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BRUSSELS: The European Commission unveiled the AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at streamlining artificial intelligence (AI) regulations and accelerating the development of AI infrastructure, as part of efforts to ensure the European Union (EU) remains competitive in the global AI race.

CHENNAI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed an innovative real-time indoor mapping solution that can generate precise maps under any lighting or environmental conditions, with minimal dependence on pre-existing infrastructure.

SEOUL: Tech giant Samsung Electronics may need to overhaul its global production strategy as new US reciprocal tariffs could significantly affect its smartphone business, industry sources said on Sunday.

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NEW DELHI: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, days after landing on Earth following her extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), recalled her awe-inspiring experiences of viewing India from space during a press conference.

BENGALURU: The Union government has strongly objected to Elon Musk-owned X Corp’s characterisation of the ‘Sahyog’ portal as a "censorship portal", filing an objection in the Karnataka High Court.

NEW DELHI: Billionaire Elon Musk has announced his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired social media platform X for an all-stock transaction of $33 billion.

NEW DELHI: As technological advancements become increasingly pervasive in all aspects of life, concerns regarding the ethics of new-age digital ecosystems gain acute significance. On the one hand, the deployment of data-driven technologies into governance has led to path-breaking advantages in terms of efficiency, reduction of time and energy, inclusivity, and exceptional smoothness of operations. And, on the other, it has provided governments with unprecedented access to data regarding citizens' everyday choices, escalating the possibility of invasive surveillance, social repression, and manipulation.

NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad has launched a large-scale competition to test fingerprint-based authentication solutions in biometric algorithms, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

NEW DELHI: Innovation is the key to India's march towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ and there is a need for modern technologies such as AI and data analytics in trademark searches and intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.

NEW DELHI: In a big boost for local manufacturing, the country is set to witness its electronics exports surpass Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time this fiscal (FY25), driven by smartphones.

FLORIDA: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have returned to Earth after a lengthy journey that turned a planned eight-day mission into a nine-month in space.

WASHINGTON: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to planet Earth Tuesday evening ending an unplanned protracted stay on the International Space Station.

NEW DELHI: While many industries are moving towards a centralised model for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the technology sector is taking a democratised approach, allowing for greater experimentation and flexibility globally, a new report said on Tuesday.

The media and news industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely due to the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation. AI-generated videos are swiftly altering the way news is presented, making it quicker, more engaging, and accessible to audiences worldwide. Traditional video production often demands significant resources, such as camera crews, editing experts, and costly software. However, thanks to advancements in AI technology, journalists, news agencies, and media organizations can now create high-quality news videos in just minutes.

WASHINGTON: Indian-descent American astronaut Sunita Williams, is scheduled to return to Earth Tuesday evening, ending an unusually protracted stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Video content has become one of the most effective ways to engage audiences online. However, getting viewers to watch a video from start to finish remains a challenge. Many factors influence watch time and retention, including content quality, visual appeal, and accessibility. One often overlooked yet highly effective strategy to improve these metrics is adding captions.

NEW DELHI: SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, which was scheduled to carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and return the "stranded" NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

NEW DELHI: The 5G services, rolled out in all states and Union Territories, are presently available in 773 out of 776 districts in the country including Lakshadweep, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027, according to a report on Monday.

NEW DELHI: The mission of US company Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has come to an early end because the lander tipped over while touching down on the Moon, and its battery quickly drained, the company said.

NEW DELHI: The World now looks to India as a leader in climate action, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.

BENGALURU: About 66 per cent of women in India now feel equipped to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their roles, compared to less than 40 per cent last year, a new report said, ahead of the International Women’s Day 2025, on Friday.

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its spacecraft shortly after the launch of the eighth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Friday.

The idea looks cool: an outfit switches at any moment in a pic or video without having to change actual clothes at all. AI clothing switchers rely on deep learning technology studying a person's body structure, thus enabling virtual clothes exchange on its behalf. We are handicapped not just by that, but also in the fashion world, by e-commerce and digital marketing pros.

NEW DELHI: Domestic company CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in India’s fast-growing chip market.

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SEOUL: Song Ho-sung, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Kia, on Tuesday expressed confidence in turning increasing global trade and business uncertainties for the South Korean automaker into opportunities for further growth.

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced the launch of an action research project to empower more than 500 women members of Self-Help Groups (SHG) across North India.

NEW DELHI: India will become a major player in 21st century's space exploration, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a partnership with social media giant Meta to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services and drive digital transformation, enhancing the lives of citizens as well as improving efficiencies in governance.

BEIJING: A new study of the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission has verified the hypothesis that the Moon was entirely covered by a molten "magma ocean" in the early stages after its birth, providing critical evidence for understanding the Moon's origin and evolution.

SEOUL: Google has requested the South Korean government to allow the US tech giant to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas, following failed attempts earlier on two occasions, officials said on Friday.