NEW DELHI :India will take a light-touch approach in regulating artificial intelligence to allow sufficient room for innovation, emulating how IT services companies were allowed to flourish in the 1990s. Despite recognizing key challenges to be resolved in the evolution of AI in India, the Union government sees AI as a sector where “the positives …
The Mumbai Police has filed an FIR in connection with the Mahadev betting app scam against prominent figures from the Dabur Group, the homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major. Chairman Mohit Burman and Director Gaurav Burman were named in the FIR on November 7. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, the Burman family alleged that they have not …
Rashmika Mandanna has described the episode as “extremely scary” New Delhi: The Centre has sent a rule reminder to social media platforms after a viral deepfake video, said to be of actor Rashmika Mandanna, sparked concern over the use of Artificial Intelligence to spread disinformation, according to sources. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology …
A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka has granted a stay on the order issued by a single judge bench, which had imposed a penalty of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for non-compliance with IT Ministry directives. However, the stay is subject to X depositing 50 percent of the penalty amount …
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). This unique competition aims to inspire and empower technology enthusiasts, innovators, and developers from across India to create their own indigenous web browser. The IWBDC received an overwhelming response, with over 200 participants from government departments, industry, …
Dead by Daylight Mobile has been removed from the Google Play store and App Store in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an interim order demanding the removal of the survival-horror game from mobile app storefronts. The order was prompted by security concerns surrounding Chinese apps like PUBG Mobile and Free …
The online gaming industry expressed its belief that the new rules implemented on Thursday will drive innovation, increase investor confidence, and eliminate gambling platforms, while also positioning the sector as a global competitor. Industry representatives unanimously commended the regulations, describing them as a “watershed moment,” a “game-changer,” and a “landmark.” They emphasized that these norms …
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is set to make a comeback and will soon be available for download in India. Krafton, the Korean publisher, has confirmed that they have received permission from the Indian government to resume operations of the popular battle-royale game. Last year, the game was banned due to concerns regarding privacy and security, …
India’s new rules for virtual private network (VPN) providers may lead such companies to abandon Indian users on their platforms. In a statement to Mint today, one of the top VPN providers in the world, called NordVPN, said that it may cease operations in India in light of the cybersecurity rules furnished by the …