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Meta to introduce deepfake helpline on messaging platform WhatsApp

The helpline, expected to be available for public use next month, will allow users to flag deepfakes by alerting a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot

AI inside: Demand for powerful PCs boosts chip industry's business

Chip and device manufacturers get a boost as consumers worldwide demand powerful machines, reports Ashutosh Mishra

India is the third largest digitalised country in the world, says expert

The study is based on 'CHIPS' framework wherein it has scored countries on five pillars - connect, harness, innovate, protect and sustain

59% Indian enterprises actively using AI in business activities: IBM report

27 per cent organisations actively pursuing AI technology

Indian websites faced over 5 billion cyberattacks in 2023, shows data

While around 100 per cent websites related to the healthcare domain faced bot attacks, 90 per cent firms operating in banking, finance, and insurance industries, too experienced similar attacks

Rs 25K cr semiconductor packaging plant in Assam soon: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

In December last year, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma had revealed Tata group's investment plans for a semiconductor facility in the state

Interoperability of digital platforms may raise user security risks

Proposed interoperability among messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, as per draft Digital Competition Bill, might enhance user convenience but raises concerns over heightened privacy breaches

Two of every three CXOs say GenAI will have existential impact: EY

The study also says that GenAI can provide value-uplift for internal support functions of tech companies

50% Indian users unintentionally reach out for their smartphones: BCG study

The report also found that a typical smartphone user picks up their phone almost 70 to 80 times a day

CG Power announces JV in semiconductors manufacturing with 2 foreign firms

JV investments will be completed only after satisfactory completion of the conditions in the agreement, and getting necessary approvals from the relevant government agencies

Google partners with Maharashtra govt to provide AI-led services

As a part of the collaboration, Google will leverage its AI capabilities to provide solutions in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, education, and startups

TCS to enhance Enento Group's IT infrastructure, digital workplace

As a part of the partnership, TCS will help Enento simplify its operating model and harmonise its technology stack by leveraging TCS' technology solutions

'Avoid one size fits all' approach in deepfake regulation: BSA to Meity

BSA is a global alliance of software companies, including giants like Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, and others. It has a presence in over 30 countries

India targeting 15-20% share of global electronic GVCs by FY26: MoS IT

Chance for India to be an export-driven manufacturing hub, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Device lock: Indians lead the world in smartphone use, shows data

More than 881 million Indians are 'always on' - those who can't do without their phones

Being fintech or tech firm doesn't absolve it of regulatory oversight: MoS

A sectoral regulator has absolute authority to regulate every firm that is a regulated entity within the sector, he said

Interim Budget: Govt earmarks Rs 1 trn corpus for R&D in sunrise sectors

"For our tech-savvy youth, this will be a golden era," Sitharaman said

Interim Budget balances need for equitable growth, says CII president

He welcomed govt's push for infrastructure, capex-led growth

Govt cuts import duty on smartphone components, spare parts to 10% from 15%

Analysts expect the move to drop smartphone prices by 3%, especially in the entry-level segment

India embraces data privacy with DPDP Act, experts await detailed rules

Amid rising cyber threats, DPDP Act marks a pivotal step in data privacy management, with stakeholders eager for comprehensive guidelines