Washington, May 23 (IANS) The US Senate has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at stopping the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China, amid growing concerns in Washington that the chips could be used for Chinese military and artificial intelligence applications.The legislation, titled the “Stop Stealing our Chips Act,” was introduced by Republican Senator Mike Rounds and co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Mark Warner. The bill would create a whistleblower incentive program…
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Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Maharashtra will emerge as the leading hub of AI innovation in the country, adding that AI is the most powerful medium of transformation for the future and there is a need to adopt AI in every sphere of life. He was speaking on Friday while announcing Mumbai Tech Week (MTW) 2026. The CM said that through initiatives like Mumbai Tech Week, opportunities in AI will reach the youth. CM Fadnavis said that the government is us…
Guwahati, May 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated India’s first AI-powered “phygital” banking branch of Slice Small Finance Bank in Guwahati, describing the initiative as a reflection of Assam’s growing readiness to support the future of digital banking and technology-driven investment. The next-generation banking branch, located on GS Road in Guwahati, combines physical banking services with digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve accessibility…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) The United States wants countries in South and Central Asia, including India, to have access to “world class technology” while avoiding dependence on adversarial nations, a senior State Department official said, underscoring Washington’s push to expand AI cooperation with New Delhi.Addressing the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Morrison said the focus is on ensuring technology access translates into tangible be…
Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested three more alleged individuals in an inter-state cyber fraud racket that police say used artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos to manipulate Aadhaar authentication systems, illegally change registered mobile numbers and obtain loans in the names of unsuspecting victims by hijacking their digital identities. The latest arrests bring the total number of accused in the case to seven, while one accused, Oli Ullah fr…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Bollywood stalwart singer Shaan recently gave his fans a cute glimpse of what he calls his “dopamine,” highlighting his quality time spent with his furry companions.The singer took to his social media account to share an adorable video featuring himself relaxing at home with his pet dogs.In the clip, Shaan is seen sitting comfortably on a swing near a large window as his two dogs cuddle up beside him. The singer is seen gently petting them, and enjoying a moment with a s…
Bhopal, March 21 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday said that to make the administrative system more effective and ensure development within the state, it would shortly begin implementing the ‘AI Mission’ within the governance system. The implementation will be carried out in multiple phases. In the current financial year 2026-27, initiatives will focus on strengthening foundational infrastructure. During 2027-28, successful AI use cases will be scaled up and implemented …
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Addressing a massive gathering at Shivtirth on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking 20 years of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), party chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the state’s law and order situation, specifically targeting the Home Department held by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He expressed grave concern over the proliferation of narcotics, stating that drugs have now infiltrated schools.“Young men and women are falling into…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India’s large digital user base and low user acquisition costs provide foundation for scalable artificial intelligence products, and the first consumer AI app to reach 200 million users in India will likely be voice‑led rather than English‑prompted, a report said on Friday.The report from venture capital firm Arkam Ventures said the country’s data depth could enable three or more AI‑native services companies built in India to scale to over $1 billion revenue …
Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis says she that her attitude towards relationships has evolved during the course of her career in showbiz and that she has no time to waste on toxic people. “I turned 60 and realised I was going to die sooner than later. And that understanding meant I have no effing time to waste. No time to waste on toxic people, on relationships that don’t serve me,” She told AARP.The actress, whose parents were Hollywood legends Tony Curtis and Janet L…