Deepfakes in India: How govt can tackle the issue of fake images, videos

Deepfakes in India: How govt can tackle the issue of fake images, videos

In response to the escalating threat of deepfakes, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced that they are working on decisive measures. The govt, on Thursday revealed plans to draft new regulations or amend existing laws in order to deal with the deepfake menace. The move is a significant step toward combating … Read more

MeitY committee recommends govt to set up $2.5 billion semiconductor research centre

MeitY committee recommends govt to set up $2.5 billion semiconductor research centre

The government envisions India Semiconductor Research Centre as a world-class research institution focusing on semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, compound semiconductors and Fabless design and EDA tools A committee under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recommended the government to set up the India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC) at a cost of $2.5-3 … Read more

MeitY discloses the Draft National Strategy on Robotics – Digital Transformation News

MeitY discloses the Draft National Strategy on Robotics – Digital Transformation News

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), today, released the Draft National Strategy on Robotics. The draft stated that in the previous years, India has taken measures to promote the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and develop public trust around it, by emphasising on the idea of ‘AI for All’. “There are currently … Read more

Govt may ban new tech if it poses a risk to users, country

Govt may ban new tech if it poses a risk to users, country

To stop a developer or a publisher of a new and emerging technology from deploying it despite not getting the necessary clearance, the government is likely to bring in provisions of penalty against both stakeholders, Moneycontrol has learnt Regulating new and emerging technologies have never been easy. Till now, the norm has been that a … Read more

DPDP Bill will set a new global standard for data protection regimes

DPDP Bill will set a new global standard for data protection regimes

By Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. The introduction of the DPDP Bill in the Lok Sabha this Monsoon Session marks an important milestone in India’s journey towards a comprehensive data governance framework. This DPDP Bill will set a new global standard for data protection regimes, the development of which reflects multi-stakeholder consultation. The DPDP Bill … Read more