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The race to build India’s first AI chip
A US chip restriction jolted India into developing an AI chip that could give the country a sovereign alternative to Nvidia. But can a government-funded effort help India catch up with the world’s best?
12 min read31 Aug 2026India’s consumer-protection framework has an AI blind spot
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, India’s key consumer-protection law, which provides remedies for defective goods and deficient services, was not drafted specifically with AI in mind.
4 min read31 Aug 2026Apple gears up for September iPhone 18 launch; Pro Max tipped to feature variable‑aperture camera: Details
Ahead of Apple’s September event, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, tipster Ice Universe claims Apple may reserve the rumoured variable‑aperture primary camera for the Pro Max model.
2 min read21 Aug 2026Who pays when an AI agent goes rogue? Indian law has no clear answer
Recent AI safety disclosures by OpenAI and Anthropic have highlighted a legal blind spot for autonomous AI under Indian law.
4 min read5 Aug 2026Centre plans to allow govt-approved private labs to test electricity meters
The proposal to allow government-authorized private laboratories to test electricity meters aims to boost consumer confidence, reduce billing disputes and support India's smart meter rollout.
4 min read29 Jul 2026AI intensifies pricing war among IT services firms
Clients’ demand for AI-driven productivity gains has triggered an intense price war as technology companies of all sizes slash prices to win deals from clients that often choose vendors based on the lowest bid they receive for projects.
4 min read27 Jul 2026After nearly a decade of decline, DXC lays out a turnaround plan
DXC’s management on Tuesday outlined a turnaround strategy at a media briefing held alongside the inauguration of a new office in Bengaluru.
4 min read8 Jul 2026The quest to make humanoid robots safe enough for humans
Viral mishaps underscore a big challenge for robot makers: How can they ensure a humanoid doesn’t hurt a human?
4 min read4 Jul 2026The Existence Project: Inside a tribal district’s race to teach AI a language with no script
To put their language on the AI map, the people of one tribal district are finding that saving Bhili means saving the culture it holds. As India races to reach millions by voice, Nandurbar’s struggle is the test case everyone else will learn from.
11 min read23 Jun 2026AI to grab a third of India's influencer budgets, but biggies to go bigger
As synthetic influencers flood the market, human creators with genuine audience trust and scale are becoming even more valuable, and commanding bigger pay cheques.
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