YourStory - Intel's RISE Podcast Series

Making life safer & healthier with technology in conversation with Kishore Ramisetty

How are we leveraging #AI in India to lead in the development and deployment of innovations at population scale? Listen to this Intel #RISE2030 podcast featuring Kishore Ramisetty [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishoreramisetty/], VP, Intel Foundry Services & GM, Vertical Solutions and Services Group, Intel India, as he discusses tech as a force for good, and how AI can make life safer and healthier. Speaker: Kishore Ramisetty, Vice President, Intel Foundry Services & GM, Vertical Solutions and Services Group, Intel India. Moderator: Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory. EPISODE: Making life safer & healthier with technology in conversation with Kishore Ramisetty TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:21 - Introducing the topic of the podcast - Making life safer & healthier with technology in Intel’s RISE program. 00:01:02 - Introduction of Kishore Ramisetty, Vice President, Intel Foundry Services & GM, Vertical Solutions and Services Group, Intel India. 00:01:21 - (Q1) INAI, an applied AI research center, was launched in 2020 as a collaborative initiative by Intel, Government of Telangana, IIIT-Hyderabad, and the Public Health Foundation of India. How is this center helping create AI solutions in critical areas at population scale? 00:01:37 to 00:04:02 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:04:08 - (Q2) How are you leveraging new advances in AI to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to more people? I understand you’re using Deep Learning to help predict various cancers for instance. Tell us more about that. 00:04:20 to 00:05:47 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:05:52 - (Q3) Moving to your work in the smart mobility space. Intel has recently launched Project iRaste along with several ecosystem partners. What is the significance of this project implemented in Nagpur and what is your long-term goal from this initiative? 00:06:05 to 00:11:13 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:11:23 - (Q4) Tell us more about Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology that will play a huge role in making driving safer. 00:11:30 to 00:13:53 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:14:04 - (Q5) - In both of these initiatives Intel has collaborated with government, academia, and industry partners to help provide technology solutions to key problems. What is the importance of working with the ecosystem towards these common goals? 00:14:18 to 00:17:21 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:17:30 - (Q6) How do these initiatives help realize Intel’s RISE 2030 goals? 00:17:35 to 00:18:34 - Kishore Ramisetty’s answer. 00:18:35 - Conclusion and key take-aways from the session.

Raising the Bar to Create a Sustainable World with Manas Das and Arvind S

How can a corporation commit to #sustainability [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sustainability?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWUmhWhDwM2tqYaKD_7xDQlS6uRjXxz2DEKNgueOjOfI3kMi2x-UUTc_YgsqdPBiAnZqfOE8BZU0288VED8ziuROIZnDL_0R3cXmWxKpQ1x2Pk_Bbs7DyhPMw5NATf_owu___cWC4TbLeLkeaGnSfSk&__tn__=*NK-R] and environmental leadership while running a successful business? Listen to this Intel #RISE2030 [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rise2030?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWUmhWhDwM2tqYaKD_7xDQlS6uRjXxz2DEKNgueOjOfI3kMi2x-UUTc_YgsqdPBiAnZqfOE8BZU0288VED8ziuROIZnDL_0R3cXmWxKpQ1x2Pk_Bbs7DyhPMw5NATf_owu___cWC4TbLeLkeaGnSfSk&__tn__=*NK-R] #podcast [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/podcast?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWUmhWhDwM2tqYaKD_7xDQlS6uRjXxz2DEKNgueOjOfI3kMi2x-UUTc_YgsqdPBiAnZqfOE8BZU0288VED8ziuROIZnDL_0R3cXmWxKpQ1x2Pk_Bbs7DyhPMw5NATf_owu___cWC4TbLeLkeaGnSfSk&__tn__=*NK-R] featuring Manas Das, Sr. Director, Business Operations, Intel India, and Arvind S, Principal Engineer, Client Computing Group, Intel India as they discuss how we can transition to a circular economy, what carbon neutral computing means, and the role of tech in enabling sustainability. Speakers: 1. Manas Das, Sr. Director, Business Operations, Intel India, 2. Arvind S, Principal Engineer, Client Computing Group, Intel India Moderator: Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory EPISODE: Raising the Bar to Create a Sustainable World with Manas Das and Arvind S TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:21 - Introducing the topic of the podcast - Creating a sustainable circular economy in conversation in Intel’s RISE program. 00:01:10 - Introduction of: 1. Manas Das, Sr. Director, Business Operations, Intel India, 2. Arvind S, Principal Engineer, Client Computing Group, Intel India 00:01:27 - (Q1) Many companies today have a sustainability program. What are the ways in which an organization can contribute to sustainability? 00:01:35 to 00:03:21 - Manas Das’s answer. 00:03:25 to 00:05:10 - Arvind’s answer. 00:05:16 - (Q2) What are Intel’s sustainability goals under the RISE 2030 strategy and how do you demonstrate environmental leadership in your organization’s operations? 00:05:26 to 00:07:48 - Manas Das’s answer. 00:07:53 - (Q3) Can you share an example of a sustainability initiative that you have driven for the community? 00:07:59 to 00:09:46 - Manas Das’s answer. 00:09:50 to 00:10:50 - Arvind’s answer. 00:10:57 - (Q4) The term “circular economy” is gaining traction as a means to reduce waste generation and achieve zero waste. What is your circular economy strategy? 00:11:07 to 00:12:09 - Manas Das’s answer. 00:12:16 to 00:15:05 - Arvind’s answer. 00:15:14 - (Q5) Intel has made a commitment towards carbon neutral computing to address climate change. How do you intend to achieve this goal? 00:15:21 to 00:17:24 - Arvind’s answer. 00:17:34 - (Q6) What are the thoughts on organizations collaborating as part of the ecosystem to drive collective sustainability impact, and what are the opportunities? 00:17:39 to 00:19:58 - Manas Das’s answer. 00:20:06 to 00:21:36 - Arvind’s answer. 00:21:42 - Conclusion and key take-aways from the session.

Accelerating digital readiness for India in conversation - Shweta Khurana

What are the creative ways we can empower citizens with #AI tech and social skills in an inclusive way? How can we democratize access to AI tools and train people to use them skillfully? Listen to this Intel #RISE2030 #Podcast featuring Shweta Khurana [http://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-khurana1], Director APJ – Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs Group, Intel, discussing India’s digital readiness initiatives and the potential for empowering people with AI tech and social skills in an inclusive way. Speaker: Shweta Khurana, Director APJ, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs Group, Intel India Moderator: Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory EPISODE: Accelerating digital readiness for India in conversation with Shweta Khurana, Director APJ, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs Group, Intel India TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:17 - Introducing the topic of the podcast - Accelerating digital readiness for India in Intel’s RISE program. 00:01:16 - Introduction of Shweta Khurana, Director APJ, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs Group, Intel India. 00:01:40 - (Q1) Why is it important for India to skill its next generation – the workforce of the future and citizens in digital readiness skills? 00:01:50 to 00:03:11 - Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:03:15 - (Q2) Intel has launched programs such as ‘AI for Youth’, ‘Responsible AI for Youth’ and ‘AI for All’ to close the digital skills gap. What has been the impact of these programs so far? 00:03:28 to 00:05:47 -  Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:05:51 - (Q3) Please share with us some inspiring stories that show what’s possible when youths are empowered with the Intel AI For Youth or Responsible AI for Youth program? 00:05:59 to 00:07:30 - Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:07:42 - (Q4) What are the creative ways Intel is empowering citizens with AI tech and social skills in an inclusive way? How does Intel democratize access to AI tools and train people to use them skillfully? 00:07:53 to 00:08:55 - Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:09:00 - (Q5) What has this journey been like in collaboration with several partners, and what do different stakeholders bring to the table? 00:09:06 to 00:10:27 - Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:10:35 - (Q6) What is Intel’s 30-30 vision for digital readiness and how do these AI skilling programs complement Intel’s RISE goals? 00:10:42 to 00:11:48 - Shweta Khurana’s answer. 00:11:51 - Conclusion and key take-aways from the session.

Building diverse and inclusive workplaces – Anjali Rao

How can we increase women representation in technical roles, have better diversity in senior leadership and advance corporate accessibility for people with disabilities? Listen to this Intel RISE Podcast featuring Anjali Rao, Sr. Director of HR, Intel on how Intel is building diversity and inclusion not only within their organization but also collaborating with the ecosystem to accelerate inclusive practices across the industry. Speaker: Anjali Rao, Sr. HR Director, Intel Moderator: Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:21 - Introducing the topic of the podcast – Building a diverse and inclusive workplace 00:01:04 - Introducing Anjali Rao, Sr. HR Director, Intel 00:01:25 - (Q1) What does inclusion mean to you and what are the key aspects of building a diverse and inclusive workplace? 00:01:34 to 00:04:10 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:04:15 - (Q2) What are the biggest biases and myths when it comes to diversity and inclusion that you’ve noticed? How do you recommend correcting them? 00:04:23 to 00:07:03 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:07:09 - (Q3) Intel’s global RISE 2030 goals include a commitment to increase women representation in technical roles to 40%, doubling the number of women and underrepresented minorities in senior leadership roles, advancing accessibility and growing the total number of employees who self-identify as having a disability to 10% of the workforce. What is your playbook to achieve this impressive target? 00:07:31 to 00:11: 20 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:11:24 - (Q4) How does Intel work with the ecosystem to advance its diversity and inclusion commitment? 00:11:32 to 00:14:10 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:14:15 - (Q5) What are some creative ways to help women who are on a career break to find a path back into the workforce? 00:14:21 to 00:17:10 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:17:15 - (Q6) How is technology playing a role in Intel’s diversity and inclusion agenda? 00:17:20 to 00:20:09 - Anjali Rao’s answer 00:20:11 - Conclusion and key takeaways from the session