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MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubs
"It will be much more economical if you go closer to where the...
AI fuels 440% surge in hackers using Blockchains in attacks
The findings add to evidence of generative AI contributing to a...
“I think that will happen”: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hints at safety pact with other AI companies
Sam Altman,Chief Executive Officer,OpenAI Urgency has mounted following recent security breaches involving autonomous agent swarms compromising platforms like Hugging Face and covertly exchanging data across disused digital repositories. Compounding these pressures,...
“Exponential growth of AI a warning sign”: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei continues push for AI safeguards
Dario Amodei,CEO,Anthropic Amodei then proposed a three-step plan for pacing the frontier and building AI at a balanced rate that aims to ensure its safety. These include; each frontier AI company committing to giving ongoing, employee-like access to a team of...
Amazon Pay plans to expand insurance offerings in broader financial services push in India
Vikas Bansal, CEO, Amazon Pay India "Health is our next frontier," Vikas Bansal, CEO ,Amazon Pay India said, adding that health insurance was an important area for expansion as medical care costs have risen and a relatively small proportion of Indians have personal...
AI ‘Arms Race’ still poses global stability risk, BIS chief says
Pablo Hernandez de Cos, general manager, the Bank for International Settlements The dynamics of the current situation pose particular risks, he added, noting that AI investment is concentrating among only a few players, and capital spending outpaces cashflow at such...
Govt amends E-Commerce Rules to strengthen consumer protection
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, notified under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, provide the framework for safeguarding consumers against unfair trade practices in the e-commerce sector. The amended Rules 2026 further strengthen this framework in...
UK airlines say they’re left on the hook for ATC outage cost
The financial fallout from the fault at the National Air Traffic Services “will run into tens of millions of pounds, falling entirely on airlines,” Tim Alderslade, chief executive officer for industry group Airlines UK, wrote Wednesday in a letter to UK Transport...
From digital India to intelligent India: Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines vision for trusted digital finance
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia cited the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FFRI), mandated by the Reserve Bank of India, as part of efforts to identify suspicious transactions and strengthen coordination across the banking ecosystem.The system...
RBI Governor advises fintech firms against expanding business by exploiting regulatory gaps
Sanjay Malhotra,Governor, Reserve Bank of India Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra cautioned companies against adopting a strategy of scaling first and seeking regulatory forgiveness later, saying that firms attempting to outrun regulations could...
SEBI preparing markets for quantum computing risks, post-quantum cryptography: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Pandey said sufficiently advanced quantum computing could pose a risk to the cryptographic systems currently used to secure digital information. Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is preparing the securities market for cybersecurity risks that...
Zuno Gen Insurance promises to cover damage to cars due to blended fuel use
The product comes amid a heated debate on the impact of the mandatory use of ethanol in fuels. The government has admitted to reverses on mileages, while there are also claims of other damage, including to engines. Mumbai: Zuno General Insurance on Wednesday said it...