpenAI? I think actually not at all. I think these are two very separate missions, and I think AI is heading where it's heading, and we think what we built here is very important infrastructure for the world, and that will not change."

World is predicated on the idea that advanced AI systems - like the one Altman's OpenAI is trying to build - will one day make it impossible to tell whether or not you are talking to a human online. Its solution is "human verification services" based around blockchain. The startup also promises to make the benefits of AI accessible to everyone, potentially by redistributing the wealth generated by AI to people through its Worldcoins.

If all this sounds a bit dubious, you're not the only one who thinks so. Governments around the world - including Kenya and countries in the EU - have probed and suspended Worldcoin over the years over privacy, security, and financial concerns. Some of those EU investigations are ongoing, and World's fate there remains uncertain.

Altman and Blania detailed World's four-step roadmap onstage Thursday. The first and second steps - developing the Orb and building a distributed ownership network with blockchain - are already done, he said. The last step is redistributing the benefits of AI, but before we get to that, we have to complete the third step: scale. World had several announcements on Thursday, including the launch of a new blockchain and a new app, but they all revolved around scaling up the company's 7 million verified humans to something much larger.

In order to do that, World needs to scan more eyeballs across the globe. And to that end, the company unveiled its next generation Orb on Thursday. The startup promised everyone (including TechCrunch) attending the live event would receive an Orb to take home, though it's not immediately clear how individuals would put it to use.

The new Orb is easier to mass produce, has fewer parts, and operates three times faster. World says people will soon be able verify themselves at coffee shops, and announced a partnership with the #1 delivery service in Latin America, Rappi, so people can schedule a home Orb verification.

Also on Thursday, World unveiled Deep Face, a attempt to combat online deepfakes and impersonation using the company's human-verification services. The startup said Deep Face could be used to augment apps like Facetime, Zoom, and X, but provided no details on how that would happen.

The startup also announced a beta of its World ID credential, an alternative to government IDs for use online. They aren't meant to replace national IDs, an executive clarified during a press conference, but could let people verify their identities online without giving up too much extraneous information, like they might by uploading a driver's license or passport.

Adoption may be an obstacle for World moving forward. At the event, World asked guests to verify their own identity by presenting their government issued ID. Trusting a cryptocurrency company with your identity is a big ask for most people, but especially one led by Sam Altman, who is notorious for lying to OpenAI's board.

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Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded "proof of personhood" crypto startup that scans people's eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the "coin"

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Sachin Dev Duggal | The Positive Impact of AI on Jobs

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Sachin Dev Duggal | The Positive Impact of AI on Jobs

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In this discussion, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our world, both in everyday life and in business. AI is becoming a powerful tool, but it also brings questions about jobs, safety, and our communities. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder. ai, and Gary Marcus, a well-known professor and author, join Charles Forelle, Deputy Editor in Chief of the Journal, to share insights on how business leaders can adapt to these changes. Together, they’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges AI presents and how to thrive in this exciting new landscape.

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Boston Dynamics teams with TRI to bring AI smarts to Atlas humanoid robot

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Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Wednesday revealed plans to bring AI-based robotic intelligence to the electric Atlas humanoid robot. The collaboration will leverage the work that TRI has done around large behavior models (LBMs), which operate along similar lines as the more familiar large language models (LLMs) behind platforms like ChatGPT.

Last September, TechCrunch paid a visit to TRI’s Bay Area campus for a closer look at the institute’s work on robot learning. In research revealed at last year’s Disrupt conference, institute head Gill Pratt explained how the lab has been able to get robots to 90% accuracy when performing household tasks like flipping pancakes through overnight training.

“In machine learning, up until quite recently there was a tradeoff, where it works, but you need millions of training cases,” Pratt explained at the time. “When you’re doing physical things, you don’t have time for that many, and the machine will break down before you get to 10,000. Now it seems that we need dozens. The reason for the dozens is that we need to have some diversity in the training cases. But in some cases, it’s less.”

Boston Dynamics is a good match for TRI on the hardware side. The Spot-maker has done its share on the software and AI front to power its own systems, but the manner of work required to teach robots to perform complex tasks with full autonomy is another beast altogether.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/16/boston-dynamics-teams-with-tri-to-bring-ai-smarts-to-atlas-humanoid-robot/

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Sachin Dev Duggal’s Journey to Becoming the Chief Wizard

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In the growing world of AI startups, Sachin Dev Duggal stands out as a seasoned founder of Builder. ai. This UK-based company helps businesses of all sizes create web and mobile apps without needing any technical skills. For example, the Port Authority of Singapore is using Builder. ai to develop software for managing container loads, while a nursery school is building a parent-teacher app. Duggal says that projects with Builder .ai typically take only three to four months to complete, compared to the 12 to 18 months it usually takes with traditional software development companies.

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Why this AI founder calls himself chief wizard instead of CEO

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On the Sifted podcast, Sachin Dev Duggal reveals why he prefers to add a touch of informality to his leadership

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Advocating for Everyone: Sachin Dev Duggal on AI and Accessibility

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In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many industries, and Sachin Dev Duggal from Builder.ai is leading the way in promoting ethical AI practices. He believes it's essential to develop and use AI responsibly, making sure that new technologies are designed with people in mind. Duggal is working to ensure that Builder.ai includes ethical considerations in all its AI projects, so the benefits of these advancements can help society as a whole.

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Meta’s AI chief says world models are key to ‘human-level AI’ — but it might be 10 years out

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Meta’s AI chief says world models are key to ‘human-level AI’ — but it might be 10 years out

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Are today’s AI models truly remembering, thinking, planning, and reasoning, just like a human brain would? Some AI labs would have you believe they are, but according to Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, the answer is no. He thinks we could get there in a decade or so, however, by pursuing a new method called a “world model.”

Earlier this year, OpenAI released a new feature it calls “memory” that allows ChatGPT to “remember” your conversations. The startup’s latest generation of models, o1, displays the word “thinking” while generating an output, and OpenAI says the same models are capable of “complex reasoning.”

That all sounds like we’re pretty close to AGI. However, during a recent talk at the Hudson Forum, LeCun undercut AI optimists, such as xAI founder Elon Musk and Google DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg, who suggest human-level AI is just around the corner.

“We need machines that understand the world; [machines] that can remember things, that have intuition, have common sense, things that can reason and plan to the same level as humans,” said LeCun during the talk. “Despite what you might have heard from some of the most enthusiastic people, current AI systems are not capable of any of this.”

LeCun says today’s large language models, like those which power ChatGPT and Meta AI, are far from “human-level AI.” Humanity could be “years to decades” away from achieving such a thing, he later said. (That doesn’t stop his boss, Mark Zuckerberg, from asking him when AGI will happen, though.)

The reason why is straightforward: those LLMs work by predicting the next token (usually a few letters or a short word), and today’s image/video models are predicting the next pixel. In other words, language models are one-dimensional predictors, and AI image/video models are two-dimensional predictors. These models have become quite good at predicting in their respective dimensions, but they don’t really understand the three-dimensional world.

Because of this, modern AI systems cannot do simple tasks that most humans can. LeCun notes how humans learn to clear a dinner table by the age of 10, and drive a car by 17 – and learn both in a matter of hours. But even the world’s most advanced AI systems today, built on thousands or millions of hours of data, can’t reliably operate in the physical world.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/16/metas-ai-chief-says-world-models-are-key-to-human-level-ai-but-it-might-be-10-years-out/

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Natasha from Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai Joins Microsoft Teams: What You Need to Know

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Natasha from Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai Joins Microsoft Teams: What You Need to Know

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Natasha is an AI tool that can listen to conversations within a company’s teams and quickly suggest solutions to problems. In contrast, Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by helping with tasks like taking notes. As tech companies compete to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft is working hard to keep its edge, especially thanks to its partnership with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Builder. ai provides AI solutions that help businesses create apps with little to no coding required, making the process faster and more affordable. However, Natasha serves a different purpose as an AI assistant. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder. ai, believes it makes perfect sense for Microsoft to use both Natasha and Copilot together to improve overall functionality and support for users.

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No Experience Required: Microsoft and Builder.ai Led by Sachin Dev Duggal Help You Build Apps

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No Experience Required: Microsoft and Builder.ai Led by Sachin Dev Duggal Help You Build Apps

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Microsoft is making a big move to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) goals by investing in Builder. ai, a no-code app builder led by Sachin Dev Duggal. While the exact amount of the investment isn’t revealed, it involves buying a share of the company. This partnership aims to help Builder. ai grow faster by connecting its platform with Microsoft’s range of products. This includes using Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service and other AI tools, making it easier for users to create apps without coding. The goal is to combine the strengths of both companies to offer better solutions for businesses. However, neither company has shared more details about the deal yet.

For more details, visit: https://qz.com/microsoft-s-new-collaboration-with-an-ai-startup-promis-1850422713

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Microsoft is putting its money where its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are.

The Redmond, Washington-based tech giant has invested an undisclosed sum in no-code app builder Builder.ai in a deal that includes an equity investment.

"The collaboration will accelerate go-to-market growth of the Builder.ai platform through deep product connections across the Microsoft product ecosystem," according to the announcement made today (May 10). "This includes integrations across Azure OpenAI Service and other Azure Cognitive Services with Builder.ai's software assembly line and adoption of the Microsoft Cloud and AI."

Neither companies responded to Quartz's request about the terms of the deal at the time of publishing.

A brief explanation of how Builder.ai works

Builder.ai says it opens access to software development to non-coders by breaking software down into "reusable lego-like features." This AI-powered assembly line of sorts is complimented by "customization from its managed expert network of designers and developers."

The London-based seven-year-old company claims its product makes building projects faster and 70% more affordable.

AI assistant Natasha heads to Microsoft Teams

Natasha is Builder.ai's AI project manager. "Using machine learning algorithms, she recommends the features you need, based on the type of app you're building," the company explains on its website. "Natasha also creates an instant prototype for you, helping visualise your idea."

Microsoft is planning to integrate Natasha within the Microsoft Teams stores, which is a hub for apps businesses can use to communicate, automate, consolidate, and collaborate in different ways. With Natasha, Microsoft customers will be able "to build a prototype of their business applications seamlessly, unlocking access and reach to new customers for Builder.ai," the companies said in their press release.

Meanwhile, Builder.ai will also enhance Natasha by leveraging Microsoft's AI algorithms to make it sound more human, the company .

Quotable: Everyone can be a developer

"We see Builder.ai creating an entirely new category that empowers everyone to be a developer and our new, deeper collaboration fuelled by Azure AI will bring the combined power of both companies to businesses around the world," -Jon Tinter, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Microsoft.

Rabbit hole: Microsoft's AI opportunity

AI could double cloud revenue for Microsoft and revolutionize its Bing search engine, research and brokerage firm Bernstein predicts. That's why it has pumped billions into OpenAI, the company behind the new AI chatbot that's all the rage, ChatGPT; integrated ChatGPT into Bing; and woven OpenAI's technology into its Office tools like Word and Excel. The Builder.ai investment is another step in the direction of dominating all things AI.

One more thing: Activision Blizzard blunder hasn't turned Microsoft off the UK

The UK competition watchdog recently blocked Microsoft's nearly $70 billion deal to acquire gaming company Activision Blizzard after a nine-month probe, concluding that it would hurt competition and increase prices. The Call of Duty publisher the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of going against "the ambitions of the UK to become an attractive country to build technology businesses" and doing a "disservice to UK citizens, who face increasingly dire economic prospects."

Even as Microsoft and Activision gear up to appeal CMA's ruling, the Builder.ai investment shows that, in other parts of the UK tech environment, Microsoft is still doing business as usual.

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MAB Robotics Tuesday showcased the latest trick from its Honey Badger robot. In a video, the quadruped is seen running along the bottom of a pool. Legs don’t generally make more sense than propellers or other more standard methods of underwater robot locomotion, but the video demonstrates a sense of robustness and dynamism not often seen in such sophisticated systems.

The Polish firm points to search and rescue as a potential application for a land-dwelling robot that doesn’t mind taking a dip.

“Developing locomotion systems capable of navigating the challenges of underwater terrain is a fascinating journey and I’m excited about the potential impact this work could have on inspection and maintenance services in flooded areas,” MAB cofounder and CEO Jakub Bartoszek says in a LinkedIn post.

Search and rescue has been an important application for autonomous robot systems, sparing humans from having to make the trip into dangerous areas following natural or human-made disasters.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/15/watch-a-robot-dog-run-under-water/

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MAB Robotics Tuesday showcased the latest trick from its Honey Badger robot. In a video, the quadruped is seen running along the bottom of a pool. Legs

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Transforming Small Businesses in the UAE: Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai and Etisalat Lead the Way

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Transforming Small Businesses in the UAE: Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai and Etisalat Lead the Way

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Etisalat by e& is teaming up with Builder.ai, founded by Sachin Dev Duggal, to help small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE go digital easily. Through this partnership, Etisalat’s customers will have access to Builder.ai’s Studio Store, which offers ready-made apps that SMBs can use without needing to hire a developer. The Studio Store has a collection of starter kits for both web and mobile apps, designed to help SMBs create and manage a digital experience for their customers. This means that businesses can focus on growing and improving their services without worrying about coding or technical skills.

Know More At : https://gulfbusiness.com/builder-ai-etisalat-by-e-partner-to-support-uae-based-smbs-on-their-digital-journey/

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Builder.ai has entered into a region-wide partnership with Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, the UAE telecoms pillar of e&.

Based on the partnership, etisalat by e& will offer its existing SMB clients access to Builder.ai's Studio Store, which features a growing catalogue of app starter kits (web and mobile) that are designed to enable SMBs to grow and manage a digital-first experience for their customers and businesses without needing to code or hire a developer.

To begin, Studio Store will be offering a selection of ready-to-go apps, such as local delivery apps that can be delivered to customers in less than 72hrs. This will result in bringing more businesses online faster and at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. Studio Store makes selling to an ever-mobile customer base effortless, and retailers can showcase their goods and services with a scrollable carousel, while offering a wide range of secure payment methods.

The app includes features that will handle most e-commerce experiences, along with full-circle support to keep the app updated and the cloud needed to run the app and scale the business. BuilderStudio Store can also serve as a base to which customers can add features from Builder Studio to further customise their app over time.

"Working with Builder.ai gives us the opportunity to support our customers gain access to ready-to-go app solutions, making it easier for them to grow their digital footprint. Through our partnership, we are helping small and medium businesses become digitally native from driving superior customer experience through to boosting operational efficiencies. Our partnership reinforces our commitment to digitally empowering people and societies so that we can accomplish more together," said Esam Mahmoud, SVP Small and Medium Businesses, etisalat.

Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and chief wizard, Builder.ai, said, "Our partnership with etisalat by e& highlights our commitment to the UAE as we endeavour to grow our presence in digitally unique markets. We believe that every business should be empowered to unlock its true potential, and with our Studio Store offering and etisalat by e&'s vast reach, we look forward to inspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs to find more impactful ways to scale their businesses and engage with customers in an ever-evolving omni-channel world. Our mission is to digitise millions of small medium sized businesses with this strategic initiative and align with UAE's vision of 2030."

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Builder.ai, etisalat by e& partner to support UAE-based SMBs on their digital journey

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etisalat by e&'s customers will have access to Builder.ai's Studio Store and its pre-packaged apps that enable SMBs to become digitally native without having to hire a developer

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Retail's New Path After the Pandemic by Sachin Dev Duggal

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Retail's New Path After the Pandemic by Sachin Dev Duggal

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In the past few months, having a smart online presence has been really important for many small shops to survive. When most physical stores that sell non-essential items had to close in March, people started shopping online instead. This shift pushed smaller retailers to connect with customers through websites and social media, helping them stay in business during tough times. By Sachin Dev Duggal

Know More At: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/rethinking-retail-post-covid-19/76995377

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Rethinking retail post-Covid-19 - ET Retail

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Retail Sector: Having a thoughtful digital presence has been important to staying afloat for many smaller retailers throughout the last few months. As most brick and mortar stores selling non-essential items had to close their doors in March, people turned online.

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Morning Motivation: Tennis and Learning with Sachin Dev Duggal

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Morning Motivation: Tennis and Learning with Sachin Dev Duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal, the Co-Founder of Builder. ai, is making some healthy changes in his life. Instead of eating out, he enjoys cooking healthier versions of his favorite dishes at home. After the pandemic, he has a fun list of goals, which he shares with ET Panache. He wants to play more tennis, spend time with friends and family in person, and enjoy going to the cinema. Sachin Duggal is all about balancing health and fun in his daily routine!

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Builder.ai co-founder’s morning routine for productivity: Playing tennis, learning Japanese & taking piano lessons

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Sachin Dev Duggal skips outside food and makes healthy version of his favourite dishes at home.

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Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, just hit another record high

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Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, just hit another record high

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Nvidia shares hit a record high on Monday, closing at $138.07 as Wall Street anticipates earnings updates from Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon on their AI infrastructure spending.

The stock’s climb has been stupefying — surging nearly 180% this year, following a rapid climb last year; it’s also a reflection of Nvidia’s renowned stronghold on the AI chip market, 70% to 95% of which is controlled by the outfit, per estimates by Mizuho Securities. Indeed, with a market cap of $3.4 trillion, Nvidia is now the second-most valuable U.S. company, behind only Apple.

At the center of it all is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, now himself worth an estimated $121.5 billion, per Forbes. The ride looks to continue, too. Alongside continuing demand for its current chips, Huang said earlier this month Nvidia is seeing “insane” demand for its next-generation Blackwell chips, which are slated to roll out in the fourth quarter. According to Morgan Stanley, which recently hosted meetings with Huang and other Nvidia execs, the chips are already sold out for the next 12 months.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/14/nvidia-the-ai-chipmaker-just-hit-another-record-high/

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Nvidia shares hit a record high on Monday, closing at $138.07 as Wall Street anticipates earnings updates from Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon on their AI infrastructure spending.

The stock's climb has been stupefying - surging nearly 180% this year, following a rapid climb last year; it's also a reflection of Nvidia's renowned stronghold on the AI chip market, 70% to 95% of which is controlled by the outfit, per estimates by Mizuho Securities. Indeed, with a market cap of $3.4 trillion, Nvidia is now the second-most valuable U.S. company, behind only Apple.

At the center of it all is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, now himself worth an estimated $121.5 billion, per Forbes. The ride looks to continue, too. Alongside continuing demand for its current chips, Huang said earlier this month Nvidia is seeing " insane" demand for its next-generation Blackwell chips, which are slated to roll out in the fourth quarter. According to Morgan Stanley, which recently hosted meetings with Huang and other Nvidia execs, the chips are already sold out for the next 12 months.

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Nvidia shares hit a record high on Monday, closing at $138.07 as Wall Street anticipates earnings updates from Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon on their

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Empowering Students: Sachin Dev Duggal’s Vision for the Future

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Empowering Students: Sachin Dev Duggal’s Vision for the Future

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Join us for a live discussion on Bloomberg Businessweek featuring AltFinance and Builder. ai! Watch Carol and Tim every day on YouTube as they dive into important topics. Marcus Shaw, the President and CEO of AltFinance, shares how they’re helping students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities pursue careers in finance. Meanwhile, Sachin Dev Duggal, the Founder and CEO of Builder. ai, explains the impact of OpenAI funding on the artificial intelligence industry. Don’t miss this chance to learn from these industry leaders and discover exciting opportunities in finance and tech!

Know More At: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-10-14/bloomberg-businessweek-altfinance-builder-ai-podcast

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A New Chapter: Startup Grind Qatar and Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal Announce Partnership

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A New Chapter: Startup Grind Qatar and Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal Announce Partnership

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Startup Grind Qatar and Builder. ai have teamed up to help Qatar’s startup community with new technology solutions. Startup Grind Qatar announced that this partnership aims to boost growth and innovation in the country’s startup scene by using Builder. ai's platform, created by Sachin Dev Duggal.

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Startup Grind Qatar, the leading startup community in Qatar, to provide cutting-edge technology solutions and support to startups in the region is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Builder.ai, the AI-powered composable software platform that allows every business and entrepreneur to become digitally powered,

The partnership aims to foster innovation and growth within the Qatar startup ecosystem by leveraging Builder.ai's platform. Through this collaboration, Qatar-based startups will gain access to Builder.ai's platform and expertise, enabling them to streamline their development processes, accelerate time-to-market, and scale their businesses efficiently.

"We are excited to join forces with Startup Grind Qatar to empower local startups with the tools and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive market," said Varghese Cherian, Chief Revenue Officer, Builder.ai. "At Builder.ai, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation, and this partnership exemplifies our dedication to driving digital transformation and growth within the Qatar startup community."

As part of the partnership, Builder.ai will offer exclusive benefits and tailored support to Startups in Qatar through workshops, appathons and advisory, including access to Builder.ai's AI-powered software development platform, personalized consultations, and educational resources to help startups build, launch, and scale their digital products effectively.

"We are thrilled to partner with Builder.ai to provide our community of entrepreneurs with state-of-the-art technology solutions that will empower them to bring their ideas to life and drive business success," said, Chapter Director of Startup Grind Qatar. "Through this collaboration, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem where startups in Qatar can thrive, innovate, and achieve their full potential."

The partnership between Builder.ai and Startup Grind Qatar signifies a shared commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and economic growth in Qatar By transforming the way software is created, Builder.ai's platform allows entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to adopt a software-first approach and empower the next generation of Qatari entrepreneurs.
About Builder.ai:
Builder.ai® is an AI-powered composable software platform for every idea and company globally. The AI-powered assembly line integrates Lego-like reusable features with Building Blocks™ automation to minimise human effort, leverages a verified network of experts to significantly extend development capabilities, and produces apps with a nearly zero failure rate at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional software development.

Led by serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is reshaping the construction and operation of software with a suite of products and services, including BUILDER STUDIO, BUILDER CLOUD, BUILDER NOW, and STUDIO STORE. Builder.ai was featured on the 2023 Fast Company list of Most Innovative Companies, received the "Hottest AI Startup" and 2022's "Hottest Scale-Up" awards at the Europas for Europe's successful tech startups, and won the Best COVID-19 Innovation for Recovery at CogX. It was also named 'Visionary' in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multi-experience Development Platforms. Builder.ai is headquartered in London, with employees and hubs in Delhi NCR, Singapore, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sophia Antipolis, and Dubai. For more information, visit Builder.ai.
About Startup Grind Qatar:
Startup Grind Qatar is a vibrant startup community that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors to inspire, educate, and connect. With a mission to nurture the startup ecosystem in Qatar, Startup Grind Qatar provides valuable resources, networking opportunities, and support to help startups thrive and succeed in the global marketplace.
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PRESSR: Startup Grind Qatar and Builder.ai announce strategic partnership

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Startup Grind Qatar, the leading startup community in Qatar, to provide cutting-edge technology solutions and support to startups in the region is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Builder.ai, the AI-powered composable software platform that allows every business and entrepreneur to...

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.AI’s Natasha: A Game Changer for Teams

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.AI’s Natasha: A Game Changer for Teams

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Natasha can listen in on conversations across teams in a company and suggest solutions that can be deployed quickly. Whereas Copilot is more of a productivity enhancement tool used for tasks like taking notes, etc. But as an AI assistant, Natasha. ai has a very different use case. Builder. AI’s founder and “chief wizard” Sachin Dev Duggal strongly feels that it makes sense for Microsoft to adopt Natasha .ai along with Copilot.

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Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Businesses

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Builder.ai led by Sachin Dev Duggal: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Businesses

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F6S Profile: Builder.ai- Builder.ai is a user-friendly platform that makes it easy to create and manage software projects. You don't need any coding skills to use it! Whether you're part of a large company, a small business, or a startup, Builder.ai can help you turn your ideas into real software. Meet Sachin Dev Duggal and Carly, two dedicated team members who are here to support you. With the help of smart AI and human expertise, Builder.ai guides you through every step, allowing you to build, run, and grow your software smoothly. It's the perfect solution for anyone looking to bring their software dreams to life!

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100 top Software Companies and Startups in United Kingdom in October 2024

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Detailed info and reviews on 100 top Software companies and startups in United Kingdom in 2024. Get the latest updates on their products, jobs, funding, investors, founders and more.

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Tech CEO: AI Is Just Getting Started | Sachin Dev Duggal

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Tech CEO: AI Is Just Getting Started | Sachin Dev Duggal

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Sachin Dev Duggal, CEO of artificial intelligence startup Builder.ai, said we’ve only just begun to see what’s possible with AI and that the space is in need of a reality check. “We’re only in the AOL world of AI still,” he told CNBC in an interview. “There is this perception we’re in the fiber optic world of AI. We’re far from it.” Hype around AI has hit a fever pitch amid excitement about ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot.

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Meta AI launches in 6 countries, including Brazil and the UK

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Meta AI launches in 6 countries, including Brazil and the UK

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Meta AI launches in 6 countries, including Brazil and the UK | TechCrunch

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Meta is bringing its AI chatbot Meta AI to six countries today, including Brazil, the U.K., the Philippines, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Paraguay, Mark

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Unlocking Qatar's Potential in Technology

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Unlocking Qatar's Potential in Technology

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Qatar is working hard to improve its education system, and the energy and ambition of its young workers create a great chance for the country to become a leader in research and development (R&D) in the region. Sachin Dev Duggal, the CEO and co-founder of Builder.ai, praised Qatar's top-notch schools and visiting experts at Education City. This shows how serious Qatar is about building a strong economy based on knowledge and innovation.

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Tech entrepreneur underlines Qatar’s potential as R&D hub and talent pool

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The government’s focus on education and the drive of Qatar’s young, ambitious workforce is an opportunity for the country to position itself as a research and development (R&D)…

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The Power of Innovation: Tony Blair’s Governance Vision

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The Power of Innovation: Tony Blair’s Governance Vision

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Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of Great Britain, recently spoke at the Future of Britain conference in London about how modern technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), can greatly improve how governments work. He believes that these advancements give leaders unique chances to make better decisions and serve the public. Blair emphasized that with such powerful tools available, it's an exciting time for governance. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder.ai, also shared his thoughts on how to effectively use AI in government, adding to the discussion about the future of leadership.

Know More At: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/community/tony-blair-modern-technology-heralds-a-new-era-of-governance-4697962

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Tony Blair: Modern technology heralds a new era of governance

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The former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Tony Blair, said modern technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), provides unparalleled opportunities for effective governance. Speaking at the Future of Britain conference in London, Blair opined that the transformative nature of technological advancements means “there has never been a better time to govern.” Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder.ai, also offered a nuanced perspective on AI governance.

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What’s Next in Media? Lessons from the IBC Conference

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What’s Next in Media? Lessons from the IBC Conference

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The IBC Conference is a key event for anyone in the media and entertainment industry, especially as technology rapidly changes how we create and share content. This year, the conference will focus on important topics like making money in media, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation. On the third day, there will be a special fireside chat featuring Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder.ai, and Andy Hood from WPP. They’ll talk about how working together with machines is the future. Plus, there will be in-depth case studies showcasing how AI is being used in real-world situations to improve operations and create new business chances. Notable speakers include experts from Sky, NBC Universal, the Olympic Channel, and ITV, sharing their insights and experiences. It's a great chance to connect, learn, and stay ahead in this exciting industry!

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Revolutionizing Travel: Discover AI-Enhanced Review Summaries on Google Maps in India!

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Revolutionizing Travel: Discover AI-Enhanced Review Summaries on Google Maps in India!

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Get ready for a smarter navigation experience! Google is rolling out AI-driven updates to Maps in India, featuring review summaries and enhanced search functionality. Users can now ask for specific experiences and receive tailored results, all while benefiting from real-time weather alerts for safer journeys.

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Discover AI-Driven Review Summaries on Google Maps - Sachin Dev Duggal

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In India, Google is rolling out new AI-powered-Microsoft makes strategic investment into Sachin Dev Duggal’s Builder.ai, integrates its services into Teams

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OpenAI raises $6.6B and is now valued at $157B 

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OpenAI raises $6.6B and is now valued at $157B 

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OpenAI raises $6.6B and is now valued at $157B | TechCrunch

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OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in a round led by Thrive Capital. It values the company at $157 billion pre-money.

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai and Etisalat: A New Hope for UAE Small Businesses

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai and Etisalat: A New Hope for UAE Small Businesses

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Etisalat by e& customers can now access Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai’s Studio Store, which offers ready-made apps for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This means SMBs can go digital without needing to hire a developer. Through a new partnership, Etisalat by e& will provide its SMB clients with these app starter kits, available for both web and mobile. These tools are designed to help businesses create a digital experience for their customers easily, all without needing coding skills.

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Builder.ai has entered into a region-wide partnership with Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, the UAE telecoms pillar of e&.

Based on the partnership, etisalat by e& will offer its existing SMB clients access to Builder.ai's Studio Store, which features a growing catalogue of app starter kits (web and mobile) that are designed to enable SMBs to grow and manage a digital-first experience for their customers and businesses without needing to code or hire a developer.

To begin, Studio Store will be offering a selection of ready-to-go apps, such as local delivery apps that can be delivered to customers in less than 72hrs. This will result in bringing more businesses online faster and at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. Studio Store makes selling to an ever-mobile customer base effortless, and retailers can showcase their goods and services with a scrollable carousel, while offering a wide range of secure payment methods.

The app includes features that will handle most e-commerce experiences, along with full-circle support to keep the app updated and the cloud needed to run the app and scale the business. BuilderStudio Store can also serve as a base to which customers can add features from Builder Studio to further customise their app over time.

"Working with Builder.ai gives us the opportunity to support our customers gain access to ready-to-go app solutions, making it easier for them to grow their digital footprint. Through our partnership, we are helping small and medium businesses become digitally native from driving superior customer experience through to boosting operational efficiencies. Our partnership reinforces our commitment to digitally empowering people and societies so that we can accomplish more together," said Esam Mahmoud, SVP Small and Medium Businesses, etisalat.

Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and chief wizard, Builder.ai, said, "Our partnership with etisalat by e& highlights our commitment to the UAE as we endeavour to grow our presence in digitally unique markets. We believe that every business should be empowered to unlock its true potential, and with our Studio Store offering and etisalat by e&'s vast reach, we look forward to inspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs to find more impactful ways to scale their businesses and engage with customers in an ever-evolving omni-channel world. Our mission is to digitise millions of small medium sized businesses with this strategic initiative and align with UAE's vision of 2030."

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Builder.ai, etisalat by e& partner to support UAE-based SMBs on their digital journey

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etisalat by e&'s customers will have access to Builder.ai's Studio Store and its pre-packaged apps that enable SMBs to become digitally native without having to hire a developer

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Google is testing Gemini-powered video search in India

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Google is testing Gemini-powered video search in India

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Google said it is now experimenting with Gemini-powered video search in India at its Google for India event. This feature enables users to shoot a small snippet and ask Gemini questions about it.

Users who participate in this experiment will be able to use this feature in Google Lens. The video search features are limited to English language queries on mobile at the moment.

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Google is testing Gemini-powered video search in India | TechCrunch

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Google said it is now experimenting with Gemini-powered video search in India at its Google for India event. This feature enables users to shoot a small

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Making Apps Simple: Microsoft’s A.I. Move for Beginners

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Making Apps Simple: Microsoft’s A.I. Move for Beginners

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Microsoft is teaming up with Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai to add Builder.ai’s AI assistant, Natasha, to its Teams software. This will allow users to create business apps directly within Teams. In addition, Microsoft has invested in Builder.ai, though they haven’t shared how much. This partnership shows Microsoft’s strong commitment to enhancing its A.I. capabilities, aiming to lead in the tech industry.

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Microsoft ramps up A.I. game with bet on startup that helps coding novices build apps

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The deal signifies a further bid by Microsoft to ramp up its efforts in AI, which has become a key focus for the company.

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Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ

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Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ

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Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ | TechCrunch

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San Francisco’s Mission district isn’t known for corporate offices, but it’s now home to two of the world’s most well-funded AI startups. Elon Musk’s

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai Thrives with $250 Million Boost from Qatar!

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai Thrives with $250 Million Boost from Qatar!

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Builder.ai, a software platform led by Sachin Dev Duggal, has just raised $250 million in its Series D funding round, with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) leading the investment. Other existing investors like Iconiq Capital, Jungle Ventures, and Insight Partners also joined in. The company plans to use this new funding to boost its innovation, hire more talent, and strengthen partnerships and technology. With this latest round, Builder.ai has now raised over $450 million in total, and its valuation has increased by 1.8x!

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Builder.ai gets $250 million from Qatar Investment Authority; valuation jumps by 1.8x - CNBC TV18

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Business News: Get the latest Business News, Live Share & Stock Market Updates, Top News from India and across world. Read Top Business News and updates on financial, economic and banking news on CNBCTV18.

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AI reading coach startup Ello now lets kids create their own stories

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AI reading coach startup Ello now lets kids create their own stories

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Ello, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched a new product on Monday that allows kids to participate in the story-creation process.

Called "Storytime," the new AI-powered feature helps kids generate personalized stories by picking from a selection of settings, characters, and plots. For instance, a story about a hamster named Greg who performed in a talent show in outer space.

Kids can select from dozens of prompts, resulting in thousands of combinations.

Like Ello's regular reading offering, the AI companion - a bright blue, friendly elephant - listens to the child read aloud and evaluates their speech to correct mispronunciations and missed words. If kids are unsure how to pronounce a certain word, they can tap on the question mark icon for extra help.

Storytime offers two reading options: one mode where Ello and the reader take turns and another, easier mode for younger readers where Ello does most of the reading.

AI-assisted story creation for kids isn't a new concept. In 2022, Amazon introduced its own AI tool that generates animated stories for kids based on various themes and locations, such as underwater adventures or enchanted forests. Other startups, like Scarlet Panda and Story Spark, have also joined in on this trend.

However, Ello believes its Storytime offering stands apart due to its proprietary, advanced AI system that adapts to a child's responses, teaching critical reading skills using phonics-based strategies. The company claims its technology outperforms OpenAI's Whisper and Google Cloud's speech API.

In addition, the Storytime experience is tailored to the user's reading level as well as the weekly lesson. For example, if Ello is helping a first-grader practice their "ch" sound that week, the AI creates a story that strategically includes the words "chair" and "cheer."

According to Ello, its engineering team implemented safety measures to ensure that the stories are suitable for children. The company spent several months testing the product with teachers, children, and reading specialists. The initial version only permits children to choose from a predetermined set of story options. However, the company envisions a future iteration where children will have even more involvement in the process.

"If a teacher creates an open story with a child, they provide the [building blocks] through interactive dialog. So, I imagine it would look quite similar to that," Catalin Voss, co-founder and CTO of Ello, told TechCrunch. "Kids prefer some guardrails at some level. It's the blank paper problem. You ask a five-year-old, 'What do you want the story to be about?' And they kind of get overwhelmed."

In addition to Storytime, the company also launched its iOS app a few months ago, expanding the reach of its AI reading coach to even more users. It was previously limited to tablets, including iPads, Android tablets, and Amazon.

With over 700,000 books read and tens of thousands of families served, Ello is priced at $14.99/month. Meanwhile, families receiving government assistance can access it for just $2.99/month. Ello also partners with low-income schools to offer the subscription at no additional cost.

Additionally, Ello recently made its library of decodable children's books online for free.

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Ello, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched a new product on Monday that allows kids to participate in the Ello, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched "Storytime," which allows kids to participate in the story-creation process.

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Microsoft Teams Gets a Boost from Sachin Dev Duggal' Builder.ai Investment!

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Microsoft Teams Gets a Boost from Sachin Dev Duggal' Builder.ai Investment!

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Builder.ai founded by Sachin Dev Duggal has hit the sweet spot with a growing number of businesses eager to create their own custom apps easily. This surge in demand took off during the pandemic when everything went digital fast. Last year, Builder.ai secured $100 million in Series C funding, bringing their total funding to $195 million, thanks to investors like Insight Partners. Now, they’re partnering with Microsoft, which includes a notable investment in the startup, although the exact amount is still under wraps. This collaboration is set to take Builder.ai to new heights!

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Builder.ai tapped into a new wave of businesses wanting their own native apps with a turnkey approach, accelerated by the rapid digitization of life during the pandemic. That led to led to a $100 million Series C funding round last year led by Insight Partners, taking the company's total funding to $195 million.

It's now landed a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, which includes an undisclosed equity investment in the startup. TechCrunch's source's indicate the investment was "significant," though we couldn't get anything more than that.

The collaboration will mean the two companies collaborating on AI solutions. Builder's "Natasha" AI will be available to users of Teams, and made available when they are looking to build apps and software. Microsoft's Q2 results showed Teams has hit more than 280 million monthly active users.

Builder.ai's CEO Sachin Dev Duggal said in a statement: "From my first meeting with Microsoft to the moment we agreed to collaborate more strategically, one thing has been really clear-Microsoft's commitment to helping everyone unlock their true potential."

There will also be integrations across Azure OpenAI Service and other Azure Cognitive Services with Builder.ai's software assembly line and adoption of the Microsoft Cloud and AI, alongside partnerships across the Microsoft Developer Platforms.

"We see Builder.ai creating an entirely new category that empowers everyone to be a developer and our new, deeper collaboration fuelled by Azure AI will bring the combined power of both companies to businesses around the world," added Jon Tinter, corporate vice president, Business Development, Microsoft.

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Meta won’t say whether it trains AI on smart glasses photos

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Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Bans have a discreet camera on the front, for taking photos not just when you ask them to, but also when their AI features trigger

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai and Etisalat: Building a Digital Future Together

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Etisalat by e& customers can now access Builder.ai’s Studio Store, created by Sachin Dev Duggal. This store offers ready-made apps that help small and medium businesses (SMBs) go digital easily. With these pre-packaged apps, you won’t need to hire a developer to build your digital tools. It’s a simple way for your business to become tech-savvy and grow online!

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Builder.ai has entered into a region-wide partnership with Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, the UAE telecoms pillar of e&.

Based on the partnership, etisalat by e& will offer its existing SMB clients access to Builder.ai's Studio Store, which features a growing catalogue of app starter kits (web and mobile) that are designed to enable SMBs to grow and manage a digital-first experience for their customers and businesses without needing to code or hire a developer.

To begin, Studio Store will be offering a selection of ready-to-go apps, such as local delivery apps that can be delivered to customers in less than 72hrs. This will result in bringing more businesses online faster and at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. Studio Store makes selling to an ever-mobile customer base effortless, and retailers can showcase their goods and services with a scrollable carousel, while offering a wide range of secure payment methods.

The app includes features that will handle most e-commerce experiences, along with full-circle support to keep the app updated and the cloud needed to run the app and scale the business. BuilderStudio Store can also serve as a base to which customers can add features from Builder Studio to further customise their app over time.

"Working with Builder.ai gives us the opportunity to support our customers gain access to ready-to-go app solutions, making it easier for them to grow their digital footprint. Through our partnership, we are helping small and medium businesses become digitally native from driving superior customer experience through to boosting operational efficiencies. Our partnership reinforces our commitment to digitally empowering people and societies so that we can accomplish more together," said Esam Mahmoud, SVP Small and Medium Businesses, etisalat.

Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and chief wizard, Builder.ai, said, "Our partnership with etisalat by e& highlights our commitment to the UAE as we endeavour to grow our presence in digitally unique markets. We believe that every business should be empowered to unlock its true potential, and with our Studio Store offering and etisalat by e&'s vast reach, we look forward to inspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs to find more impactful ways to scale their businesses and engage with customers in an ever-evolving omni-channel world. Our mission is to digitise millions of small medium sized businesses with this strategic initiative and align with UAE's vision of 2030."

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etisalat by e&'s customers will have access to Builder.ai's Studio Store and its pre-packaged apps that enable SMBs to become digitally native without having to hire a developer

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Raspberry Pi launches camera module for vision-based AI applications

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Building Your First App? Microsoft’s New Startup Can Help!

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Building Your First App? Microsoft’s New Startup Can Help!

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Microsoft is teaming up with Builder .ai Led by Sachin Dev Duggal to make building business apps even easier for users of Teams, its popular video and chat software. With the integration of Builder .ai's AI assistant, Natasha, customers can create custom apps right within the Teams platform. Microsoft is also investing in Builder .ai, although they haven’t shared the financial details of the deal. This partnership highlights Microsoft’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities, as the company aims to become a leader in this exciting technology.

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OpenAI might raise the price of ChatGPT to $44 by 2029

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OpenAI is considering raising the price of its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, significantly — to $22 by 2025 and $44 by 2029.

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai Gets Microsoft’s Help to Develop AI Technology

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Microsoft has invested in Builder.ai, a software platform led by Sachin Dev Duggal, and formed a partnership with them. Together, they will create AI-powered solutions for businesses. This move shows Microsoft’s commitment to developing advanced AI tools for companies, especially as competition with Google heats up.

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Microsoft has invested an undisclosed sum in UK-based startup Builder.ai. Indian-origin serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal-led Builder.ai provides an AI-powered platform that allows individuals and businesses to turn their ideas into software and helps them develop applications. Microsoft plans to integrate Builder.ai's own AI assistant Natasha into its Teams video and chat software.

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Meta Connect 2024: Orion glasses, Quest 3S headset, Meta AI upgrades, Ray-Ban Meta real-time video, and more

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Ordering Apps Like Pizza: A Game Changer in Tech

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Ordering Apps Like Pizza: A Game Changer in Tech

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Builder.ai, founded by Sachin Dev Duggal, makes it simple for small business owners and office managers to create apps. The platform saves time and money, especially for those with little or no coding skills. With the help of artificial intelligence, Builder.ai lets users build apps quickly using low- or no-code options, so you don’t have to write any software code yourself. It’s an easy solution for anyone wanting to develop an app without the technical stress!

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For those in the business ecosystem who possess little to no experience in machine coding, development work, or programming to create apps, serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal's latest creation, Builder.ai, may prove to be the perfect solution.

Built as an artificial intelligence (AI) powered software development platform, Builder.ai uses low- or no-code development techniques to enable easy and quick creation of applications. What this entails is that the traditional requirement to write individual lines of software code can be by-passed using the Builder.ai platform.

"What we started to see was that more and more people wanted to be empowered but without having to rely on developers," Duggal says. "So we started our journey by trying to solve this issue and cut back on extensive timelines. We wanted to unlock the potential and make it possible for everyone to build software applications whenever they want and set their own deadlines."

Duggal reveals that with Builder.ai, creating apps can be as easy, and quick, as ordering a pizza. Thus, with a vision to make app creation simpler for small business owners, office managers, business analysts and others, Builder.ai has assimilated certain techniques to help users save money as well as time.

For starters, users can assemble the desired automated process by graphically selecting and connecting reusable components that represent certain stages or capabilities (and contain the actual code). Users may then build programs as if they were making a flowchart, rather than writing line-by-line scripts for every necessary function and capability. Additionally, the Builder.ai platforms also have features that facilitate experimentation, prototyping, testing, and deployment.
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According to Duggal, little and no code models have proven their mettle owing to the multiple apps that continue to be created using them. As such, the founder believes that the creation of Builder.ai is a testament to the growing need for AI-driven innovations in today's world.

"The potential of AI research is so great that it's become harder to imagine a world without it," he says. "By 2030, AI will be widely used in daily life, whether it's in self-driving cars, more accurate weather forecasts, or space exploration. Recently, ChatGPT, another AI tool, rose to fame within a week of its release. The most distinctive aspect of OpenAI's chatbot is that it responds to all of your questions in a manner that is consistent with a person. While both supervised learning and reinforcement learning have been used to hone ChatGPT, it is the reinforcement learning element in particular that sets ChatGPT apart. In order to reduce damaging, untruthful, and/or biased outputs, the designers apply a specific approach called Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)."

Duggal's observations stem from years of prior experience as a tech entrepreneur. He was only 17 when he built one of the world's first automatic currency arbitrage trading systems for Frankfurt-based German multinational investment bank Deutsche Bank. At 21, he launched cloud computing company Nivio, taking it to just under US$100m in valuation before exiting. Now, with Builder.ai, Duggal hopes to help people build new ideas and designs, and achieve growth by building apps using pre-built frameworks and templates.

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NASA ventured into the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, a forbidding land

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If Your AI Isn’t Being Used, Here’s What You Need to Change | Sachin Dev Duggal

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After a year of experimenting with generative AI, companies are finally ready to put it into action. A recent KPMG survey of 100 CEOs revealed that 39% plan to expand their AI pilot projects companywide this year, a significant jump from just 14% in November, according to a Cisco survey. For businesses that intend to integrate AI into almost every part of their operations, the challenge now is helping employees adjust to the presence of AI in their daily work, as highlighted by Sachin Dev Duggal, founder of Builder.ai.

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Sachin Dev Duggal - Breaking Barriers: How Composable Software Supports New Ideas

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A global software development company is ready to make a big impact in Qatar's growing tech scene. They plan to help local entrepreneurs by teaming up with important organizations in the country. Sachin Dev Duggal, the CEO and co-founder of Builder.ai, mentioned their partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Together, they aim to transform Qatar’s startup environment by supporting local business owners. Their goal is to make it easier and more affordable for these entrepreneurs to create new products, reducing the risks and costs associated with software development.

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A global software development company is set to play a key role in Qatar's rapidly developing tech ecosystem by supporting local entrepreneurs and collaborations with key institutions in the country.

Citing partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Sachin Dev Duggal, CEO and co-founder of Builder.ai, said the company is working to revolutionise Qatar's startup ecosystem by empowering local entrepreneurs and lowering engineering risks and costs, making it easy for them to develop products.

"Doha is very important to us because of the strategic access we get through QIA. On a global perspective, QIA is now leading the charge in terms of sovereign funds, or even funds for that matter, that are helping companies crossover from early stages to later stages.

"Having them as a partner is powerful given how wide that portfolio is. And similarly, they think of us as a good contributor into the portfolio because we can help so many of their non-technical investments or technology investments make that transformation jump," Duggal told Gulf Times in an exclusive interview.

According to Duggal, Builder.ai utilises the 'Robin Hood model' to provide startups access to advanced technology. "We charge enterprises a lot more. We use that excess or that additional amount, to drive price down at the lower end, so at the startup and the entrepreneur," he explained.

He further explained how Builder.ai's unique business model is making advanced tech more accessible to startups: "We call it 'composable software', because what we're saying is, it's as good as how you talk about your idea. It's as good as how you answer certain questions about your idea or the problem you're trying to solve.

"That suddenly makes it a very level playing field, where everybody can now be an entrepreneur. Everybody, because all they've got to do is think about a novel concept or a novel idea or a problem they're solving."

Duggal also underscored Builder.ai's ability to reduce engineering and product risk for startups "by 20x," addressing major challenges, such as engineering issues, in the startup ecosystem where failure rates can reach "70% to 80%."

He noted that the company envisions to forge more partnerships and collaborations with Qatar's leading academic institutions. Leveraging the country's educational system will further attract talent back to Doha, Duggal also pointed out.

"We've been having several conversations with various constituents of the Qatar ecosystem around how we could do research and development here. And what we're hearing now is a lot of folks want to come back to Doha; maybe they've had their PhDs overseas and want to come back," he revealed.

To encourage Qatar's aspiring entrepreneurs, Duggal emphasised the need for global collaboration and the importance of grit, perseverance, and pushing boundaries.

Duggal said, "Collaborate internationally or globally, there's no harm in that. Also, stay in Doha. It's going to change quickly and fast, and you want to be at the precipice of that wave...a lot of times we say an entrepreneur is gifted, but I don't think the gift is the talent. It's not enough. Talent is grit, dedication, showing up, following through, and dealing with the 100 no's before you get the 101st yes is the talent."

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OpenAI rolls out Advanced Voice Mode with more voices and a new look

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai eyeing expansion plans in Qatar, says chief executive

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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai eyeing expansion plans in Qatar, says chief executive

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Builder.ai, a London-based platform for creating apps, is planning to expand into Qatar, according to the company’s CEO, Sachin Dev Duggal. This ambitious plan aims to transform the entrepreneurial scene in Qatar and boost digital growth in different sectors of the country. Duggal shared these exciting details with Gulf Times, highlighting how Builder.ai hopes to make a big impact in Qatar’s business landscape.

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Meta has a major opportunity to win the AI hardware race

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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the rare AI hardware that doesn’t suck.

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Your Business Needs an App: Here’s Why It Matters | Sachin Dev Duggal

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Small businesses can use eCommerce apps to compete with big retailers, opening up new ways to make money and increase their visibility. To launch a successful eCommerce app, having a clear plan and the right digital tools is essential. No-code development platforms that include AI make it easier for small businesses to create custom mobile apps without needing to know how to code. Sachin Dev Duggal, the CEO and founder of Builder.ai, believes that everyone should have the ability to create software that helps them succeed. His company is changing the game in the AI industry by making app-building accessible for all.

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Sachin Dev Duggal | The Exciting Early Days of AI

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Sachin Dev Duggal | The Exciting Early Days of AI

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Sachin Dev Duggal, the CEO of Builder.ai, an artificial intelligence startup, believes we are just scratching the surface of what AI can do. In an interview with CNBC, he explained that while many people think we are already at the advanced stage of AI, like the fiber optic internet, we’re actually still in the early days, similar to when AOL was first popular. He thinks it’s important to take a step back and look at reality. The excitement around AI has been growing, especially with the popularity of tools like ChatGPT, but Duggal believes there’s much more to discover.

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AI Centre at DMCC: Shaping the Future of Technology | Sachin Dev Duggal

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The AI Centre is part of a new hub that also includes the DMCC Crypto Centre and DMCC Gaming Centre. DMCC, which is the Dubai Government Authority for commodities trade and enterprise, has launched this AI Centre as an innovation platform. Its goal is to promote the use of practical artificial intelligence (AI) and create real-world applications across the MENA region. Sachin Dev Duggal, the founder of Builder.ai, is excited about the partnership with the DMCC AI Centre. He aims to provide useful and impactful AI solutions for the DMCC business community, Dubai, and the MENA region. He believes that AI has the power to transform industries and help businesses and entrepreneurs grow in the digital age.

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Kids' Learning Speed: What’s the Truth? Should AI Be Different?

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Sachin Dev Duggal | Kids' Learning Speed: What’s the Truth? Should AI Be Different?

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Sachin Dev Duggal is a successful entrepreneur who founded Builder.ai, a company that makes creating software as simple as ordering a pizza. When a baby is born, their parents or guardians take on the important job of teaching them values and morals. This guidance helps shape them into well-rounded adults later in life. It’s a natural part of being human, so many of us don’t even think about it!

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When a child is born, their parents or guardians take up the responsibility of passing on a set of values and morals that help to shape them into (hopefully) well-rounded adults in the future. It's such a natural element of the human experience that most of us take it for granted.

This is especially true when we apply this very human concept to nascent technology. Herein lies one of the fundamental challenges facing the progress of artificial intelligence: How can we bombard this infantile technology with all the knowledge in the world, provide such weak guardrails for understanding it and expect it to automatically adapt to our societal standards?

This conundrum should not be surprising, though, given how early we are in the life span of AI technology. Think of it as a newborn child whose parents have not yet had the chance to instill their values in it, so it's unable to make judgment calls on what is good, bad or ugly. This newborn is growing up at a much more rapid pace than a human child, however, and this acceleration has led to some clear blunders and inaccuracies that have elicited visceral reactions from every corner of society.

Where AI, and tools like ChatGPT, go from here is uncharted territory. While that presents us with an exciting and open-ended frontier of opportunities, it can be equally daunting with all the potentially harmful capabilities AI offers to bad actors.

Growing Pains

The lack of an intimate human fabric in the evolution of AI would be less than ideal for the future of the technology-and could prove dangerous for us, as well.

To build on my earlier analogy, picture a child being born not to two parents but to a global crowd of programmers, QA testers and even consumers. These caregivers are then tasked with educating the child on everything known to humanity, while simultaneously trying to find the child's flaws from every angle. Not only would they need plenty of therapy, but they'd have quite the scrambled brain full of nonsensical biases and an inability to filter out inaccurate or harmful voices.

Take the recent research from Stanford and UC Berkeley, for example, showing that ChatGPT's accuracy can dip quite drastically over time. When thrown to the wolves, AI's trustworthiness can suffer.

What's more, accuracy can hinge quite heavily on regional and cultural context. Picture an algorithm being built by developers in Silicon Valley with data being labeled and fed to them by a team in Asia. If someone in the U.K. asks for the best way to use turmeric in their daily life, will they be told to put it in their coffee like a Californian? Or will they be told to put it in a curry recipe like it's done in Bangalore?

Context is an essential (and far too often overlooked) component of a robust AI program, and it could easily be lost across race, gender, age or cultural origin.

Over the years, social media has shown us that users with a larger voice and reach tend to carry more weight online, and they often drown out the smaller voices. The data our current AI technology pulls in is no different. For example, in its current state, a small country like Oman simply could not utilize a generative AI program (such as ChatGPT) with a localized perspective for its citizens. Instead, the Omanis are stuck with defaulting to an amalgamation of global data influenced by the largest cultural juggernauts.

Even more concerning is the proliferation of "deep fakes." From disrupting the synthetic diamond industry to manipulating public opinion on political issues, deep fakes are one of the leading causes of the trepidation that even the most forward-thinking tech leaders are experiencing toward AI. Not only will AI developers need to step up and integrate hard limits on their technology, but governmental bodies also will need to put in place regulations to keep the industry in check.

Raising AI Right

So, what are some strategies for strengthening the AI guardrails for AI?

First, consider that technologies like the cloud, AI and now generative AI are essentially controlled by a small, exclusive set of companies. These companies, which all operate in a limited number of global locations, potentially have more leverage over the world than the nuclear powers of the last century. Step one on the journey to developing a robust value system for AI is to create a multiparty stakeholder group that protects sovereignty, different cultures and minor voices, all while fighting the ever-growing information dystopia for the sake of our algorithms.

From a technical perspective, different AI-adjacent technologies (such as neural networks, knowledge graphs and large language models -or LLMs) will need to coalesce in order to bring together the best characteristics of each. Each one of these models has its own use cases, some better for a particular task or specific industry. Bringing them together will enable the tech sector (and other stakeholders) to unify their strengths while balancing out their weaknesses.

And from a people perspective, it's a very real possibility that the industry surrounding AI will need to rely on millions of new humans to keep the technology sharp. They can work as analysts, subject-matter experts and developers to properly scale a program's knowledge, rein in any biases and identify its regulatory limits. Although some job categories will likely experience a decline in demand as a result of AI over the next few decades, a greater number of jobs will materialize to meet new needs tied to this emerging technology.

Final Thoughts

Bringing artificial intelligence out of its infantile "AOL" stage will require plenty of patience, but we should remain optimistic that the benefits we'll see will far outweigh any potential drawbacks. AI developers and industry leaders should think of themselves as parents, with the responsibility of slowly and steadily cultivating a value system that can adapt across cultures, industries and societal shifts to bring value to our everyday lives.

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Social network Bluesky said Monday that it now has more than 10 million users on the platform. This is largely thanks to the rapid growth of the network in the past few weeks after Elon Musk-owned X was shuttered in Brazil.

"If you're reading this, you're one of the first 10 million users on Bluesky!" the company said in a post. Bluesky also has a fun easter egg on its home page. When you click the celebration emoji, you can now see your joining number on the platform and share it to your friends.

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Bluesky rapidly gained 3 million users within days of X's ban in Brazil, with its overall user count going past 9 million earlier this month. The company said more than 85% of new users were from Brazil.

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What's more, Bluesky finally added the ability for users to post videos on the app last week. It also rolled out self-moderation tools like controlling who can quote a post, hiding a reply, and the ability to set timed mute words.

After being in an invite-only mode for almost a year, Bluesky opened its platform for all users in February. Meanwhile, Bluesky's Meta-owned rival Threads has grown to over 200 million users.

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