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Rajeev Chandrasekhar has presented a slew of clarifications to the AI advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, published on March 1. News 

Rajeev Chandrasekhar explains government’s position on AI, describes advisory as a safeguard for companies

Nitin Misra, ,

In a follow-up to the recent advisory issued by MeitY on March 1, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister for IT, has clarified important aspects of the advisory amid industry-wide concerns. Chandrasekhar emphasized that the advice is specifically aimed at “significant platforms and the license application from Meity only applies to large companies, and it does not apply to startups.” He stated that the focus of the advisory is on “untested AI platforms” intended for use in the “Indian Internet”. Recent advisory of @GoI_MeitY needs to be understood➡️Advisory is aimed at the Significant…

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According to Meta’s India monthly reports under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the period from January 2023 to December 2023 saw action against 1,21,80,300 crore such content pieces News 

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram took action against more than 100 million pieces of ‘Child Endangerment’ content in 2023.

Jim Hendler, ,

In 2023, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, rejected more than a million content related to child endangerment caused by nudity, physical abuse and sexual abuse. According to Meta India’s monthly reports, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, from January 2023 to December 2023 targeted 1,21,80,300 million such content. The company said: “We measure the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) and take action to ensure that they are against our standards. This metric shows the…

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The Digital India futureLABS initiative seeks to enhance India's electronics and IT sector by creating a research and innovation framework, championing leadership in standards, intellectual properties (IPs), systems, and platforms News 

MoS Chandrasekhar announces upcoming launch of Semiconductor Research Centre and Digital India futureLABS by the Government.

Adarsh V.K, ,

Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday announced that the Center will set up an India Semiconductor Research Center and will soon launch the Digital India futureLABS initiative. The minister made the announcement in his virtual address at the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) Vision Summit in Bengaluru. “We will soon establish the Indian Semiconductor Research Center, which will serve as a center for semiconductor innovation, covering all spectrums that will drive the systems of the future,” Chandrasekhar said. Late last…

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In a recent meeting with representatives of social media companies, MoS for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the government's proactive approach in dealing with deepfakes and assured them that the changes to IT Rules will be notified within seven to 10 days News 

India to Take Action Against Deepfakes Prior to Lok Sabha Elections, Expected Amendment to IT Rules within 7 to 10 Days

Adarsh V.K,

India’s government will soon introduce changes to information technology (IT) regulations to address the problem of deep counterfeiting, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told representatives of social media companies at a recent meeting. The amendment has a significant political impact ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Deepfakes can be used to create intimate or embarrassing content that depicts individuals, leading to emotional distress and social harm. Regulations help curb the spread of such harmful content and protect individuals from manipulation or targeting. Using artificial intelligence…

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Highlighting the national strategy on AI, Chandrasekhar emphasised its pivotal role in addressing societal challenges. However, he acknowledged the ethical concerns encircling AI, notably biases, privacy violations, and transparency issues AI 

Chandrasekhar Addresses MPs’ Concerns on Government’s Efforts to Utilize AI for Practical Applications

Febin Mathew, ,

During the winter session of Parliament, Lok Sabha members turned their attention to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and sought detailed insights from Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The discussions covered potential impacts, regulatory plans, initiatives and challenges related to artificial intelligence technology. The questions asked by the members were primarily aimed at the government’s strategy regarding the introduction of artificial intelligence and its alignment with global regulations. Minister Chandrasekhar outlined the government’s ambitious vision: “The government expects AI to be a kinetic enabler…

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The Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) programme represents a huge opportunity for the startups in the design ecosystem in India to build the next generation of chips around RISC V processors and systems around DIR V devices, said Rajeev Chandrasekhar News 

India’s Journey to RISC-V Mastery: MoS Chandrasekhar Leads the Way to Chip Design Excellence!

Adarsh V.K,

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the Nationwide Roadshow on the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) programme, which heralded a defining moment in India’s technological development. This collaboration between C-DAC, IEEE India Council and Ministry of Electronics & IT attracted global leaders in RISC-V design. Highlighting the occasion, Chandrasekhar said, “This is a significant milestone and a huge step forward that we are able to demonstrate to the whole country today not only the broad chip design capabilities, but also the…

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar urges platforms to comply with IT rules (April 2023) and emphasises the need for swift action on deepfakes. News 

Deepfake Deadline: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Warns Platforms of Legal Action!

Sanjay Patil,

India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has cited social media platforms as being unable to deal with deep fake and disinformation content. In doing so, he emphasizes the importance of Internet-based platforms in complying with the IT rules announced in April 2023. He reminds platforms that under these rules, they must “ensure that no user publishes false information” and must also “ensure that false information is removed within 36 hours of being reported by a user or government.” If any platform fails to comply with…

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The inclusion of NavIC in iPhones and other smartphones is expected to make it easier for users in India to get accurate location-based services, such as navigation, mapping, and tracking Space 

Explained: How the New Apple iPhone Series Incorporating ISRO’s NavIC Will Impact India’s GPS System

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After the launch of the latest iPhone series, Apple has confirmed that the premium smartphones will support India’s indigenous navigation system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation). Addressing this milestone during India’s ‘Techade’, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that all smartphones will be powered by NavIC by the end of 2025. Apple has introduced NavIC after other brands such as Xiaomi, Poco, Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus have already included the system in some of their models. Chandrasekhar hinted that the government may offer cashback incentives to…

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After Twitter cofounder and former CEO Jack Dorsey claimed that the Indian government threatened to shut down Twitter offices and raid their employees' houses, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said these claims are an "outright lie". (AP) News 

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Calls Jack Dorsey’s Allegations of India Threatening to Shut Down Twitter an “Outright Lie”

Jim Hendler, , ,

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has responded to a video interview of Twitter cofounder and former CEO Jack Dorsey, which was posted online just hours ago. In the interview, Dorsey made allegations against the Indian government, claiming that they threatened to shut down Twitter offices in India if they did not block accounts critical of the government during the farmer’s protest. Chandrasekhar has called these claims an “outright lie” and accused Dorsey and his team of repeatedly violating Indian laws. Chandrasekhar tweeted: “This is an outright lie by @jack – perhaps…

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The Apple ecosystem in India has generated over one lakh new direct jobs in manufacturing in the last two years, according to Chandrashekhar. News 

Tim Cook, Rajeev Chandrasekhar discuss enhancing production and exports

Sanjay Patil, ,

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday met Union Electronics and IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and discussed increasing local production and iPhone exports. Apple recorded record iPhone exports of more than $5 billion from India in 2023. “It was a pleasure to meet @tim_cook CEO, @Apple and his team to participate in Apple’s strategic and long-term partnership with India and India’s digital journey,” the minister said on Twitter. “We discussed deepening and expanding production, exports, youth skills, expanding the application and innovation economy and job creation,” Chandrasekhar added. Mobile phone exports…

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