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Use of Indian languages in programming for artificial intelligence (AI) will bring down biases in the next generation of technology using only limited or specific languages, a senior government official said on Monday. Speaking at a FICCI event, ministry of electronics and IT secretary S Krishnan said when foundational models for AI around languages are developed for adoption at scale in India, it will provide leadership opportunities for the country. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

The government should not dilute the Make in India initiative and follow a consistent policy, FICCI EV Committee Chairperson Sulajja Firodia Motwani said amid a push from American electric carmaker Tesla for special sops to set up its factory in the country. Motwani, the founder and CEO of Kinetic Green which sells battery-operated three-wheelers, scooters, e-cycles, and buggies, also emphasised creating a holistic ecosystem for the growth of the electric vehicle segment. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

The country, with 42.5 crore gamers, second only to China, saw a string of e-sports events this year with substantial prize money on offer. On 27 August, e-sports firm Nodwin Gaming, a subsidiary of the only publicly-listed gaming company Nazara Technologies, concluded the second edition of its Battlegrounds India Master Series (BGMS). The tournament set up its highest-ever prize pool of ₹2.1 crore (~$252,000), with ₹1 crore (~$120,000) earmarked for the winner. It was also broadcast live on…

FICCI Frames’s 23rd Edition concluded with a memorable valedictory session featuring Turkish actor Mr Burak Deniz and Producer, Director. Ms Stare Yildrim. The Turkish duo shared their love for India, the Indian Film Industry and captivated the audience with their amazing energy. Burak Deniz has been a popular figure in the Turkish entertainment industry, known for his outstanding performances in television shows and movies. His visit to India marked his interest in exploring the Indian Film Industry and learning…

Cable television and direct-to-home (DTH) companies have turned to aggregating OTT apps in order to reduce customer churn, after following a strategy of bundling linear TV channels for years. Tata Play and Dish TV are among the first movers in the TV distribution industry to launch OTT bundles, while the latest player to join the bandwagon is cable TV major GTPL Hathway. GTPL Hathway has launched the ‘Genie+’ service in partnership with 15 OTT apps. "The reality is that linear TV is on a decline and customers are moving…

Governments across the world and Internet forums have lagged behind in rulemaking for big technology players for their innovations that can cause harm to society, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Sunday.Speaking at the India Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted by FICCI, Chandrasekhar further said the Internet, which has been a force for good, has also increasingly begun to represent risk, user harm and criminality."For too long governments of the world and indeed, IGF and most…

Governments across the world and internet forums have lagged behind in rulemaking for big technology players for their innovations that can cause harm to society, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Sunday. Speaking at the India Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted by FICCI, Chandrasekhar further said the internet, which has been a force for good, has also increasingly begun to represent risk, user harm and criminality. "For too long governments of the world and indeed, IGF and most…

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), in association with National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and Meta Platforms, the…

India should create a regulatory body to classify online games as based on skill or chance, introduce rules to block prohibited formats and take a stricter stance on gambling websites, a government panel said in a report seen by Reuters. The panel of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top officials has for months been drafting regulations for the country's online gaming sector, where foreign investors such as Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital have backed gaming startups Dream11 and Mobile Premier League, hugely popular for…

The government will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. The meeting, to be chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh, is scheduled post lunch and will be attended by manufacturers of portable electronic devices, including laptops and mobiles.The sector-specific associations, industry bodies CII and FICCI and representatives from IIT Delhi and IIT BHU will be part of the meeting."The…