ChatGPT maker OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman met with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss India’s AI strategy and address previous comments about AI development. During the meeting, Altman also explained the “hopeless” remark he made a few years ago and expressed his willingness to collaborate with India on building its AI stack, encompassing GPUs, models…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss India’s strategy for developing a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.Following the meeting, Vaishnaw posted on X: “Had super cool discussion with Sam Altman on our strategy of creating the entire AI stack – GPUs, model, and apps. Willing to collaborate…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Indian Railways operated 364 outward trains from various stations of Prayagraj to ferry around 12 lakh pilgrims on Wednesday. The railway ministry said that in addition, another 77 inward trains were operated. The outward trains from Prayagraj included 142 regular and 222 Maha Kumbh special trains.Vaishnaw said senior…
NEW DELHI: The information and broadcasting ministry on Monday unveiled a series of initiatives, including an e-marketplace designed to connect creators with global opportunities, in the run-up to the Feb 5-9 World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), which is set to position India as a global hub for creative content.The WAVES awards were also…
NEW DELHI: Demanding an apology from Meta for “tarnishing India’s image”, head of the parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology Nishikant Dubey said the social media giant would be summoned over its CEO Mark Zuckerberg‘s comment that the incumbent govt in India had lost the last general election.In a post on X, BJP…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) website and mobile application experienced a major outage on Thursday morning, preventing passengers from booking Tatkal tickets during the crucial 10 AM booking window. Users reported receiving “unable to perform action due to maintenance activity” errors when attempting to access the platform.This marks the second significant disruption…
Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister for information and broadcasting NEW DELHI: Union I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday said there is need to have stricter laws to curb vulgar content on social media and on OTT platforms.The minister, however, sought consensus on stricter laws, and urged parliamentary standing committee to take up this matter as a priority. “There…
Bullet train: The train sets will feature modern amenities, including aerodynamic exteriors, sealed gangways. (AI image) ‘Make in India’ bullet trains soon! Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is collaborating with BEML to design and manufacture high-speed train sets capable of reaching 280 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament on Wednesday that after…
NEW DELHI: Union minister for information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called for the implementation of stricter laws to curb “vulgar content” on social media, pointing out that the traditional editorial checks, which once ensured content accuracy and appropriateness, have largely disappeared.“Today social media is a very big medium of freedom of the press…
NEW DELHI: Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday highlighted the critical issue of fair compensation for traditional media, underlining how it is financially disadvantaged as news consumption is “rapidly shifting” from the conventional modes to the digital space.During his address on National Press Day, hosted by Press Council of India, the minister argued…
