Seoul, July 4 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday rejected criticism by opposition sides that the government’s large-scale regional investment drive is aimed at boosting his approval ratings, saying the three “megaprojects” are designed to create new hope and a future for the country.Earlier this week, the government unveiled its “three megaprojects” initiative, which envisions a national transformation driven by semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and AI da…
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Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have warned that China is intensifying efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence technology and other advanced innovations through economic espionage, cyber operations and commercial investments, describing the campaign as a growing threat to both national security and global technological leadership. The warning came during a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, where former Acting Director of the Defence Intelli…
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Makers Lab at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, and challenged students to develop indigenous chip designs, underscoring India’s growing ambitions in the semiconductor sector.Addressing students and faculty members at the Vivekananda Lecture Theatre Complex, Vaishnaw emphasised innovation, technological advancement and startup-driven growth as key pillars of India’s futur…
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…