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Govt's AI advisory only for large platforms, not for startups: MeitY

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the advisory was aimed at preventing untested AI platforms from deploying on the Indian internet

Google Play Store delisting hits Indian app developer business by 40%

The parties concerned have sought a meeting with the government on Monday to discuss the contentious issue, sources aware of the development said

Phones smarter with generative AI give industry hope to ring in sales

Technology improves videos and photos on devices, enables multiple tasks to be done in a single prompt from the user

Google Play Store's dominance hinders govt's internet goals: Chandrasekhar

The minister's remark came in the backdrop of recent takedown of Indian apps by Google playstore that were not complying with its user choice billing system

Meity issues advisory, asks cos to take permit before launching AI products

The ministry has also asked platforms to ensure that the biases arising out of their AI models or platforms do not hamper the electoral process in India

Google takes down Indian apps from Play store over service fee row

Digital startups say firm imposing exploitative policies on developers

We believe GenAI will create jobs at Bounteous and Accolite: Global CEO

US-based firms join forces, eyeing a $1 billion revenue target and doubling India's headcount

Cabinet clears 3 semiconductor plants with investment of Rs 1.26 trillion

Cabinet approves three more semiconductor units; two in Gujarat and one in Assam

Govt to invest Rs 10,000 crore in SCL Mohali, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Under the planned revamp, the facility will house a research and development (R&D) centre, the minister said

Govt has received semiconductor proposals worth $26 billion: Chandrasekhar

The government will soon announce the Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, according to the Minister

OEMs push for GenAI in flagship smartphones, do we really need it

Global players like Samsung, Google have already launched premium smartphones, such as Google Pixel 8, Samsung S24 Ultra, with on-device GenAI features, Chinese manufacturers are also following suit

Meta launches an integrated safety campaign to tackle misinformation

It will also encourage people to verify information that sounds suspicious or inaccurate via fact-checking organisations on WhatsApp Channels, said the company

Zoho launches PoS solution called Zakya for small, medium enterprises

Digital service priced at Rs 649 per month helps in inventory management, omnichannel sales and other back-office tasks

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks fintechs to blend innovation, compliance

Regulators told to hold monthly meetings with startups and fintech firms

Digital 'nagriks' not to be experimented on with unreliable AI: Meity

Union minister said the safety and trust of Indian users is a legal obligation of internet platforms, and their actions can't be exempted from law

57% Indian consumers prefer AI tools over human interaction, shows data

Human interaction remains a top choice when considering aspects of decision-making, customer support, and returns or cancellations, said the survey

DPIs have potential to boost India's GDP growth 3x by 2030: Nasscom study

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs) is a set of common platforms or networks that is used to deliver citizen-centric services

We will see 2-3 more fab plants get approved soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

In 2021, the Union Cabinet had approved the semicon India programme with a financial outlay of Rs 76,000 crore for the development of a semiconductor and display ecosystem

LTIMindtree & Eurolife FFH partner to setup GenAl hubs in Europe, India

As a part of the partnership, Eurolife FFH will set up GenAI and Digital Hub in Athens to develop solutions for its insurance businesses in Greece

GenAI likely to add $66-80 billion to financial services GVA by 2030

Around 78 per cent of the respondents surveyed said that they had either implemented GenAI in at least one use case or had plans to pilot it over the next 12 months