Centre Considers Revoking X’s Safe Harbour Over Grok Misuse: Report

The Government of India is reportedly examining the possibility of revoking the safe harbour protections granted to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following allegations of misuse of its AI chatbot, Grok. According to sources, regulators have raised concerns that Grok has been used to disseminate misleading and harmful content, prompting discussions at the highest…

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AWS denies outage after users in US, India report disruptions

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday dismissed reports of a widespread service outage, even as thousands of users in the United States and India flagged disruptions on outage-tracking platforms like Downdetector. The company clarified that its systems were operating normally and attributed the confusion to an unrelated internet issue elsewhere. According to Downdetector, complaints peaked…

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Coupang Says Ex-Employee Stored Data of 3,000 Customers, Denies External Breach

E-commerce giant Coupang said on Thursday it has recovered all leaked personal information involving approximately 3,000 customers, adding that no data has been transferred to anyone outside the company. In a press release, Coupang said it has identified a former employee responsible for the data leak by using forensic evidence, adding that the individual confessed…

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BM Plans AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Training for 5M Indians by 2030

 IBM on Friday announced a major skill development push in India, saying it will train 5 million learners in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild and is aimed at creating a future-ready workforce by improving access to digital and job-oriented skills…

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WEF Report Highlights AI, Robotics, and Nanotech as Game-Changers in Agriculture, Cites India Case Studies

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a landmark report titled Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture, spotlighting seven emerging technologies poised to revolutionize global farming practices. Among these, generative AI, robotics, nanotechnology, and satellite-enabled remote sensing are expected to play a transformative role in boosting agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability. The report, developed in…

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