AI to power patent system overhaul: USPTO chief

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The head of the US Patent and Trademark Office has said artificial intelligence will drive a sweeping overhaul of the patent system, as he defended reforms aimed at cutting delays and improving patent quality. Testifying before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday (local time), USPTO Director John Squires said the agency […]
AI, deepfakes driving surge in US scams

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to impersonate victims, manipulate consumers, and steal billions of dollars. During a hearing of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, […]
Hindi to unite India, AI to power future: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala, Feb 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday underlined the importance of promoting the Hindi language alongside local languages, saying it (Hindi) plays a vital role in communication and national unity. The Chief Minister said that as part of efforts to strengthen Hindi while respecting linguistic diversity, Union Home Minister Amit […]
Hyderabad Conference Drives U.S.-India TRUST Initiative Forward in AI and Cybersecurity

(RAHNUMA) Hyderabad: The United States and India advanced the U.S.-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative today as a landmark conference in Hyderabad brought together leading officials, academics, and industry leaders to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The focus was clear: deliver outcomes that protect U.S. national security through critical technologies […]
There should be no compromise on ethical use of AI, PM Modi tells CEOs

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told top CEOs and experts working in the field of Artificial Intelligence that there should be no compromise on the ethical use of AI. The Prime Minister was interacting with the CEOs in a meeting held at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence, in the […]
US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem. Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance […]
2026 will be a turning point for AI as focus shifts from hype to real-world use: Satya Nadella

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excitement to wider, real-world adoption of the technology. In a blog post, Nadella said the AI industry is moving beyond flashy demonstrations and beginning to separate “spectacle” from […]
Impact of AI on human capital in India and emerging economies

Sonipat, Dec 24 (IANS) In a ground-breaking symposia during pre-summit preparations for understanding the impact of AI on Human Capital in India and on Emerging economies, O.P. Jindal Global University in partnership with The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought together key academics, thought leaders, market experts, legal luminaries and experts to enable […]
UAE president holds talks with Elon Musk on AI and technology cooperation

ABU DHABI(RAHNUMA): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday with Elon Musk for talks focused on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and international cooperation in emerging sectors. According to WAM, the two discussed ongoing developments in AI and next-generation technologies, and how such tools could be deployed to improve quality of life, […]
Indian envoy, US Congressman discuss shared priorities on defence and security cooperation, AI

Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met House Democrats Caucus Vice Chair, Representative Ted Lieu, and discussed shared priorities on emerging developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), defence and security cooperation, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. “Engaging conversation with Representative Ted Lieu, Vice Chair of the House Democrats Caucus. […]