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Google's Vizag AI Hub: Construction by '28, Full Ops in 5 Years

Google's Vizag AI Hub: Construction by '28, Full Ops in 5 Years

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Google aims to complete the first phase of its 1 gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre hub in Visakhapatnam by late 2028, with full operations across all phases expected within five years, according to Alexander Smith, Principal of Global Infrastructure and Energy for Asia Pacific at Google.

India launches Rs 62,500 crore mobile production scheme to boost local brands

India launches Rs 62,500 crore mobile production scheme to boost local brands

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

India has launched the ~62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to incentivise domestic production and strengthen Indian mobile phone brands, offering production-linked incentives and additional benefits for local component sourcing.

Google Asked To Urgently Remove Fake Bank Web Sites

Google Asked To Urgently Remove Fake Bank Web Sites

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2026

Phishing sites mimicked SBI, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank to steal card details and OTPs.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT For Teens

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT For Teens

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2026

'ChatGPT for Teens brings together learning and safety features in one unified experience, supporting active, collaborative learning outside the classroom while enabling more intentional and age-appropriate use of AI.'

Microsoft's Hyderabad Data Centre Goes Live, Bolstering India's AI Ambitions

Microsoft's Hyderabad Data Centre Goes Live, Bolstering India's AI Ambitions

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2026

Microsoft has announced the activation of its latest data centre in Hyderabad, significantly expanding its Cloud infrastructure in India and enabling organisations to leverage AI-era services with enhanced local choice and security.

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2026

Experts urge internet platforms to adopt prevention-by-design and stronger AI systems to curb child sexual exploitation material and improve online child safety.

India's PCB exports to China a rare success story

India's PCB exports to China a rare success story

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

India's exports of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to China dramatically increased over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant shift where China is increasingly importing simpler electronic assemblies from India as it focuses on higher-value manufacturing domestically.

Unified Command To Tackle AI Threats

Unified Command To Tackle AI Threats

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

'The government has to act as one unit since the threat from these newer models will soon scale up.'

2 more chip packing units to come up by December: Vaishnaw

2 more chip packing units to come up by December: Vaishnaw

Rediff.com   12 May 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that two more semiconductor chip packaging units, part of the India Semiconductor Mission, are expected to be operational by July and December, respectively. He also highlighted India's focus on becoming a beneficiary of AI technology, expanding data centre infrastructure with significant investments, and developing new subsea cable networks for global connectivity.

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

India's newly formed Artificial Intelligence Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) is set to advocate for a unified legal framework for AI companies, including developers of large language models and chatbot systems, alongside broader operational rules.

Instagram Tightens Teen Content Controls in India

Instagram Tightens Teen Content Controls in India

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2026

The updated content settings will mean that teenagers in India will be able to view only content similar to what they would likely see in an age-appropriate movie.

US raises concerns over India's data protection, internet shutdown policies

US raises concerns over India's data protection, internet shutdown policies

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has expressed concerns that India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, particularly the lack of a deemed consent mechanism for credit information companies, and the Information Technology (IT) Rules of 2021, along with frequent internet shutdowns, could negatively impact the ability of US companies to operate and trade in India.

Apple Devices Face High-Severity Threat: Cert-In

Apple Devices Face High-Severity Threat: Cert-In

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

CThese vulnerabilities, Cert-In said, could leave Apple users at risk of unauthorised access to sensitive data on their devices, cause service disruptions, and compromise the entire device.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2026

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

AI Learning Surges in India

AI Learning Surges in India

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2026

Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2026

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent identifying information from being reviewed.'

Meta Flags DPDP Compliance Timeline Concerns

Meta Flags DPDP Compliance Timeline Concerns

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2026

'We do have some concerns with the timeline being shortened from 18 to 12 months.'

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2026

'AI adoption is moving faster than our ability to measure it -- and that's a challenge for anyone trying to make smart decisions.'

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

AI Democracy Needs India: OpenAI

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2026

'This is a technology that will particularly benefit those who want to take agency over it'.

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2026

While methods such as generative user awareness remain among the most efficient and low-cost mechanisms for preventing cybersecurity incidents, they are becoming less effective as attacks become more sophisticated.