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Meta’s Muse in trouble within days of launch; government to review legal complianceThe government will examine whether Meta's Muse Image feature complies with India's legal framework after concerns emerged over privacy, co...
Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT SecretaryIndia's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts...
Basic customs duty waiver on key electronic parts will deepen value chain, says IT SecretaryThe government has waived basic customs duty on key electronics manufacturing components. This move aims to deepen the value chain and stim...
New AI law may focus on graded, risk-based regulations: OfficialsThis may result in minimal regulation for low-risk AI such as chatbots, productivity tools, recommendation systems, while ensuring stricter...
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
Apps blocked over EV shutdowns, focus turns on auto cybersecurityAuthorities are intensifying scrutiny of vehicle cybersecurity after blocking several mobile apps used to remotely disable electric two- an...
Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
Govt directs removal of BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, Lossigy apps from Android, iOS over e-rickshaw disruption concerns: SourcesAuthorities have ordered the removal of three mobile apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy – from Indian app stores. These applications ...
Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak: MeitY SecretarySpeaking on the sidelines of a CII Conference, Krishnan responded to an ANI question on government's concerns over WhatsApp, Signal and Tel...
AI law may be considered as time is getting right, Export curbs eased on Mythos: MeitY Secretary S KrishnanIndia is considering a dedicated legal framework for artificial intelligence, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology i...
Username feature carries serious risks of cybercrime: IT Secy on notices to WhatsApp, othersThe comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
India-US hold roundtable to deepen AI, chips, critical minerals cooperationIndia and the United States held a closed-door roundtable bringing together senior government officials and industry leaders to strengthen ...
35 nations, including India, sign statement on AI opportunity at Pax Silica Summit in USAt the second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington on Thursday, 35 nations signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, aligning behind a ...
US gives India assurance on access to AI technologiesIndia has received assurances from the US that access to AI technologies will remain open, according to a top official. New Delhi believes ...