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EAM Jaishankar flags possible risks from new technologies like AI

In an interactive session at a think-tank, Jaishankar said there is a need to guard against threats emanating from the cyber domain

Google offers compromise solution to restore delisted Indian apps

Play Store to host apps for free without using Google's payment system

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

Google restores Naukri, 99acres, other apps after Centre's intervention

Sources said reinstating some of the apps was not linked to the government's position but with the concerned apps complying with the Play Store Billing policies

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

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, chief executive Sam Altman for abandoning mission

Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but stepped down from its board in 2018. He also runs electric vehicle maker Tesla and rocket maker SpaceX and bought Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022

Google partners with news publishers to curb deepfakes ahead of elections

The company added that fact-checks in multiple Indian languages and formats, including videos, will be shared and amplified via partnering news publishers

Qualcomm to launch AI-focused Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October: Details here

The next-generation flagship mobile processor from Qualcomm will be powered by the company's Oryon CPU, which is said to feature an upgraded neural engine for on-device AI

AI shows prostate cancer is not just singular disease, reveals study

The study, published in the journal Cell Genomics, reveals that prostate cancer, which affects one in eight men in their lifetime, includes two different subtypes termed evotypes

Google Chrome now shows search suggestions even if you are on poor internet

Google Chrome is getting new search suggestion experiences across devices, including desktops and smartphones

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

Galaxy Ring to work with non-Samsung devices, except Apple iPhone: Report

Samsung has reportedly said at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, US that the company is working on ensuring compatibility with non-Galaxy Android smartphones

Altera: Intel sees AI opportunity for standalone programmable chip unit

Intel's programmable chip unit began operating as a standalone business at the beginning of the year

Microsoft Windows 11 update: Everything new coming to Windows PCs in March

Among the new features coming to Windows 11 are the updated Phone Link app with a feature to use connected smartphone's camera as PC webcam and new Copilot AI skills for controlling PC settings

Need for innovation to deal with challenges greater than ever: Bill Gates

'No country is more able to take government benefits and get them out efficiently and effectively to their citizens than India,' he added

Need innovation to deal with challenges greater than ever: Bill Gates

Addressing students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, Gates he encouraged them to leverage the technology for social good

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Everything about 2024 foldable device in the works

Samsung is reportedly working on affordable as well as expensive models in the Galaxy Z Fold line, and the mainline model is expected to feature a new squared design with flat edges

Meta Platforms targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

The consumer bodies said Meta is not complying with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules on fair processing, data minimisation and purpose limitation

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile set to launch globally on Mar 21: Know details

Activision has started pre-registration for the mobile-focused video game. It is offering redeemable in-game rewards to registered players

Twitter, now known as 'X', launches audio, video features: How to use them

Earlier in February, 'X' owner Elon Musk had said that in the near future, he would discontinue his phone number and only use 'X' for texts and calls