Udaya Veeramreddygari

The AI world is buzzing with anticipation, and for good reason. OpenAI is expected to release its next big model — GPT-5 — in August, according to recent reports, marking what could be the most significant leap in artificial intelligence we've seen yet. If you've been following the AI revolution, you know that each new GPT release has felt like stepping into the future. But GPT-5? This isn't just another incremental upgrade. We're talking about a complete reimagining of what AI can do. What Makes GPT-5 Different? Think of GPT-5 as the Swiss Army knife of AI models. GPT-5 will unify reasoning, multimodal input, and task execution in a single model, removing the need to switch between specialized versions. Gone are the days of juggling different AI tools for different tasks – this is your all-in-one intelligent assistant. The improvements aren't just under the hood either. He described the upcoming model as "smarter," with significant improvements in rea...

Just a couple years ago, artificial intelligence (more commonly recognized as AI) felt like something reserved for high-end tech companies or the pages of a sci-fi novel. Now? It’s in our browsers, our inboxes, and… my daughter’s high school backpack? She’s 16, part of Gen Z that was the first to grow up with the influence of smartphones and rapidly evolving technology. When I casually asked her if she uses AI tools such as ChatGPT, she didn’t hesitate to say: “Of course. Everyone does.” This answer stuck with me. Not because she’s using AI, but because of how normal it seemed to be for her. As someone working in an industry rapidly adapting to AI, I couldn’t help but wonder: How are today’s high schoolers using AI? What is their mindset? Are they ahead of us in understanding the potential of AI? And so, I went straight to investigate. I spoke with a few high school students, including my daughter, to learn how AI fits into their daily lives. What I found was amazing. Here are 5 questi...

As climate change continues to be a pressing global challenge, industries are on the lookout for creative ways to lessen their environmental footprint. The retail sector, which significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, is under increasing pressure to embrace sustainable practices. This small article delves into the idea of carbon footprint, why it's crucial to reduce it, and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a game-changer for sustainability in the retail industry. Understanding Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is essentially the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from individuals, organizations, events, or products, whether directly or indirectly. In the retail sector, this encompasses emissions from making products, transporting them, energy used in stores, and how waste is handled. Typically, we measure the carbon footprint in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), which also includes other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide. The Im...