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With DPDP Act India made strides in data privacy. Now it has to combat AI

Even as India was building its data protection legislation, the phenomenon of AI has exploded in the last three years, bringing with privacy-invasive technology.

The ‘I’ in AI & burning resolutions

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

AI can fix India’s reputation as a TB hub

AI can help see the unseen. Combining patient's comprehensive case histories with scans can lead to impressive results, such as in Japan.

DY Chandrachud is right about using tech in courts. Learn from Germany’s IBM AI assistant

With just 0.1 per cent of India's budget allocated to the law and justice ministry, AI's potential to address resource gaps, especially in underserved areas, could be revolutionary.

Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify show govts must amalgamate tech agility to meet modern needs

Rather than viewing technology as an adversary to be tamed with regulations, governments must carefully craft frameworks that safeguard against unchecked growth.

AI has done more than just help govts do things right. It let them also do the right things

From Singapore's eCitizen portal to UK's Smart motorways, these examples merely scratch the surface of how tech is helping govts do more with less – a necessity in today’s world.

Tech captains bat for risk-based approach to regulate technology. ‘Target harmful behaviours, misuse’

Focusing on harmful behaviours will enable regulators to not unnecessarily analyse areas that do not pose risks, and facilitate innovation, experts said at a Delhi event Wednesday.

Pakistan has a new AI influencer. Problem is she is white

‘Why is she white and not Pakistani,’ a user commented on Instagram. ‘Even in AI, gora complex,’ another added.

IITian built an AI bot that scored 175 in UPSC prelims. Can change how aspirants study

PadhAI attempted 94 questions out of 100. It scored between 170 and 185 marks. OpenAI’s ChatGPT scored only 75 marks in the same exam and didn’t clear the cutoff.

‘Neither artificial, nor intelligent’—FT editor debunks AI myths

'Code Dependent' explores the impact of AI rather than the technology behind it. Madhumita Murgia explains how it pervades public infrastructure—and how we’re not ready for it yet.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.