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India needs innovation, needs to deregulate hugely: UPSC member Raj Shukla at Carnegie WTS Summit
New Delhi, April 11: Stressing deregulation to foster innovation, Lt Gen (retd) Raj Shukla, a member of the Union Public Service Commission, on Friday said that India has talent and has to infuse more competitiveness.
UN tech envoy Amandeep Singh Gill calls for inclusive, unified global AI governance framework
New Delhi, April 11: At the Carnegie Global Tech Summit, UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, underscored the urgent need for a globally coordinated approach to artificial intelligence governance. A former Indian Foreign Service officer, Gill addressed the widening digital divide and called the newly adopted Global Digital Compact a "landmark agreement" that offers the first truly international commitment to digital cooperation.
EAM Jaishankar to deliver keynote address at inaugural session of ninth Global Technology Summit
New Delhi, April 11: The inaugural session of the ninth Global Technology Summit (GTS) would begin with an address by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Friday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will address the Summit later in the day.
India to host Global Technology Summit in Delhi from April 10-12, inaugural session to begin with Jaishankar's address
New Delhi, April 9: The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) will be held in New Delhi from April 10-12. The theme for this year's Summit is "Sambhavna" - meaning possibilities--and will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance, and deepen cross-border partnerships.
Withhold nod to Elon Musk's Starlink, says Raghav Chadha in retaliation to US tariffs
New Delhi, April 3: As the US imposed reciprocal tariffs of 26 per cent on Indian exports, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday suggested a strong retaliatory response from the Indian government, including withholding of the necessary approvals for Elon Musk’s Starlink to use them as a bargaining chip to re-negotiate the “Trump Tariffs”.
Make India a producer and not consumer: Raghav Chadha pushes for 'Make AI in India' project
New Delhi, March 25: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.
AI will complement education, not replace it: Maharashtra minister
Mumbai, March 20: Maharashtra Minister of Information Technology Ashish Shelar on Thursday told the state council that under India's current National Education Policy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not an alternative to education but a complementary tool and the government is formulating Maharashtra's AI policy with this perspective in mind.
Govt launches AI data, compute platforms; plans to build GPUs in 3-5 years
New Delhi, March 6: In a bid to make access to quality datasets easier for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the Central government on Thursday took a big step in its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha, the country's sovereign datasets platform, and an AI Compute Portal.
India, EU reiterate commitment for human-centric, sustainable, responsible AI; agree for cooperation on info exchange, language models
New Delhi, March 1: India and the European Union have reiterated their commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to promote this vision globally.
Apple disables end-to-end encryption for UK iCloud users amid govt pressure
London, February 21: In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Apple has announced that it will no longer offer end-to-end encryption for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, TechCrunch reported.
AI Paris Summit launches platform to address digital divides, discusses impact on energy, job market, governance
Paris, February 12: To realise the key priorities of the AI Summit, founding members of the Summit have launched Public Interest AI Platform and Incubator to bridge gaps between public and private efforts, and reduce digital divides.
India keen on innovation-driven AI, its responsible use: MeitY Secretary Krishnan
Paris, February 12: India's policy position on AI has been on the possibility of innovation and the possibility that it offers greater productivity and opportunity while being cognisant of possible harms and what can be done to mitigate them, Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, said on Tuesday.
PM Modi highlights threat of deepfakes and disinformation, urges to democratise AI technology
Paris, February 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the potential risk of Artificial Intelligence such as deepfakes and disinformation and urged world leaders to democratise the technology and re-skilling the people.
UN chief Guterres calls for democratising AI, avoiding geopolitical divide
United Nations, Feb 11: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the "growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides".
UAE Cabinet approves National Cybersecurity Strategy, API-First Policy
Abu Dhabi, February 3: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet's meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
Eco Survey: Demographic advantage, responsible approach position India to benefit from AI
New Delhi, Jan 31: As concerns grow around Chinese AI DeepSeek while India remains steadfast in safeguarding users' data and privacy, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said the country's demographic advantage and diverse economic landscape position it uniquely to benefit from AI, which can serve not as a crisis but as a catalyst for equitable economic transformation -- positioning India to thrive in an increasingly automated world.
SRM Institute celebrates appointment of alumnus Sriram Krishnan to White House AI role
Chennai, January 29: SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, is celebrating the appointment of its alumnus, Sriram Krishnan, as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI) under U.S. President, Donald Trump.
AI boom to help tackle industrial challenges, low births: South Korea
Seoul, Jan 22: South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Wednesday said artificial intelligence (AI) presents the country with an opportunity to address lingering challenges, including low birth rates, noting the government will roll out a set of projects to foster the segment.
TikTok thanks President-elect Donald Trump as it restores service in US
Washington, DC, January 20: Expressing gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance," the Chinese short-form video service app TikTok has confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the United States.
'We thank President Trump': TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Washington, January 20: Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance" after it confirmed that it was in the process of restoring service in the US.
Trump to delay TikTok ban, proposes US part-ownership
Washington, Jan 20: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to issue an executive order delaying a looming ban on the widely popular app to allow time to "make a deal" and called for the US to take part-ownership in TikTok.
TikTok goes dark in US; users get 'not available right now' message
Los Angeles, Jan 19: The popular video-sharing app TikTok went dark late Saturday in the U.S.
TikTok goes offline in US ahead of ban, company pins hopes on 'potential reinstatement' under Trump
Washington DC, January 19: The Chinese short-form video service app TikTok went offline in the US on Saturday night (local time), just hours before a law banning the app was set to take effect, CNN reported.
TikTok stares at darkness as SC upholds ban in US
Washington DC, January 19: China-based mobile application, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on the platform as soon as Sunday, CBS News reported.
Will be forced to go dark: TikTok issues statement ahead of possible shutdown in the US
Washington DC, January 18: TikTok issued a statement on Saturday ahead of the looming prospects of the ban on the app in the United States.
Maha govt sets up task force to formulate AI policy
Mumbai, Jan 17: The Maharashtra government has established a 13-member task force, led by the Director of the Maharashtra Information Technology Directorate, to draft a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. This initiative aims to position the state as a leader in AI and leverage the rapid growth of AI-driven industries.
Tamil Nadu announces 2 million sq ft IT park in Coimbatore under PPP
Chennai, January 9: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 2 million square foot IT park in Coimbatore under a public-private partnership, focusing on artificial intelligence.
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Draft DPDP rules prioritise India's citizen-centric governance: PMO
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Tuesday.
Digital data protection rules to empower citizens, curb harms: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.