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Meta Tests AI Chatbot on WhatsApp Across India and Africa

Meta is testing its Meta AI chatbot with WhatsApp users in India and parts of Africa to scale its artificial intelligence offerings. This strategic move targets massive, fast-growing user bases in key developing markets.

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Complete AI Sovereignty Remains Unrealistic for Most Nations

A new analysis of India and the UAE shows that achieving total technological independence in artificial intelligence is an impossible goal for most countries. However, nations still find strategic ways to avoid total reliance on the United States or China for their AI infrastructure.

Indian Court Forces Telegram to Reveal User Data in Copyright Dispute

A Delhi High Court order compels Telegram to hand over administrators' phone numbers and IP addresses for channels accused of piracy. The ruling reveals the significant user data the messaging platform actually stores and can disclose to authorities.

Major Ransomware Attack Disrupts Healthcare at India's Largest Public Hospital

A suspected ransomware attack cripples computer systems at AIIMS in New Delhi, forcing doctors to rely on handwritten notes and causing severe delays in patient care. Government agencies and law enforcement are actively investigating the breach and working to restore data from backups.

Amazon Winds Down India Edtech Platform Amid Cost-Cutting Push

Amazon confirms it is shutting down Amazon Academy, its online learning platform for Indian high school students, in a phased manner starting August 2023. The closure comes as the tech giant implements broader cost-cutting measures across its global operations.

India Expands Financial Inclusion With 75 Rural Digital Banking Units

India opens 75 digital banking units in rural areas to bring essential financial services directly to remote citizens. The initiative builds on previous efforts to eliminate the physical and psychological barriers to banking.

Vedanta and Foxconn Secure $20B Semiconductor Deal in Gujarat

Vedanta and Foxconn sign a major agreement with Gujarat to build a $20 billion semiconductor and display manufacturing unit. This joint venture significantly advances India's goal to become self-reliant in hardware production.

Indian Startup Exponent Energy Achieves 15-Minute EV Charging With Paired Tech

Exponent Energy pairs proprietary battery packs with specialized chargers to fully charge commercial electric vehicles in just 15 minutes. The startup plans to scale this locked-in hardware ecosystem using a new $13 million funding round.

India's New Small Rocket Fails Debut Mission, Loses Satellite Payloads

India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle fails to reach its target orbit during its maiden flight, resulting in the loss of two satellites. A sensor logic failure causes the rocket to deploy the payloads into an unstable elliptical orbit that pulls them back into Earth's atmosphere.

India's New Small Rocket Fails to Reach Target Orbit on Debut Flight

India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle suffers a payload loss during its maiden flight due to a sensor logic failure that places the satellites in the wrong orbit. The space agency identifies the issue and assembles a committee ahead of the next developmental flight.

India Withdraws Controversial Personal Data Protection Bill

The Indian government unexpectedly withdraws its 2019 Personal Data Protection Bill following heavy criticism from privacy advocates and tech giants. Lawmakers plan to draft a new, more comprehensive legal framework for the digital ecosystem.

India's Telecom Giants Spend $19 Billion in Record 5G Spectrum Auction

Indian telecom operators commit a record $19 billion to acquire 5G airwaves, with Reliance Jio leading the spending. The massive investment signals the beginning of a long-awaited 5G rollout in the world's second-largest wireless market.