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The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a second advisory to platforms or intermediaries, asking them to seek explicit permission from the Centre before launching Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, under testing, in the country. The advisory was issued on Friday evening, more than two months after the ministry issued an advisory in December last year to social media platforms, directing them to follow existing IT rules to deal with the issue of deepfakes. "The use of…

India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT issued the advisory to firms on Friday. The advisory, not published on public domain but a copy of which TechCrunch has reviewed, also asks tech firms to ensure that their services or products “do not permit any bias or discrimination or threaten the integrity of the electoral process.” Though the ministry admits…

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has given Waymo permission to expand its robotaxi operations to Los Angeles and more locations in the San Francisco Peninsula despite opposition from local groups and government agencies. "Waymo may begin fared driverless passenger service operations in the specified areas of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula, effective today," the regulator wrote in its decision (PDF). As CNBC notes, Waymo has been testing its driverless vehicles in those locations for a while…

A blimp billed as the “world’s most efficient large aircraft” — but better known as the “The Flying Bum” — is applying for approval to take off. Officially named the Airlander 10, the voluptuous vehicle resembles the legendary Zeppelin. Like its fabled ancestor, the Airlander is greener than the commercial planes currently spraying CO2 across the sky. Much greener, in fact. Powered by a combination of electricity and helium, the aircraft promises zero-emissions flights by 2030. TNW Conference…

Image: Warner Bros./Legendary PicturesDune: Part Two finally drops in theaters next week, and anticipation for the film has grown as big as Arrakis’ sandworms. If last week’s glowing impressions from social media weren’t enough to get you on board, maybe an endorsement from Brian Herbert, son of original Dune creator Frank Herbert will help sway your opinion.Don’t Mess With Luthen and His Fricking Lasership | Andor ReviewOn Twitter, Herbert the younger revealed he saw Part Two in a recent private studio screening, and was…

A US judge on Friday accepted Binance's guilty plea and more than $4.3 billion penalty for violating federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws through lapses in internal controls at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.US District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle approved the plea, which includes a $1.81 billion criminal fine and $2.51 billion of forfeiture, about an hour after the government proposed changes to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's bond, drawing an objection from Zhao's lawyers.Elevate Your Tech…

India will allow 100% foreign direct investment in the manufacture of satellite systems without official approval and eased the rules for launch vehicles, a government statement said, aiming for a greater share of the global space market.India's space ambitions got a boost when it became the first country to land a spacecraft near the unexplored south pole of the moon in August - and the fourth to achieve a soft landing - just days after a similar Russian mission failed.The government said in a statement late on Wednesday…

I’m an Apple Watch user who relies on Apple’s wearable to monitor health parameters and keep track of my fitness routines with a specific focus on running. As such, I’m looking forward to two particular features that Apple has been developing for years. These are blood pressure and blood sugar sensors that routinely pop up in rumors detailing the future of the Apple Watch. I’ve written extensively on why such sensors would be so important. The blood glucose sensor is the most exciting of the two. I think the…

Last Updated: February 20, 2024, 12:50 ISTDelhi Metro: Phase IV Maintenance Set to Speed Up as CM Kejriwal Gives Nod. (File photo)Kejriwal approves long-awaited MoU for Delhi Metro Phase IV maintenance, expediting crucial corridor construction, overcoming hurdles.Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has finally given the go-ahead for a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Delhi government, DMRC, and the central government.This agreement aims to facilitate the maintenance of three corridors under Delhi…

A crypto scam app on the App Store has stolen thousands of dollars from multiple users as yet another dodgy app gets past Apple’s approval system.The app in question, Rabby Wallet & Crypto Solution, impersonating a platform called Rabby Wallet, was made available on the App Store at some point last week and steals money from users as soon as they input their private crypto key into the App. The official Rabby Wallet app is currently under review and developed by DeBank Global Pre. Ltd, meaning no current application…