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Technological Evolution: A New Strategic Battlefield, Says Indian Army Chief

Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasized the significance of technology in modern warfare, stating that it has emerged as a new strategic arena of competition. While addressing a seminar titled “Year of

April 24, 2024

Technology

Harnessing Generative AI for Tax Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges

Generative AI, or GenAI, stands poised as a transformative force in India’s data-rich tax landscape, according to a recent report by PwC titled ‘27th Annual Global CEO Survey: India perspective’. The report

March 30, 2024

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“Mapping India’s Path to Development: Insights from Business Standard Manthan Summit”

As India sets its sights on achieving developed nation status by its centenary in 2047, the inaugural Business Standard Manthan Summit commences today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This two-day

March 27, 2024

Business·India

“Pavan Davuluri Appointed Chief of Windows and Surface by Microsoft: Boost for Indian Leadership in Tech”

Microsoft, a global technology titan, continues to reinforce its commitment to diversity and excellence with the appointment of Pavan Davuluri, an esteemed alumnus of IIT Madras, as the new head of Windows

March 27, 2024

Business·India·Latest News

“India’s Semiconductor Leap: Tata’s Dholera Plant Poised to Produce First Chip by 2026 End”

India’s technology landscape is on the brink of a monumental shift as Tata Group, in collaboration with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), gears up to inaugurate its cutting-edge semiconductor plant in

March 26, 2024

Business

GenAI Startups Exempt from Government Nod Before Launch: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, clarified that the recent advisory by the IT Ministry regarding generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems does not mandate startups to seek government permission

March 4, 2024

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Nvidia CEO Predicts Artificial General Intelligence Could Surpass Human Tests in Five Years

During an economic forum at Stanford University, Nvidia’s Chief Executive Jensen Huang made a striking prediction: artificial general intelligence (AGI) could potentially surpass human capabilities in as little as five years. As

March 2, 2024

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Tech Layoffs Surge Past 15,000 in February 2024: SAP, Cisco, and More Join the Firing Spree

February 2024 witnessed a wave of job cuts in the tech industry, with at least 74 major companies laying off over 15,000 employees. The ongoing trend of layoffs continues to unsettle the

March 2, 2024

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Centre Issues Advisory to AI Companies Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls, Seeks Govt Nod for ‘Untested’ Algorithms

In a significant move aimed at regulating generative AI companies like Google and OpenAI in India, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to firms operating such

March 2, 2024

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IAMAI Issues Warning to Google India Over App Delisting Threats Amidst Billing Policy Disputes

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has issued a cautionary statement to Google India, urging the tech giant to refrain from delisting any apps from the Google Play Store amidst

March 2, 2024

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