 "Aashish Aryan")
Aashish Aryan
Aashish Aryan
Aashish Aryan is a senior assistant editor who covers stories on technology policy, big tech companies and their developments. His stories also reflect how policy influences innovation, regulation, and competition in India. A computer science engineer by training, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. With over a decade of experience across various Indian newsrooms, he has covered a diverse range of topics, including politics, economics, business, agriculture, and other beats, for various publications and platforms. He also oversees the legal bureau coverage at the newspaper.
Aashish Aryan is a senior assistant editor who covers stories on technology policy, big tech companies and their developments. His stories also reflect how policy influences innovation, regulation, and competition in India. A computer science engineer by training, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. With over a decade of experience across various Indian newsrooms, he has covered a diverse range of topics, including politics, economics, business, agriculture, and other beats, for various publications and platforms. He also oversees the legal bureau coverage at the newspaper.
Aashish Aryan
Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies
All companies should also review and reduce all internet-exposed attack surfaces within their systems and disable unnecessary ports and protocols, Cert-In has said in its advisory
 "Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies")
Govt may tweak Design Linked Incentive scheme for semiconductor chips
The idea, a senior government official said, is to ensure that only those projects that find some market appreciation get the right funding and guidance from the government
 "Govt may tweak Design Linked Incentive scheme for semiconductor chips")
Bracing for Mythos: AI power pushes global cybersecurity overhaul
The AI model's powerful capabilities force global leaders to overhaul cybersecurity frameworks against autonomous exploitation risks
 "Bracing for Mythos: AI power pushes global cybersecurity overhaul")
Shortage of memory chips likely to continue till 2027-end: Asus Co-CEO
While memory chip shortage has hit sales in markets across the globe, the Indian market has been resilient so far, said Asus global Co-Chief Executive Officer Samson Hu
 "Shortage of memory chips likely to continue till 2027-end: Asus Co-CEO")
Govt notifies online gaming rules, to set up governing authority
The government has notified online gaming rules mandating user safety features and grievance redressal, with new norms set to come into effect from May 1
 "Govt notifies online gaming rules, to set up governing authority")
AI-generated content: Meity proposes continuous labelling mechanism
Draft amendment to IT Rules mandates continuous, clearly visible labels for AI-generated content across formats, as govt extends consultation deadline to May 7
 "AI-generated content: Meity proposes continuous labelling mechanism")
Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies, tech oversight
The proposed framework would establish clearer boundaries and regulatory sandboxes that AI products and services must not overstep, according to an official familiar with the discussions
 "Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies, tech oversight")
Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content
BIS move aims to protect young users from sensitive content
Centre likely to remove mandatory registration for non-money egames
Government is likely to relax gaming rules by removing mandatory registration for non-monetised games and easing compliance requirements ahead of new framework
 "Centre likely to remove mandatory registration for non-money egames")
India among most advanced AI markets, leads in coding, data use: OpenAI
OpenAI report says India ranks among top AI markets globally, with strong usage in coding and data analysis, though adoption remains concentrated in major cities
 "India among most advanced AI markets, leads in coding, data use: OpenAI")
Press bodies, advocacy groups urge rollback of proposed IT Rules changes
Media and policy groups warn draft amendments could expand censorship powers, threaten free speech, and bring independent creators under tighter government control
 "Press bodies, advocacy groups urge rollback of proposed IT Rules changes")
Meta says content norms for teenagers further tightened on Instagram
Instagram rolls out stricter age-based content controls in India, limiting teen exposure and boosting parental oversight amid growing calls for social media regulation
 "Meta says content norms for teenagers further tightened on Instagram")
Anthropic joins hands with AWS, Apple, Microsoft for Project Glasswing
Initiative aims to deploy Claude Mythos AI for defensive cybersecurity, with partners working to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen global digital infrastructure
 "Anthropic joins hands with AWS, Apple, Microsoft for Project Glasswing")
OpenAI releases new policy blueprint to prevent digital child abuse
Framework targets AI-generated abuse content, strengthens reporting systems and embeds safety-by-design measures to detect and prevent misuse, initially focusing on child protection in the US
 "OpenAI releases new policy blueprint to prevent digital child abuse")
A debate unscrolled: India weighs social media curbs for children
The question of whether or not to ban or regulate social media for children and teenagers has no easy answers
 "A debate unscrolled: India weighs social media curbs for children")
Government ban on non-STQC CCTVs to boost domestic surveillance firms
Government's STQC certification norms and ban on non-compliant CCTV cameras expected to accelerate domestic manufacturing, strengthen cybersecurity, and reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers
 "Government ban on non-STQC CCTVs to boost domestic surveillance firms")
PLI schemes: Ministries, departments to identify local value-addition gaps
Government reviews DVA violations under PLI schemes as firms struggle with localisation targets, highlighting gaps in supply chains and innovation capacity
 "PLI schemes: Ministries, departments to identify local value-addition gaps")
Govt likely to extend timeline for stakeholders' view on IT rule tweaks
Extension may allow industry, civil society and individuals more time to respond to proposed changes bringing independent news and current affairs creators under regulatory oversight
 "Govt likely to extend timeline for stakeholders' view on IT rule tweaks")
Intel elevates India region MD Santhosh Viswanathan as head of APAC, Japan
Company veteran to oversee business, brand and customer engagement across Asia Pacific and Japan, marking a key leadership move from India
 "Intel elevates India region MD Santhosh Viswanathan as head of APAC, Japan")
USTR flags issues in DPDP Act, IT Rules provisions impacting firms
Not providing deemed consent could impact CICs' ability to operate in India
 "USTR flags issues in DPDP Act, IT Rules provisions impacting firms")