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Tech firms sign effort to fight artificial intelligence's poll interference

Signatories of the tech accord, which was announced at the Munich Security Conference, include companies that are building generative AI models used to create content, including OpenAI

Tech cos using content without consent: IPA prez Pansa on AI material

The International Publishers' Association (IPA) president Karine Pansa accused big technology companies of using copyrighted content "without permission" for AI-generated materials and urged publishers to raise their concerns. Pansa, who recently visited India for the ongoing New Delhi World Book Fair, said the IPA is holding discussions with its member countries, including India, on how to deal with the big tech companies for infringing publishers' copyrights by "reproducing their materials without permission" for AI training. "The big tech companies are using the content available on the internet to regenerate the new content without consent, and part of this content is books, the content of which belongs to the publishers. It is being used without their permission, consent, licensed payment, and remuneration. "So it is an important part of the IPA's job to discuss how each country is going to deal with this new technology and this new copyright infringement," Pansa told PTI, addi

Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

At least six major technology companies are planning to sign an agreement this week that would guide how they try to put a stop to the use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections. The upcoming event at the Munich Security Conference in Germany comes as more than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024. Attempts at AI-generated election interference have already begun, such as when AI robocalls that mimicked US President Joe Biden's voice tried to discourage people from voting in New Hampshire's primary election last month. "In a critical year for global elections, technology companies are working on an accord to combat the deceptive use of AI targeted at voters," said a joint statement from several companies on Tuesday. "Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok and others are working jointly toward progress on this shared objective and we hope to finalize and present details on Friday at the Munich Security Conference." The companies .

Madras HC dismisses appeals by tech firms against Google billing policy

Tech companies raised concerns over Google's new service fee, which ranged between 11-26% for using third-party billing systems

Big tech companies likely to continue hybrid mode of work: WeWork India CEO

Companies in the BFSI, media, and consulting sectors have returned to office almost fully, said Karan Virwani

Tech companies planning to step up hiring in tier-2, tier-3 cities in 2024

Tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Mohali, Vadodara, Chandigarh, and Indore contribute around 12-15 per cent of the country's tech talent

Big tech firms nearly pause recruitment in India amid global slowdown

These companies have registered a 90% decline in active job postings in India in 2023 when compared to the last year, according to a report

All global tech giants follow a warning policy for state sponsored hacking

Opposition MPs have accused the government of spying on them, an allegation that has been denied though it has prompted the government to start an inquiry

India's Leading Drone Tech Company IG Drones Enters Global Partnership with Korea-based iGiS at GITEX Dubai

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VerSe's revenue grew by 57% to Rs 1,809 cr; burn reduced by 34% in FY23

Its content platform Dailyhunt clocked a revenue of over Rs 1,200 crore and was Ebitda positive in FY23, with the financial year exiting at 10 per cent Ebitda

High noon for clean power

Companies are buying green energy like never before, with India setting new records

Waning demand for IT services hits hiring at majors Indian tech companies

Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and HCLTech have seen employee headcount reducing in the second quarter as they reported weak results

Israel-Hamas war: Tech firms may shift operations to India, other locations

According to reports, Israel is home to over 500 global companies including Microsoft, Intel, and Google

HCLTech, Business Finland sign agreement for technology collaboration

Partnership will enable Finnish firms to use Indian company's innovation network

Big Tech companies meet: Govt to clear air on digital data privacy

MeitY officials have already conducted meetings with consumer protection groups who have pushed for immediate enactment of the Privacy Act

Zepto becomes first unicorn this year, raises $200 mn at $1.4 bn valuation

This comes amid a funding slowdown where startups, across the board, have found it challenging to raise capital

Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants to kick in, here's how they work

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online. The first phase of the European Union's groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. The Digital Services Act is part of suite of tech-focused regulations crafted by the 27-nation bloc long a global leader in cracking down on tech giants. The DSA, which the biggest platforms must start following Friday, is designed to keep users safe online and stop the spread of harmful content that's either illegal or violates a platform's terms of service, such as promotion of genocide or anorexia. It also looks to protect Europeans' fundamental rights like privacy and free speech. Some online platforms, which could face billions in fines if they don't comply, have already started making changes. Here's a look at what's happening this week: WHICH PLATFORMS ARE AFFECTED? So far, 19. They include eight social media .

2 out of 3 firms paying for employees' upskilling programme: Scaler survey

The 2023 hiring survey stated that 72.02% of the respondents said that data science/algorithm is the most important skill

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Tech companies are slowing layoffs but still not yet resuming hiring

Still, job cuts in the tech industry appeared to slow in June and July and are on track to be even lower this month, according to an analysis by research firm Jefferies